JP7170327B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, is known to be capable of executing a game called a small winning rush (Patent Document 1). During the small winning rush, small winning occurs frequently and the big winning opening is opened frequently, so that the player can win many prize balls during the small winning rush.

JP 2018-149051 A

However, since time has passed since the appearance of the small winning rush game, the players have grown tired of it, and the interest in the game has decreased.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a game area through which game balls can flow, provided in the game area, a gate through which game balls can pass, and a gate provided in the game area. a ball entrance into which a game ball can enter; a start opening provided in the game area into which a game ball can enter; and first determination information based on the game ball passing through the gate. and a first determination means for determining whether or not the ball is hit based on the acquired first determination information; Second determination information is acquired based on a variable member for changing to a second state in which the ball is easier to enter than the first state, and the game ball has entered the starting hole, and the acquired second determination is obtained. A second judging means for judging the success or failure of a big win and a judging the success or failure of a small win based on information; A game machine, wherein the game state of the game machine is a special game state in which the number of game balls obtainable per unit time is greater than in other game states by winning in the special winning port that opens with a small win. wherein, when the game state of the gaming machine is in the special game state, the effect suggesting that the variable member changes to the second state rather than the effect suggesting that the special winning port opens It is characterized in that it is equipped with a performance means that performs conspicuously.

The gaming machine of the present invention can change to a special game state in which the number of game balls obtainable per unit time is greater than other game states by winning a prize in a special prize winning opening that opens with a small win.
Then, when the game state of the game machine is the special game state, the effect means makes the effect suggesting that the variable member changes to the second state more conspicuous than the effect suggesting that the special winning hole opens. do as
Therefore, it is possible to make the game more interesting than the conventional game machine which does not perform such an effect.

By carrying out the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which expands and shows the display devices provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the main-control board and peripheral equipment provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows with a block the electrical structure of the sub-control board and peripheral device which were provided in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. It is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the storage contents of the RAM provided in the main control board, (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the storage contents of the first special figure reservation storage unit, (b) is the second special figure reservation storage unit FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing stored contents; (A) is an explanatory diagram of a big hit determination table, (B) is an explanatory diagram of a ready-to-win determination table, (C) is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. . It is an explanatory view of the opening pattern determination table of the normal electric accessory. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the hit type determination table of the special figure 1, (B) is an explanatory diagram of the hit type determination table of the special figure 2. It is explanatory drawing of the number of times of shortening of working hours, and the number of times of high probability fluctuations. It is an explanatory diagram of a special figure variation pattern selection table. (A) is an explanatory diagram of the storage contents of the RAM mounted on the game control microcomputer, (B) is an explanatory diagram of the first special figure pending effect storage section, (C) is an explanation of the second special figure pending effect storage section It is a diagram. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the opening time of the ordinary electric role in the non-small winning game, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the opening time of the ordinary electric role in the small winning game. It is a flow chart of the main side main control processing executed by the game control microcomputer. 14 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side main control processing shown in FIG. 13; 14. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process which the microcomputer for game control performs in the main side timer interruption process shown in FIG. 15. It is a flowchart of the gate passage process which the microcomputer for game control performs in the sensor detection process shown in FIG. 15 is a flowchart of normal operation processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14; 15 is a flowchart of special action processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process executed by a game control microcomputer in the special action process shown in FIG. 18; 20 is a flowchart of a special figure 2 jackpot determination process executed by a game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 19. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a special figure variation pattern selection process executed by a game control microcomputer in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 19; 21. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure variation pattern selection process of FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a special symbol changing process executed by a game control microcomputer in the special action process shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of special symbol determination processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the special action processing shown in FIG. 18; 25 is a flowchart of game state management processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol determination processing shown in FIG. 24; 25 is a flowchart of setting reset processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the special symbol determination processing shown in FIG. 24; 19 is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing 1 executed by the game control microcomputer in the special operation processing shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of game state setting processing executed by a game control microcomputer in special electric accessary product processing 1 shown in FIG. 27; 19 is a flowchart of a special electric accessary product process 2 executed by the game control microcomputer in the special action process shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14; It is a flowchart of the sub-side main control processing executed by the effect control microcomputer. 32. It is a flowchart of the reception interruption process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control process shown in FIG. 31. It is a flowchart of the 1ms timer interruption process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control process shown in FIG. 31. It is a flowchart of the 10 ms timer interruption process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the sub side main control process shown in FIG. 34. It is a flowchart of the receiving command analysis process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the 10ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. 36 is a flowchart of prefetching effect determination processing executed by the effect control microcomputer in the received command analysis processing shown in FIG. 35; 35. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation production|presentation start process which the microcomputer for production|presentation control performs in the reception command analysis process shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a variable effect pattern selection table; It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect suggesting the opening of a normal electric accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production|presentation which suggests generation|occurrence|production of a small hit.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko game machine will be described as a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following explanation, when explaining the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine, the direction viewed from the player playing the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko game machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction viewed from the player. Also, the direction toward the player is defined as the front, and the direction away from the player is defined as the rear.

[Main Configuration of Pachinko Machines]
As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a gaming machine frame 16 . The game machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25, a production button 9, a production lever 6, speakers 8 and 8, and a left side. It has a side lamp 23a and a right side lamp 23b.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right side of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can hold it with the right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 3), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the right hand of the player holding the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting lever 4a is for adjusting the shooting strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. As shown in FIG. The shooting stop button 4b is for stopping the shooting of the game ball when the game ball is being shot, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4.例文帳に追加A hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18 . The batted ball supply tray 24 is for storing game balls to be supplied to the shooting device 90 (FIG. 3). The hit ball supply tray 24 stores game balls paid out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 3) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3). A surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball receiving tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of game balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24. - 特許庁

The performance button 9 is provided in a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper side of the batted ball supply tray 24.例文帳に追加In other words, the effect button 9 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can press it with the right hand or the left hand. In this embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push-on type button switch. The performance button 9 incorporates a performance button lamp 9c (FIG. 4) and a performance button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 4). The effect button lamp 9c lights up or blinks when the effect button 9 is pressed during the period when the effect button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted from the effect button lamp 9c. The production button vibrating motor 9b vibrates the production button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period when the production button 9 is effectively pressed. In this embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED.
The performance button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed performance button 9 to the position before the pressing operation, and the performance button 9 is released from the pressed state. Then, the state before the pressing operation is restored by the restoring force of the elastic member. When the player presses the performance button 9 during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 9 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 9 will be referred to as a button effect.

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball receiving tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, near the left end of the lower side of the front frame 18. - 特許庁In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand. That is, the effect lever 6 is provided in the front frame 18 at a position where the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 can operate it with the left hand, and the effect button 9 is positioned in the front frame 18 when the player moves with the left hand. It is provided at a position where it can be pressed with the right hand while the performance lever 6 is being operated by .
The performance lever 6 is formed in a bar shape that can be grasped with the left hand, and can be pushed backward in addition to the rotation operation of right rotation or left rotation. In addition, the production lever 6 is provided with a production lever vibration motor 6d (FIG. 4). The production lever vibration motor 6d is for vibrating the production lever 6, and vibrates at a predetermined timing in a period when the operation of the production lever 6 is valid. When the player operates the performance lever 6 during a period when the operation of the performance lever 6 is valid, a specific performance is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect triggered by the operation of the effect lever 6 will be referred to as a lever effect.

A left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side of the front frame 18, and a right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The portion of the front frame 18 where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided is translucent, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the presentation, and further changes the color of light emitted. The speakers 8 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the presentation.

Also, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. - 特許庁The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The performance display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2.例文帳に追加The game board 2 includes a fixed prize winning device 10, a first big prize winning device 30, a second big prize winning device 40, a gate 12, a normal electric accessory (also referred to as an electric chew) 20, and a second starting port 26. , a general winning port 13, a display device 50, a center decorative body 14, and a rail member 17. - 特許庁

A game area 3 in which game balls can flow down (roll) is formed on the board surface of the game board 2 . The game area 3 has a left game area 3A formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7 and a right game area 3B formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. - 特許庁A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the board surface of the game board 2 for changing the flowing direction of the game ball. The front side of the board surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. - 特許庁Also, although not shown in FIG. 1, LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2 . These LEDs are collectively referred to as board lamps (indicated by reference numeral 2a in FIG. 4). Each LED that constitutes the board lamp 2a can emit light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the color of the emitted light. That is, the pachinko game machine 1 lights or blinks the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b and the board lamp 2a according to the content of the effect during game control, and outputs sound from each speaker 8. - 特許庁

The fixed prize winning device 10 is arranged substantially in the center of the lower side of the game board 2 . The fixed winning device 10 has a first starting port 11 that allows one game ball to win (enter a ball). The first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the first starting port 11 does not substantially change. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3B, and is configured so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can pass therethrough. The normal electric accessories 20 and the second starting port 26 are arranged below the gate 12 in the right game area 3B. The ordinary electric accessory 20 includes a variable member 21. - 特許庁The variable member 21 is configured to be rotatable with its proximal end serving as a rotation axis, and the opening and closing of the variable member 21 opens and closes the winning opening 22 . When the variable member 21 operates to open, the winning opening 22 is opened, and the game ball enters a state in which it is easy to win (enter) the winning opening 22.例文帳に追加Further, when the variable member 21 is closed, the winning opening 22 is closed, and the game ball enters a state where it is difficult or impossible to enter the winning opening 22.例文帳に追加The winning opening 22 is an example of the ball entrance of the present invention. Also, the operating state of the variable member 21 when it is difficult or impossible to enter the winning hole 22 (entering a ball) is an example of the first state of the present invention. The operating state of the variable member 21 when the ball is eased is an example of the second state of the present invention.

The first big winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the fixed winning device 10 in the game board 2 , and the second big winning device 40 is arranged above the first big winning device 30 . The first big winning device 30 includes a first opening/closing member 31 that opens and closes the first big winning hole 32, and the second big winning device 40 has a second opening/closing member 41 that opens and closes the second big winning hole 42. Prepare. The first big winning hole 32 and the second big winning hole 42 are each formed in a size that allows a plurality of game balls to win (enter a ball) at the same time. In the present embodiment, the first opening/closing member 31 and the second opening/closing member 41 are each formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction, and configured to be rotatable about the left and right lower ends as the rotation axis. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the first big winning device 30 and the second big winning device 40, they are simply referred to as big winning devices. In addition, when describing matters common to the first big winning hole 32 and the second big winning hole 42, they are simply referred to as big winning holes.
Inside the second big winning device 40, a specific area (not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown), which are areas through which the game balls that have won the second big prize opening 42 can pass, are formed. . Further, inside the second big prize winning device 40, a distribution member (not shown) that distributes the game balls that have won the second big prize opening 42 to a specific area or a non-specific area, and a distribution member that drives A distribution member solenoid 42d (FIG. 3) is provided.

The display device 50 is provided outside the game area 3 of the game board 2 and below the first big winning device 30 . As shown in FIG. 2, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display device 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol 1) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol 2) that fluctuates. A second special symbol display 52 to be displayed and a normal symbol display 53 to variably display a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol) are provided. In addition, the display devices 50 display the first special symbol reservation display 51a that displays the number of memory of operation suspension of the first special symbol display 51, and the number of memory of operation suspension of the second special symbol display 52. It is provided with a second special figure suspension display 52a and a normal figure suspension display 53a for displaying the number of memory of operation suspension of the normal pattern display 53. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when describing matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as a special symbol. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol display devices.

In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52 are each composed of four LEDs. Lighted LEDs (□) and unlit LEDs (■) represent special symbols, and the state in which the LEDs light up in a predetermined direction (for example, from left to right) represents a variable display of the special symbols. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts the variable display until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is called the special symbol variation pattern.
Further, in this embodiment, the normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. Lighted LEDs (□) and lighted LEDs (▪) represent normal symbols, and the state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a variable display of normal symbols. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a lottery for normal symbols is executed to determine whether or not the game ball wins, and the normal symbol display 53 variably displays the normal symbols. Then, the normal symbol display device 53 confirms and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol after the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol. When the normal pattern confirmed and displayed by the normal pattern display 53 is a normal pattern indicating winning, the normal electric accessory 20 is operated to open and close the variable member 21 and the winning opening 22 is opened and closed. The normal symbol display device 53 is an example of the normal symbol display means of the present invention. Also, the determination of whether or not it is a win is an example of the first determination means of the present invention.

When the game ball wins the first starting port 11, a big win determination (also called a big win lottery) for determining whether it is a big win or a loss is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display device 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Here, when the first special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the first big winning device 30 operates, the first opening/closing member 31 opens and closes, and the first The big winning opening 32 opens and closes. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 while the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol, the operation of the first special symbol display 51 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the first special figure pending display 51a. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the first special symbol display device 51 is referred to as the first special symbol suspension number.

In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting hole 26, a big win determination (also called a big win lottery) for determining whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 is displayed with the second special symbol. is displayed variably. Then, the second special symbol display device 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination after a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Here, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big win, a big win occurs, the second big winning device 40 operates to open and close the second opening/closing member 41, and the second The big winning opening 42 opens and closes. Further, when the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a small win, a small win occurs and the second big winning hole 42 opens and closes. When a small win occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, when the effect display device 7 stops displaying a small win symbol HG2 representing winning of a small win on the screen, a message image MG2 saying "attacker released" appears on the screen. display. In other words, an effect suggesting the occurrence of a small hit is executed. A second big winning opening 42 (attacker) is present in the direction indicated by the arrow that constitutes the message image MG2.
When the game ball wins the second starting port 26 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 is triggered by the winning. The memory number indicating the number of pending operations is displayed by the second special figure pending display 52a. Hereinafter, the number of operation suspensions stored in the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as a second special symbol suspension number. In addition, when describing the matter common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number. Determination of whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss is an example of the second determination means of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display device starts the variable display of the special symbols to when the special symbols are fixedly displayed is referred to as one variation of the special symbols. In addition, the fact that the special figure reservation number decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed once is called digestion of the special figure reservation number. Also, the period required from the opening of the large winning slot until it closes is called the opening period of the large winning slot, and the period from the opening of the large winning slot to the next opening is called the round. Also, a game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round when a big win occurs is called a big win game. In addition, a game from when the second big winning port 42 is opened until it is closed when a small win occurs is called a small win game. Also, when it is determined as a big win in the big win determination, the type of the big win is determined by lottery. Depending on the type of jackpot, the opening and closing of the big winning opening (one or both of the first big winning opening 32 and the second big winning opening 35), the opening period of the big winning opening, the total number of executable rounds, etc. differ. The big winning opening 42 that opens when a small win is made is an example of a special winning opening of the present invention.

The general prize winning port 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed prize winning device 10 in the game board 2 . The rail member 17 is arranged along the circumference of the game board 2 . The rail member 17 guides the game ball shot by the shooting device 90 ( FIG. 3 ) to the game area 3 . At the bottom center of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging game balls that have not won anywhere is opened. The center decorative body 14 is arranged on the upper part of the game board 2. - 特許庁The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and is provided with a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink in accordance with the contents of the performance.
The pachinko game machine 1 also has a gimmick 15 . The gimmick 15 is arranged behind the center decoration 14. - 特許庁FIG. 1 shows a state in which the gimmick 15 is substantially hidden by the center decoration 14. FIG. The gimmick 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced so that it can be visually recognized by the player.

The effect display device 7 displays moving images and still images such as effect images, message images, preview preview images, and demonstration images. The player plays the game while looking at those images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加The effect display device 7 variably displays the effect pattern as the effect image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. In this embodiment, the production pattern is a pattern representing Arabic numerals 1-9. Note that the performance symbols may include symbols representing things other than numbers, such as alphabets and special characters, and may be combined with symbols representing things other than numbers. In this embodiment, a left effect symbol display area, a middle effect symbol display area, and a right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left as areas in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect symbols. A left performance symbol 9L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 9C is variably displayed in the medium performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 9R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area. Hereinafter, when describing items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area and the right effect symbol display area, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

In this embodiment, the main variation pattern (variation mode) of each effect pattern is a variation pattern that moves from the top to the bottom of the screen so that the numbers represented by the effect symbols are in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern that scrolls in the vertical direction. is. As a variation pattern, it is possible to use a horizontal scroll method in which the effect pattern moves from one side of the screen to the other, or a method in which the effect pattern is displayed at the same display position in ascending numerical order. In addition, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as the effect image in the background of each effect symbol. For example, the background image is a moving image such as a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by converting the moving image into animation, an animation, or an original moving image of a pachinko machine manufacturer. In this embodiment, the effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can be used.
A performance display device 7 variably displays each performance design in synchronism with the variable display of the special design, determines and displays each performance design at the same time as the special design is determined and displayed, and displays the big win determination result. Here, the fixed display means a stop display state in which the production pattern is completely stopped without fluctuating up and down or fluctuating again.

Hereinafter, the performance pattern that indicates that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is called a big hit performance pattern, and the performance pattern that indicates that the result of the big hit determination is a small hit is called a small hit performance pattern, and the result of the big hit determination. A production design that indicates that the was a loss is called a loss production design. In this embodiment, the big hit effect pattern or the small hit effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern is aligned with the effect symbols representing the same number, that is, the state of the so-called zoro. For example, the jackpot effect pattern is a state in which the left effect pattern 9L, the middle effect pattern 9C, and the right effect pattern 9R which are confirmed and displayed are arranged in the same odd-numbered effect pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the jackpot performance symbols "7, 7, 7" in which each performance symbol is "7" are confirmed and displayed. Also, for example, the small hit production pattern is a state in which each production pattern is arranged in an even number of production patterns. In addition, the lost performance pattern is a state in which the performance symbols representing the same number are not aligned, that is, the pattern is not in a grid pattern. For example, the confirmed and displayed left effect symbol 9L is "7", the middle effect symbol 9C is "6", and the right effect symbol 9R is "7".
Hereinafter, the production pattern that the production display device 7 variably displays in synchronization with the special design is called a variable production pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the fluctuation production pattern is called a background image. A background image is a still image or a moving image.

The variable performance pattern is variably displayed in synchronism with the variable display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the suspension of the operation of the special symbol display device occurs, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of pending operations of the special symbol display and the number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 are the same. As shown in FIG. 1, the effect display device 7 is provided with a first effect pending display area 51B and a second effect pending display area 52B. The first effect pending display area 51B is an area for displaying the operation pending number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure pending number, and the effect pending image for expressing the operation pending number by the number of images. This is the area to display. That is, the player can know the first special figure pending number by counting the number of the effect pending images displayed in the first effect pending display area 51B, and the effect display caused by the first special figure pending. The number of pending operations of the device 7 can be known. In the example shown in FIG. 1, four effect pending images represented by O are displayed, indicating that the first special figure pending number and the operation pending number are four.
In addition, the second effect pending display area 52B is an area for displaying the number of operation pending of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the number of the second special figure pending, and the effect pending for representing the number of operation pending by the number of images. This is the area where the image is displayed. That is, the player can know the second special figure pending number by counting the number of the effect pending images displayed in the second effect pending display area 52B, and the effect display caused by the second special figure pending. The number of pending operations of the device 7 can be known. In the example shown in FIG. 1, four effect pending images represented by Δ are displayed, indicating that the second special figure pending number and the operation pending number are four, respectively.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 3), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 3), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 4), an image control board 200 (FIG. 4), and a lamp control board 79. (FIG. 4) and an audio control board 78 (FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 . The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62 , a ROM 63 , a RAM 64 and an input/output circuit 65 . The CPU 62 executes detection of prize winning, control of the number of winning balls, determination of big wins, updating of various random numbers, setting and changing of probability of big wins, and the like. The ROM 63 stores a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table TA1, a reach determination table TA2, a normal symbol hit determination table TA3, a normal symbol variation pattern selection table TA4 (FIG. 6), an electric chew open pattern determination table TA5 (FIG. 7), hit type determination table (special figure 1) TA6, hit type determination table (special figure 2) TA7 (Fig. 8), various tables such as special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 (Fig. 10) are stored . The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery), such as jackpot random numbers, winning type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers.

RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, a second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, and a general figure reservation storage unit 64c. As shown in FIG. 5(a), the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, the jackpot random value, the hit type random value, the reach random value and the variation pattern random value obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 (Fig. 1) A numeric value is stored. When the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (FIG. 1) while the first special symbol display device 51 (FIG. 2) is displaying the first special symbol, the first special resulting from the winning The fluctuation display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the big hit random number value etc. acquired due to the winning are stored in the first special figure suspension storage section 64a.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, the jackpot random number, hit type random number, reach random number and variation pattern random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the second start hole 26 (Fig. 1) A numeric value is stored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 26 (FIG. 1) while the second special symbol display 52 (FIG. 2) is displaying the second special symbol, the second special resulting from the winning The fluctuation display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the big hit random number value etc. acquired due to the winning are stored in the second special figure suspension storage section 64b.

The jackpot random numbers are stored in order of occurrence of operation suspension, that is, in order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61, from the respective first storage areas of the first special figure suspension storage section 64a and the second special figure suspension storage section 64b. . Therefore, when the jackpot random number value is stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random number value stored in the fourth storage area is the newest information in terms of time, and the first storage area is stored. The jackpot random number stored in is the oldest information in terms of time. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbols is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the big hit random number stored in the first storage area is executed before the variable display of the special pattern by the special pattern display is finished and the next variable display is started.

The normal pattern holding storage unit 64c (Fig. 3) stores the normal winning random value obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (Fig. 1) A random value for determination (lottery) is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbols, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 caused by the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspension), and the passage is performed. The normal hit random number value acquired due to is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c. The variation display of the normal symbols withheld is performed after the current variation display of the normal symbols is completed. In this embodiment, the general pattern suspension storage unit 64c has a storage area for performing a total of four suspensions, and the number of storage of operation suspensions of the normal design display device 53 is four at maximum. Hereinafter, the memory number of operation suspension of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal symbol suspension number. The normal winning random number value is an example of the first determination information of the present invention, and the big winning random number value is an example of the second determination information of the present invention.

A RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60 . The pachinko game machine 1 initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) of the sub-control board 100 when started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed. Also, the display devices 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Further, on the main control board 60, via the relay board 74, a first starting hole sensor 11a, a second starting hole sensor 26a, a gate sensor 12a, a first big winning hole sensor 32a, and a second big winning hole A sensor 42a, a specific area sensor 42b, a non-specific area sensor 42c, a general winning opening sensor 13a, a winning opening sensor 22a, an electric tuning solenoid 20a, a first large winning opening solenoid 30a, and a second large winning opening. The solenoid 40a and the distribution member solenoid 42d are electrically connected.

The first starting hole sensor 11a is provided directly under the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting hole 11. The second starting hole sensor 26a is provided directly under the second starting hole 26 (FIG. 1) and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the second starting hole 26. The gate sensor 12a is provided in the game ball passage area of the gate 12 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12. FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 32a is provided directly under the first big winning hole 32 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning hole 32 to the main control board 60. do. The second big winning hole sensor 42a is provided directly under the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the second big winning hole 42 to the main control board 60. do. The specific area sensor 42b is provided within a specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area. The non-specific area sensor 42c is provided in the non-specific area inside the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the non-specific area to the main control board 60. . The general winning hole sensor 13a is provided directly under the general winning hole 13 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal to the main control board 60 indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 13. The winning hole sensor 22 a outputs to the main control board 60 a signal indicating that the game ball has entered the winning hole 22 .

The electric tuning solenoid 20a drives the variable member 21 (FIG. 1) of the ordinary electric accessory 20 to open and close. The first big prize opening solenoid 30a drives the first opening/closing member 31 (FIG. 1) of the first big prize winning device 30 to open and close. The second big winning opening solenoid 40a drives the second opening/closing member 41 (FIG. 1) of the second big winning device 40 to open and close. The distribution member solenoid 42 d drives the distribution member provided inside the second big winning device 40 .
Also, the main control board 60 is electrically connected to the ball rental device 80 , the card unit 76 and the prize ball delivery device 400 via the payout control board 73 . The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, and reads and writes the balance on the prepaid card. The rental ball dispensing device 80 includes a ball rental motor 81 and a ball rental sensor 82 . A ball lending motor 81 drives a member for putting out a game ball as a lending ball, and a ball lending sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 to the main control board. 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls paid out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 . When a ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance recorded that is equal to or greater than the minimum balance that can be paid out, the ball lending device 80 operates, A minimum unit number of rented balls is dispensed to the batted ball supply tray 24 .

The prize ball dispensing device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402 . A prize ball motor 401 drives a member that pays out game balls as prize balls, and a prize ball sensor 402 outputs a signal indicating that a game ball has been paid out by the member through a payout control board 73 to the main control board. 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73 .
A launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a launching control circuit 75 . Firing device 90 comprises firing motor 91 , touch switch 92 and firing volume 93 . The shooting motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and shoots game balls. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4 . The shooting volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting hammer strikes the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the shooting lever 4a (FIG. 1). The prize ball payout device 400 is an example of the game ball payout means of the present invention.

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power board 70 . The power board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 through the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Also, the power supply board 70 supplies power through the main control board 60 to the displays 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 .
A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and the like when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 is electrically connected to the power board 70 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4). The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100 , but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60 . In other words, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 100 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as the effect control microcomputer) 101 . The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102 , a ROM 110 , a RAM 120 and an input/output circuit 103 . The CPU 102 controls an effect along with the game. In the ROM 110, various tables such as a variable effect pattern selection table (not shown) for selecting a variable effect pattern to be displayed by the effect display device 7 are stored, in addition to a computer program for the CPU 102 to control the effect. there is

Also, the RAM 120 is used as a work memory when the CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(a), the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure pending effect storage unit 121, a second special figure pending effect storage unit 122, and a variation effect storage unit 123. there is
As shown in FIG. 11(b), the first special figure pending effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the first start winning command and the like. The first start winning command includes a jackpot random number value, a winning type random number value, a variation pattern random number value, and a reach random number value obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the first start hole 11. is a command.
As shown in FIG. 11(c), the second special figure pending effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. It stores the second start winning command and the like. The second start winning command includes a jackpot random number, a winning type random number, a variation pattern random number, and a reach random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the second starting hole 26. is a command.
The variable effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second starting winning command used for the change of the variable effect pattern.
The input/output circuit 103 transmits data to or receives data from each board connected to the sub-control board 100 .

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 . The image control board 200 includes an image control CPU 202, a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. and are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as a variable effect pattern, a button effect image, a lever effect image and a notice image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7 . The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes computer programs. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202 and develops the read image data in the development area in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 synthesizes the image data developed in the VRAM 206 and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 . The VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs them to the effect display device 7 . Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

The sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, and the board lamp 2a via the lamp control board 79. As shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Then, the lamp control board 79 performs light emission control of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data.
The gimmick 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77 . A device (not shown) for operating the gimmick 15 is connected to the gimmick 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. The effect control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the gimmick 15 using data stored in the ROM 110 and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79 . Upon receiving the operation pattern data, the lamp control board 79 drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, thereby controlling the operation of the gimmick 15 .

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the audio control board 78 . The audio control board 78 includes an audio control microcomputer 78a, an audio data storage unit 78b, a sound source IC 78c, an audio synthesizing circuit 78d, and an amplifier 78e. The voice control microcomputer 78a includes a ROM storing a computer program for voice control, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the computer program stored in the ROM. The audio data storage unit 78b stores audio data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects.

The audio control microcomputer 78 a transmits and receives data (various commands, etc.) to and from the sub-control board 100 via the input/output circuit 103 . Based on the command received from the sub-control board 100, the voice control microcomputer 78a outputs a voice selection signal to the sound source IC 78c. The sound source IC 78c reads out the voice data corresponding to the input voice selection signal from the voice data storage section 78b and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesizing circuit 78d. The speech synthesizing circuit 78d synthesizes the input speech data, converts the synthesized synthesized speech data into an analog speech signal, and outputs the analog speech signal to the amplifier 78e. The amplifier 78 e amplifies the input audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8 . Each speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) a sound indicated by the input audio signal.

Also, the sub-control board 100 is electrically connected to the production button detection switch 9a, the production lever push detection switch 6a, the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, the production button vibration motor 9b, and the production lever vibration motor 6d. It is The production button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the production button 9 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101 performs button production based on the signal input from the production button detection switch 9a. to run. The production lever push-in detection switch 6a outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pushed in to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever push-in detection switch 6a, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is pushed is executed. The production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 100, and the production control microcomputer 101, based on the signal input from the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, A lever performance performed when a performance lever 6 is rotated is executed.

The production button vibration motor 9b is a member for vibrating the production button 9 and is housed inside the production button 9. - 特許庁The effect lever vibration motor 6d is a member that vibrates the effect lever 6, and is provided in a portion that contacts the effect lever 6 or inside the effect lever 6. The ROM 110 stores motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the performance button vibration motor 9b and motion pattern data for determining the motion pattern of the performance lever vibration motor 6d. A performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 9 comes, and drives and controls a performance button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the performance lever vibration motor 6d based on the read operation pattern data.

3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing the electrical functions of the pachinko game machine 1 in blocks. It can also be configured as a substrate, and one substrate can be configured as a plurality of substrates.

[Description of the jackpot, etc.]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the results of the big win lottery (special symbol lottery) include "big win", "small win" and "losing". At the time of "big hit", the first special symbol display 51 stops displaying the "big hit symbol". At the time of "small win", "special figure 2 small win symbol a" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 52.例文帳に追加In addition, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 51 never stop-displays the "small hit symbol". In the case of "losing", the first special symbol display 51 stops and displays "losing". When a big win is won, a "big win game" is executed to open the first big winning hole 32 (Fig. 1) in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbols stopped and displayed (type of the big win). When a small win is won, a "small win game" is executed to open the second big winning hole 42 (FIG. 1) in a predetermined opening pattern. In the big winning game, the prize ball putting out device 400 can put out the prize balls, but in the small winning game, the number of prize balls that can be put out by the prize ball putting out device 400 is smaller than that in the big winning game.

In this embodiment, the jackpot game includes multiple round games (unit open games), the opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game is started, and the final round game after the ending (also written as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The time (interval time) during which the big winning opening is closed between round games is included in the open round game before closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B). As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are roughly divided into two types: specific jackpots and normal jackpots. The specific jackpot is also called "V long jackpot", and the normal jackpot is also called "V short jackpot". "V long jackpot" is a first open pattern (V long open pattern) to open and close the second opening/closing member 41 (FIG. 1). "V short jackpot" is a second open pattern (V It is a big win that opens and closes the second opening and closing member 41 in the short opening pattern).

More specifically, the "V long jackpot" or "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that opens the first big prize opening 32 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 15R. In other words, the total number of rounds for this jackpot is 15R. In addition, when "V short jackpot D" is won by the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_jackpot pattern D" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 51, and "V When the player wins the "long jackpot A", the first special pattern display 51 stops displaying the "special pattern 1_jackpot pattern A". On the other hand, when the "V long jackpot B" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_jackpot pattern B" is stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display device 52, and the "V short jackpot C" is won. In this case, the second special symbol display 52 stops displaying "special figure 2_jackpot symbol C".

In the V-short jackpot, it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area due to the relationship between the opening timing of the first big winning hole 32 and the operating timing of the distribution member in all rounds. On the other hand, in the V-long jackpot, in 13R and 15R, from the relationship between the opening timing of the first big winning hole 32 and the operation timing of the distribution member, the game ball that has won the first big winning hole 32 can easily enter the specific area. It is possible to pass through.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game ends is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area during execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area during the execution of the jackpot game, so the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state ( non-high-probability state).

When a V long jackpot A is won by the lottery of the special figure 1 or when a V long jackpot B is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability time saving state. When the time saving state is controlled, the number of time saving fluctuations is set to 100 times as shown in FIG. The number of time-saving fluctuations is the upper limit number of times that the variable display of special symbols is executed from being controlled to the time-saving state to being controlled to the non-time-saving state (the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation of the second special symbol and the total number of fluctuations). In addition, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed while being controlled to the time saving state, the time saving state ends. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the normal probability state, it is controlled to a non-time saving state, and the number of time saving fluctuations is set to 0 times. In addition, if the V long jackpot is won, when the number of time-saving fluctuations reaches 100 times after the jackpot game, the game state changes from a high probability and time-saving state to a high probability and non-time-saving state, and a small hit rush, which will be described later, can occur. state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the distribution ratio of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 is 50% for the V long jackpot A (specific jackpot) and 50% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). there is On the other hand, the distribution ratio of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 2 is 70% for the V long jackpot B (specific jackpot) and 30% for the V short jackpot C (normal jackpot). In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball is the first than the big hit lottery (lottery of special figure 1) that is performed when the game ball wins the first start port 11 (FIG. 1). The jackpot lottery (lottery of the special figure 2) which is triggered by winning the second starting port 26 is set to be more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the small winning game is a small winning opening game that opens the second big winning opening 42 (FIG. 1), the opening (interval before opening) before the small winning opening game starts, and the small winning opening game ends. and the ending after closing (interval after closing). In this embodiment, as a result of the lottery of the special figure 2, when a small hit is won, a small hit game is executed to open the second big winning opening 42 once. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the opening time for opening the second big winning opening 42 by executing the small winning game is set as short as 1.6 seconds. However, the player can win a prize ball by making the game ball enter the second big prize hole 42 during this period. In addition, during one round of the big winning game or during the small winning game, it is possible to open the big winning opening a plurality of times.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a lottery as to whether or not a big win is made is performed based on a 'big win random number value', and a lottery for the type of a winning big win is performed based on a 'win type random number value'. As shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot random number value ranges from 0 to 65,535. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the winning type random number, the random number obtained based on the winning of the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 26 includes "reach random number" and "fluctuation pattern random number". There is.

The ready-to-win random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a variable performance pattern in which a ready-to-win occurs among the variable performance patterns for notifying the result when the result of the big win determination is a loss. A reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of performance symbols that is variably displayed remains, and a jackpot is won depending on which symbol the variably displayed performance symbols are stopped and displayed. It is a state that becomes a combination of production patterns shown. For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot performance symbols is "777", "7" is confirmed and displayed as the left performance symbol 9L in the left performance symbol display area, and as the right performance symbol 9R in the right performance symbol display area. It is a state in which "7" is fixedly displayed and the middle effect symbol 9C is variably displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the medium effect pattern 9C is scrolled, a state in which it is swaying, a state in which expansion and contraction are repeated, and the like. As shown in FIG. 6B, the reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number value is a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time.
As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern random number value ranges from 0-99. Random numbers acquired when a game ball passes through the gate 12 (FIG. 1) usually include hit random numbers. The normal hit random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 (FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 6(C), the normal winning random number value ranges from 0 to 255.

[Explanation of game state]
Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.
The special symbol display devices (the first special symbol display device 51, the second special symbol display device 52 and the normal symbol display device 53 (Fig. 2) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability variation function of the symbol display is working is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not working is called "normal probability state (non-high probability state)".In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is normal It is higher than the probability state.In other words, the jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot lottery is set more than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (Fig. 6 (A)) Using to make a big hit determination.In other words, when the probability variation function of the special symbol indicator is activated, the display result of the special symbol variation display by the special symbol indicator (that is, stop pattern) becomes a jackpot pattern.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function of the special symbol display is operating is called "shortening of working hours", and the state of not operating is called "non-shortening of working hours". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the fixed display of the stop symbol) is shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table TA8 (FIG. 10) that is determined so that the probability of selecting a variation pattern with a short variation time is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display is activated, the probability that a short variable time is selected as the variable time for variable display of the special symbol increases compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the big win game by winning the V long big win is a high probability state and a time saving state if passing through the specific area is made during the big win game. When it is controlled to this game state, as shown in FIG. 9, the high probability variation number (ST number) is set to 100 times. The number of high probability fluctuations is the upper limit number of times that the special symbol fluctuation display is executed from being controlled to a high probability state to being controlled to a non-high probability state (the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol total number of fluctuations). When a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed while being controlled to the high probability state, the high probability state ends.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is the normal probability state (non- High probability state (low probability state) and non-time saving state.
In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state and the non-time saving state. That is, it is in the normal game state. Also, the state during execution of the jackpot game is referred to as a "special game state (jackpot game state)".

(Features of pachinko machine 1)
Here, features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 refers to the big win determination table TA1 shown in FIG. 6A to execute the big win determination. In the jackpot determination table TA1, jackpot random numbers are set in different ranges for each game state (normal probability state and high probability state) and for each special figure 1 and 2. In this embodiment, the jackpot random number counter generates a total of 65,537 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,536. In the illustrated example, in the jackpot determination for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 in the normal game state, the game control microcomputer 61, if the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is within the range of 1 to 210, Judged as a big hit. The probability of judging a big hit in this case is about 1/310. Also, in the jackpot determination for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 in the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot when the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is within the range of 1 to 436. do. The probability of judging a big hit in this case is about 1/150.

Furthermore, in the jackpot determination for the special figure 2 in the normal probability state and the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61, if the jackpot random number value obtained from the jackpot random number counter is within the range of 437 to 65530, judge. The probability of judging a small hit in this case is about 99/100. Also, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game is lost when the jackpot random number obtained from the jackpot random number counter is outside the range of 1-65530. In this case, the probability of determination as a failure is about 1/100. That is, in the jackpot determination for the special figure 2 in the normal probability state and the high probability state, when it is determined that it is not a big hit, it is determined to be a small hit with a very high probability.

The pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the number of winning balls that can be acquired when winning the normal pattern is larger than that of the conventional pachinko game machine when the time is not reduced. In the conventional pachinko game machine, when the normal pattern is won, the normal electric accessory is opened to the extent that one or several (for example, 2 to 3) game balls can win, and the second start port 1 to 3 prize balls are paid out for each winning game ball. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment wins a normal symbol when it is not time saving, the normal electric accessory 20 is opened for a long time (FIG. 7), and many game balls can win the winning opening 22 It has become. As shown in FIG. 12(A), the opening time of the normal electric accessory 20 in the time saving state is tw1, whereas as shown in FIG. The time is tw2 (tw2>tw1). In this embodiment, tw1=1.0 seconds and tw2=29.5 seconds (FIG. 7). Here, for example, while the normal electric accessory 20 is open for 29.5 seconds, about 10 game balls can enter the winning opening 22. , the pachinko gaming machine 1 pays out a maximum of 150 (=15×10) prize balls. In other words, the player can win a maximum of 150 prize balls by winning the normal symbols.

In addition, as described above, the probability of judging a small hit when a game ball wins the second starting hole 26 is about 99/100. A small win is generated at , and the second big prize opening 42 is opened with a high probability. In other words, the game state changes to a game state in which small wins occur frequently and the second big winning opening 42 frequently opens. Hereinafter, the game state is referred to as a small winning rush state. The player can win a prize ball by winning a game ball in the second big prize hole 42 opened in the small winning rush state.

By the way, in the conventional pachinko game machine, the opening time of the normal electric role that is opened by winning the normal symbol in the non-time saving state is short (for example, 1 to 3 seconds), and the winning of the normal electric role (electric chew) The number of prize balls paid out by
. For this reason, the player's attention to the normal electric accessory (electric chew) was low.
However, as described above, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-time-saving state, the normal electric auditors 20 is opened for a longer time than before (for example, 29.5 seconds) by winning the normal symbol, payout It is characterized in that the number of awarded balls to be awarded is larger than before (150 in this embodiment). That is, when the game state is a game state (special game state) in which a small winning rush is generated, the number of game balls that can be won per unit time by winning the second big winning port 42 is more than the number of winnings . It is characterized in that the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit time by entering the mouth 22 is larger.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect is performed to draw the player's attention to the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 to be released when the normal symbol is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, the effect display device 7 displays a message image MG1 saying "Electric chew open!!→". In the direction of the rightward arrow forming the message image MG1, there is an ordinary electric accessory 20 (FIG. 1). By displaying the message image MG1 on the effect display device 7 in this manner, the player pays attention to the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 . The message image MG1 is composed of characters larger than those of the message image MG2 (FIG. 40) displayed when a small win occurs, and is more conspicuous than the message image MG2. That is, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is released, an effect that stands out more than the effect when a small win occurs is executed.
The message image MG1 is an example of rendering means of the present invention. This message image MG1 may be displayed on the performance display device 7 before the normal pattern is won and the variable member 21 of the normal electric accessory 20 is opened, or may be displayed at the same time when the variable member 21 is opened. . In the example shown in FIG. 39, a variable image HG1 that displays the state of the variable display of the special figure 2 in a reduced size, and the second effect pending area 52B are displayed.

Here, an example of the number of prize balls paid out per minute when the game ball is shot so as to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1), that is, when the game ball is hit to the right. will be explained.
The number of prize balls by winning to the second starting port 26 is 40, the number of prize balls by winning to the prize winning port 22 when the normal electric accessory 20 is opened is 60, and the second big winning port in the small winning rush state. The number of prize balls for winning in 42 is 60.
In other words, the total number of prize balls per minute is 160 when the small hit rush occurs, and when the small hit rush does not occur, the number of prize balls by winning the second big prize opening 42 is 100 because 60 of are not included.
Therefore, when 100 game balls are hit to the right in one minute, the base (the number of prize balls for the number of shots) is 1.6 (=160/100) when a small hit rush occurs. If no rush occurs, it is 1.0 (=100/100).

Here, the reason why the number of winning balls into the winning opening 22 when the normal electric accessory 20 is opened is 60 will be explained.
As described above, when the normal symbol is won and the normal electric accessory 20 is opened, a maximum of 150 prize balls are paid out. The fluctuation time of the normal design in the non-time saving state is 2.0 seconds (Fig. 6(D)), and the winning probability of the normal design is about 1/75 (Fig. 6(C)). This is the probability that the normal design is elected once when the normal design fluctuates for a total of 150 seconds (2.0 seconds×75). That is, the number of prize balls per minute by opening the normal electric accessory 20 is 60 (=150×(150 seconds/60 seconds)).
Next, the reason why the number of winning balls into the second big winning hole 42 in the small winning rush state is 60 will be explained.
In the small winning rush state, the second big winning opening 42 is opened 30 times per minute, and the opening time per opening is 2.0 seconds. In addition, two prizes are won in one opening, and one prize ball is paid out per one prize, so the number is 60 (=2×(60 seconds/2.0 seconds)).

As described above, the number of prize balls paid out per minute when hitting right is 60 more when a small hit rush occurs than when it does not occur, and the base is 1.6. be doubled.
In other words, even when the probability is normal (non-time-saving state), 150 prize balls can be obtained by winning the normal pattern, but unless a small hit rush occurs, the base will be 1.0, and the number of prize balls can be expected to increase. do not have. In other words, the game state in which the small hit rush occurs is the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit time by winning the second large winning opening 42 that opens with the small hit rather than the normal probability and non-time saving state. It is a game state with many

By the way, the probability of winning a small hit is the same even in normal probability (non-time saving state) (Fig. 6 (A)), so when the normal probability (non-time saving state) hits to the right, the game ball is started for the second time It is conceivable to aim at winning a small prize and increase the base by making the mouth 26 win a prize.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation time of the special figure 2 in the normal probability (non-time saving state) is increased to 60,000 ms (10 minutes) (Fig. 10). In this way, if you set the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 at the time of normal probability (non-time saving state) to a long time, only 10 minutes after the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2, the result of the judgment result of the special figure 2 is known. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from hitting right and aiming for winning a small prize. Therefore, a small win is more likely to occur and a game ball is more likely to enter the second big winning hole 42 in the high probability and non-time-saving state than in the normal probability and non-time-saving state. Normal probability and non-time saving state is an example of another game state of the present invention. Also, the game state in which the small winning rush is occurring is an example of the special game state of the present invention.

[About start winning command]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect uses the starting winning command specified based on the judgment information (random number such as the jackpot random number) acquired by the starting winning, and the special figure fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol) based on the starting winning ) is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning for the start winning prior to the winning judgment immediately before the start of the game.
The start winning command generated in this embodiment includes information as to whether it is a big win, a small win, or a loss. In addition, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start opening information indicating which of the first start opening 11 and the second start opening 26 has won. In addition, it is sufficient that the starting prize winning command includes win/fail information, and it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is included in the starting winning prize command in addition to the win/fail information.

[Main processing of game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main side main control process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out and executes a computer program for main side main control processing shown in FIG. 13 from the ROM 63 (FIG. 3). The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial setting (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 62 setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt circuit for managing time), and reset various flags, counters and timers. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the above-mentioned jackpot random number, hit type random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number is updated by adding "1" to each. do. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and "1" is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. Further, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a numerical value of "2" or more. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generating circuit such as a counter IC. When using this hardware random number value, there is no need to update the random number value by software (S3).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interruption permission (S4). While the interrupt is enabled, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed at a 4 msec cycle. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is completed, until the next main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is started, normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S3) is executed to update the initial values of various counters. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S4) is executed. be.

(Main-side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the contents of the main timer interrupt process (S5 in FIG. 13) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 3) of the main control board 60 in each process described below are sent to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 4) or the payout control board 73 (FIG. 3) and so on. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input process, various sensors (first starting hole sensor 11a, second starting hole sensor 26a, first big winning hole sensor 32a, second big winning hole sensor 42a, gate Each detection signal detected by the sensor 12a (FIG. 3) is read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S12). This normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. In other words, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter consists of the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (after the main side timer interrupt process (S5) ends, the next main side timer interrupt process). (period until the load processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes sensor detection processing (S13), normal operation processing (S14), special operation processing (S15), and specific area sensor detection processing (S16), which will be described later. Thereafter, other processing (S17) is executed, and the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) ends. As other processing (S17), the second special figure reservation indicator 52a (FIG. 2) is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reservation balls described later, or the special figure 1 reservation described later Based on the number of balls, the first special figure 51a (FIG. 2) is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game control microcomputer 61, the processing of steps S2 to S4 of the main side main control processing is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 mec later), the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) is executed again. In the output processing (S10) of the main timer interrupt processing (S5) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main timer interrupt processing (S5) are output.

(Sensor detection processing)
Next, the content of the sensor detection process (S13) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 in S13 of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (FIG. 1) (S20). ) is executed (S21). Also, in S20, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S20: No), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 26 (Fig. 1) (S22). . Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won the second starting hole 26 (S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is the upper limit value of "4" or more (S23) . Here, when it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "4" or more (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S28, but it is determined that the second special figure reservation number U2 is not "4" or more In the case (S23: No), 1 is added to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random value acquisition process (S25). In this second special figure-related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the hit type random number counter, the reach random number counted by the reach random number counter, and the variation pattern random number Acquire the variation pattern random number counted by the counter, and store each random number obtained from them in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (Fig. 5 (B)) according to the current second special figure reservation number store in the area. For example, if the current second special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command specifying process (S26). In this second starting winning command specifying process, the second starting winning command is specified based on each random value group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25. This second starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the second starting opening, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second starting winning command created in S26 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set second start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 14), and the effect control microcomputer 101 determines each random value included in the second starting winning command. Execute the performance based on

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first starting hole 11 (FIG. 1) (S28). Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 11 (S28: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 is the upper limit value "4" or more (S29) . Here, if it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "4" or more (S29: Yes), this starting opening sensor detection process is terminated, but the first special figure reservation number U1 is "4" If it is determined that it is not above (S29: No), 1 is added to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S30). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure-related random number acquisition process (S31). In this first special figure-related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the first special figure reservation storage. Of the part 64a (FIG. 5A), it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of first special figure reservations. For example, if the current first special figure pending number is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first start winning command specifying process (S32). In this first starting winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is specified based on each random value group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31. This first start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the first start opening 11, data indicating each random value stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S32 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set first start winning command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 14), and the effect control microcomputer 101 determines each random value included in the first starting winning command. Execute the performance based on

(Gate passage processing)
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 16 showing the details of the gate passing process executed in S21 of the sensor detection process (FIG. 15).
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols V is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of "4" (S40). : Yes), the gate passing process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the number of reserved symbols is not equal to or greater than "4" (S40: No), it adds "1" to the reserved number of symbols V (S41), and the normal hit random Numerical value acquisition processing is performed (S42). In the ordinary winning random number acquisition process (S42), the ordinary winning random number counted by the ordinary winning random number counter is acquired, and the acquired ordinary winning random number is stored in the ordinary figure reservation storage unit 64c (Fig. 3) of the RAM 64, It is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal design reservations.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the content of the normal operation process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 at S14 of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is in operation (S50), and when it is determined that it is not in operation (S50: No), the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. It is determined whether or not it is in the middle (S51). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (S51: No), it determines whether or not the normal symbols are being variably displayed (S52), and the normal symbols are variably displayed. When it is determined that it is not inside (S52: No), it is determined whether or not the reserved number V of normal symbols is "0" (S53). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reserved number V of the normal symbols is "0" (S53: No), the normal operation process ends.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S53 that the reserved number V of normal symbols is not "0" (S53: No), it performs a hit determination process (S54). In this hit determination process (S54), the normal hit random number value stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c (FIG. 3) is read, and whether or not the hit is made based on the normal pattern hit determination table TA3 shown in FIG. 6(C). determine whether Then, a normal pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S55). That is, in the normal pattern determination process (S55), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general drawing losing pattern" is set, and if it is "hit", data corresponding to "normal winning pattern" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a normal pattern fluctuation time determination process (S56). In the normal pattern fluctuation time determination process (S56), referring to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern selection table TA4 shown in FIG. A normal design variation pattern in which the normal design stop time is 0.5 seconds is selected. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern in which the normal symbol variation time is 2.0 seconds and the normal symbol stop time is 0.5 seconds is selected.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the normal symbol reservation number V (S57), and moves the storage location (storage area) of each normal pattern reservation in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 64c (FIG. 3) from the current position. While shifting by one to the side to be read out, the storage area corresponding to the fourth reserved one in the normal figure reservation storage section 64c (storage area farthest from the side to be read out) is cleared (S58). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S56 (S59). Along with this, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to inform the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) of the normal symbol variation start. This normal pattern variation start command includes the result of the hit determination in S54 and the normal pattern variation time determined in S56.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S52 that the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress (S52: Yes), it determines whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols has ended (S60), and ends. If it is determined that there is not (S60: No), the normal operation process ends. on the other hand,
If it is determined to have ended (S60: Yes), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped with the display results (normal winning symbols or normal losing symbols) according to the determination result of the normal winning random number value (S61). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) of normal symbol variation stop is set (S62), a normal symbol stop time is set (S63), and the normal operation process is completed. .

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S51 that the normal symbols are being stopped and displayed (S51: Yes), it determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in S63 has ended (S64 ), and if it is determined that the processing has not ended (S64: No), the normal operation processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has ended (S64: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set, that is, whether or not it is a hit (S65), and it is not a hit. If so (S65: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be hit (S65: Yes), it is determined whether it is in a non-time-saving state (S66), and if it is determined that it is in a non-time-saving state (S66: Yes), the normal electric accessory ( The opening pattern OP1 (FIG. 7) of the electric chew) 20 is set (S67-1), and it is determined whether or not the current game state is high probability (S67-2). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the probability is high (S67-2: Yes), the effect display device 7 displays a message image MG1 (FIG. 39) suggesting that the electric chew will be released. A message image display command is set (S67-3). The set message image display command is output to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) by the output process (S10 in FIG. 14). Then, as shown in FIG. 39, the effect display device 7 displays the message image MG1. This allows the player to pay attention to the normal electric accessory 20 . Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 starts the opening operation of the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 (S67-5). As a result, the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is opened for 29.5 seconds, allowing many game balls to enter the prize winning opening 22 and allowing the player to win many prize balls.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 is not in the non-time-saving state in S66, that is, when it is determined that it is in the time-saving state (S66: No), the opening pattern OP2 of the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 (Fig. 7 ) is set (S67-4), and the opening operation of the ordinary electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is started (S67-5). As a result, the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 opens for 1.0 second. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the probability is not high in S67-2 (S67-2: No), the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is displayed without displaying the message image MG1. Start the opening operation.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is in operation in S50 (S50: Yes), the normal electric accessory (electric chew) 20 operation end condition is satisfied (S68). Here, the operation end condition is the opening time end condition that the opening time for each opening pattern set in S67-1 or S67-2 has ended, or the number of winnings to the winning opening 22 reaches the prescribed number of winnings. It is a prescribed winning number condition that has been reached. In this embodiment, the opening time end condition is 29.5 seconds for the opening pattern OP1 and 1.0 seconds for the opening pattern OP2. In addition, the prescribed winning number condition is 10 for the opening pattern OP1, and is not defined for the opening pattern OP2.
When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the operation end condition is not satisfied (S68: No), the normal operation process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer is satisfied (S68: Yes), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory (electric chew) 20 is ended (S69). S54 executed by the game control microcomputer 61 functions as first determination means of the present invention.

(Special action processing)
Next, the contents of the special action process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 at S15 of the main side timer interrupt process (FIG. 14) will be described with reference to FIG.
In this special operation process, the processing relating to the special symbol display and the big winning device (the first big winning device 30 and the second big winning device 40) is divided into five stages, each of which has "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5”. The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special action status is "1" (S70), and when it is determined to be "1" (S70: Yes), the special symbol standby process (S71) is performed. Run. Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the special action status is not "1" (S70: No), it determines whether or not the "special action status" is "2" (S72), When it is determined to be "2" (S72: Yes), a special symbol fluctuation process (S73) is executed.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the special action status is not "2" (S72: No), it determines whether or not the "special action status" is "3" (S74), If it is determined to be "3" (S74: Yes), a special symbol determination process (S75) is executed. Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the special action status is not "3" (S74: No), it determines whether or not the "special action status" is "4" (S76), If it is determined to be "4" (S76: Yes), the special electric accessary product process 1 (S77) is executed. Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the special action status is not "4" (S76: No), it executes a special electric accessary product process 2 (S78). Note that the special action status is "1" by default.

(Special symbol standby process)
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 showing the content of the special symbol standby process executed in S71 of the special action process (FIG. 18).
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S80), and when it is determined that it is not "0" (S80: No), 2 The big hit determination process (FIG. 20) is executed (S81). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (FIGS. 21 and 22) described later (S82). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S83), and is stored in each storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 5(B)). Each data stored in the memory area is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S84). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure fluctuation start process (S85). In other words, the second special symbol display device 52 is the game control microcomputer 61 is the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b (Fig. 5 (b)) in order to execute the success or failure determination based on the big hit random number value stored. 2 Perform a variable display of special symbols. In addition, each time the second special symbol display device 52 performs the variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.
In this second special figure fluctuation start process, a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 20) described later and the second special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 21, FIG. 22) contains the data of the special figure variation pattern set in.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" in S80 (S80: Yes), whether the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" It is determined whether or not (S86), and when it is determined that it is not "0" (S86: No), the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 20) described later is executed (S87). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 21 and 22), which will be described later (S88). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S89), and is stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 5(a)). Each data stored in the memory area is shifted one by one to the storage area having the earlier storage order, that is, to the read side (S90). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure fluctuation start process (S91). In other words, the first special symbol display device 51 is the game control microcomputer 61 in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the win/loss determination based on the jackpot random number value stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 5(a)). 1 Perform a variable display of special symbols. In addition, each time the first special symbol display device 51 performs the variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a, the order of storage is older. Shifted to storage.
In this first special figure variation start process, a variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command to be set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop pattern set in the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 20) described later and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 21, FIG. 22) contains the data of the variation pattern set in step 22).

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S86 that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S86: Yes), the effect display device 7 displays the standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting). ) is displayed (S92). Here, when it is determined that the standby screen is displayed (S92: Yes), this special symbol standby process is terminated, and when it is determined that the standby screen is not displayed (S92: No), the standby screen A setting process is executed (S93). In this standby screen setting process, after a predetermined standby time has passed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 .
Further, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0" (S80: Yes). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation.

(Second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process))
Next, refer to FIG. 20 showing the contents of the second special figure jackpot determination process (first special figure jackpot determination process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 in S81 and S87 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 19). I will explain as I go along. It should be noted that the second special figure jackpot determination process (S81 in FIG. 19) and the first special figure jackpot determination process (S87 in FIG. 19) have the same process flow, so they will be described together. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random value stored in the first storage area (FIG. 5) of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 64 (S100), and sets the jackpot determination table TA1 (FIG. 6A). (S101). Here, either the jackpot determination table corresponding to the normal probability state or the jackpot determination table corresponding to the high probability state is set. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is a big win according to the set big win determination table (S102). In other words, in the normal probability state, the jackpot random number counter value determines whether it matches any of the jackpot determination values "1" to "210" (see FIG. 6 (A)), and even in the high probability state For example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of "1" to "436" (see FIG. 6(A)). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the result of the jackpot determination (S102) is "jackpot" (S102: Yes), it turns on the jackpot flag (S104) and reads the hit type random number counter value. , The hit type is determined according to the hit type determination table (special figure 1) TA6 shown in FIG. 8(A) or the hit type determination table (special figure 2) TA7 shown in FIG. 8(B) (S105). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the jackpot pattern data corresponding to the hit type (jackpot pattern type) in the special-figure type buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S106), and finishes this process.

On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the result of the big win determination (S102) is not "big win" (S102: No), it determines whether or not it is a small win (S103). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches with any of the small hit determination values "437" to "65530" (see special figure 2 column in FIG. 6(A)). In the lottery of special figure 1, there is no winning of a small hit, and the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery of special figure 2 is about 99/100.

Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the result of the small hit determination (S103) is "small hit" (S103: Yes), it turns on the small hit flag (S107), and hits type random number counter. The value is read to determine the small hit type (S108). In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, only one type of small winning type (small winning pattern) is provided, so the processing of S108 may be omitted. On the other hand, as a modification, a plurality of types of small hits with different opening patterns may be provided. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 is a special feature in which the small winning design stop data (special figure 2_small winning design a (see FIG. 8 (B)) corresponding to the small winning type (type of small winning design) is provided in the RAM 64 It is set in the drawing type buffer (S109), and this process is finished.In addition, a random number value for determining whether or not it is a small win may be provided separately from the big win random number value.
In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not a big hit (S102: No), and when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S103: No), it is "losing", so a special figure corresponding to the losing pattern The stop symbol data is set in the special figure type buffer (S110), and this process is finished. S102 and S103 executed by the game control microcomputer 61 function as second determination means of the present invention.

(Second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process))
Next, FIG. 21 showing the contents of the second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 in S82 and S88 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 19) and FIG. 22 . It should be noted that the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S82 in FIG. 19) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S88 in FIG. 19) are the same in process flow, so they will be collectively described. In addition, when describing matters common to the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, they are simply referred to as special figure reservation storage units.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the time saving flag is ON (whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S120 in FIG. 21), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (S120: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S121). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot flag is ON (S121: Yes), of the special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 (FIG. 10), the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S122). As shown in FIG. 10, once the variation pattern is determined, the variation time and stop time are also determined. Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach is set. In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the big hit flag is not ON in S121 (S121: No), it determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S123). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small hit flag is ON (S123: Yes), it corresponds to the non-time saving state and small hit among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 (FIG. 10) Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S124).
Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S123 that the small hit flag is not ON (S123: No), it determines whether or not the ready-to-win random number counter value is a ready-to-win establishment random number value (S125). As shown in FIG. 6(B), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "11" in the time saving state, and "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state. In other words, the non-working time saving state is easier to reach when losing than the working time saving state. Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (S125: Yes), that is, in the case of reach loss, the special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 ( 10), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the non-working time saving state and the loss with reach (S126).

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (S125: No), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA8 (Fig. 10), with reference to the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and no reach loss, select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S127).
Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the time saving flag is ON in S120 (S120: Yes), it determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S128 in FIG. 22). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot flag is ON (S128: Yes), the part corresponding to the time saving state and jackpot in the special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 (FIG. 10) and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S129).

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the big hit flag is not ON in S128 (S128: No), it determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S130). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small hit flag is ON (S130: Yes), it corresponds to the time saving state and small hit among the special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 (FIG. 10) part, and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S131).
Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S130 that the small hit flag is not ON (S130: No), it determines whether or not the ready-to-win random number counter value is a ready-to-win establishment random number (S132). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (S132: Yes), that is, in the case of reach loss, the special figure variation pattern selection table TA8 ( Of FIG. 10), referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the loss with reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S133).

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (S132: No), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table TA8 (Fig. Among 10), referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and no reach loss, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S134).
After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the selected variation pattern (S135 in FIG. 21), and ends this process. The information of the variation pattern set in S135 is included in the special figure 2 variation start command set in S85 of the special symbol standby process (FIG. 19) or the special figure 1 variation start command set in S91.

(Processing during special symbol fluctuation)
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 23 showing the contents of the special symbol changing process executed in S73 of the special action process (FIG. 18).
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S82 or S88 of the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 19, see FIG. 10) has ended. (S160). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the variable time has not ended (S160: No), the process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S160 that the fluctuation time has ended (S160: Yes), it sets a fluctuation stop command (S161) and sets the special action status to "3" (S162 ). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols at a symbol (a big winning symbol, a small winning symbol or a losing symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data. (S163), and the process ends.

(Special design finalization process)
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 24 showing the content of the special symbol determination process executed in S75 of the special action process (FIG. 18).
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol stop time has ended (S170), and when it determines that it has not ended (S170: No), immediately finishes this process. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the stop time has ended (S170: Yes), it executes a game state management process (S171). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S172). ” (S173). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes setting reset processing, which will be described later (S174).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game in order to start the jackpot game (S175), and starts the opening of the jackpot game (S176). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8A or 8B for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S177). At this time, the value of a big winning opening opening counter for counting the number of opening times of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 32) during the big winning game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning big winning pattern. Note that the setting of the release pattern (the set of data corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on the set game state (S184), and ends this process.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S172 that the big hit flag is not ON (S172: No), it determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S178). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small hit flag is ON (S178: Yes), it sets the special action status to "5" (S179). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening command indicating the start of execution of the small winning game in order to start the small winning game (S180), and starts the opening of the small winning game (S181). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8B for details) according to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S182). At this time, the value of a big winning opening opening counter for counting the number of opening times of the big winning opening (second big winning opening 42) during the small winning game is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small winning pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on the set game state (S184), and ends this process.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small hit flag is not ON in S178 (S178: No), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1". Set (S183), set a game state designation command including information on the set game state (S184), and finish this process. The set game state information includes information on whether the time saving flag is ON, information on whether the probability variation flag is ON, information on the value of the time saving counter, information on the value of the probability variation counter, and the like.

(Game state management process)
Next, the contents of the game state management process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 at S171 of the special symbol determination process (FIG. 24) will be described with reference to FIG. 25 showing it.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S190). The variable probability flag is a flag indicating that the high probability state is being controlled. Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the variable probability flag is ON (S190: Yes), it subtracts "1" from the value of the variable probability counter (S191). The probability variation counter is for counting the number of variations of special symbols (total number of variations) from the point of transition to the high probability state. As will be described later, when shifting to a high probability state after a jackpot game, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "100" (see high probability variation frequency in FIG. 9).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the value of the variable probability counter is "0" (S192), and when it is determined to be "0" (S192: Yes), the normal probability state In order to shift, the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S193). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S194), and if it is determined to be ON (S194: Yes), the value of the time saving counter is subtracted by "1". (S195). The time-saving counter is for counting the number of fluctuations (total number of fluctuations) of the special symbols from the point of transition to the time-saving state. As will be described later, when shifting to the time-saving state after the jackpot game, the value of the time-saving counter is set to "100" (see the number of time-saving fluctuations in FIG. 9). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S196), and when it is determined to be "0" (S196: Yes), the non-time saving state In order to shift, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S197).

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61, in S190, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S190: No), or in S192, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not "0" ( S192: No), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S194). In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the time saving flag is not ON in S194 (S194: No), or if it determines that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" in S196 ( S196: No), this processing ends.

(setting reset processing)
Next, the content of the setting reset process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 26 showing it.
The setting reset process is a process of resetting various settings before starting a jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 61 turns off the variable probability flag (S210), and resets the value of the variable probability counter to "0" (S211). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the time saving flag (S212), resets the value of the time saving counter to "0" (S213), and finishes this process.

(Special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game))
Next, the contents of the special electric auditors process 1 (jackpot game) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 at S77 of the special action process (FIG. 18) will be described with reference to FIG.
The special electric accessory process 1 (jackpot game) is a process for executing a jackpot game to open the first big winning hole 32 . The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S220). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first big prize device 30 has been completed in the jackpot game. Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot end flag is not ON (S220: No), it determines whether or not the big winning opening (first big winning opening 32) is open (S221). . Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the large winning opening is not open (S221: No), it determines whether or not it is time to open the large winning opening (S222). The opening time of the big winning opening is the opening time for the first round game after the opening time of the big winning game has passed, or the interval time (closing time) until the closed big winning opening is reopened. It is the start of opening when

Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not the time to open the big winning opening (S222: No), the process ends. On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is the big winning opening opening time (S222: Yes), the big winning game currently being executed is V long big winning (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot game (S223). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a V long jackpot (S223: Yes), it is the timing to start the 13th or 15th round in which the game ball can pass through the specific area. (S224). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is time to start the 13th round or the 15th round (S224: Yes), it executes V effective period setting processing (S225). In the V valid period setting process (S225), the specific area sensor 42b detects a few seconds during the opening of the first big winning hole 32 and after the closing of the first big winning hole 32 in the 13th or 15th round of the V long jackpot. (Fig. 3) is set to the V effective period for judging that the game ball detection is effective. In addition, in this embodiment, the period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as the V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 42b is determined to be invalid.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special winning opening opening process (S226). In this big winning hole opening process, the big winning hole (first big winning hole 32) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) corresponding to the type of the big win. In addition, the distribution member is always moving in a constant motion from the start of the round game (or jackpot game). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs round designation command transmission determination processing (S227). In the round designation command transmission determination process (S227), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in S226 is the first opening during one round game, and if so, the number of rounds of the jackpot game being executed. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S223 that it is not a V long jackpot (S223: No), or in S224, when it determines that it is not the timing to start the 13th round or the 15th round (S224: No), the big winning opening opening process is executed (S226).

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S221 that the large winning opening is being opened (S221: Yes), it determines whether or not the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied (S228). . In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the big winning opening in the round game has reached the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time to close the big winning opening. (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) has passed after opening the big winning opening) is satisfied. Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the condition for closing the big winning opening is not satisfied (S228: No), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the conditions for closing the big winning opening are satisfied (S228: Yes), the big winning opening is closed (blocked) (S229). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not one round ends (S230), and if it determines that it ends (S230: Yes), subtracts "1" from the value of the round counter ( S231).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the value of the round counter is "0" (S232), and when it determines that it is not "0" (S232: No), the next round game is started. Finish the process as it is to start. On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (S232: Yes), a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game is executed (S233). In this jackpot end processing, a jackpot ending command is set and the jackpot ending is started. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a jackpot end flag (S234), and finishes this process. In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S230 that one round has not ended (S230: No), this processing ends.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot end flag is ON in S220 (S220: Yes), since the final round has ended, whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed. is determined (S235), and if it is determined that the ending time has not passed (S235: No), this process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has passed (S235: Yes), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S236), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S237), and the special action status is set to "1". (S238). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state setting process, which will be described later (S239), and ends this process.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the contents of the game state setting process executed by the game control microcomputer 61 in S239 of the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 27) will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the V flag is ON (S240). The V flag is turned ON when the game ball passes through the specific area during the V valid period in the specific area sensor detection process (see FIG. 30) to be described later. Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the V flag is not ON (S240: No), the process is finished immediately. That is, after the jackpot game, the game is normally controlled to the game state.
On the other hand, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the V flag is ON (S240: Yes), it turns ON the probability variation flag (S241) and sets the value of the probability variation counter to "100" (S242). As a result, the number of high-probability fluctuations is controlled to a high-probability state set to 100 times. In this embodiment, the number of high-probability fluctuations is set to 100, but this number can be changed as appropriate.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the V flag (S243), turns on the time saving flag (S244), and sets the value of the time saving counter to "100" (S245). As a result, the number of time-saving fluctuations is controlled to the time-saving state set to 100 times. In other words, as the end condition of the time saving state, the end condition that the number of time saving fluctuations reaches 100 times is provided. In this embodiment, the number of time reduction fluctuations is set to 100 times, but this number can be changed as appropriate. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on the set game state (S249), and ends this process. The game state information set at this time is information on whether the time saving flag is ON, information on whether the probability variation flag is ON, information on the value of the time saving counter, information on the value of the probability variation counter, jackpot design information such as

(Special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game))
Next, the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 29 showing the contents of the special electric auditors process 2 (small winning game) executed in S78 of the special action process (FIG. 18). The special electric accessary product process 2 is a process for executing a small winning game for opening the second big winning hole 42 .
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the small winning end flag is ON (S250). The small winning end flag is a flag indicating that opening of the second big winning opening 42 has ended in the small winning game. Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small winning end flag is not ON (S250: No), it determines whether or not the second big winning opening 42 is being opened (S251), and determines whether or not it is being opened. If it is determined that it is not (S251: No), whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening has been reached, that is, the time of the predetermined interval before opening (opening of the small winning) has passed and the opening of the second large winning opening 42 It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening (S252).

Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the time for opening the big winning opening has not yet reached (S252: No), this processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time to open the big winning opening has come (S252: Yes), the big winning opening opening process is executed (S253). In this big winning hole opening process, the second big winning hole 42 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8(B)) corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol.
In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S251 that the second large prize winning port 42 is being opened (S251: Yes), the number of winning prizes to the second large prize winning port 42 is the prescribed maximum number of winning prizes. (9 in this embodiment) is determined (S254). Here, when it is determined that the number of prizes to be won into the second big prize hole 42 has not reached the prescribed maximum number of prizes (S254: No), it is determined whether it is the opening end time, that is, the second big prize hole 42 is closed. Whether or not the closing time has come (whether or not a predetermined opening time (1.6 seconds in the present embodiment as shown in FIG. 8B) has passed since the second big winning opening 42 was opened) is determined (S255).

Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not the open end time (S255: No), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prescribed maximum winning number has been reached (S254: Yes), or if it is determined that the opening end time of the second big winning port 42 has been reached (S255: Yes), that is, If either one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied, a large winning opening closing process for closing (obstructing) the second large winning opening 42 is executed (S256). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the value of the big winning opening open counter (S257), sets a small winning end flag (S258), and ends this process.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small hit end flag is ON in S250 (S250: Yes), the predetermined time after closing the second big winning hole 42 in the small hitting game (after closing It is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S259), and if it is determined that the post-closure interval time has not elapsed (S259: No), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has passed after closing (S259: Yes), the small winning end flag is turned OFF (S260), and the small winning flag is turned OFF (S261). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special action status to "1" (S262), and finishes this process.

(Specific area sensor detection process)
Next, the specific area sensor detection processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the specific area sensor 42b (FIG. 3) is turned ON, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 42b (S270), and determines that there is no detection. If so (S270: No), this processing ends, and if it is determined that there is detection (S270: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period (S271). The V valid period is during the opening of the first big winning hole 32 and after closing the first big winning hole 32 in the 13th or 15th round of the V long jackpot at S225 of the special electric accessory processing (Fig. 27). is a period set for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 42b is valid.

Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not during the V valid period (S271: No), this process is finished, and if it is determined that it is during the V valid period (S271: Yes), V A flag is turned on (S272), a V pass command is set (S273), and this process is finished. The V-passage command is a command for causing the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4) to notify the V-passage (passage of the specific region 42b).

(Sub-side main control processing)
Next, the sub-side main control processing executed by the production control microcomputer 101 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs initial setting (S300). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 102 (FIG. 4) setting, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer) Circuit (circuit for managing interrupt time), resets various flags, counters and timers. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) are normal (S301). S301: No), initializes the RAM 120 (S302), and proceeds to S303. If the determination in S301 is affirmative (S301: Yes), the process proceeds to S303 without initializing the RAM 120 . That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S301: No), the RAM 120 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S301: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters and timers are reset. Also, these S300 to S302 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S303), and executes random number update processing (S304). In this random number update process, the initial values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The effect determination random number includes a variable effect pattern random value for determining a variable effect pattern, an advance notice effect random value for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The method of updating the random number can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes command transmission processing (S305). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the sound control board 78, the lamp control board 79, and the like. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes interruption permission (S306). Thereafter, S303 to S306 are repeatedly executed. Further, while the interrupt is enabled, it is possible to execute the reception interrupt process (S307), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S308) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S309).

(Receive interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interruption process (S307 in FIG. 31) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) given to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the effect control microcomputer 101 from the main control board 60 (FIG. 3) has changed. That is, it is determined whether or not it is time to receive a command (S310). Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. When it is determined that it is not time to receive (S310: No), this reception interrupt processing is finished, and when it is determined that it is time to receive (S310: Yes), the main control board 60 transmits Various commands received are received, and the received various commands are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) (S311). This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S308, S309).

(1 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, it demonstrates, referring FIG. 33 which shows it about 1ms timer interrupt processing (S308 of FIG. 31) which the microcomputer 101 for production control performs.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 1 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes input processing (S320). In this input process, switch data (edge data and level data). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S321). In this output process, a variable effect start command set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) is output to the image control board 200 at S415 (FIG. 37) of the variable effect start process to be described later.

Also, in order to make the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b (Fig. 4) emit light at the timing that matches the music, the lamp processing (S333 in Fig. 34) in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing described later is used to create It outputs the lamp data to the lamp control board 79 (FIG. 4). That is, the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. Also, in order to drive the gimmick 15 (FIG. 4) at a timing suitable for the performance, drive data (data for driving the gimmick 15) is created, and the created drive data is output. That is, the gimmick 15 is driven in a predetermined motion pattern according to the drive data.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a variable effect start command has been output (S322). The variable effect start command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) at S415 (FIG. 37) of the variable effect start process to be described later, and is output to the image control board 200 at S321. Here, if it is determined that the production control microcomputer 101 does not output the variable production start command (S322: No), if it is judged that this process is finished and output (S322: Yes), the variable production Measurement of the pattern variation time is started (S323). Subsequently, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S324), and this processing ends.

(10 ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S309 in FIG. 31) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 10 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 100 . The effect control microcomputer 101 executes received command analysis processing (FIG. 35), which will be described later (S330), and executes switch state acquisition processing (S331). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the input process (S320 in FIG. 33) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 120 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Subsequently, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process for setting display contents such as button effects and lever effects displayed by the effect display device 7 is executed (S332). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes lamp processing (S333). In this lamp processing, lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (the board lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, etc.) is created as the music progresses, and the time management of the light emission effect is performed. As a result, each lamp performs a light emission effect that matches the progress of the music.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes voice control processing (S334). In this audio control processing, audio control data (data for controlling the output of audio from each speaker 8) is created, the created audio control data is output to the audio control board 78 (FIG. 4), and audio production is performed. Time management, etc. As a result, sounds matching the effect to be executed are output from each speaker 8. - 特許庁Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S335), and ends this processing. In other processing (S335), processing such as updating the variable effect pattern random number value, the notice effect random value for determining the notice effect, and the like is executed.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, the reception command analysis processing (S330 in FIG. 34) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 in S330 of the 10ms timer interrupt processing (FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game state designation command is received from the main control board 60 (FIG. 3) (S340). A setting process is executed (S341). The game state specifying command includes information indicating the game state (regular probability state or high probability state, time saving state or non-time saving state). In this sub-side game state setting process, the received game state designation command is analyzed, and the game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state designation command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the currently set game state. When the information included in the game state designation command indicates the normal probability state and the non-time saving state, the game state flag "1" is set. In addition, when the normal probability state and time saving state are shown, the game state flag "2" is set. Moreover, when the high probability state and the time saving state are shown, the game state flag "3" is set. Also, when the effect control microcomputer 101 determines in S340 that the game state designation command has not been received (S340: No), the process proceeds to S342.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) is received from the main control board 60 (S342), and if it is determined that it has been received (S342: Yes), a look-ahead effect determination process (FIG. 36), which will be described later, is executed (S343). Also, in S342, when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (S342: No), the process proceeds to S344. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S344), and when it is determined that it has been received (S344: Yes), executes an opening effect selection process ( S345). In this opening effect selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed at the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Specifically, an opening performance pattern selection table (not shown) in which an opening performance pattern is set in association with each opening command is referred to, and an opening performance pattern associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4). Moreover, when it determines with the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control not having received the opening command in S344 (S344:No), it progresses to S346.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S346), and when it is determined that it has been received (S346: Yes), the ending effect selection process is executed ( S347). In this ending effect selection process, the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the ending effect to be executed at the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Specifically, an ending effect pattern selection table (not shown) in which an ending effect pattern is set in association with each ending command is referred to, and an ending effect pattern associated with the received ending command is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4). If it is determined in S346 that the ending command has not been received (S346: No), the process proceeds to S348.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 60 (S348). 37) is executed (S349). Moreover, the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control progresses to S350, when it determines with not having received the fluctuation start command in S348 (S348:No). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 60 (S350), and when it is judged to have been received (S350: Yes), the fluctuation production end processing is executed. (S351). In this fluctuation production end processing, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4). When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 (FIG. 4) by the command transmission process (S305 in FIG. 9C and the right effect pattern 9R (FIG. 1) are confirmed and displayed through a predetermined stop pattern. If it is determined in S350 that the change stop command has not been received (S350: No), the process proceeds to S352.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 60 (S352). Execute (S353). In the V passage notification effect start process (S353), a command to start the effect of the V passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4). When the effect start command set in S353 is transmitted to the image control board 200 (FIG. 4) by the command transmission process (S305 in FIG. 31), the image control board 200 displays the effect image of the V passing notification effect. Displayed on device 7 .
The V passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that the V has passed (passed through a specific area). For example, the V passage notification effect is a effect of displaying a effect image in the shape of the letter “V” on the effect display device 7 . It should be noted that the V-passing notification effect may be performed in other forms, such as outputting a special sound effect from each speaker 8 1 . Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs other processing (S354) based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, normal symbol variation stop command), and ends the received command analysis processing. Moreover, the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control progresses to S354, when it determines with not having received the V passage command in S352 (S352:No).

(Look-ahead effect determination processing)
Next, the look-ahead effect determination process executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 in S343 of the received command analysis process (FIG. 35) will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control microcomputer 101 stores the normal symbol fluctuation start command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) in the normal pattern suspension effect storage section (not shown) set in the RAM 120 (S380). The general pattern holding effect storage unit is provided with the first general pattern reservation effect storage unit to the fourth general pattern reservation effect storage unit, and the normal pattern fluctuation start command is received in order from the first general pattern reservation effect storage unit. remembered. The normal symbol variation start command includes the normal winning random number obtained by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball passes through the gate 12 . The normal pattern holding effect storage section is an example of the first determination information storage means of the present invention.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 makes a preliminary determination (S382). In this preliminary determination, the normal hit random value included in the normal pattern variation start command stored in the normal pattern suspension effect storage unit in S380 is the normal hit random number determined as hit in the hit determination process (S54 in FIG. 17). Determine whether it is a numerical value. In other words, before the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game is successful, it is determined whether or not the game is successful (preliminary determination). The normal symbol hit determination table TA3 (FIG. 6C) is also stored in the ROM 110 (FIG. 4) of the sub-control board 100, and the effect control microcomputer 101 refers to the normal symbol hit determination table TA3. Determine whether or not (preliminary determination). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the normal pattern variation start command including the normal winning random number value determined as winning in the determination of whether or not is stored in the normal pattern holding performance storage unit, that is, It is determined whether or not there is a hit (S382). S382 executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 is an example of the prior determination means of the present invention.

Here, when it is determined that there is a hit (S382: Yes), a pre-reading notice lottery is executed to determine whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice by lottery (S383). In this pre-reading notice lottery, a pre-reading notice random number value is obtained from a pre-reading notice random number counter that generates a pre-reading notice random number value. decide to do In other words, even if it is determined in advance that there is a win, there is a case where the pre-reading notice is not performed depending on the result of the pre-reading notice lottery.
Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the result of the pre-reading preview lottery in S383 is winning (S384). ). For example, a pre-reading preview image is selected by lottery from a pre-reading preview image table in which a plurality of types of pre-reading preview images are stored.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a preview image display command for displaying the preview preview image selected in S385 on the effect display device 7 (FIG. 1) in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 4) (S386). . As a result, the production control microcomputer 101 executes the output process (S321 in FIG. 33), thereby outputting the preview image display command to the image control board 200 (FIG. 4), and the image control CPU 202 selects the pre-reading A preview image is displayed by the effect display device 7 . Then, the player who sees the preview image can guess that there is a win in any of the normal pattern reserves. For example, when the effect display device 7 displays a normal pattern pending image corresponding to the number of normal pattern pending, a suggestion image suggesting a win is displayed above the normal pattern pending image corresponding to the normal pattern pending where the hit exists. can be displayed as a preview image.

(Variation production start processing)
Next, it demonstrates, referring FIG. 37 which shows it about the fluctuation|variation production|presentation start processing which the microcomputer 101 for production|presentation control performs in S349 of a reception command analysis process (FIG. 35).
The effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received variation start command (S410). In the variation start command, the information of the special figure 2 variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process) of FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, or the information of the special figure 1 variation pattern include. Subsequently, if the variation start command analyzed in S410 is the special figure 1 variation start command, the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the special figure 1 pending effect counter, and the special figure 2 variation start command If it is, "1" is subtracted from the value of the special figure 2 pending effect counter (S411). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 121 or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 122: FIG. 11). Each data is shifted to the old storage area (S412).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a variable effect pattern selection process (S414). Specifically, the variable performance pattern is selected using the variable performance pattern random number value and the variable performance pattern selection table TA9 (FIG. 38). A variable performance pattern random number value is obtained from a variable performance pattern random number counter that generates a variable performance pattern random number value for selecting a variable performance pattern. As shown in FIG. 38, the variation performance pattern selection table TA9 is configured by associating the type of special figure variation pattern (FIG. 10), the variation performance pattern random number value, and the variation performance pattern. For example, the information of the special figure 1 variation pattern obtained by analyzing the variation start command in S410 (FIG. 37) is the information indicating the special figure variation pattern P1, and the variation effect pattern random number obtained from the variation effect pattern random number counter is If it is 50, the variable performance pattern SP reach A associated with the variable performance pattern random number values 0 to 69 of the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected from the variable performance pattern selection table TA9.
Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a variable effect start command for causing the effect display device 7 to start displaying the variable effect pattern selected in S414 in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S415).

[Effects of Embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, in a high probability and non-time-saving state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the large winning opening 42 than in the normal probability and non-time-saving state, when the normal design is won In addition, since a performance suggesting that the normal electric accessary 20 is to be opened can be performed, the amusement of the game can be enhanced as compared with the conventional pachinko game machine which does not perform such a performance.
(2) Moreover, if the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above is implemented, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a hit based on the normal hit random number value stored in the normal pattern holding effect storage unit, and the determination result is Based on this, it is possible to perform an effect not found in the conventional pachinko game machine, that is, to suggest that the normal electric accessary 20 may be opened, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced.
(3) Furthermore, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, when the game state is in a game state in which a small winning rush is occurring, by winning the second big winning hole 42 To perform a performance not found in a conventional pachinko game machine such that the number of game balls that can be obtained per unit time by entering a second starting port 22 is larger than the number of game balls that can be obtained at the beginning. Therefore, the interest in the game can be enhanced.
(4) Furthermore, if the pachinko game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, as an effect suggesting that the normal electric accessory 20 opens, rather than a effect suggesting that the second big winning hole 42 opens Since a conspicuous presentation can be executed, it is easy to draw the player's attention to the normal electric accessory 20.例文帳に追加

<Other embodiments>
(1) It is also possible to suggest that the variable member 21 is opened by providing a light emitter such as an LED on the variable member 21 of the ordinary electric accessory 20 and causing the light emitter to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern. Also, an arrow made up of a light-emitting body such as an LED is arranged on the game board 2 so as to point to the variable member, and the arrow is illuminated in a predetermined light emission pattern, suggesting that the variable member 21 is opened. can also
(2) It is also possible to suggest by voice that the variable member 21 is to be opened. For example, each speaker 8 outputs a sound effect used only when the variable member 21 is opened, or a voice saying "Look at the electric chew!"

(3) A plurality of types of opening patterns of the normal electric accessories 20 are set when the normal symbol is won in the non-time-saving state, and a predetermined opening pattern is selected by lottery from among the plurality of types of opening patterns. Can also be configured. By implementing this configuration, the number of types of opening patterns of the ordinary electric accessory 20 in the non-time-saving state increases, so that the interest in the game can be further enhanced.
(4) In the non-time-saving state, it is also possible to perform control so as not to perform an effect related to the fact that the game control microcomputer 61 has determined that it is a small hit in the big hit determination. For example, the effect display device 7 does not display a small winning pattern, and output sound effects from each speaker 8 when a small winning is achieved. By executing this control, the player's attention can be drawn to the normal electric accessory 20 .
(5) Normal probability and non-time-saving, or normal probability and time-saving, or high probability and time-saving lengthen the fluctuation time of special figure 2, and even if you win a small hit, the game ball is the second large It is also possible to shorten the opening time of the second big winning opening 42 so that it becomes difficult or impossible to win the winning opening 42 . In this case, the normal probability and non-time saving, or the normal probability and time saving, or the high probability and time saving game state is an example of the first game state of the present invention, and the high probability and non-time saving game state is the present It is an example of the second game state of the invention.

1 pachinko game machine 12 gate 20 normal electric accessory 21 variable member 22 winning opening 26 second starting opening 30 first big winning device 32 first big winning opening 40 second big winning device 42 second big winning opening 51 first special Symbol display 52 Second special symbol display 53 Normal symbol display 61 Game control microcomputer 400 Prize ball payout device MG1, MG2 Message image

Claims (3)

a game area in which game balls can flow down;
a gate provided in the game area through which game balls can pass;
A ball entrance that is provided in the game area and allows a game ball to enter;
A starting port provided in the game area and allowing a game ball to enter;
a first determination means for acquiring first determination information based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate, and determining whether or not it hits based on the acquired first determination information;
a variable member that changes the ball entrance between a first state and a second state in which the ball is easier to enter than the first state based on the determination result of the first determination means;
a second determination means for acquiring second determination information based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole, and executing determination of whether a big win is successful and whether a small win is successful based on the acquired second determination information; ,
A gaming machine comprising a special prize winning opening that opens when the judgment result of the second judgment means is the small winning,
The game state of the gaming machine includes a special game state in which the number of game balls obtainable per unit time is greater than that in other game states by winning the special winning port that opens with a small win,
When the game state of the gaming machine is the special game state, the effect suggesting that the variable member changes to the second state is made more conspicuous than the effect suggesting that the special prize winning port opens. A game machine characterized by comprising a performance means for performing. normal design display means for variably displaying the normal design indicating the determination result of the first determination means;
a first determination information storage means for storing the first determination information acquired when the normal symbol display means is displaying the normal symbols;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not the hit is based on the first determination information stored in the first determination information storage means,
The directing means is
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable member indicates a possibility of changing to the second state based on the determination result of the preliminary determination means. When the game state of the gaming machine is the special game state, the number of game balls per unit time by entering the ball entrance is greater than the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit time by winning in the special winning aperture. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of obtainable game balls is larger.

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