JP7057698B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

In the present invention, the first variable display means for performing the first variable display, the second variable display means for performing the second variable display, and a specific area into which the game medium can enter are provided inside, and the game medium enters in a predetermined state. A variable winning means that can be controlled in a possible state is provided, and when the display result in any of the first variable display means and the second variable display means becomes the first specific display result, it is advantageous for the player. It is possible to control the first advantageous state, and when the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result, the game medium is controlled to the predetermined state and the gaming medium has entered the specific area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the above.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine as described above, when the game result in the jackpot gaming state is displayed when the continuous chan in the jackpot gaming state ends, the variation pattern of the final variation display is long for displaying the gaming result. Some select a variation pattern of variation time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a long variation time variation pattern is selected for displaying the gaming result in a state where the reserved storage information of the second variable display is not stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and then the variation pattern of the long variation time is selected. When the reserved storage information is stored up to a predetermined upper limit, the game result is not displayed in the fluctuation display, and it is necessary to select a fluctuation pattern of a long fluctuation time in order to display the game result again in the final fluctuation display. Therefore, there is a risk that the production of variable display and the like will be delayed, and the interest of the game will be reduced.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in the interest of a game.

The gaming machine of the means A is a gaming machine capable of executing variable display, and a first variable display means for performing a first variable display, a second variable display means for performing a second variable display, and a gaming medium can enter. When a specific area is provided inside and a variable means capable of controlling the game medium to enter in a predetermined state is provided, and at least the display result of the first variable display means becomes the first specific display result. It is possible to control the first advantageous state which is advantageous for the player, and when the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result, it is controlled to the predetermined state, and the gaming medium is placed in the specific area. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the entry.
A hold storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of information related to the second variable display by the second variable display means as hold storage information, and a hold storage means.
A time saving control means capable of controlling a predetermined number of times based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state to a time saving state in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed than the normal state.
A promotion notification means for executing a promotion notification for prompting the reserved storage means to store the reserved storage information up to the predetermined upper limit number during the execution of the variable display of the predetermined number of times in the time saving control means.
The reserved storage means includes an achievement notification effect executing means capable of executing an achievement notification effect when the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number.
The promotion notification means is
The promotion notification is executed in either the first aspect, the second aspect in which the recognition degree of the player is lower than that of the first aspect, or the third aspect in which the recognition degree of the player is higher than that of the first aspect. It is possible and
When the promotion notification is executed in the second aspect after the first aspect, the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means does not reach the predetermined upper limit number. The promotion notification is executed in three modes,
When the second variable display means performs the second variable display based on the hold storage information stored during the time saving state, the second variable display means can execute a special effect, but is stored when the time saving state is not present. When the second variable display is performed based on the reserved storage information, the special effect is not executed.
The achievement notification effect executing means achieves the achievement even when the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display of the predetermined number of times in the time saving state. Do not execute notification effect,
It is characterized by that.
Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention has a first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display) that performs a first variable display (for example, a variable display of the first special symbol). The device 8a), the second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display 8b) that performs the second variable display (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol), and the game medium (for example, the game ball) enter. A variable winning means (for example, V determination winning device 87) in which a possible specific area (for example, V winning area 870) is provided and can be controlled so that the gaming medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state). ), And when at least the display result of the first variable display means becomes the first specific display result (for example, the big hit display result), the first advantageous state (for example, the big hit by a special symbol) is advantageous for the player. It can be controlled to the game state), and when the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), it is controlled to the predetermined state, and the game is played in the specific area. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state via a small hit) that is advantageous to the player based on the entry of the medium.
A hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) of information related to the second variable display by the second variable display means as hold storage information (for example, hold storage). RAM55, 2nd hold storage buffer),
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the second variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state for a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of variable display of the time saving state). Controllable time saving control means (for example, game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14) and
Information about the game until all the variable displays corresponding to the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means are executed while the time saving control means is controlling the time saving state (for example, FIG. 20-2). (F), a game information notification effect executing means (for example, a microcomputer 100 for effect control) that executes a game information notification effect for notifying the result image 283F98 shown in FIGS. 20-4 (F) and 20-6 (E). , Step 283FS133, step 283FS138) of FIG. 20-1.
The game information notification effect execution means is
The display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means by the time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times is either the first specific display result or the second specific display result. If not,
When the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means has reached the predetermined upper limit, it is before displaying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information. On the other hand, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS138 in FIG. 20-1, FIG. 20-2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F)).
When the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information when the predetermined upper limit has not been reached is displayed. After being displayed, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS133 in FIG. 20-1 and FIG. 20-6 (E)).

According to such a configuration, if the reserved storage information does not reach the predetermined upper limit, there is a possibility that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, so that the variable corresponding to the last reserved storage information remains. While the game information notification effect is executed after the display result of the display is displayed, if the predetermined upper limit is reached, the game information is displayed before the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information is displayed. Since the notification effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the delay of the effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
Suggestion effect suggesting that the next variable display is started when the game information notification effect is not executed by the game information notification effect execution means (for example, "NEXT" as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B). Further provided with a suggestion effect execution means for executing the effect (effect of displaying an image).

With such a configuration, the player can be made aware that the next variable display is started.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The game information notification effect executing means has reached the predetermined upper limit number and the game information notification effect executed before displaying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information. The game information notification effect is executed in a different mode from the game information notification effect that is executed after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information when there is not is displayed (for example, FIG. 20-). As shown in 2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F), and FIG. 20-6 (E), a mode in which the voice or display is more modest than the game information notification effect in the third period, for example, a small voice or The game information notification effect of the fourth period is executed in the display mode, the plain hue mode, the lightness-reduced mode, or the saturation-reduced mode).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the game information notification effect according to the situation.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation example of the 1st and 2nd special symbols in the 1st time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production-related processing in a short time. It is a 1st display screen diagram which shows an example of the transition of a screen in a time saving state. It is a 1st timing chart which shows an example of the control transition in a time saving state. It is a 2nd display screen figure which shows an example of the transition of the screen in a time saving state. It is a 2nd timing chart which shows an example of the control transition in a time saving state. It is a 3rd display screen diagram which shows the transition of the screen in the time saving state. It is a 3rd timing chart which shows an example of the control transition in a time saving state.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a game frame that can be opened and closed. It has a glass door frame 2 formed in the shape of a frame.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the bottom of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3, and when the game ball as a game medium is launched from the hit ball launcher as a hit ball. A hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 to be operated is provided. A game board 6 having a game area 7 on which the driven game ball can flow down is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force for launching the game ball (launching strength) is adjusted according to the rotation operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. As a result, the player can shoot the game ball at a desired place in the game area 7.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path of the flow path in which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first of the flow paths in which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down to the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route may be referred to as a right-handed route because the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking operation handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area.

The first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure through which a game ball divided into the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning opening switch 13a is provided inside the first starting winning opening 13a as a switch for detecting the entered game ball.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure in which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is inside the gate 32, and a second start winning opening switch 14a is inside the second starting winning opening 14. Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V determination winning switch 15a, and a V determination discharging switch 15b are provided, respectively. Hereinafter, the winning (entry) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 is also referred to as the first starting winning, and the winning (entry) of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as the second starting winning.

A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (winning) in the first starting winning opening 13 as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure. A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (winning) in the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening 13 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening 14 and the gate 32 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is struck in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls will enter them. On the contrary, the game ball struck in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls struck in the game area will enter them.

The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows a game ball to pass in the front-rear direction at the upper part, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a taxiway through which the game ball is guided is formed along the passage. At the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x 10 times opening period + 1 second closing period (interval period) x 9 times + end period 1 second) By repeating opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening in which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win a prize within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball alternately on both sides of the wall portion, so that when hitting to the right. , A structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed in which the game ball slowly flows in the passage on the operation port on the upper part of the V determination winning device 87.

In the small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 is used for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses. Open control is executed. In the V-determination winning device 87, the portion of the taxiway where the actuation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called the fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operating port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a taxiway, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the taxiway and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the inside of the V determination winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating opening), the V-winning area 870 as a specific area is the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V-judgment winning device 87 as a winning area in which the game ball entering from the operating opening can win. Further, there is provided a ramp 871 that guides all the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning area 870 by a slanted path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which the game ball can enter, and the gaming ball entered from the V winning opening can be guided downward.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-shaped opening / closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 to either an open state or a closed state is provided. There is. The opening / closing member is driven by the solenoid 24, and can move forward / backward to open / close the V winning opening. When the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in a state where the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes over the opening / closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 870. It is provided in the above and is in a state where it can fall into the winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state, and one game ball is in a small hit gaming state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins a prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a provided in the V winning area 870. When one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a in the small hit game state, the opening / closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball subsequently guided onto the V winning area 870 is in the winning ball area. Will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, as for the game balls that have entered the V-determination winning device 87, one game ball is detected by the V-decision winning switch 15a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V-determining winning switch 15b.

When the total number of balls detected by the V-judgment winning switch 15a and the V-judgment winning switch 15b reaches 10, the V-judgment winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state closes the operating port and the game ball enters. It is considered impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to meet at the bottom, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined game board 6 inside. It is discharged to the discharge channel. The discharge passage is provided with a V-determination discharge switch capable of detecting the game balls to be discharged, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state. Such winning of a game ball in the V winning area 870 is called V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, during the period when a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, a total of about 10 gaming balls in total are not required and no special operation is required. The structural design and control design are designed so that the player can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and when the gaming ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, the gaming ball is always (100%) in the V-winning area. The structure is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V determination winning device 87. To.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operating opening of the V-judgment winning device 87, unless the player does not fire the game ball or the player hits the left side, hit the right side. If so, the (100%) game ball will surely enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In this embodiment, an example in which the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port capable of dropping the game ball is provided in a part of the taxiway of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and the game ball is provided during the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

A V lamp 875, which is a light emitting body made of an LED having a character shape of "V", is provided on a part of the front side of the V determination winning device 87. The V lamp 875 is basically emitted in white when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state. The V lamp 875 is basically capable of emitting light in white, but the emission color can be changed to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the effect according to the game situation, such as when notifying a hold ream. Is. The V lamp 875 may be provided on the front portion or inside of the V determination winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Further, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from that of the V determination winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V determination winning device 87).

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes between an advantageous state (open state) for a player who can enter a game ball and a disadvantageous state (closed state) for a player who cannot enter the game ball. A tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to limit the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. Has been done. This open wing piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol is hit. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either of the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls struck in the right game area will enter them.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as an effect corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner as a variable display means for variablely displaying the special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A device 8a and a second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as the variation display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (design display area) in which three decorative (also referred to as decorative symbols) effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) of "left", "middle", and "right" are variablely displayed. Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a,
When the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display is accompanied by the variation display. If the effect display is executed on the device 9, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. If only one special symbol display is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Further, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plural) starting winning openings are provided, and one special symbol displaying is provided when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. You may control the variable display. In addition, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variablely displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variable display is made for each start winning prize). (Switching the special symbol display, etc.) may be controlled.

Below the game area 7, a jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided. In the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a jackpot whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. When a jackpot occurs, the solenoid 21 tilts the door forward with the bottom as an axis, and the jackpot appears. (Opens). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 has a winning route with a game nail or other structure so that the game ball can be won in the big winning opening only when the game ball is driven into the right game area. It is restricted. It should be noted that regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

When a game ball wins in any of the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V-judgment winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded accordingly. Is paid out. The prize ball may be paid out even when the game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be prevented from being paid out even if the game ball wins.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided in the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition that the V winning is given. In the V-determination winning device 87, the gaming state in which the operating port is open is referred to as a "small hit gaming state". Then, in the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, the state of being in a big hit game state based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "big hit by special symbol".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined value addition, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is open (the jackpot is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the jackpot gaming state, after the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is set to the open state, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. do. It should be noted that the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information about the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been satisfied is called hold storage. The term reserved storage is also used to indicate (specify) the reserved information. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14. When a jackpot occurs in a state where such a first hold memory or a second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the jackpot is maintained as it is, and is displayed in a variable manner after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Used for.

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is given priority and executed. Will be done. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display composed of one indicator that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved storage. A special symbol hold storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol holding storage display 18b lights the second special symbol holding storage display 18b every time there is a valid start prize, and every time the variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b is turned on. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b is turned off.

Above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a first special symbol hold storage display consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighting indicators is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. It is a hit when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), and the variable winning ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a stick controller 122 that can be grasped by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right). On the stick controller 122, a predetermined instruction operation is performed by a player holding the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and pressing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. Further, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player changes by firing a game ball so as to use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area properly according to the game situation. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13 by left-handing. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the open big hit variable winning ball device 20. .. After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

During the big hit game state, the game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by right-handed hitting. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if the time is shortened, which will be described later, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the time saving state is reached, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the time saving state. If the time is not shortened after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, and the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. Play the game as if you were doing it. If the time is not shortened, a left-handed promotion notification (also called a left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to return to left-handed and play the game. You may.

During the time saving state after the big hit game is completed, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handed. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit gaming state, so that the V is left hit. A game is performed aiming at the judgment winning device 87. At the start of the small hit game state, the small hit start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state is started. Further, when the small hit game state is controlled, the small hit is executed before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit, as will be described later, at a specific timing (depending on the game situation). Right-handed promotion notification is also performed at the start timing of the hit display or a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed.).

When the operating opening of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating opening into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-judgment winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, the small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is released in the big hit gaming state, so that the player plays a game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right.

Further, when the game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters the non-specific area 871 other than the V winning area 870. No big hits occur. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state as described above, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, the small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while hitting right. When the time saving state is completed, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13. At the end of the time reduction state, a time reduction end notification for notifying that the time reduction has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed play and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, the jackpot generation condition, the control state after the jackpot (game state), the number of open times in the jackpot (number of rounds), and the open time of each round in the jackpot are shown for each hit type. In this embodiment, the jackpot types are: symbol 15R time-saving jackpot, symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, via small hit 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot, via small hit 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot, and via small hit 5 ( 4) R time saving jackpot is provided. The number of times the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened is shown in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball device 15, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the special symbol a small hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is set, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit. In the small hit, the prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V prize area 870 in the V determination prize device 87 during the small hit game state. It is set that about 10 prize balls can be generated during the small hit game state, and about 30 prize balls can be paid out according to the prize balls.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open, a game ball is awarded to the operating port, and the game ball enters the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning), a big hit occurs. do. A big hit via such a small hit is called a big hit via a small hit. The big hit via small hit includes 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit. Is done. The small hit linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time saving big hit is called the first small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 9 (8) R time saving big hit is called a second small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 5 (4) R time saving big hit is called a third small hit.

On the other hand, a big hit that is directly generated by a variable display of a special symbol without going through a small hit is called a symbol big hit. The symbol jackpot includes a symbol 15R time-saving jackpot and a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot that are directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

In this way, the big hit is generated by the V prize via the symbol big hit directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol. Includes big hits via small hits. Each jackpot via the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is named as a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in the present embodiment includes opening the jackpot variable winning ball device 20.

Here, the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is an example of a special gaming state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened as compared with the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. It will increase.

In the time-saving state, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 is facilitated ( It is controlled to a high base state (higher approach, higher frequency).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of shot balls. The state in which positive control to increase this ratio is performed is the "high base state". On the other hand, the state in which such control is not performed is the "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control for increasing the occurrence of a start winning prize that triggers the start of fluctuation of a special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip) can be opened by increasing the opening frequency and the number of times of opening, or by lengthening the opening time of each time. It can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also referred to as "electric chew support control". That is, in the high base state, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol is opened is increased, so that the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased and variable. It is a control state in which winning a prize in the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher approach, higher frequency). "Denchu support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "Den support", and the abbreviation "Den support" may be used in this embodiment as well.

Further, high-base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. High-base control (electric chew support control) is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening). Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (ordinary electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control is performed to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened, which triggers the change of the special symbol (control to increase the number of times of opening). When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device, which triggers the change of the special symbol, is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball is started. It becomes easier to win a prize (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol display 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9).

In addition, the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened four times (4R). For 16 (15) R time saving big hits via small hits, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 16 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 15 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same big hit as the symbol 15R time saving big hit. I feel it is a type. In the 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 8 times (8R) on condition of V winning. Is. In the 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 4 times (4R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 5 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 4 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same big hit as the symbol 4R time saving big hit. I feel it is a type.

The time saving state after the symbol 4R time saving big hit is the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1 time, and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of the end condition of shortening the time such that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one considers that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. Is set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one may generate a big hit via a small hit at a rate of about 1/7 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. There is a certain number of times.

The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one is set for the following reasons. In the case of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, basically, the time-saving state (including the electric support state) is continued until the variation display of the second special symbol is completed once, but to display the variation of the second special symbol, It is necessary to hit the right side to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 to open the variable winning ball device 15, and in that state, to win the game ball to the variable winning ball device 15, such a variable winning ball device 15. It takes time to win the game ball, and the first special symbol that has been held and stored may be displayed in a variable manner first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 1 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can store up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. It is a condition to ensure that the variable display of the times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After the big hit other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of 7 times, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is set in consideration of the fact that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times may generate a jackpot via a small hit as compared with the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation about the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be increased.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is a hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 7 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can store up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. This is to ensure that the variable display of the number of fluctuations is feasible. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is a normal state, the first start winning opening 13 is provided so that a prize can be won from the first path. Therefore, it is better for the game ball to flow down the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of the starting prize than the game ball flowing down the two routes. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so that the winning ball can be won from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a big hit than the game ball flowing down. Further, in a specific state such as a small hit game state, the V-determination winning device 87 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the second path is the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down.

Not limited to such comparison of advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning) is the first route. And the second route, and in the low base state as a normal state, the first route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second route, and the high base state, the big hit game state, and the small From another point of view, such as in other states such as a winning game state, the second path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first path, and in the normal state, the gaming medium uses the first path. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and in other gaming states, it is advantageous for the player to have the game medium flow down on the second path.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a built-in ROM 54 and RAM 55. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a built-in random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or the whole thereof is backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the fact that the start winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V judgment winning switch 15a, and the V judgment discharging switch 15b are used for game control. The input driver circuit 58 given to the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 (movable portion 872), and a V winning determination winning device 87 ( A solenoid 22 for opening and closing the area 870 movable portion 87), a solenoid 24 for opening and closing the V winning area 870 (opening / closing member), and an output circuit 59 driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. Has been done.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the display control of the V lamp 875 are performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board is performed. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the 70.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. And enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit and whether or not to make a small hit. Random 1 is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Type of big hit (type, symbol 15R time saving big hit, symbol 4R time saving big hit, via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit, via small hit 9 (8) R time saving big hit, and via small hit 5 (4) One of the types of R time-saving jackpot) and the jackpot symbol are determined (for determining the jackpot type, for determining the jackpot symbol). (3) Random 3: The type (type) of the fluctuation pattern is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 4: The fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 5: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 6: The initial value of random 5 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 5).

In this embodiment, as the big hits in the specific gaming state, the symbol 15R time-saving big hit, the symbol 4R time-saving big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R time-saving big hit, the small hit via 9 (8) R time-saving big hit, and the small hit It includes multiple types of via 5 (4) R time saving jackpot. Therefore, when a big hit is decided based on the value of the hit determination random number (random 1), or when a small hit is decided, it is based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 2). Therefore, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the determined big hit becomes invalid unless a V prize is generated. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 2). Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Further, when the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

Further, the variation pattern is included in the variation pattern type determined by first determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type differs depending on whether the display result is out of alignment, the time saving state or the time saving state, and thus the time saving state. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-reduced state, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the case of not in the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

Further, such fluctuation pattern types include a fluctuation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs (for example, a fluctuation pattern type in which an effect related to the small hit is executed) and a small hit. Contains variable pattern types that cannot be selected (for example, variable pattern types in which an effect that is not related to small hits is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding such a small hit is executed is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player. The variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs can be selected both when it becomes a small hit and when it does not become a small hit, and when it becomes a small hit, it is better than when it does not become a small hit. Is also set to be selected at a high rate. As a result, even if the variation pattern type can be selected when a small hit occurs, the small hit may not occur. Therefore, the player is aware in advance that the variable pattern type to be executed will result in a small hit. You can prevent it from getting lost. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern type that cannot be selected when it becomes a small hit is, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is not related to the small hit and suggests that it is a direct big hit without going through the small hit. Therefore, by making it unselectable when a small hit occurs, it is possible to prevent the relationship between the effect of the fluctuation pattern and the display result from becoming complicated. The fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set so that the fluctuation pattern set at a specific fluctuation time is selected based on the correspondence with the open control of the V determination winning device 87. .. If the fluctuation pattern in which such a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit is executed, the player's expectation for the small hit at the time of variable display can be increased. can. Further, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small hit game state that the game ball needs to enter the V determination winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for a person to escape the advantageous state of allowing the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87.

Further, the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made may not be limited to a specific fluctuation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit occurs does not have to execute a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit. Further, the fluctuation pattern may be provided separately depending on whether the hit is a small hit, a miss, or a big hit. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is not divided into the fluctuation pattern when it becomes a small hit, when it becomes a miss, and when it becomes a big hit, and when any fluctuation display result is obtained, the type of fluctuation pattern to be selected The range of may be the same.

Further, instead of setting the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern separately and determining the fluctuation pattern by the two-step lottery process, the fluctuation pattern is not set and only the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is used in the one-step stage. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining a jackpot for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit.

FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit judgment table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value and a small hit judgment value to be compared with random 1 are set. It is a table that is. The upper part in FIG. 5B is the big hit determination table unit, and the lower part in FIG. 5B is the small hit determination table unit. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a start winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 (first starting winning prize) or a starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening 14 (second starting winning prize), the CPU 56 performs a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit judgment values, the first special symbol is made a big hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit judgment values, the second special symbol is made a big hit. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the jackpot judgment values, the extracted value is set to the second.
It is compared with the small hit determination value set in the special figure hit determination table, and when the extracted value matches any of the small hit determination values, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (it is described as a tentative decision because it is not controlled by the big hit unless a V prize occurs during the small hit). ..

It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variation display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not.

The first special symbol is set so as not to be determined to be a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

5 (C), 5 (D), and (E) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 5D is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2 for the big hit type determination are "symbol 15R time saving big hit" and "symbol 4R time saving big hit". The jackpot judgment value corresponding to each is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D), a jackpot determination value corresponding to "symbol 15R time saving jackpot" is set, which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (C) and 5 (D), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R time saving jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "15R time saving jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "7".

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot symbol. Determine the big hit design you made. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 5 (E), the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2 for determining the large hit type are "via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit" and "small hit". A big hit determination value corresponding to each of "via 9 (8) R time saving big hit" and "via 5 (4) R time saving big hit" is set. However, the big hit types determined in the big hit type determination table via small hits are the first small hit (which is 16 (15) R time saving big hit) and the second small hit (which is 9 (8) R time saving big hit). , It is a provisional big hit type associated with each of the third small hits (5 (4) R time saving big hits), and is invalid unless a V prize is generated in the small hit game state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the first time-saving state (variation display 1 to 5 times) and the second time-saving state (variation) in which the number of fluctuation displays controlled to the time-saving state (high base state) is different. Due to the existence of a plurality of types of time-saving states such as (display 7 to 11 times), the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of various big hits will be described. Here, a time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit will be described as a representative example. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing in tabular form an example of an execution mode of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit.

4R Time saving After the end of the big hit game state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol change in the first time saving state controlled to the time saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (1 to 5 times). Regarding the display, comparing the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists before the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state and the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol does not exist before the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. , As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance mode of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is different.

FIG. 6A shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control. FIG. 6B shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the reserved memory existing before the control to the jackpot gaming state is the jackpot game. The storage state is continued during the state and is carried over to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is used for variable display after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state at the start of the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 8R time-saving jackpot. When there is a hold memory, the start winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 for variable display of the second special symbol to be executed preferentially has not been made yet, so in the time saving state, first, 1 As the second variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the hold storage of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the big hit game state is executed. In the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 8R time-saving big hit, a game is performed in which the game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handedness. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 can be executed.

After the start of the time saving state until the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, when the holding storage of the first special symbol exists, the variable display of the first special symbol is based on the holding storage. Is executed. In FIG. 6A, one of the first special symbols that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state from the start of the time saving state to the occurrence of the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14. An example is shown in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once based on the reserved memory of. In FIG. 6A, it is the second time after the start of the time saving state based on the fact that the variation display based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is executed once after the start of the time saving state. An example in which the time reduction control is completed is shown in the variation display.

As for the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, four reserved storage information is possible as described above. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric support state, which is executed after the start of the first time saving state and before the end of one execution of the variation display based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14, for example. As shown in FIG. 6A, a maximum of four second reserved storage information can be generated during the open control state of. In this embodiment, in the case of the first time saving state, the variable display with a somewhat long variable display time is based on the first start winning to the second start winning opening 14 so that the second reserved storage information is likely to be accumulated. Is executed. It should be noted that such variable display with a long variable display time may not be executed.

After that, when the second reserved storage information is stored until one execution of the variation display based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is completed, for example, the third time in FIG. 6 (A). As shown in the 6th variation display column of the 2nd special symbol, variation display based on a maximum of 4 2nd hold storage information is executed, and a small hit lottery with a winning probability of about 1/7 is held for the second time. It can be executed for the number of stored information. As a result, even if the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation can be raised regarding the occurrence of a big hit via the small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when there is no hold memory of the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state at the start of the time saving state, the 4R time saving big hit In a short time after the end of the big hit game state, a right-handed game is performed to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball cannot enter the first starting winning opening 13. Since the game state is set, as shown in FIG. 6B, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning from the first variation display to the second start winning opening 14 can be executed. Also in this case, as in the case of having the reserved storage in FIG. 6 (A), a maximum of four second reserved storage information as shown in FIG. 6 (B) can be generated. As a result, even if the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation can be raised regarding the occurrence of a big hit via the small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

As for the end condition of the first time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time reduction jackpot, as described above, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. It is established when the variation display is executed a total of 5 times.

As shown in FIG. 6A, at the start of the time saving state, after the variable display of the first special symbol based on the three reserved storages of the first special symbol existing at the start is executed three times, When the second special symbol variation display is executed the fourth time, the fourth variation display is executed, and the second special symbol variation display count is executed once, so that the end condition is set. It is established, and the control of the first time saving state is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the hold storage of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the time saving state and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed from the first time, 1 Since the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is executed once in the second variation display, the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, and the control of the time saving state is terminated.

4R Time-saving jackpot The end condition of the first time-saving state after the end of the game state is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed is once, or the total of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is set to be established when the number of times is executed 5 times. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, even if the reserved storage of the first special symbol exists at the start of the first time saving state, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in the first time saving state. However, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, is executed the same number of times (once) as when the reserved memory of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time reduction state, so that the first time reduction is performed. The state ends.

Further, for example, even if there are a maximum of four reserved memories of the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state, in the first time saving state, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the four reserved memories is performed. Is executed, the first special symbol is executed the same number of times (once) as when the reserved storage of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time saving state, so that the first time saving state ends.

In this way, the end condition of the first time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time reduction jackpot is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. Since it is set to be established when the total number of times of variation display is executed 5 times, the first special symbol is held and stored at the start of the first time saving state, and the first is not. During the control period of the 1-time reduction state, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed can be the same, so that there is a difference in the advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time-saving state (high base state). This can be prevented and the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the maximum number of times the variation display by the first hold storage is performed as the end condition of the first time saving state defined by the total variation display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since it is set to the total number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (1 time) that the predetermined variation display is executed for the 2nd special symbol, the variation due to the 1st hold storage in the 1st time saving state. Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage due to the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

For jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the minimum fluctuation display number "1" in the time-saving state in the above-mentioned symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is replaced with "7", and the maximum in the time-saving state in the above-mentioned symbol 4R time-saving jackpot. The variation display count "5" is replaced with "11". Therefore, even in the jackpot type other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the presence or absence of the reserved storage number of the first special symbol at the start of the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is the same as in the case of the 8R time-saving jackpot. And, regardless of the amount, the second time saving state continues until the same 7 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed. As a result, for the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the same effect as that obtained for the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the number of time reductions (electric support) after the big hit is set to a relatively small number of times, as described above, the player is determined by the number of first reserved storage information immediately after the end of the big hit game state. It is preferable not to reduce the number of time reductions (electric support) that would be disadvantageous to the user.

7 and 8 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. 7 and 8 show the relationship between the specific command data of the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are display result designation commands showing a display result including a missed display result, a big hit type, a big hit display result for each small hit type, and a small hit display result.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A005 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A1XX (H) is a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which indicates the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A305 (H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that the first start prize has been given. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold storage number after the subtraction when the hold storage number is subtracted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, a reserved storage number subtraction designation command for specifying the subtraction of the reserved storage number by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the winning result is a big hit, whether or not the small hit is made, and the determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning. Is.

Command C401 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C402 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C403 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. Command C
501 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C503 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V-winning designation command for designating that there was a V-winning. The command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command for designating that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) to the V determination winning device 87 has been detected.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage information of the first special symbol. In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the first hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 4) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and , A random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 4) is stored.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and puts them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing). Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the second hold storage buffer. Executes the process of saving (storing) in the area. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

In this way, storing information about the start winning prize as described above in the hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the hold storage buffer, but are not stored in advance in the hold storage buffer, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process. It may be extracted at (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). (Update processing of various random numbers such as determination of type and determination of fluctuation pattern), random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination), and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. CP when timer interrupt occurs
The U56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination discharging are performed via the input driver circuit 58. The detection signal of the switch 15b is input, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing: S21).

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determining a normal symbol hit and a random number for determining a small hit type used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, and the accessory winning switch 25a (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (the special symbol display control process). S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, any one of S300 to S310 is processed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of stored storages (4 for the first reserved storage data and 4 for the second reserved storage data) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is conditioned on the condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first hold storage number counter for counting is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are generated from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description of the hold storage, it may be indicated that the information regarding the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as "hold storage". Further, the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the second reserved storage information.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit, and determining the type of small hit when the display result is a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the variation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer. It is a process to stop and derive and display the stopped symbol.

The big winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the opening of the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit gaming state is reached. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a processing for controlling the opening of the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit opening process (S309) confirms whether or not the game ball has V-winned in the V-winning area 870 in the V-judgment winning device 87, and sends a V-winning designation command when the V-winning is won. , It is a process of performing a process such as a process of transmitting a small hit end specification command when the end timing of the small hit is reached.

The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmission of a big hit start designation command, big hit display). Set the time, set the jackpot opening mode, set the process flag transition for the jackpot opening pre-processing, etc.), while specially without shifting to the jackpot gaming state when the V prize is not awarded. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage number for counting the first reserved storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning of the first special symbol is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (S1215).

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, various data obtained at the time of the starting winning are stored as reserved storage information, and then the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing when the variable display is started, the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). The determination of whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are performed based on the jackpot determination value set corresponding to the above-mentioned various random number values and the jackpot type determination value. Then, in the variation pattern setting process (S301), the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) is changed to the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random values described above. Do it based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a decision, the timing before the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is the first start. At the timing when the start winning is won in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing when the holding storage information is stored), the holding storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold is performed. Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not it will be a big hit, the determination of whether or not it will be a small hit, the determination of the type of big hit, and the determination of the fluctuation pattern type are performed in accordance with the various random values described above. The prize-winning effect processing for pre-reading determination is executed based on the set jackpot determination value, jackpot type determination value, and fluctuation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the variation display result in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit (possibility of a big hit) during the variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the prize-winning effect process (S1216), and also transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the first reserved storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processes of S126 and S1217, in this embodiment, the first is regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.). Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1216 to S1219 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the first hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a random number for determining a jackpot (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 4) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing similar to the winning effect processing as described in S1215 for the detected start winning of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the prize-winning effect process (S1226), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the second reserved storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

By executing the processes of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1226 to S1229 is executed and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the second start winning winning designation command are executed. And a set of four commands of the second hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no hold storage data in the hold storage buffer in S51, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) The data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is done.

Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first hold storage.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and determines each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 is in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like. Further, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like.

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S59). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passage process or S1224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) and a small hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the first special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (A), the second special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B). Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y of S60), it shifts to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but it also determines whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. ..

If it is decided to make a big hit in S61 (Y in S61), a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is "first", the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C) is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer does not indicate "first" (when "second" is indicated), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D) is selected (S74), S75. Proceed to.

In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is set as the jackpot type. Determined (S75) and proceed to S81.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the big hit determination values in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second". By confirming whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating "second" (variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S82 described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is the data indicating "second" (variable display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table in FIG. 5 (B). Is used to determine which small hit determination value the value of the large hit determination random number (random 1) matches, thereby performing the small hit determination process (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B) (Y in S76), it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78).

After setting the small hit flag, select the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 5 (E) (S79), and match the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the large hit type stored in the random number buffer area. The type of big hit corresponding to the value to be used is determined as the type of big hit via small hit (S80). Then, it shifts to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82, which will be described later.

In S81, the data indicating the jackpot type determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is "symbol 15R time saving jackpot", "01" is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "symbol 4R time saving jackpot", the data indicating the jackpot type is set. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is "16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit", "03" is set in the provisional big hit type buffer different from the big hit type buffer as the data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 9 (8) R time saving jackpot, "04" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 5 (4) R time reduction jackpot, "05" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. Of these, the data indicating 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit are V prizes in the small hit gaming state. If there is no big hit, there is data that becomes invalid and is temporarily set.

In S82, a stop symbol of a special symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, one of "1", "5", and "9", which is the small hit symbol selected and determined in S80 according to the small hit type, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. do. When the jackpot flag is set, either "3" or "7", which is the jackpot symbol according to the jackpot type selected and determined in S75, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process.

In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control processing of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and ends the variable display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and the data indicating "second" is stored in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the change of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a symbol determination command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, if the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

When the jackpot flag is set, such as when it is determined that the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot or the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is set, the CPU 56 sets the time-saving flag, which is a flag set when the time-saving state is controlled. When it is set, the time reduction flag is reset (S134), and either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the determined jackpot type. Process for sending the command (big hit start designation command) (S135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is symbol 15R time-saving jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). After that, in the large winning opening pre-opening process, the large winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is referred to with reference to the opening pattern data for each type of jackpot stored in the ROM 54 described above according to the type of jackpot specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55. , Or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds), and other data indicating the opening mode are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for the large winning opening.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the number of times of opening including the setting of the small hit opening control timer used for the small hit opening control by referring to the small hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 (for example,). (10 times), opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds), and data indicating an opening mode such as an interval time between openings are set (set) in a specific storage area (S140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening preprocessing.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is due to the first time reduction state or the second time reduction state is set (S142). When the time saving flag is not set in S142, the time saving state is not set, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, in S142, when the time saving flag is set, it is in the time saving state, so that the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state is counted. The total time reduction counter as a counting means is updated by -1 subtraction (S143).

The total time reduction counter that is subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times by S165 when it is controlled to the first time reduction state after the 4R symbol time reduction jackpot in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14, and is of a type other than the 4R symbol time reduction jackpot. When it is controlled to the second time saving state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times by S168, and by S143, it is subtracted and updated every time the variation display which is the off display result is executed once. The total time reduction counter is used to determine both whether or not the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied and whether or not the end condition of the second time reduction state is satisfied.

Next, based on confirming whether or not the special symbol pointer is the data indicating the "second", it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the variation display of the second special symbol (S145). In S145, when it is the end of the variation display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148 described later. On the other hand, in S145, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S146). The special figure 2 time reduction counter, which is subtracted and updated in S146, is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol when controlled to the first time reduction state or the second time reduction state after the end of the big hit game. Special figure 2 time reduction counter is
In the jackpot end process of FIG. 14, when it is controlled to the first time saving state, it is set to 5 times by S165, and when it is controlled to the second time saving state, it is set to 11 times by S168. The special figure 2 time reduction counter is subtracted and updated by S146 every time the variation display which is the result of the second special symbol being removed is executed once.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter becomes "0", one of the end conditions of the first time reduction state is satisfied, or one of the end conditions of the second time reduction state is satisfied. Since it is a time, the process proceeds to S149, which will be described later, in order to end the first time saving state or the second time saving state that is being executed. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter is not "0", it is for confirming whether or not the other end condition of the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied. Then proceed to S148.

In S148, in order to confirm whether or not the end condition of the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state being executed is satisfied based on the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-saving state. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter that has been subtracted and updated in S143 has become "0" (S148). If the count value of the total time reduction counter is not "0" in S148, the process proceeds to S152, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time reduction counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

In S149 and S150, in each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, when it is determined by S147 that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol has become the number of times of the end condition, and by S148, the first special symbol and the first special symbol and It is executed to end the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations of the second special symbol has reached the number of times of the end condition. ..

In S149, the set time saving flag is reset (S149). Next, in S150, the set time reduction counter is reset (S150). Then, in response to the end of the time saving condition based on the number of times of variation display in the time saving state, a process for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

In such a special symbol stop process, according to S142 to S151, in the first time saving state, the execution of one deviation variation display of the second special symbol and the total of 5 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When any of the execution of the out-of-times variation display is satisfied, the process of ending the first time saving state is performed. Further, according to S142 to S151, when the second time is shortened, the second special symbol is executed 7 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed 11 times in total. When any of the above is satisfied, the process of ending the second time saving state is performed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot control timer set before the jackpot end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If it has not passed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of the jackpot to be terminated is the 8R time-saving jackpot based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state ( S163).

When the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is the symbol 4R time reduction jackpot, in order to control to the first time reduction state, as the end condition of the first time reduction state, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to "1" (second special). Set the data of the symbol variation display once (S164), and set the data of "5" (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 5 times) in the total time reduction counter (S165). ). Then, a process for transmitting the first time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

When the type of the jackpot ending by S163 is not the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, it means that the type of the jackpot ending is a jackpot type other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, and the second time-saving state is to be controlled in order to control the second time-saving state. As the end condition of, the data of "7" (corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol once) is set in the special figure 2 time reduction counter (S167), and "11" (the first special symbol and the first special symbol and) are set in the total time reduction counter. Set the data (corresponding to the total fluctuation display of the second special symbol 11 times) (S168). Then, a process for transmitting the second time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, a time saving flag is set in order to control the first time saving state or the second time saving state (S170). When controlling to the first time saving state, the first time saving flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to the second time saving state, the second time saving flag is set. Then, according to the end of the big hit game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S171), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

As a result, it is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit, and is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the big hit type big hit gaming state other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit. The end conditions for each of the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state are individually defined by the number of variable display of only the second special symbol and the total number of variable display opening of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To.

In such a jackpot end process, by S164 and S165, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the second special symbol is executed once and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The setting is made to control to the first time saving state until any one of the execution of the deviation variation display of 5 times in total is satisfied. In addition, according to S167 and S168, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit type other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the second special symbol is executed 7 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are totaled 11 It is set to control to the second time saving state until one of the execution of the out-of-times variation display is satisfied.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 in the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small hit opening mode set in S140 of FIG. 13, and operates the V determination winning device 87. The mouth opening operation is started (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S412). Next, the CPU 56 sets a V-determined winning number counter as a counting means in order to use the number of winnings in the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small hit as the end condition of the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V winning number is set. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S309) (S413).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit opening control timer by -1 subtraction (S430). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V determination winning number counter for counting the number of V winnings in S435, which will be described later, is "0" (S431). The V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10" by S413 in FIG. 15, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the counting value becomes "0". When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0" in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is not "0" in S430, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit release control timer set in S140 of FIG. 13 has timed out (timer value = 0). (S432).

When the small hit release control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the small hit release control timer has not timed out in S432, the solenoid 22 is controlled according to the clock value of the small hit release control timer based on the small hit opening mode set in S140 of FIG. The movable portion 872 is operated in the open state, and a process for opening and closing the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is performed (S433).

Next, in order to determine whether or not the V prize generated by the game ball entering from the V prize opening into the V prize area 870 which is open inside the V judgment prize device 87 is detected, the V prize is won. It is determined whether or not the switch 87a is in the ON state (S434). When it is in the ON state in S434, it is when the V winning is detected, and the V winning flag set when the V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball has been detected, and can recognize the number of V winning balls. Next, the opening / closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning opening of the V winning region 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 wins a V, the V winning opening of the V-winning area 870 is closed, and then the game that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87. All the balls are guided to the winning ball region and detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

On the other hand, when it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15b is in the ON state (S438). When it is in the ON state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and when it is not in the ON state in S438, the process ends.

In S439, a process for down-counting the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter set to "10" by S413 in FIG. 15 to "-1" (S439) and transmitting a V-judgment winning ball detection designation command is performed. (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 is detected after the V winning ball is detected, and enters the determination winning device 87. It becomes possible to recognize the number of game balls played.

Next, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag, which is set when the V winning is detected, is set (S437). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning flag is set (S438) according to the detection of the V winning determined in S434, and the process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S436). , End the process. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has been detected. In the small hit game state, a plurality of game balls can enter the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when the first V winning ball in the small hit gaming state is detected, S438 determines. Since the V winning flag is set, even if the second and subsequent V winning balls are detected, it is controlled so that S438 and S439 are not executed again.

When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0" in S431, it means that the opening end condition of the small hit is satisfied because the V winning number of the small hit reaches the upper limit value. When the small hit release control timer times out in S432, it means that the small hit release end condition is satisfied because the small hit release control is completed. At these times, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter corresponds to the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter 87 even while the V-judgment winning device 87 according to the opening mode of the small hit is being opened. The V determination winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit opening control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit opening control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period, which is the V-winning valid period after the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed, is set in the V-winning valid period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (small hit end processing). It is updated to the value corresponding to S310) (S443), and the process is terminated. As a result, the timekeeping of the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize after the closure of the V determination prize device 87, is started. Since the specific period, which is the V-winning validity period, is set in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V-winning area later than the time when the game ball normally passes in some time signature, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally tries to win a prize in the V winning area, only that period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit end post-processing, the CPU 56 updates the V winning validity period timer by -1 subtraction (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning validity period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

When the V winning validity period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 or S445 is set when the V winning is already detected (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. Determines whether or not is in the ON state (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it means that the V prize is detected during the V prize valid period, and the V prize flag indicating that the V prize is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

When the V winning validity period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has been completed. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, the opening / closing member is opened to control the V winning region 870 (V winning opening) to return to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, in the small hit game state, if a right-handed hit is made according to the right-handed promotion notification described later, the game ball is allowed to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. The game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 always wins the V-winning area 870, and the V-winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 in FIG. 16). Then, the jackpot flag is set in S449, and the jackpot gaming state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 56 stores the data indicating the jackpot type via the jackpot stored in the jackpot provisional type buffer in S81 in the jackpot type buffer according to the fact that it is determined that the data will be a regular jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize. Formally memorize (S450). Then, the time saving flag set at that time (the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag set in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14) is once reset (S451).

Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot gaming state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S453).

Further, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the opening count (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval are determined according to the jackpot type. Opening pattern data indicating an opening mode such as time (large winning opening closing time between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S454). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S455), and the process is terminated. As a result, when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit game state does not occur. Therefore, in S81, the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer is deleted (S456), and the special symbol process flag is used. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S460), and the processing is terminated. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. Further, in the command analysis process, when the display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, among the processes according to the control state, in order to perform various effects such as the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704. Select the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selection determination of various effect contents is executed (S706). After that, it shifts to S702.

When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When this is done, the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect display device 9 and various lamps are transmitted according to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when a variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when a symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. May be good. The variation pattern command is a command consisting of data that can specify the length of the variation time and the information necessary for specifying the variation display mode such as the variation display result. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol when executing the effect control for variablely displaying the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command and the determination of whether the effect symbol is out of order or a big hit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processes of S500 and S501, and then performs any process of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. Both the control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process process. Further, in the effect control process process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized) the variation display of the normal symbol is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the variation display of the special symbol.

Hitting promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and the hit ball promotion effect according to the game state is executed. The hitting promotion effect is an effect of promoting the driving of the game ball into at least one of the first path (left-handed path) and the second path (right-handed path) in the game area 7. Specifically, the hitting promotion effect includes a right-handed promotion notification effect for notifying the promotion of the game ball to be driven into the second path (right-handed path), and the hitting promotion effect includes the right-handed promotion. The notification effect and the effect of the left-handed promotion notification for promoting the driving of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path) may be included.

The effect of the right-handed promotion notification is, for example, in a specific display area of the effect display device, a character image such as "right-handed" that suggests and promotes right-handedness is continuously displayed together with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by doing.

In this embodiment, left-handed hitting is the basis for hitting a game ball, and as a hitting promotion effect, a second path (right) is based on a state in which left-handed hitting promotion notification is not executed and right-handed hitting promotion notification is executed. The driving of the game ball into the first route (left-handed route) is promoted (right-handed), and conversely, based on the state in which the right-handed promotion notification is not executed, the game ball is driven into the first route (left-handed route) (left). An example of effect control that promotes hitting) will be described.

As the hitting promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state. Further, as the hitting promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state.

Look-ahead processing (S501): This is a process of storing the hold storage information (hold information) corresponding to the hold storage information possessed by the game control microcomputer 560, and making the hold storage information usable for the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is the content of the change display of the special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold storage information before the turn of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on the hold storage information arrives. It is a production technique that gives a notice at a stage before that, such as determining what will happen to the variable display of the special symbol in the future. For example, when it is shown that the hold storage information is a small hit or a symbol big hit, a notice effect called a hold continuous notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the reserved storage information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target reserved storage information”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target hold display".

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect start processing (S801) at the time of variation.

Effect symbol change start process (S801): Control is performed so that the change effect, which is an effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol, is started. Corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the effect pattern of the effect during fluctuation is selected, and the time of the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during effect during fluctuation (S802).

Processing during effect symbol change (S802): Controls the switching timing and the like of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time timed by the effect time timer has expired. Then, in order to end the effect time effect based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect stop process (S803) at the time of change. Update to value.

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803): Controls to stop the effect during fluctuation and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is displayed in the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (S80).
Update to the value corresponding to 0).

Big hit display processing (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, control or the like to perform a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Display control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Round processing (S805): Display control during a big hit round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

Round post-processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

Small hit opening process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the V determination winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

Small hit end effect processing (S810): In the effect display device 9, the effect control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Further, in the small hit game state, when the V winning switch 87a detects the V winning of the game ball and it is determined that the V winning has occurred, the V winning effect control for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) because the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

[Explanation of feature section 283F]
Next, the feature unit 283F will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is controlled to a time saving state after the jackpot gaming state is completed. In this time-saving state, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol according to the start winning to the second starting port, the player is more than the variable display of the first special symbol according to the starting winning to the first starting port. A hit occurs in favor of. Specifically, for the start winning to the second starting port, the small hit is determined with a higher probability than the starting winning to the first starting port, and for the small hit, the V winning is performed with a high probability. Because it is configured, big hits via small hits are likely to occur. However, since this time-saving state ends when the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times is executed, the reserved storage of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning of the second starting port is stored as much as possible during the time-saving state. If you do not let it, it will be disadvantageous to the player. The feature unit 283F applicable to the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the following first to third features.

The first feature is the first aspect and the player's more than the first aspect as a promotion notification for promoting the storage of the reserved storage information of the second special symbol up to a predetermined upper limit number while being controlled to the time saving state. It is possible to execute the promotion notification in any one of the second aspect having a low degree of recognition, and when the promotion notification is executed in the second aspect after the first aspect, the number of reserved storage information stored is predetermined. When the upper limit has not been reached, the promotion notification is executed again in the first aspect.

The second feature is that it is possible to execute a valid period display indicating a valid period in which the player can perform a predetermined operation, and the first display whose mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period. It is possible to execute the second display, which is different from the first display and whose mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period, as the valid period display, and the remaining period after the execution of the valid period display is started. Until the predetermined period is reached, the first display is executed as the valid period display, and after the remaining period reaches the predetermined period after the execution of the valid period display is started, the second display is added to the first display. Is executed as the validity period display.

The third feature is to execute a game information notification effect that notifies information about the game until all the variable displays corresponding to the reserved storage information of the second special symbol are executed while the time is controlled. , When the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information stored until the predetermined number of variable displays is executed is neither the first specific display result nor the second specific display result, it is stored. When the number of reserved storage information has reached the predetermined upper limit, the game information notification effect is executed before displaying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information. On the other hand, when the number of stored storage information has not reached the predetermined upper limit, after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information when the predetermined upper limit has not been reached is displayed, the display result is displayed. The game information notification effect is executed.

FIG. 20-1 is a flowchart showing the flow of the time-saving and medium-time production-related processing. With reference to FIG. 20-1, this time-saving and medium-time effect-related process is executed in the effect symbol changing process in step S802 of the effect control process process shown in FIG. First, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 of the effect control board 80 determines whether or not the time reduction state is set by determining whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step 283FS111). .. If it is determined that the time saving state is not in progress (NO in step 283FS111), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller of the time saving / medium effect related process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction state is in progress (YES in step 283FS111), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined first period immediately after the start of the time reduction state (step 283FS112). The first period may be immediately after the start of the first variation display in the time-saving state, and is, for example, a period from 1 second to 5 seconds after the variation display starts.

When it is determined that it is the first period immediately after the start of the time saving state (YES in step 283FS112), the effect control CPU 101 is a promotion image for urging the reserved storage of the second special symbol to be stored up to the upper limit (FIG. 20 described later). -The "aiming" image + time bar image shown by -2 (B) or the like is displayed on the entire effect display device 9 (the whole means that it is larger than other images in the center of the screen). (Step 283FS113).

If it is determined that it is not the first period immediately after the start of the time saving state (NO in step 283FS112), and after step 283FS113, whether or not the effect control CPU 101 is a predetermined second period during the final fluctuation of the time saving state. (Step 283FS114). The second period may be during the last fluctuation of the time saving state, and is, for example, a period from 10 seconds to 7 seconds before the end of the fluctuation display.

When it is determined that it is the second period during the final fluctuation of the time saving state (YES in step 283FS114), the effect control CPU 101 is a promotion image for urging the reserved storage of the second special symbol to be stored up to the upper limit (see the figure to be described later). The "aiming" image + time bar image + countdown image shown in 20-2 (D) or the like is displayed on the entire effect display device 9 (larger than other images in the center of the screen) (step 283FS113).

When it is determined that it is not the second period during the final fluctuation of the time saving state (NO in step 283FS114), and after step 283FS115, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is another period during the time saving state. (Step 283FS116).

When it is determined that the period is other than that (YES in step 283FS116), the promotion image is displayed in a small size at the lower right of the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (C) described later (step 283FS117). ). When the display result of the variable display of the effect symbol is displayed, the promotion image is displayed behind the display result.

When it is determined that it is not another period (NO in step 283FS116), and after step 283FS117, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit. Judgment (step 283FS121).

When it is determined that the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit value (YES in step 283FS121), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the period is after the above-mentioned second period. (Step 283FS122).

When it is determined that the period is not the period after the second period (NO in step 283FS122), the effect control CPU 101 replaces the display of the promotion image as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B) described later with the number of pending storage. Hold upper limit achievement notification to notify that the upper limit has been reached (display of the hold upper limit achievement image 283F100 shown in FIG. 20-6 (B) described later, and output of voice to the effect that the number of hold storage has reached the upper limit. ) Is executed (step 283FS123).

When it is determined that the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit (NO in step 283FS121), it is determined that it is the period after the second period (YES in step 283FS122), and the step. After 283FS123, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined third period during the final fluctuation after the holding upper limit of the time saving state after the second period is achieved (step 283FS131). The third period may be a period after the second period during the last fluctuation of the time saving state, and is, for example, a period from 5 seconds to 2 seconds before the end of the fluctuation display.

When it is determined that it is the third period during the final fluctuation after the holding upper limit of the time saving state is reached (YES in step 283FS131), the effect control CPU 101 determines in advance that the display result of the fluctuation display is an outlier display result. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step 283FS132).

When it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display is out of order (YES in step 283FS132), the effect control CPU 101 is in a normal state as information related to the game, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (E) described later. The result of the jackpot gaming state executed continuously while the jackpot gaming state was continuously executed without becoming (for example, the number of times the jackpot advantageous state was continuously executed (so-called continuous chan)). , The number of consecutive chans), and the number of game balls acquired by the player during that period) are displayed on the effect display device 9 (step 283F).
S133).

After that, the effect control CPU 101 sets the result notification flag indicating whether or not the result has been notified to the ON state indicating that the result has been notified (step 283FS134).

If it is determined that it is not the third period during the final fluctuation after the holding upper limit of the time saving state is reached (NO in step 283FS131), if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not predetermined to be out of order (NO in step 283FS132), and After step 283FS134, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined fourth period after the display result of the effect symbol of the final change in the time saving state is displayed and before the display result is confirmed (step 283FS135). ..

If it is determined that it is the fourth period (YES in step 283FS135) after the display result of the effect symbol of the final change in the time saving state is displayed, is the effect notification flag turned on in the effect control CPU 101? It is determined whether or not (step 283FS136). When the result notification flag is on (YES in step 283FS136), that is, when it is determined that the result has been notified, the effect control CPU 101 turns the result notification flag off (step 283FS137).

When it is determined that the result notified flag is not in the ON state (NO in step 283FS136), as shown in FIG. 20-2 (F) described later, as information on the game, the big hit game state is continuous without becoming the normal state. The result image of the jackpot game state that was continuously executed while it was being executed (for example, the number of times that the jackpot game state was continuously executed (so-called consecutive chan count), and In the meantime, an image showing the number of game balls acquired by the player) is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step 283FS138).

If it is determined that it is not the fourth period before confirmation (NO in step 283FS135) after the display result of the effect symbol of the final change in the time saving state is displayed, after step 283FS137 and after step 283FS138, the effect control CPU 101 , The process to be executed is returned to the caller of this time-saving and medium-time effect related process.

FIG. 20-2 is a first display screen diagram showing an example of screen transition during the time saving state. FIG. 20-3 is a first timing chart showing an example of the control transition during the time saving state. With reference to FIGS. 20-2 and 20-3, after the big hit is completed, the time saving state is started, and when there is a start prize or a hold memory of the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is started. , As shown in FIGS. 20-2 (A) and 20-3, in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols corresponding to the second special symbol (effect symbols 91, 92, 93, small symbols 81, 82, 83). Fluctuation display of is started. The active display 283F94 corresponding to the variable display is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

Then, as shown in step 283FS112 and step 283FS113 of FIG. 20-1 described above, the first period immediately after the start of the time saving state (for example, 1 second to 5 seconds after the start of the variation display immediately after the start of the time saving state). (Period until), as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (B) and 20-3 (circled number "1"), the promotion image 283F96A ("aim" image + time bar image). ) Is displayed on the entire effect display device 9. Since the promotion image is an image that encourages the holding storage of the second special symbol to be stored up to the upper limit, the arrow image included in the promotion image points in the direction of the second start winning opening 14.

Next, as shown in step 283FS116 and step 283FS117 of FIG. 20-1 described above, when it is determined that the period is the other period during the time saving state, FIGS. 20-2 (C) and 20-3 (circle). As shown by the attached number "2"), the promotion image 283F97A ("aim" image + time bar image), which is a reduced version of the promotion image 283F96A displayed immediately before that, is displayed at the lower right of the effect display device 9. Will be done.

Then, as shown in step 283FS114 and step 283FS115 of FIG. 20-1 described above, in the second period (for example, the period from 10 seconds before the end of the variation display to 7 seconds before the end of the variation display) during the final fluctuation of the time saving state. If it is determined to be present, the promotion image 283F96B (“aim” image + time bar image + countdown image) is produced as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (D) and 20-3 (circled number “3”). It is displayed on the entire display device 9. At this time, the effect display device 9 may be subjected to a relatively conspicuous effect (for example, an effect display for displaying a red background) to give the player a stronger sense of crisis.

Next, as shown in step 283FS116 and step 283FS117 of FIG. 20-1 described above, when it is determined that the period is the other period during the time saving state, FIGS. 20-2 (E) and 20-3 (circle). As shown by the attached number "4"), the promotion image 283F97B ("aim" image + time bar image + countdown image), which is a reduced version of the promotion image 283F96B displayed immediately before that, is on the right side of the effect display device 9. It is displayed below. At this time, since the display result of the variation display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is displayed, the promotion image 283F97B is displayed behind the display result.

Finally, as shown in steps 283FS135 to 283FS138 of FIG. 20-1 described above, it is the fourth period after the display result of the final variation effect symbols 91, 92, 93 in the time saving state is displayed and before the confirmation. If it is determined and it is determined that the result notification flag is not in the ON state, the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are shown in the timing charts of the result images in FIGS. 20-2 (F) and 20-3. After the display of, the result image 283F98 is displayed on the effect display device 9.

FIG. 20-4 is a second display screen diagram showing an example of screen transition during the time saving state. FIG. 20-5 is a second timing chart showing an example of the control transition during the time saving state. With reference to FIGS. 20-4 and 20-5, when three reserved memories of the second special symbol are accumulated after the above-mentioned FIG. 20-2 (C), as shown in FIG. 20-4 (A). , Three hold displays 283F95 are displayed.

Then, when the variation display is completed, since there is a hold memory of the second special symbol, the NEXT image 283F99 indicating that the next variation display is started is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B). At this time, since the display result of the variation display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is displayed, the promotion image 283F97A is displayed behind the display result. As shown in FIG. 20-4 (C), the same screen display flow is repeated until the hold display 283F95 becomes one.

When the hold memory corresponding to the hold display 283F95 is exhausted, a screen similar to that shown in FIG. 20-2 (C) is displayed, and then, as shown in steps 283FS114 and 283FS115 of FIG. 20-1 described above, as shown in the above-mentioned step 283FS114 and step 283FS115. When it is determined that it is the second period during the final fluctuation of the time saving state (for example, the period from 10 seconds before the end of the fluctuation display to 7 seconds before the end), FIGS. 20-2 (D) and 20-3 (for example). Similar to the circled number "3"), as shown in FIGS. 20-4 (D) and 20-5 (circled number "3"), the promotion image 283F96B ("aim" image + time bar image + countdown image). ) Is displayed on the entire effect display device 9.

Next, as shown in step 283FS116 and step 283FS117 of FIG. 20-1 described above, when it is determined that the period is the other period during the time saving state, FIGS. 20-2 (E) and 20-3 (circle). Similar to the number "4"), FIGS. 20-4 (E) and 20-5 (Fig. 20-5).
As shown by the circled number "4"), the promotion image 283F97B ("aim" image + time bar image + countdown image), which is a reduced version of the promotion image 283F96B displayed immediately before, is the effect display device 9. It is displayed in the lower right. At this time, since the display result of the variation display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is displayed, the promotion image 283F97B is displayed behind the display result.

Finally, as shown in steps 283FS135 to 283FS138 of FIG. 20-1 described above, it is the fourth period after the display result of the final variation effect symbols 91, 92, 93 in the time saving state is displayed and before the confirmation. If it is determined that the result notification flag is not in the ON state, FIGS. 20-4 (F) and 20-5 are the same as the timing charts of the result images in FIGS. 20-2 (F) and 20-3. As shown in the timing chart of the result image, the result image 283F98 is displayed on the effect display device 9 after the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are displayed.

FIG. 20-6 is a third display screen diagram showing the transition of the screen during the time saving state. FIG. 20-7 is a third timing chart showing an example of the control transition during the time saving state. With reference to FIGS. 20-6 and 20-7, when four reserved memories of the second special symbol are accumulated after the above-mentioned FIG. 20-2 (C), as shown in FIG. 20-4 (A). , Four hold displays 283F95 are displayed.

Then, as shown in steps 283FS121 to 283FS123 of FIG. 20-1, it is determined that the reserved storage number of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit value, and it is determined that it is not after the second period during the final fluctuation of the time saving state. If this is the case, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), the hold upper limit achievement image 283F100 (an image displaying the characters "Hold upper limit achieved!") Is displayed on the entire effect display device 9 instead of the promotion image. Is displayed. After that, since the upper limit of the reserved storage of the second special symbol in the time saving state has been reached, the promotion image is not displayed.

Then, when the variation display is completed, since there is a hold memory of the second special symbol, the next variation display is started as shown in FIG. 20-6 (C) as in FIG. 20-4 (B) described above. The NEXT image 283F99 indicating that is displayed. The same screen display flow is repeated until the hold display 283F95 becomes one.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 (D) and 20-7, the final fluctuation display after the hold upper limit is reached during the time saving state is started. As shown in steps 283FS131 to 283FS133 in FIG. 20-1, it is determined that the period is the third period during the variation display (for example, the period from 5 seconds to 2 seconds before the end of the last variation display). In this case, as in FIG. 20-2 (F), as shown in the timing charts of the result images of FIGS. 20-6 (E) and 20-7, before the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are displayed. , The result image 283F98 is displayed on the effect display device 9.

After displaying the result image 283F98, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 (F) and 20-7, the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 and the small symbols 81, 82, 83 are displayed on the effect display device 9. To.

[Modification example of feature section 283F]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (B) and 20-2 (D), when the promotion images 283F96A and 283F96B are displayed on the entire screen, the effect symbols 91, It is displayed with priority over 92 and 93. In such a case, the highly expected effects (for example, advance notice effects such as full rotation reach and premier reach) that are in an advantageous state for the player during the variable display are the promotion images 283F96A and 283F9.
It may be displayed with priority over 6B.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step 283FS122 of FIG. 20-1, the execution of the hold upper limit achievement notification is prohibited when the second period or later during the final fluctuation of the time reduction is reached. I made it. However, if the execution of the hold upper limit achievement notification is restricted, the execution is not limited to this, and for example, the hold upper limit achievement display may be executed at the edge of the screen, or the hold upper limit achievement notification may be executed in the display. It may be executed only by voice.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the first display (for example, the promoted image 283F96A and FIG. 20-2 (C) of FIG. 20-2 (B)) whose aspect changes according to the remaining period of the valid period. The promotion of the second display (for example, FIG. 20-2 (D)) in which the mode is different from that of the first display and the mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period. Image 283F96B and the promotion image 283F97B in FIG. 20-2 (E) can be executed as the display of the promotion image (countdown display in seconds), and the remaining period is a predetermined period after the execution of the validity period display is started. Until, the first display is executed as the display of the promotion image (for example, step 283FS113 and step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1), while the remaining period is a predetermined period after the execution of the valid period display is started. After that, in addition to the first display, the second display is executed as the display of the promoted image (for example, step 283FS115 and step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1).

In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the countdown display is executed by superimposing it on the time bar display. However, if the second display is executed in the area corresponding to the area in which the first display is executed, the second display is not limited to this, and for example, the countdown is performed in the areas near the top, bottom, left, and right of the time bar display. The display may be executed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (B) and 20-2 (D), the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 is not displayed, and the promotion image 283F96A is not displayed. , 283F96B is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the display of the promotion images 283F96A and 283F96B is prioritized and executed, the display is not limited to this. May be displayed in the foreground.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-4, in the variation display before the variation display displaying the result image 283F98 in the time saving state, the NEXT image is displayed at the end of each variation display. 283F99 is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the NEXT image 283F99 may be displayed only in the first variation display in the time saving state when the next variation display is present in the time saving state. Further, the NEXT image 283F99 may be displayed only when the reserved storage of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit in the time saving state.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit during the time saving state, after the display result of the effect symbol is displayed until the display result is confirmed. The result image is displayed in the 4th period of. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 is used when the final variation display in the time saving state is started in a state where the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit during the time saving state. However, the variation pattern of the long variation time is determined by the amount of time for displaying the result image, and after the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the display result of the effect pattern in the variation display based on the variation pattern, The result image may be displayed during the period until the display result is finalized.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the first method of displaying the "aiming" image on the entire screen as shown in step 283FS113, step 283FS115 of FIG. 20-1, and the promotion images 283F96A and 283F96B of FIG. 20-2. The promotion effect can be executed in the second aspect of displaying the "aiming" image at the edge of the screen, as shown in the embodiment and the promotion images 283F97A and 283F97B of FIG. 20-1 and step 283FS 117 of FIG. 20-2. I decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the second aspect has a lower degree of recognition by the player than the first aspect. For example, the second aspect may be a mode smaller than the first aspect, a mode having low saturation or lightness, or a mode having a low blinking speed. Further, the first aspect may be a mode in which voice or a lamp is used in addition to the display, while the second aspect may be a mode in which voice or a lamp is not used in addition to the display.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, when the time bar display is executed as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), the time bar display is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D). In addition, a countdown display has been added and executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if at least one effect element capable of increasing the player's recognition level (that is, the degree of promotion to the player) is added, the other effect elements should be added. You may. For example, in addition to the display effect, the effect of at least one of the sound and the lamp may be added.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the player operates the ball striking operation handle 5 to win a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 in order to increase the holding memory of the second special symbol. The valid period display (FIG. 20-2, FIG. 20-) indicating the valid period during which the firing operation can be executed (the period in which the variable winning ball device 15 of the second starting winning opening 14 is frequently opened). 4, The promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, 283F97B shown in FIG. 20-6) can be executed.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a valid period display (for example, FIG. 20-) indicating a valid period (for example, an operation valid period) in which a player can perform a predetermined operation (for example, a push button 120 pressing operation) is shown. 2. It may be possible to execute (displaying an image such as a time bar image or a countdown image of the display of the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, 283F97B shown in FIGS. 20-4 and 20-6).

(10) As such a valid period display, the first display whose mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period (for example, the promoted image 283F96A and FIG. 20-2 (C) of FIG. 20-2 (B)). The promotion of the second display (for example, FIG. 20-2 (D)) in which the mode is different from that of the first display and the mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period. The countdown display in seconds shown in the image 283F96B and the accelerated image 283F97B in FIG. 20-2 (E)) can be executed.

However, the first display and the second display are not limited to the time bar display and the countdown display, and may be other combinations, for example, a combination in which the first display and the second display are reversed. good. Further, the first display and the second display may be other displays as long as the mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period, and may be a display like an analog clock. It may be present or it may be displayed like an hourglass.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the result information as shown in FIG. 20-2 (F) and the like is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and until all the variable displays corresponding to the reserved storage information of the second special symbol are executed while being controlled to the time saving state (so-called continuous chan in the big hit game state). If it is information about a game, it may be other information, for example, it may be only the number of consecutive chans, it may be only the number of balls, or it may be the number of prize balls. The information may be a combination of these appropriately.

[Explanation of the invention relating to the feature portion 283F]
(1) As described above, the feature portion 283F includes the first invention shown below regarding the first feature of the feature portion 283F described above. Conventionally, after the jackpot gaming state is completed, a specific period is controlled to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and if the jackpot is again within the number of executions of a predetermined variable display, the game is even more advantageous. There was a gaming machine that could be controlled to shift to a state (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-94242).

When the variable winning ball device provided in the starting winning opening is open in a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, for example, in a time-saving state in which the variable display time is shorter than in the normal gaming state, the first (2) There was a gaming machine that executes a notification prompting the user to store the reserved storage information of a special symbol (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-41760).

However, according to the gaming machines of JP2013-94242A and JP2011-41760A, even if the reserved storage information is not stored, nothing is executed in particular. Therefore, it is originally obtained by storing the reserved storage information. The player could not receive the benefits that he should have been able to do, and there was a risk of suffering a disadvantage. In order to solve such a problem, the first invention of 283F is configured as follows.

(1-1) A first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display 8a) that performs a first variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special symbol) and a second variable display (for example, a second special symbol). A second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of symbols) and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) can enter are inside. It is provided with variable winning means (for example, V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that the gaming medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and at least the display result of the first variable display means. When becomes the first specific display result (for example, the jackpot display result), it is possible to control the first advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state by a special symbol) which is advantageous for the player, and the second variable display. When the display result in the means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), the second specific display result is controlled to the predetermined state, and the second is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the gaming medium has entered the specific area. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state via a small hit).
A hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) of information related to the second variable display by the second variable display means as hold storage information (for example, hold storage). RAM55, 2nd hold storage buffer),
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of variable display of the time saving state) is controlled so that the second variable display is more easily executed than the normal state. Possible time saving control means (for example, game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14) and
Promotional notification (for example, FIGS. 20-2, 20-4, FIG. 20-2, FIG. 20-4, FIG. It is provided with a promotion notification means (for example, a microcomputer 100 for effect control) that executes promotion images (283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, 283F97B) for promoting a prize in the second start winning opening 15 shown in 20-6.
The promotion notification means is
The first aspect (for example, the aspect of displaying the "aiming" image on the entire screen as shown in step 283FS113, step 283FS115 of FIG. 20-1, and the promotion images 283F96A and 283F96B of FIG. 20-2) and the first aspect. A second aspect in which the degree of recognition of the player is lower than that of the second aspect (for example, a mode in which a "aiming" image is displayed at the edge of the screen as shown in step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1 and accelerated images 283F97A and 283F97B in FIG. 20-2). The promotion notification can be executed by either of
When the promotion notification is executed in the second aspect after the first aspect, when the number of the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, again. The promotion notification is executed in the first aspect (for example, as shown in step 283FS114, step 283FS115, and FIG. 20-2 (D) of FIG. 20-1, the promotion image 283F97B displayed on the entire screen is displayed again. do).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage that the player does not store the reserved storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above
When the promotion notification is executed again in the first aspect, the promotion notification means additionally executes at least one effect element capable of increasing the recognition degree of the player (for example, FIG. 20). -When the time bar display is executed as shown in -2 (B), the countdown display is added and executed in addition to the time bar display as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to strongly urge the player to store the reserved storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
Further provided with a variable display effect executing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a variable display effect (for example, variable display of an effect symbol).
When the promotion notification is executed again in the first aspect, the promotion notification means executes the promotion notification in the first aspect in preference to the effect during the variable display by the variable display effect executing means. (For example, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may not be displayed, but the promotion image 283F96B may be displayed, or the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may be displayed. The promotion image 283F96B may be displayed in front of the variable display of the above).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to strongly urge the player to store the reserved storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
When the display result of the variable display is displayed by the variable display effect executing means, the promotion notification means executes the promotion notification so as to give priority to the display of the display result (for example, FIG. 20-2 (E)). As shown in FIG. 20-2 (E) and the like, the promotion image 283F97B is displayed in the second aspect. As shown in FIG. 20-2 (E) and the like, the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 are displayed in front of the promotion image 283F97B. ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the display result of the variable display.

(1-5) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4) above,
After the promotion notification is executed by the promotion notification means, when the hold storage information is stored in the hold storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number, the achievement notification effect (for example, the effect of displaying "holding storage upper limit achieved"). Achievement notification effect execution means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step 283FS283FS123 in FIG. 20-1) is further provided.
The achievement notification effect executing means is a case where the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number in the reserved storage means when the promotion notification is executed again by the promotion notification means in the first aspect. Limits the execution of the achievement notification effect (for example, as shown in step 283FS122 of FIG. 20-1, the hold upper limit achievement notification may not be executed at all after the second period, or the screen may be displayed. It may be executed at the edge, or it may be executed only by voice).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the achievement notification effect in response to the situation of other effects.

(2) Further, as described above, the feature portion 283F includes the second invention shown below with respect to the second feature of the feature portion 283F described above. Conventionally, in a time-saving state in which the variable display time is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, when the variable winning ball device provided in the starting winning opening is open, the player is urged to store the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. There was a gaming machine that executed the notification (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-41760).

As a notification in the game production, there is a device that displays the valid period of an operation means such as a push button with a gauge (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-112109). In addition, there is a device that displays the valid period of the operating means in seconds (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-183361).

However, in a gaming machine based on JP-A-2011-41760, JP-A-2015-112109, and JP-A-2008-183361, if the player does not store the reserved storage information, one display is made. Even if it was promoted to store the reserved storage information, there was a risk that it would be difficult for the player to recognize it. In order to solve such a problem, the second invention of 283F is configured as follows.

(2-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A player launches a game ball by operating a predetermined operation (for example, a push button 120 pressing operation, a ball striking operation handle 5 for winning a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 in order to increase the holding memory of the second special symbol). ) Can be executed (for example, an operation valid period, a period in which the variable winning ball device 15 of the second starting winning opening 14 is frequently opened in a time-saving state) (for example, FIG. 20). -2, the effect period display means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, the display) capable of executing the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, 283F97B shown in FIGS. 20-1, step 283FS113, step 283FS115, step 283FS117) are provided.
The validity period display means is
The first display whose aspect changes according to the remaining period of the valid period (for example, the time bar display shown by the promoted image 283F96A in FIG. 20-2 (B) and the promoted image 283F97A in FIG. 20-2 (C)). The second display (for example, the promoted image 283F96B and FIG. 20-2 (for example, FIG. 20-2 (D)) is different from the first display and the mode changes according to the remaining period of the valid period. E) The promotion image 283F97B (countdown display in seconds) can be executed as the validity period display.
The first display is executed as the valid period display (for example, step 283FS113 and step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1) from the start of execution of the valid period display until the remaining period reaches a predetermined period.
After the remaining period reaches the predetermined period after the execution of the valid period display is started, the second display is executed as the valid period display in addition to the first display (for example, FIG. 20-).
1 step 283FS115, step 283FS117).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player more strongly aware that the remaining period of the player has been reduced by the second display.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above
The validity period display means executes the second display in an area corresponding to the area in which the first display is executed (for example, superimposed on the time bar display as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D)). The countdown display may be executed, or the countdown display may be executed in the area near the top, bottom, left, and right of the time bar display).

According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize the second display without moving the line of sight of the player, and the content of the second display can be understood.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
Further provided with a variable display effect executing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a variable display effect (for example, variable display of an effect symbol).
When the second display is executed in addition to the first display, the valid period display means executes the valid period display in preference to the variable display effect being produced by the variable display effect executing means (for example, the valid period display means). , As shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may not be displayed, but the promotion image 283F96B may be displayed, or the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may be variable. The promotion image 283F96B may be displayed in front of the display).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player more strongly aware that the remaining period is short. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is more advantageous for the player to increase the hold memory than the effect during the variable display.

(2-4) In the gaming machine of (2-3) above,
When the display result of the variable display is displayed by the variable display effect executing means, the valid period display means executes the valid period display so as to give priority to the display of the display result (for example, FIG. 20-2 (for example, FIG. 20-2). As shown in E), the promotion image 283F97B may be executed at the edge of the screen, or as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the promotion image 283F97B is displayed behind the effect symbols 91, 92, 93. You may make it, or you may not display the promotion image 283F97B).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the display result of the variable display.

(2-5) In any of the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-4) above,
The gaming machine has a first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display 8a) that performs a first variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special symbol) and a second variable display (for example, a second special symbol). A second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of symbols) and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) can enter are inside. It is provided with variable winning means (for example, V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that the gaming medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and the first variable display means and the second. When the display result in any of the variable display means becomes the first specific display result (for example, the jackpot display result), it is controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state by a special symbol) which is advantageous for the player. It is possible, and when the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), the gaming medium is controlled to the predetermined state and the gaming medium has entered the specific area. It is possible to control a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state via a small hit) which is advantageous for the player based on the above.
A hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) of information related to the second variable display by the second variable display means as hold storage information (for example, hold storage). RAM55, 2nd hold storage buffer),
Based on the end of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, at least the second variable display is in the normal state over a predetermined variable display number of times (for example, the number of variable displays in the time saving state) as the valid period. With a time saving control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14) that can be controlled to a time saving state that is easier to execute.
After the valid period display is executed by the valid period display means, when the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number in the reserved storage means, the achievement notification effect (for example, FIG. 20-6 (B)) is shown. Further, the achievement notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step 283FS123 in FIG. 20-1) for executing the hold upper limit achievement notification that displays the hold upper limit achievement image with the “hold memory upper limit achievement” is further provided. Prepare,
In the achievement notification effect executing means, when the second display is executed in addition to the first display by the valid period display means, the hold storage information is stored in the hold storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number. In this case, the execution of the achievement notification effect is restricted (for example, as shown in step 283FS122 of FIG. 20-1, the hold upper limit achievement notification may not be executed at all after the second period. It may be executed at the edge of the screen, or it may be executed only by voice).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the achievement notification effect in response to the situation of other effects.

(3) Further, as described above, the feature portion 283F includes the third invention shown below with respect to the third feature of the feature portion 283F described above. Conventionally, a first variable display means for performing the first variable display, a second variable display means for performing the second variable display, and a specific area into which the game medium can enter are provided inside so that the game medium can enter in a predetermined state. A first variable winning means that can control the state is provided, and when the display result in any of the first variable display means and the second variable display means becomes the first specific display result, it is advantageous for the player. 1 It is possible to control to an advantageous state, and when the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result, it is controlled to the predetermined state, and based on the fact that the gaming medium has entered the specific area. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, when the game result in the jackpot gaming state is displayed when the continuous chan in the jackpot gaming state ends, the game is used as the variation pattern of the final variation display. Some select a variation pattern with a long variation time for displaying the results (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-164640).

However, in the gaming machine of JP-A-2017-164640, a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected for displaying the gaming result in a state where the reserved storage information of the second variable display is not stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. After that, when the reserved storage information is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the game result is not displayed in the fluctuation display, and again, in the final fluctuation display, a fluctuation pattern of a long fluctuation time for displaying the game result is performed. Since it is necessary to select, there is a risk that the effect of variable display and the like will be delayed, and the interest of the game will be reduced. In order to solve such a problem, the third invention of 283F is configured as follows.

(3-1) A first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display 8a) that performs a first variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special symbol) and a second variable display (for example, a second special symbol). A second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of symbols) and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) can enter are inside. It is provided with variable winning means (for example, V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that the gaming medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and at least the display result of the first variable display means. When becomes the first specific display result (for example, the jackpot display result), it is possible to control the first advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state by a special symbol) which is advantageous for the player, and the second variable display. When the display result in the means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), the second specific display result is controlled to the predetermined state, and the second is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the gaming medium has entered the specific area. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state via a small hit).
A hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) of information related to the second variable display by the second variable display means as hold storage information (for example, hold storage). RAM55, 2nd hold storage buffer),
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the second variable display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state for a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of variable display of the time saving state). Controllable time saving control means (for example, game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14) and
Information about the game until all the variable displays corresponding to the reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means are executed while the time saving control means is controlling the time saving state (for example, FIG. 20-2). (F), a game information notification effect executing means (for example, a microcomputer 100 for effect control) that executes a game information notification effect for notifying the result image 283F98 shown in FIGS. 20-4 (F) and 20-6 (E). , Step 283FS133, step 283FS138) of FIG. 20-1.
The game information notification effect execution means is
The display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means by the time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times is either the first specific display result or the second specific display result. If not,
When the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means has reached the predetermined upper limit, it is before displaying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information. On the other hand, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS138 in FIG. 20-1, FIG. 20-2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F)).
When the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information when the predetermined upper limit has not been reached is displayed. After being displayed, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS133 in FIG. 20-1 and FIG. 20-6 (E)).

According to such a configuration, if the reserved storage information does not reach the predetermined upper limit, there is a possibility that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, so that the variable corresponding to the last reserved storage information remains. While the game information notification effect is executed after the display result of the display is displayed, if the predetermined upper limit is reached, the game information is displayed before the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information is displayed. Since the notification effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the delay of the effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the game.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above
Suggestion effect suggesting that the next variable display is started when the game information notification effect is not executed by the game information notification effect execution means (for example, "NEXT" as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B). Further provided with a suggestion effect execution means for executing the effect (effect of displaying an image).

With such a configuration, the player can be made aware that the next variable display is started.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
The game information notification effect executing means has reached the predetermined upper limit number and the game information notification effect executed before displaying the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of reserved storage information. The game information notification effect is executed in a different mode from the game information notification effect that is executed after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last reserved storage information when there is not is displayed (for example, FIG. 20-). As shown in 2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F), and FIG. 20-6 (E), a mode in which the voice or display is more modest than the game information notification effect in the third period, for example, a small voice or The game information notification effect of the fourth period is executed in the display mode, the plain hue mode, the lightness-reduced mode, or the saturation-reduced mode).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the game information notification effect according to the situation.

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Next, other modification examples and feature points are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays the gaming medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the winning is described, but the gaming medium is enclosed and the gaming medium is used by the player according to the occurrence of the winning. An enclosed gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of gaming balls, which is an example of a gaming medium, in the gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. The game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been explained, but the game medium is enclosed and the game point (the game point) without paying the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed gaming machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of gaming balls, which is an example of a gaming medium, in the gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(2) In the present embodiment, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is exemplified, but the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is not limited to this, and is, for example, a value in the range of 0% to 100%. Of these, a value containing 0%, a value containing 100%, and a value containing 0% and 100% may be used.

(3) The game state advantageous to the player is a state in which the big hit game state, the time saving state, the high base state, and the game state after the big hit game are determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, such as a probabilistic state.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A first variable display means for performing the first variable display, a second variable display means for performing the second variable display, and a specific area in which the game medium can enter are provided inside so that the game medium can enter in a predetermined state. It is provided with controllable variable means , and at least when the display result of the first variable display means becomes the first specific display result, it can be controlled to a first advantageous state which is advantageous for the player, and the above-mentioned When the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result, it is controlled to the predetermined state, and based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area, it is controlled to the second advantageous state which is advantageous for the player. It ’s a possible game machine,
A hold storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit of information related to the second variable display by the second variable display means as hold storage information, and a hold storage means.
A time saving control means capable of controlling a predetermined number of times based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state to a time saving state in which the second variable display is more likely to be executed than the normal state.
A promotion notification means for executing a promotion notification for prompting the reserved storage means to store the reserved storage information up to the predetermined upper limit number during the execution of the variable display of the predetermined number of times in the time saving control means.
The reserved storage means includes an achievement notification effect executing means capable of executing an achievement notification effect when the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number.
The promotion notification means is
The promotion notification is executed in either the first aspect, the second aspect in which the recognition degree of the player is lower than that of the first aspect, or the third aspect in which the recognition degree of the player is higher than that of the first aspect. It is possible and
When the promotion notification is executed in the second aspect after the first aspect, the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means does not reach the predetermined upper limit number. The promotion notification is executed in three modes,
When the second variable display means performs the second variable display based on the hold storage information stored during the time saving state, the second variable display means can execute a special effect, but is stored when the time saving state is not present. When the second variable display is performed based on the reserved storage information, the special effect is not executed.
The achievement notification effect executing means achieves the achievement even when the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display of the predetermined number of times in the time saving state. A gaming machine that does not perform notification effects .

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