JP7232491B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and is particularly applicable to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game machine performs variable display of identification information based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a big win is achieved and a special game advantageous to the player is performed. is widely known. In this type of game machine, there is a game machine that performs a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit by a display mode (stop display mode) when the identification information is statically displayed in a mode other than the specified mode (non-specified mode). (See Patent Document 1, for example).

JP-A-2004-33671

However, since the notice effect by the stationary display mode of the identification information has already been adopted in many gaming machines, it lacks freshness and is becoming difficult to attract the interest of the players.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to attract the player's interest to the notice effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention adopts the following means.
That is, the game machine of means 1 is
An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is provided, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to give the player a predetermined profit. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
a plurality of effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the game situation;
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired by detecting a game ball;
determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is predetermined acquired information;
an advance notice effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined advance notice effect by the time the variable display of the identification information based on the predetermined obtained information is started when the obtained information storage means stores the predetermined obtained information,
The plurality of effect means includes movable effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect action,
The advance notice effect executing means, as the advance notice effect, stops and displays the identification information in a predetermined advance notice mode while the movable effect means is executing the effect operation during the variable display of the identification information. and a second notice effect of changing the effect action mode of the movable effect means executing the effect action in accordance with the stop display of the notice mode by the first notice effect,
As the notice mode, it has a plurality of predetermined notice modes ,
The advance notice effect executing means
When executing the first notice effect, stopping and displaying the identification information in one of the plurality of notice modes,
When the second notice effect is executed following the first notice effect, it is possible to change the mode of change according to the type of the notice mode stopped and displayed in the first notice effect. is the gist.

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed, and to improve the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the types of big wins and the opening patterns of the big winning openings. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of main interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of the process at the time of start ball entry. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; 10 is a flowchart of a chance prediction setting process; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a chance eye announcement determination table (for jackpot reservation). This is a chance prediction determination table (for loss pending). It is an example of a screen display showing the flow of a variable effect accompanied by an advance notice of a chance. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another aspect of the announcement that is performed subsequent to the chance announcement.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the game media used in the game are game balls, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (pinball game machine) capable of progressing the game by shooting the game balls toward the game board surface. An example is explained. In the following description, when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of a game ball into the starting port, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount of money is given to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko machine capable of executing a jackpot game (special game) in which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be awarded will be described as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted within the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50 . FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50 . The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for mounting the game board 2, etc., and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko game machine 1 on island facilities of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52 and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and configured to be openable and closable.

In addition, the front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotational angle) of the player, and can store game balls and supply the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as a (also referred to simply as a "production button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights depending on the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 and the like are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as input means for inputting by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Incidentally, the structure of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient if the player can make an input. For example, an input means ( For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects the proximity of a part of the player's body and performs input. good. Moreover, the production button may be one that performs a production operation such as protruding upward or frontward or vibrating (movable production operation means).

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. - 特許庁The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation.

An image display device 7 made of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3 . A display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a production pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "production pattern display section") in which production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as a "production pattern 8") are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling up and down, left and right, oblique directions, and the like. The effect pattern display area 7b is composed of, for example, three pattern display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. The positions of the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not need to be provided separately, and the display areas for the left, middle, and right performance patterns may each be the entire pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). .

The production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R of this embodiment are each composed of a plurality of patterns (identification information) representing numbers "1" to "9". In this embodiment, among the patterns (drawing patterns) of "1" to "9", the odd patterns "3" and "7" are red patterns (hereinafter also referred to as "red patterns"). The odd symbols other than "1", "5", and "9" are green symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "green symbols"). Also, the even number symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "blue symbols").

Displayed on a first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit"), which will be described later, by a combination (stop display mode) of left, middle, and right performance symbols that are stop-displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol The result of the success/failure determination (simply referred to as “success/failure determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are displayed in a variable manner is, in principle, "left→right→middle". Incidentally, any one of the first special design, the second special design, and the performance design may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal design is "General", the special design is "Special", the first special design is "Special 1", "1st special", the second special is "Special 2", "2nd special" There is a thing called.

For example, if the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit number such as "222" or "777" (specific mode, specific It is possible to stop and display the production pattern in the display result). Also, if the result of the special design propriety judgment is out, at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" will be produced with different patterns (non-specific mode, non-specific display result) It is possible to stop and display the design. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol suitability determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b, but rather the effect The performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b are seen and grasped. In this embodiment, for the 2R big hit among the big hits, the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the same manner as in the case of losing (separate eyes).

Here, among the stop display modes of the performance symbols, the stop display mode (double in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit is referred to as a "jackpot mode", a "specific mode" or a " "specific display result", and the stop display mode (in this embodiment, loose eyes) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is "off", "off mode", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific Display result".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game production using the above-mentioned production patterns (production pattern game production), the jackpot game production (special game production) and the , Demonstration for customer waiting, etc. are displayed. In the performance pattern game performance, the jackpot game performance, and the demonstration performance, in addition to performance symbols such as numbers, performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special figure pending described later. , and a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display section) for displaying the second effect pending 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension display 43b displayed in the first special figure suspension display 43a described later The number of memories of the second special figure reservation displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect suspension corresponding to the currently fluctuating special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension A variable suspension display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect suspension (first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect pattern display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 . The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives the game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit and guides it to the stage part 11 . A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first start port 20, which will be described later. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, etc., which is capable of lighting, blinking, etc. according to the game state, and is a decoration member in the shape of letters, figures, etc. 13 are placed.

A movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can move along with the game performance is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 . In FIG. 3, only a portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of it is visible. As a result, the player's expectation for the big win is heightened. In addition to falling, the movement pattern of the movable decorative member 14 includes various patterns, such as repeating fine movement (vibration) up and down, and stepwise downward movement.

Here, the effect pending display areas 9c, 9d capable of displaying the effect pending 9a, 9b corresponding to the special figure pending are also referred to as "effect pending display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also called a "display effect means", and the movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. is also referred to as "movable production means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be called "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 capable of performing sound production by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also referred to as "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the game situation. The board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13, which can perform light production by emitting light, are also called "light production means". In addition to these board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in decorative members such as LEDs, similar to the decorative member 13. In the case of lighting, blinking, etc., in response, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, these "effect pending display means", "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease with which a game ball enters. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

Below the first starter opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starter opening") having a variable second starter opening 21 that changes the ease with which a game ball enters is provided. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol suitability determination ) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the win/loss determination.

The variable winning device 22 has a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . By this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that in the first mode. be. In other words, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening/closing operation). This movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state, and disables game balls to enter when the movable member 23 is in a closed state. . In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning hole 30 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entry hole") is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big prize winning port 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the first big winning device 31 can enter a ball-unable state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot be entered and a ball-enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can be entered by the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32. can be changed to

In addition, above the first big winning hole 30 in the game area 3 and in the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big winning hole 35 (also referred to as "second variable ball entrance") is provided. A big winning device 36 is provided. The second big prize winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (wing member) 37 and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second prize winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state. That is, the second big winning device 36 can enter a ball-unable state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot be entered and a ball-enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can be entered by the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 37. can be changed to

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3 . Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3 . In this embodiment, there are four general prize-winning ports 27, three of which are left general prize-winning ports provided to the left of the first starting port 20, and one to the right of the first big prize-winning port 30. It is the right general winning entrance provided in the direction. The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, the second big winning hole 35, and the general winning hole 27 are ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. When a game ball enters the game ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first start hole 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second start hole 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first big prize hole 20 and the second big prize hole 35 is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning hole 27 is "10".

A game in which a plurality of entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first big winning opening 30, second big winning opening 35, general winning opening 27 and gate 28) are arranged in this way The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A and a right game area (second area) 3B on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction. The hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting", and the hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". ”. Here, among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game areas 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first big prize winning port 30, the second big winning prize port 35, the right general prize winning port 27 and the gate 28 are where game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 enter. It is set up so that it is possible. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a big hit in the winning/failure determination based on the ball entering the first starting hole 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30 and the first big winning hole 30 are hit to the right. The goal is to enter the ball into the second prize-winning hole 35 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) that variably displays and statically displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and statically displays the second special symbol. A display device 41b (second special symbol display portion) and a normal symbol display device 42 (normal symbol display portion) that variably display and stop display normal symbols are included. In addition, on the main display 40, the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of the memory number of the right or wrong determination information (first special figure reservation) related to the first special symbol, and the right or wrong determination information related to the second special symbol A second special figure reservation indicator 43b that displays the number of memories of (second special figure reservation), a normal figure reservation indicator 44 that displays the number of memories of the operation reservation (normal figure reservation) of the normal design indicator 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit display 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination is a hit, and the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed when the result of determination is a jackpot; A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the ball should be hit or left-handed. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit, which will be described later.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. - 特許庁The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 . In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols. Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display unit 41. FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, after the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it is stopped and displayed, and the ball is entered into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the stopped and displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery (special design success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) based on is notified. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol suitability determination. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special pattern (the display result of the variable display of the special pattern) is the specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a jackpot game (special game) is performed to open the first jackpot 30 or the second jackpot 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot symbols stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big winning game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display device 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol suitability determination, 5 of "16R first jackpot", "6R second jackpot", "6R third jackpot", "6R fourth jackpot" and "6R fifth jackpot" Types of jackpots are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot pattern), and the 6Rth In the case of a 2-jackpot, three LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R second jackpot pattern), and in the case of a 6R-third jackpot, three LEDs of "inp" are turned on. are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 3rd jackpot pattern), and in the case of 6R 4th jackpot, the 3 LEDs of "ijo" are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 4th jackpot pattern), When the 6R fifth big win is achieved, the three LEDs of "jno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R fifth big win pattern). Also, when it is out, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing pattern).

Also, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination, "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, 16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot" are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the second special symbol display 41b corresponds to each of these two types of jackpots. It is possible to adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is the 16R 6th jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are lit and the rest are turned off (16R 6th jackpot pattern), and the 16R th When 7 big wins are made, 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 7th big win pattern), and when 12R 8th big wins are made, 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on. is lit and the rest are extinguished (12R 8th jackpot pattern), and in the case of 6R 9th jackpot, the three LEDs of "afg" are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 9th jackpot pattern), When the 2R 10th big win is achieved, the four LEDs of "abde" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (2R 10th big win pattern), and when the 16R 11th big win is achieved, the 3 "abe" LEDs are turned on. LED is lit and the rest are extinguished (16R 11th jackpot pattern), and when it becomes 2R 12th jackpot, 4 LEDs of "abdh" are lit and the rest are extinguished (2R 12th jackpot pattern ). Also, when it is out, two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing symbol).

It should be noted that the special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. Thus, each LED can be turned on.

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information ("acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether or not a special symbol Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball is entered into the first start port 20, it is stored as the first special figure hold in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown), and if the ball is entered into the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The number of special figure suspension (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4" respectively. These first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage part is consumed when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the special symbol suitability determination random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbols Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the entered ball, with a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) being the upper limit. there is

The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations, the first special figure It displays the number of pending. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the "u" LED is extinguished and the "v" LED is lit in red, such as "u v". v□”, the “u” LED is lit in red and the “v” LED is turned off. It is possible to set the display mode to light up in red, and to light up both LEDs in green, such as "u▲v▲" when the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)".

In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is displayed. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). "1" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, and the results of normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 are displayed by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is played to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and normally displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode. is. For example, when the judgment result is a hit, the winning normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "st■" (for example, ■: lighting, □: lighting off). In addition, when the determination result is out, the out normal symbol is displayed such that only the LED of "t" lights up, such as "s□t■". It should be noted that the normal design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed over a predetermined variable time. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether a normal symbol is right or wrong is acquired based on the passage of the game ball. is temporarily stored as a normal map reservation in a normal map reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4". The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is appropriate or not corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern is executed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of its passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of normal pattern reservations stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is displayed on the general pattern reservation display 44 . Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of general map reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of general map reservations. be. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the LED of "q" is extinguished and the LED of "r" is lit in red, such as "q□r●". In addition, the number of reservations "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 80 (also known as a "main control unit", which performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success/failure determination, normal symbol success/failure determination, game state transition, etc.). section"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub-control section", also referred to as a "production control section") that controls the performance to be executed as the game progresses, payout control that controls the payout of game balls Board 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), image display device 7 and effect display device 102, effect first special figure reservation display device 103a and effect second special figure reservation display device 103b image control board for performing display control 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided at substantially the center of the rear surface side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above the main control board case is a main control board housing case. is provided with a storage case for image control boards, etc., in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are stored, and a sub control board storage case, in which the sub control board 90 is stored, is provided on the storage case for the image control boards, etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing a payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing a power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the programs stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and normal figure reservation storage unit. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured.

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

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 . The general winning hole sensor 27a is provided in each general winning hole 27 and detects a game ball entering the general winning hole 27 .

As solenoids, the second starting solenoid 24, the first big winning solenoid 33 and the second big winning solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also called "driving means". The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 . The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 .

Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol suspension display 43a, a second special symbol suspension display 43b, and a normal symbol display. A figure hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a shooting direction indicator 47 and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a payout device 120 that pays out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like). (which enables ball rental based on the information received) is connected, and a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). Firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

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

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the sub-control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 ("effect control microcomputer") for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores programs and the like for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 95 . Incidentally, the input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), a storage area for use in various flags and various counters is secured.

An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90 . The sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the sound control board 106 (sound control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) display according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for causing a corresponding device or member for effect (effect means) to execute various effects such as effect, sound effect, and lamp effect (light effect). It also functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a chance notice and a pending change notice, which will be described later.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 ("image control microcomputer") of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Display control of the device 7, the production display 102, the production first special figure suspension display 103a and the production second suspension display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns, pending patterns, etc.). and image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8. Stop display in a display mode showing the display result (result of special symbol propriety determination). Moreover, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a and the production 2nd suspension display 103b are similarly made up of two LEDs. And, by lighting/extinguishing or combination of colors of the two LEDs, the production first special figure suspension display 103a is displayed by the number of reservations displayed in the first production suspension display area 9c and the first special figure suspension display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reservations as the number of reservations made. In addition, the second special figure pending display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same pending number as the pending number displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d and the second special figure pending display 43b. controlled. This is done by displaying character designs on substantially the entirety of the display screen 7a (performance design display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to display substantially the entire performance design display area 7b (performance design display section) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the production pattern 8, the first production reservation 9a, the second production reservation 9b, etc., may not be visible. Various displays are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to perform voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. FIG.

In addition, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the production control microcomputer 91 provides light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5. , lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107 .

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

In addition, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (push, rotate, pull, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. Incidentally, the first production button detection switch 63c and the second production button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "production button detection switch".

Next, the control (obtained information determination means) related to the win/loss determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "loss" as a result of the special symbol suitability determination. In the case of a "big win", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "big win pattern", and in the case of a "loss", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "loss pattern". When it is judged as a big hit in the special symbol propriety judgment, the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is opened in an open pattern according to the type of the special pattern stopped and displayed (big win type). A "special game" to be opened is executed. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpots", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", "12R A total of 12 types of "8th big win", "6R 9th big win", "2R 10th big win", "16R 11th big win" and "2R 12th big win" are provided. Among these big hits, the "16R 1st big hit" and "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", which are the big hits related to the first special pattern, and the "16R 6th big win" and " 16R 11th big win” is a big win related to a big win game using the first big winning hole 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot" and "16R 11th jackpot" all have 16 opening times (number of rounds) of the first jackpot 30, and the opening time is 16 times. is a jackpot of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In the "6R 2nd to 5th big wins", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the first big prize hole 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds per time (1 round). is. In addition, the round may be simply referred to as "R" and may also be referred to as "round game".

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

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot are collectively referred to as the "16R jackpot", and the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots and the 6R 9th jackpot are collectively referred to as the "6R jackpot". The 2R 10th and 2R 12th big wins are also collectively called '2R big wins'. In addition, the 12R eighth jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the game state after the end of the big win game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., according to the type of the generated (winning) big win. That is, the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and the types of the big wins are the 16R first big win, the 6R second big win, the 16R sixth big win, the 16R seventh big win, the 12R eighth big win, the 6R ninth big win and 2R. When any of the 10th big wins is achieved, the game state after the end of the big win game is set to "high probability state, time saving state and high base state", which will be described later. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big win is one of the 6R third to fifth big wins, the 16R 11th big win and the 2R 12th big win, the big win game is played. Let the game state after the end be "low probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot, and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probable variable jackpots". The 3rd to 5th jackpots, the 16th round 11th jackpot, and the 2R 12th jackpot can be regarded as "unprobable variable jackpots" (normal jackpots, short-time jackpots). The 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (momentarily opens and closes) the second jackpot 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. There is a low possibility that a game ball enters the second big winning hole 35 that opens in a short time, and therefore a possibility of winning a prize ball based on the ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is also low. Such a 2R big hit is also called a "no ball hit", of which the 2R 10th big hit is also called a "variable hit without a ball", and the 2R 12th big hit is called "normal without a ball (shorter time)". It is also called a big hit.

In addition, in the present embodiment, among the big wins that open the second big winning port 35 (upper attacker), the 16R 7th big win, 12R 8th big win and 6R 9th big win are the big wins and the start of the big win game. At this time, it is difficult for the player to understand which round number of the jackpot game is to be played. That is, for these big hits, the exact number of rounds of the big hit game to be performed from now on is grasped (determined) through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. making it difficult. For this reason, these big hits are said to be focused on whether the round will continue at the timing of the end of the 6th or 12th round (round branching) while digesting the round under circumstances where it is not known how long the round will continue. It is playful. Such a big win is called a so-called "ramp-up bonus", and hereinafter, this big win may also be referred to as "RUB".

The distribution probability to each jackpot in the case of a jackpot in the judgment of the first special pattern (special drawing 1) is 5% for the 16R first jackpot, 55% for the 6R second jackpot, and 55% for the 6R third jackpot. 5%, 6R 4th big hit is 15%, 6R 5th big hit is 20%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 6th big hit in the 16R, the 7th big hit in the 16R, and the 8th big hit in the 12R. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are each 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%. That is, when a big hit is achieved by the hit or miss determination (special figure 2 hit or miss determination) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which has become easier to enter due to the operation of the open extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. , the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than when the jackpot is hit by the hit/fail determination (special figure 1 hit/fail determination) based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1, the game ball enters the second start port 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 1 success/failure determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the player will be more likely to win a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 2 success/failure determination) performed by entering the ball. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting hole 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, whether or not a big win is made is determined based on a ``random number for judging the success or failure of a special symbol (also referred to as ``information for judging success or failure''). is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" and "information for symbol determination"). As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes "variation pattern random number (also referred to as “fluctuation pattern information”).

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Random numbers obtained based on passing through the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7(B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of game states by combining the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open extension function for special symbols and normal symbols in an operating state or a non-operating state. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "variable state", and the state in which it is not operating is "low probability state" or " "Normal state". In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol propriety determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the success/failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high-probability state, the high-probability state jackpot determination table with a large value of the special symbol hit/fail determination random number that is determined as the jackpot is used. is used to determine whether it is appropriate (see FIG. 8(A)). In other words, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability that the variation display of the special symbols will result in a big win (a stopped symbol becomes a big win pattern) is higher than when it is not activated.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in a non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry ball (an entry ball that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) to the starting port is more 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 for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for the special symbols. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state. For this reason, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol propriety determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state. Normal design determination) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)).

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening frequency of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal design propriety determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs 0.2 second opening operation once, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation of 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the circumstances where the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the second starting port 21 is opened frequently, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls in your hand (holding balls).

A high base state (high frequency state) may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, by operating at least one of the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not in operation It is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

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

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game (after the special game) when any of the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpots, 16R 11th jackpots and 2R 12th jackpots is won is the normal state (low probability state) of special symbols. As it becomes, it will be in a short working time state and a high base state of the special pattern (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the game state, it is possible to set three game states of "low-probability-low base state", "low-probability-high base state", and "high-probability-high base state". In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of special symbols, a non-shortening state of special symbols and a low base state, that is, a "high probability low base state".

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting hole 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting hole 21 than into the first starting hole 20. because For this reason, the game ball is passed through the gate 28 which triggers the normal symbol suitability determination, and the game ball is hit to the right in order to enter the second start port 21.例文帳に追加This makes it possible to obtain a large number of start-up balls (opportunities for judging whether a special symbol is right or wrong) compared to the case of hitting left-handed. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right game area 3B (right hitting instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), the game can be progressed more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by striking to the left. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first start port 20 than into the second start port 21. because Therefore, the player hits left to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 20. - 特許庁As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting to the right. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is lighting-controlled (display-controlled) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the shooting direction indicator 47 is composed of two "yz" LEDs, and indicates the shooting direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area by displaying both LEDs as "yzz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the right game area by lighting up both LEDs such as "yz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. FIG. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes a main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter settings. Reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Initialization (S101) is performed only once after power-on and is not performed thereafter.

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a 4 ms cycle. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed, the update process of various counter values by the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is repeated until the next interrupt process (S105) is started. executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU while the interrupt is disabled, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, the output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. do. The commands to be output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol suitability determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the information related to the variation pattern, and the like. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information about the command type, and the lower 1 byte is information about the contents of the command.

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the detection signal detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a (see FIG. 5)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. A detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also received and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower tray full data.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. period until the next interrupt process (S105) starts).

After the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S204), start ball time process (S205), normal figure operation process (S206), special figure operation process (S207) , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms later), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO at S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES at S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (normal pattern holding number, specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and when the game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 pending balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figures 2 Add 1 to the number of held balls (S307).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the jackpot type Acquire the value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value shown in FIG. information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special-figure 2-holding balls out of the second special-figure holding storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S309). When the game ball has not entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, but when the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 The number of pending balls (the number of the first special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special pending provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO at S310), the process is finished, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES at S310), special figure 1 reserved Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S312) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) numerical value), and store those obtained random values in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls out of the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start entrance sensor detection process (S204) and then the start ball entry process (S205). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-up ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number at S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (acquired information) is read ( S316). Next, the acquisition random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the obtained random numbers read out, the value of the special symbol success/failure determination random number counter (special symbol success/failure determination random number) is determined according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big win, the type of the big win is further determined. Judgment by this S317 is a prior determination (S1303, S1304) performed prior to the success judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 success judgment process (S1202) described later (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 suspension This corresponds to the so-called "reserved lookahead").

It should be noted that the prior determination of whether or not the jackpot, jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, if the high probability state jackpot determination table for high probability state, normal state (low probability state) For example, based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table that can determine variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (for high probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big win, the type of the big win, and whether or not a game effect with a high degree of reliability of the big win is to be executed.

Next, in S318, the game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination by S317, specifically, the information indicating whether the special symbol success/failure determination random number matches the jackpot determination value (hit/failure information) and , Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start ball command, part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be sent to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, whether it is information related to the big hit, which type of big hit, and which variation pattern and the like can be identified by the sub-controller 90 . Also, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command, whether the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will be achieved when determined by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball command as a hold (production hold information), pre-determines the production hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether it is correct or not in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information determined to be a big hit is stored in .

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong among the acquired random numbers read in S316 is not sent as it is to the sub-control unit, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (jackpot Random number for type determination), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination Generate command data as a special figure 2 start ball command, can be set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the processing relating to special figure 2 described above (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number at S311 in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting hole. On the other hand, in S319, when it is determined that the number of Toku-zu 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S320), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF in S320, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the prior determination after S321. Here, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if the current game state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is operating, and the special figure 2 is valid or not This is a state in which determination (see FIG. 8B) is likely to be made. Also, in this embodiment, as will be described later, digestion of special figure 2 reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of special figure 1 reservation (variation display of the first special symbol) ( So-called special figure 2 priority change machine). In such a configuration, for example, the pre-determination of special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by the effect such as notice, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. , Using the priority of special 2 pending digestion, intentionally eliminate special 2 pending (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and hit the big hit according to special 1 with the result of pre-judgment shown Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big win in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the advance determination of the special figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this processing is finished. .

The processing of S321 to S323 is to perform the processing similar to that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting entrance sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (S321), Pre-judgment is performed for the obtained random number value read out (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 start ball entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). It should be noted that the prior determination of S322 (suspended prefetch) is performed prior to the validity determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207) described later.

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entering process (S205). In the general pattern operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal pattern operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . Then, when the "normal pattern operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal pattern operation status" is "2" (S401 NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal design fluctuation process (S404), and when "normal pattern operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design confirmation Processing (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

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

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit determination value is " 0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit Based on the judgment value "0", "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, the result of the general figure right or wrong determination (S603, S604) determines whether it is a hit (per general figure) (S605), and if it is determined to be off (NO in S605), the stop display is off A normal pattern (normal pattern off pattern) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal pattern) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608 ) to end the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ) to end the process. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal design fluctuation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process is finished. . On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the general pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of normal symbols with the display result (hitting normal symbols or losing normal symbols) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbols are correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

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

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

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal electric accessary product process (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal pattern is ON (S1001). Ordinary figure per end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the normal pattern per end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has arrived (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has come (S1005), if it has not reached (NO at S1005), the process is finished, and if it has reached (YES at S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port open counter is "0". Determine (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process ends as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES at S1008), end processing for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and an end flag for normal pattern is set (S1010) to end the process. In addition, the second starting port open counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time saving state, and if it is during the non-time saving state When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

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

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processing relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36) is divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101 NO in S1103, YES in S1103), perform special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), and if "special figure operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101, S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol confirmed Processing (S1106) is performed, and when "special figure operation status" is "4" (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), special electric accessary processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. It should be noted that the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0" (S1201 ). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the entry into the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being used as a standby screen (executing a demo screen for customer waiting) (S1211). ), and if the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21 , Toku-zu 2 propriety determination processing (S1202), Toku-zu 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), Toku-zu 2 random number shift processing (S1204), Toku-zu 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. Thus, 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 is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). And in this embodiment, the win/loss determination based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to result in a big hit with a large profit for the player than the win/loss determination based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8 (B) ).

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special figure reservation RAM area corresponding to ) (the oldest memory) read out the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (jackpot determination values are "3" and " 397”), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), a win or failure judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", and "449". , "503".

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is determined to be a "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read, and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (B) The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1305), the winning pattern is determined (S1306), and the process ends. In addition, in the case of the success/failure determination related to the first special symbol, the big hit type is determined using the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and in the case of the success/failure determination related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the big hit judgment (special symbol success or failure judgment) and the big hit type determination judgment may be called "judgment" respectively, and even if it is called "judgment" including which big hit pattern is determined by judging the big hit good. These results may also be called "determination results".

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 2R jackpot is achieved, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2R▴6Δ12Δ16RΔ" (for example, ▲: lights on, Δ: lights off). Further, when the 6R big win is achieved, the lamp for 6R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ6▲12Δ16RΔ". Further, when the 12R big win is achieved, the lamp for 12R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ6Δ12▲16RΔ". Further, when the 16R big win is achieved, the lamp for 16R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ6Δ12Δ16R▴".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401 ). In S1401, if it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not in the time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). In S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time-saving state jackpot table (part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, in S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of pending second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). The number of reservations here is the number of memories including the information that determines the variation pattern by this process, so the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". Then, in S1405, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reservation number out table (non-time saving state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and The part corresponding to the number of held balls "1, 2") is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1406). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, it is "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reservation number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9 Select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and out of the pattern table and the number of held balls "3, 4" (S1407 ). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. In addition, the first retention number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time period than the second retention number deviation table. Also, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is set to be longer than that of the table for the second pending number deviation (4000 ms).

Also, in S1401, when it is determined that it is in the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). In S1408, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the table for the time saving state jackpot (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined at S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO at S1408), it is then determined whether or not the pending number is "1" (S1410). The number of reservations referred to here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". In S1410, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Also, in S1410, when it is determined that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth reservation number deviation table (Fig. 9 The part corresponding to the time-saving state and off and the number of held balls "2 to 4" in the variation pattern table shown in ), and select the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label - TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and out of time is more likely to select a short variation pattern than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-saving state and out of time. there is This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by making it possible to select more variation patterns with a short variation time in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing ends. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Also, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-controller 90 by the output process (S201).

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

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

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

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for judging whether or not the special symbol is stored is read out and processed.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

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

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), 1 is subtracted from the variable probability counter (S1904), and whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0" is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the variable probability counter is "0", the variable probability flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO at S1903) and when it is determined that the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO at S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols according to the determination result of the special symbol propriety determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is finished.

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

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

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

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. It should be noted that the opening period is a period set before the start of the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game and after the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is disabled. ” is also called. Also, the effect executed in this "start period" is also called "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the aforementioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control part 90 which received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the said opening command.

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

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

At S2106, when it is determined that it is time to start the round (YES at S2106), the round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round starts. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" if the first round is started, and "2R start command" if the second round is started. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output processing of S201. In the big winning hole opening process of S2108, the big winning hole opening pattern determined according to the type of the jackpot to be executed, that is, the big winning hole (first big winning hole) is based on the big winning hole opening pattern set in S2009 described above. The opening/closing member is operated (opening operation) to open the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35).

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

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

Here, as the round end conditions of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, 25 seconds) of the large winning opening determined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2) Two conditions are defined: that a predetermined specified number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enter the big winning hole in the round game being executed. When one of the conditions is met, the round end condition is met based on the previously met condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not met (NO in S2113), the process ends.

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

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

In S2119, out of a plurality of predetermined ending commands, an ending command is selected according to the game state at the occurrence of the current big win, the type of the current big win, the game state after the big win game, etc., and the selected ending command is selected. command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). During the ending period, it is possible to perform variable display of special symbols (effect symbols) after all the opening operations of the big winning ports (the first big winning port 30 and the second big winning port 35) in the big win game are completed. It is a period set before , and is also called an “end period”. During the ending period (end period), the first big prize winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during the "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

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

Also, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, the aforementioned S2120 (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not passed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the later-described game state setting process (S2124) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessary product processing (S1108) functions as "special game executing means".

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

Here, the value to be set in the variable probability counter is the number of times the special symbol suitability determination can be executed with a high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is the probability of a big hit in a high-probability state, the business hours of a day at amusement arcades, and the special figure suitability determination that can be executed during the business hours. Considering the number of times, etc., it is practically the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big win occurs or business hours are over. Therefore, when the game state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big win occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the variable probability flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set to the time saving counter, so while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extended state) is also set. It can be said that It should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, by setting the value of "10,000" to the variable probability counter and the time-saving counter, it is possible to substantially set the high probability high base state until the next big hit, or the variable probability flag And when the time-saving flag is ON, a control may be adopted in which a high-probability-high base state is set until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter.

On the other hand, in S2201, if it is determined that it is not a probability variation big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to a non-probability variation big hit (normal jackpot) that has ended this time, time saving without turning on the probability variation flag The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2207), and the process is finished. In this embodiment, as described above, the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpots, the 16R 11th jackpot and the 2R 12th jackpot are five types of non-probable variable jackpots, so any of these five jackpot games can be played. is completed, the game state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when any of the following conditions are met: that the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the special symbol propriety judgment is performed 100 times), and that the next big hit occurs. do. Incidentally, the time saving counter and the variable probability counter count the number of times obtained by summing the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol.

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the number of special 1 reserved balls, the number of special 2 reserved balls and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Then, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output for each interrupt process. to the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the pending ball number command determines that the special figure pending ball number has increased or decreased based on the received pending ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed accordingly. The display contents of the effect pending display area (first effect pending display area 9c, second effect pending display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is increased by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls "4" It is additionally displayed in the first effect pending display area 9c. Also, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure reservation is digested), the left end of the first effect reservation display area 9c (special figure 1 reservation The location corresponding to the number of balls “1”, see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and along with this, the first effect The first effect suspension 9a displayed in the suspension display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

In addition, regarding the data of the number of special reserved balls when the number of special reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special reserved balls associated with the occurrence of the start ball (start winning), the above-mentioned start ball command Alternatively, the number of reserved balls command indicating the number of special reserved balls after the addition (after starting entering ball) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting entering ball command. In addition, regarding the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls associated with the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special reserved balls), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command It may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command including or holding number of balls command indicating the number of special figure holding balls after subtraction (after special figure holding digestion).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power interruption monitoring process (S209) following the pending ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine ) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control section 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. FIG. Incidentally, counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control section). When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads and executes a sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO at S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is not initialized, and the process proceeds to S4004. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In this embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power interruption monitoring processing (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data relating to effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . That is, the data related to the effect control at the time of power failure such as power failure is backed up. For this reason, when the power is turned on after recovery from a power failure such as a power failure (at the time of power failure recovery), unless the initialization of the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4003) is performed, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 The state of returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . The random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for determining the previous effect that determines the previous effect, and the random number for determining the effect pattern that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers, etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. It should be noted that when updating the random number, the random number may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 .

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

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not there is an input (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined at S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES at S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

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

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302), which will be described later, is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303). Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). After that, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating random numbers for effect determination are executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4390). If determined (NO in S4390), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball command has been received (YES in S4390), effect pending information storage processing (S4395) and chance eye notice setting processing (S4400) and move to the processing of S4401. Effect pending information storage processing (S4395), various information included in the start ball command (special figure 1 start ball command or special figure 2 start ball command) received in S4390, the type of special pattern (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure pending balls at the time of transmission and reception of the start ball command (at the time of command generation), stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. do. As described above, in the start ball command (special figure 1 start ball command, special figure 2 start ball command) sent from the main control board 80, if a preliminary determination is made based on the start ball Information on the result of the pre-judgment (reservation look-ahead information), specifically, information on the success or failure of the special symbol judgment, information indicating the random number for determining the jackpot type, information indicating the variation pattern random number, etc. (see FIG. 13), these pieces of information are stored as effect pending information. For example, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command corresponding to the number of pending balls "4" of special figure 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball command Information such as is stored as special figure 1 effect reserved information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 in the special figure 1 effect reserved information storage area. The effect pending information stored in this manner is used for execution of various effects such as variable effects, advance notice effects, and effect modes, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect pending information) of the effect pending information storage area in the sub control board 90 are the special figure pending storage units (first special figure pending storage unit, second special figure It matches the storage contents (obtained information) of the reserved storage unit). For this reason, the effect pending information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be "obtained information storage means". Incidentally, the chance eye notice setting process (S4400) subsequent to the effect pending information storage process (S4395) will be described later.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), variation production start processing ( S4402) is performed, the process proceeds to S4403, and when it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation production start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is judged that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4403), the production design is stopped and displayed to change production. A fluctuation performance end process to end is performed (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect pattern 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. A stop display is made and the variable performance (performance symbol game performance) is terminated. On the other hand, in S4403, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end process. Incidentally, the variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols, such as the variable display of the effect pattern 8 and the ready-to-win effect.

Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 upon execution of the jackpot game. Specifically, an opening command ( See S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119 See), etc. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands have been received, and if not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405) , the processing related to the execution of the effect (jackpot game related effect) corresponding to the type of the received command is performed (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command designating an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot identified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer, and if the command is a round start command, the command A round effect command specifying a round effect corresponding to the round specified based on is set in the sub-output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending specifying an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command Set the performance command to the sub-output buffer. When various production commands related to these set jackpots are transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adjusts the opening production and round production according to the progress of the jackpot game. Effect related to the jackpot game is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing ends. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, normal symbol variation start command, normal symbol variation stop command, reserved ball count command, etc.) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4407).

[Chance first notice setting process]
Next, the chance prediction setting process (S4400) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. Here, the chance eye notice means that the production pattern (special pattern) is changed once or continuously multiple times (symbol variation game), and the production pattern is a specific breakout (outgoing mode) out of the breakout (outgoing mode) hereinafter also referred to as "chance eye"), and depending on the stop display mode (chance eye), the degree of expectation (jackpot expectation degree) is a foreshadowing that suggests As described above, in this embodiment, the production patterns 8 are classified into three patterns of red patterns (3, 7), green patterns (1, 5, 9), and blue patterns (2, 4, 6, 8). , for example, "337", "155", "248", etc., the chance eye is the mode in which the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are all the same color. And, in this embodiment, red symbol deviations ("337", "733", etc.) are regarded as chances with the highest expectation for big hits, and green symbol deviations ("155", "159", etc.) ), and blue symbol deviation patterns (“246”, “468”, etc.), the degree of expectation for a big hit decreases in this order. Such a chance eye (specific loose eye) is also referred to as a "notice mode".

In addition, in the present embodiment, among the stored special figure suspensions, the newest special figure suspension (latest acquisition information) in the order of storage can serve as a trigger for executing the chance notice. In other words, when a special figure reservation is newly stored, the stored special figure reservation can serve as a trigger for execution of the chance notice. Also, the chance eye notice is performed in the same kind of special figure reservation unit (first special figure reservation or second special figure reservation). Specifically, for example, when a chance notice is given with the first special reservation of the number of reserved balls "4" as a trigger, the fluctuation accompanying the digestion of the first special reservation of the number of reserved balls "1" to "3" Stop and display the chance eye in the production. That is, when the game state is in the low base state, the first special symbols are mainly displayed in a variable manner based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, so the chance notice in the low base state is basically the first. 1 It is done based on special figure reservation. On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the second special symbols are displayed in a variable manner based on the ball entering the second starting port 21. Therefore, in the high base state, in principle, the second chance notice is performed. 2 It is done based on the special figure reservation.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the chance notice setting process (S4400), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the notice counter is "0" (S4451). Here, the notice counter is a counter (counting means) for counting the number of times the chance notice is executed. It indicates that it is in a situation (chance notice execution period). Therefore, it can be said that the notice counter is a means for counting the number of execution times of the chance notice and means for indicating whether or not the chance notice is being executed. The value of the notice counter is decremented by 1 each time the performance pattern 8 is stop-displayed at the chance eye and the variation performance is completed, that is, each time a special symbol variation stop command is received during the chance eye notice execution period.

If it is determined in S4451 that the value of the notice counter is not "0" (NO in S4451), execution of the chance notice has already been decided and the execution period of the chance notice is currently being executed. advance notice setting process). In this case, it is not determined whether or not to newly perform (start) the chance notice. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the notice counter is "0" (YES in S4451), it is determined whether or not the start ball command received at S4390 is the special figure 1 start ball command (S4452 ), if so (YES in S4452), it is determined whether the number of the latest special figure 1 pending balls including the starting number of balls related to the special figure 1 starting ball command is "2" or more. (S4453), otherwise (NO in S4452), that is, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 2 starting ball command, including the starting ball minute related to the special figure 2 starting ball command It is determined whether or not the latest number of special figures 2 pending balls is "2" or more (S4454). Then, in either case of special figure 1 or special figure 2, if the number of pending balls is not "2" or more (NO in S4453 or NO in S4454), this process is finished, and if it is "2" or more (S4453 YES at S4454 or YES at S4454), execution determination of the chance notice is performed (S4455).

Here, when the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls of special figure 1 or the number of reserved balls of special figure 2) is not "2" or more, that is, when it is "1" or less, the chance notice is not performed. This suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit about the digestion of the special reservation (variable display) that will be performed later by stopping and displaying the chance eye in the variable production accompanying the digestion of the previous special reservation. This is because at least "2" or more special figure reservations are required for this purpose.

The execution determination of the chance notice (S4455) is performed based on predetermined conditions. In this embodiment, as described above, the newest special figure suspension (latest acquisition information) in the order of storage is set as the announcement target (opportunity for execution of the chance eye announcement), and the latest special figure suspension (hereinafter referred to as "target suspension" It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit about (also called) by the chance eyes (specific loose eyes) that are stopped and displayed in the variable production accompanying the digestion of the previously stored special figure reservation. . From this, in this embodiment, as one of the conditions for executing the chance notice, the special symbol retention stored before the target retention is all retentions in which the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out. It stipulates that it is (outgoing hold).

In addition to this, in this embodiment, winning a lottery for execution of the chance notice is set as a condition for executing the chance notice. Specifically, as the random number for determining the effect, a random number for determining the execution of the chance notice is provided. An execution lottery (random number lottery) for an advance notice is conducted. In this embodiment, a plurality of lottery tables are provided according to the preliminary determination result of target suspension (obtained information stored as suspension), and depending on the type of the table (that is, the preliminary determination result of target suspension) The probabilities of winning the execution lottery of the first notice are different.

Specifically, for example, if the target hold is a big hit hold, or if the target hold is off hold and the special pattern fluctuation pattern (special pattern fluctuation pattern) related to the hold is held regardless of the number of held balls at the time of digesting the hold Pattern with a fluctuation time of 30000ms or more (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number "0 to 19", special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number "0 to 9". See FIG. 9), the winning probability of the execution lottery By using a lottery table with a relatively high . In particular, since the fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more performs a ready-to-win effect as described later, it is possible to obtain a series of effects that lead to a ready-to-win effect after a chance notice, thereby increasing the interest of the game. This is because it is possible to increase

On the other hand, the target hold is off hold and the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the hold is a pattern with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or less regardless of the number of balls held at the time of digestion of the hold (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number "39 to 198", special Fig. 2 fluctuation pattern random number value "10 to 198". See Fig. 9), using a lottery table with a relatively low winning probability of the execution lottery, making it difficult for the chance eye notice to appear It is In the fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or more, a non-reach fluctuation production (non-reach pattern game production) is performed, so even though the chance notice has appeared, the fluctuation production accompanying the digestion of the target hold is simple. This is to reduce the number of cases (so-called “fake” chance notice) that end in failure as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest. In addition, if the target hold corresponds to the number of pending balls "4", there is a special hold of the number of pending balls "1" to "3" before that, so it is possible to execute the chance eye notice three times. If the variable performance associated with the completion of the target reservation is not reachable even though the chance notice has appeared three times, the player's expectations are greatly impaired. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the target hold is a hold that the number of held balls is "4" and falls under a variation pattern with a variation time of 12000 ms or less, there is a prohibition that the chance notice is not executed. .

In S4455, the execution judgment is performed based on the conditions related to the execution of the above-mentioned chance notice, and if all the conditions are met (the special figure hold before the target hold is all removed and the execution lottery is won, and the variation pattern is Constraints not applicable), and assuming that the execution condition for the chance notice is satisfied (YES in S4456), the execution pattern for the chance notice (chance notice pattern) is set (S4457). On the other hand, if even one of the above conditions is not satisfied, it is assumed that the execution conditions for the chance notice have not been established (NO in S4456), and this processing ends.

Acquisition information relating to a hold (target hold) that satisfies the execution condition of the chance notice is also referred to as "predetermined acquisition information". Moreover, the above-described conditions related to the execution of the chance number announcement are only examples, and it is of course possible to set conditions other than the above-described conditions, and the number of conditions is also arbitrary.

The setting of the chance notice pattern in S4457 when the chance notice is to be performed is performed as follows. In this embodiment, a random number for determining the chance prediction pattern (random number range 0 to 99) is provided as the random number for determining the effect. Based on this, the execution pattern of chance prediction (chance prediction pattern) is determined (selected) and set. The chance notice determination table includes a table for jackpot hold (see FIG. 44) corresponding to the case where the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance notice is the jackpot hold, and a table for the big hit hold when the target hold is not held and is held. There is a corresponding table (see FIG. 45) for out hold. In addition, the tables for holding the big hit and holding the loss are respectively provided according to the number of special-figure holding balls ("2" to "4") that can be executed for the chance notice (see FIGS. 44 and 45). ). This number of special reserved balls corresponds to the number of reserved balls of the target reservation that triggered the execution of the chance notice. Therefore, when determining the chance prediction pattern, a chance prediction determination table corresponding to the "hit/miss" and "reserved number of balls" of the target reservation is used. For example, if the target hold is a big hit hold and the number of balls held is "4", the chance eye notice determination table C shown in FIG. 2", a chance prediction determination table D shown in FIG. 45(a) is used. In the other cases, the corresponding chance eye advance notice determination table is used in the same manner.

The chance prediction pattern determination table of this embodiment has a data structure in which a random number for determining a chance prediction pattern is assigned to each of a plurality of chance prediction patterns. Specifically, random numbers (determining data) are assigned within the random number range "0 to 99" of the random numbers for determining the chance prediction pattern. The chance eye notice pattern defines the number of times of stop display of the chance eye (that is, the number of execution times of the chance eye notice) and the colors (symbol colors) of the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed at the chance eye. . As described above, in the present embodiment, the chance eye is a failure mode in which the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R all have the same color. Therefore, the chance eye notice pattern is based on the symbol color. .

For example, when the target hold of the chance notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "2", the number of stop display times of the chance game is one. , and D define a plurality of modes (chance eye notice patterns) relating to the one-time chance eye stop display (see FIGS. 44(a) and 45(a)). Specifically, the chances to be stop-displayed are defined as a pattern A1 with a red symbol, a pattern A2 with a green symbol, and a pattern A3 with a blue symbol. Therefore, when the target hold of the chance prediction execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "2", one of the patterns A1 to A3 is set based on the chance prediction determination table A or D.

In addition, when the target hold of the chance notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "3", the number of times of stop display of the chance game is 2, so the chance notice determination table B corresponding to the number of reserved balls "3" , E define a plurality of aspects (chance-eye notice patterns) relating to the second chance-eye stop display (see FIGS. 44(b) and 45(b)). Specifically, there are patterns B1 to B5, such as a pattern B1 in which the first and second chances to be stopped are red symbols, and a pattern B2 in which the first green symbol and the second red symbol are displayed. 5 types are defined. Therefore, when the object suspension of the opportunity to execute the chance prediction execution is the number of pending balls "3", one of the patterns B1 to B5 is set based on the chance prediction determination table B or E.

In addition, when the target hold of the opportunity for notice execution of the chance game is the number of reserved balls "4", the number of stop display times of the chance game is 3. Therefore, the chance game advance notice determination table C corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4". , F define a plurality of aspects (chance-eye notice patterns) related to the three-time chance-eye stop display (see FIGS. 44(c) and 45(c)). Specifically, the second chance to be stopped and displayed is a pattern C1 in which all the first to third times are red symbols, a pattern C2 in which the first time is a green symbol and the second and third times are a red symbol. Six types of patterns C1 to C6 are defined, such as pattern C3 in which the first time is a blue pattern, the second time is a green pattern, and the third time is a red pattern. Therefore, when the target hold of the chance prediction execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "4", one of the patterns C1 to C6 is set based on the chance prediction determination table C or F.

Here, in this embodiment, as described above, the degree of expectation for a big win indicated by the chance number is highest for the red symbol, and then lower for the green symbol and the blue symbol. In accordance with this, as is clear from the manner in which random numbers are distributed in the chance prediction determination table shown in FIGS. In the order of the chance prediction pattern including the symbol, the chance prediction pattern including the green symbol, and the chance prediction pattern including the red symbol, it becomes higher in the order. Chance prediction patterns including green symbols, chance prediction patterns including green symbols, and chance prediction patterns including blue symbols are higher in this order. In the pattern C1 in the case where the number of pending balls is "4", the chance number is displayed in red in all three times of the chance number stop display. In order to make it a pattern with an extremely high degree (so-called "hot heat" pattern), even if the target hold is a jackpot hold, the selection rate is set to be low (10% in this example). In some cases, the selectivity is very low (1%).

In S4457, as described above, a chance prediction pattern is selected based on the chance prediction pattern determination random number and the chance prediction pattern determination table, and the selected chance prediction pattern is set. After that, when setting the variable effect pattern related to the variable effect associated with the digestion of the special figure hold stored before the target hold (S4505 described later), referring to the chance eye notice pattern set in S4457, the chance eye A stop pattern (that is, a chance eye) of the performance pattern 8 is set according to the notice pattern. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the chance prediction pattern is set in S4457, information indicating this is also stored by means of a flag or the like.

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, the chance eye notice is performed in the same type of special figure reservation unit (first special figure reservation or second special figure reservation), but this pachinko game machine 1 Figure 2 Because it is a priority variable machine, if the second special figure hold is stored during the execution period of multiple chance notices triggered by the first special figure hold, the second special figure hold will be consumed. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed by interrupting the digestion of the first special symbol reservation accompanied by the chance notice. In this case, if the variable display of the second special symbol is out-of-variation, the stop display mode of the performance symbol 8 in the corresponding variable performance is adapted to the execution pattern of the chance notice which has already been executed. It is supposed to match As a result, although it is rare, for example, the game ball enters the second start port 21 during the execution period of a plurality of chance notices triggered by the first special figure reservation in the low base state, and the second Even if the special figure reservation is stored, it is possible to make a chance notice without problems.

Next, in S4458, the number of executions of the current chance notice (the number of chance stop display times) is set in the notice counter (S4458), and the process ends. Specifically, if the target hold of the chance notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "4", set "3", if the number of reserved balls is "3", set "2", and set the number of reserved balls " If it is 2", set "1".

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the fluctuation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the variable production start process (S4402), first, random number processing for production determination to acquire various production determination random numbers such as random numbers for variable production determination, random numbers for advance notice production determination, and random numbers for production pattern determination. (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing of receiving the variation start command from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Based on this acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (fluctuation effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, etc. are determined.

Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And, the information specifying the variation pattern includes variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. and pattern information designating the type of jackpot (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the variation pattern specification command, by analyzing the variation pattern specification command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether (variation display of the production pattern) is related to the special figure 1 or related to the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, game state information, pattern information, etc. can be used in other processes than the variation performance start process to be executed thereafter.

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

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the ready-to-win effect will be different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is changed in the production mode, such as the display mode of the production pattern 8 (for example, pattern design, number design, etc.) is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. be different depending on In addition, the effect pattern game effect can also be executed in a manner according to the effect mode, and when multiple game effects (notice effect, ready-to-win effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. can be In this embodiment, the production mode A is executed when it is controlled to a low probability low base state, the production mode B is executed when it is controlled to a low probability high base state, and the production mode C is a high probability high It is executed when it is controlled to the base state, and the performance modes D and E are executed when it is controlled to either the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state. Therefore, if the production mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the production mode, and the current game state is a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state (probability variable game state) be able to ascertain whether there is On the other hand, if the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, the current game state is a low probability high base state (time saving state) or a high probability high base state (variable probability game state) It is difficult to grasp whether In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In addition, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game related to any one of the 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot and RUB is completed, the effect mode is changed to C, and the jackpot game associated with any of the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots is completed. After that, it becomes the production mode D, after the big win game related to the 16R 11th big win ends, it becomes the production mode B, and after the big win game related to the 2R big win ends, it becomes the production mode E.

Next, in S4504, a variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a pattern of variable effect (variable effect pattern) performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, etc. is set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80, the variation production pattern determination table to be used is set. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), as a variation production pattern determination table, at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current production mode A variable performance pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (variation mode of the effect pattern, etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) ( (not shown) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from among those fluctuation production pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, based on the variable performance determination random number obtained in S4501 and the variable performance pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable performance pattern that matches the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505) . As the variable effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the production pattern game production (variable production), when executing the reach production (reach-with production pattern game production), or when executing the character production performed using a specific character (character production pattern game production), A case where no reach effect or character effect is executed (non-reach pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, the ready-to-win performance means that, for example, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same (single number) as the display mode of the performance symbols 8 when the result of the special symbol success/failure determination indicates that the result is a big hit. 2 of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed (temporarily stopped) with the patterns constituting the big-hit mode, and the remaining one is displayed. It means an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect pattern is stopped and displayed as a pattern that completes the big win mode in a state where the symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner. Such a reach effect is also called a “specific effect”.

In addition, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the performance symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the performance symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop performance symbol") is determined and set. The performance symbol 8 stopped and displayed as a result of the performance symbol game performance is out of the result of the special symbol propriety judgment, and in the case of reach presence or failure, three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" are displayed. One of the production patterns is different from the other production patterns, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is the other. It is said to be a barakeme with different production patterns. On the other hand, if the result of the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is right is a big hit, and either the 16R 1st big win or the 16R 6th big win, it will be a double number of '777', and the 6R 2nd to 5th big wins and the 16R 11th big win. In either case, it is an odd number pattern other than "777" or an even number pattern such as "666". special design). Also, in the case of a 2R big hit, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner as when the game is lost (separate eyes). However, for the 2R big hit, a predetermined number such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the stop display mode of the above-mentioned production pattern 8 is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what to stop display as the stop production pattern when a big win is achieved.

Furthermore, when setting (determining) the stop effect pattern in S4505, if this variable effect is to perform a chance eye notice, that is, if it is a variable effect performed during the chance eye notice execution period, set in S4457 Based on the chance prediction pattern, a stop performance pattern is determined and set in order to stop and display the chance prediction matching the chance prediction pattern. Specifically, for example, when the chance notice pattern A2 is set (see FIGS. 44(a) and 45(a)), the configuration is such that green symbols such as "155" and "159" are out of pattern. Set the stop production pattern. Also, when the chance notice pattern C3 is set (see FIGS. 44(c) and 45(c)), if the stop display of the chance is the first time, a blue symbol such as "246" or "468" is displayed. If it is the second time, set the stop effect pattern that constitutes the deviation mode of the green symbol such as "155" or "159", and if it is the third time, "337". , or "733" or the like, which constitutes the red pattern's deviating mode, is set. When the chance number notice (stop display of the chance number) is performed two or more times, and the chance numbers stopped and displayed each time are consecutively the same color (chance number notice patterns B1, B3, B5, C1, C2 , C4-C6), and chance numbers may or may not be the same. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the current variable effect is a change that gives a chance notice, and the determination of how many times the chance stop display has occurred in this chance notice is performed by the notice counter or the chance notice. This can be done by referring to pattern setting information (flags, etc.) (same applies to S4506 described later).

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a variation mode (variation pattern) of the performance pattern 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, super Reach C, character production, etc. are set, and in S4505, based on the fluctuation production pattern determination table, which production is to be carried out or none of these productions is carried out (this is also called "normal fluctuation" ) is determined. Then, when the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, any ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table. Here, as the effect pattern game effect, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the possibility of a big win is set higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of winning a big hit) compared to the ready-to-win (normal reach) effect. Note that the ready-to-win effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

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

In addition, in S4506, if the current variable effect is to perform a chance notice (change effect during the chance notice execution period), the execution pattern of the notice effect accompanying the chance stop display related to the chance notice ( Set the notice effect pattern). In this embodiment, after the stop display of the chance number, the color of the effect suspension (first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) corresponding to the special figure suspension (target suspension) that triggered the execution of the chance number notice is changed. A pending change notice (change effect) to be changed is performed. Therefore, in S4506, if the current variable effect is to perform a chance notice, a pending change notice pattern corresponding to the execution pattern of the chance notice (chance notice pattern) is set. For example, when the chance eye to be stop-displayed in the current variable performance is a red pattern, a pattern is set to change the color of the performance suspension corresponding to the target suspension triggered by the execution of the chance forecast to red. In addition, when the chance eye notice is performed two or more times, the color of the performance suspension is changed to the same color as the symbol color of the chance eye in accordance with the stop display of the chance eye each time. However, when the same color of the chance eye is stopped and displayed each time, the effect suspension color change based on the subsequent chance eye stop display is not performed. The details of the chance eye announcement accompanied by the color change of the effect suspension (suspension change announcement) will be described later.

In addition, the result of the special symbol propriety determination specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, that is, the result of the propriety judgment (jackpot judgment) related to this special figure fluctuation display (jackpot or off), and the same fluctuation start The variation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the command, that is, the variation pattern related to the special symbol variation display this time, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type of notice effect to be executed (notice type) and The mode, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, etc. will be different. Also, when executing a notice effect, out of a plurality of notice effects, one notice effect (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. In other words, during one variable display (during variable performance), multiple types of advance notice effects may be performed at respective execution timings.

Then, in S4507, the variation production start command for starting the production pattern game production (variation production display, notice production, etc.) based on the fluctuation production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506 is sent to the sub output buffer. Set (S4507), and finish the variable effect start processing. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined variable effect image data corresponding to the variable effect pattern set in , and the notice effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, the predetermined notice effect image corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 The data is read out from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 executes a variable effect display, an advance notice effect, etc. based on the read image data. In addition, a variable display (blinking display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Chance notice]
Next, the advance notice of the chance eye according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 46 . FIG. 46 shows a display example in the case where the variable effect accompanied by the chance prediction is performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In addition, here, the game state is a low base state, and the case where the variation display of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first start port 20 (digestion of the first special symbol reservation) is performed will be described as an example. do. Also, in order to avoid complicating the explanation, it is assumed that special figure suspension (acquisition information) is not newly stored during fluctuation.

FIG. 46(a) shows the state before the special symbols are stopped and displayed with the four first special symbols reserved stored, and the effect symbols 8 are stopped and displayed, and the next variable display is started. is shown. At this time, the first effect suspension display area 9c provided on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 displays the first effect suspension 9a corresponding to each of the four first special figure suspensions. In addition, in this embodiment, as the number of special figure pending balls increases, the effect pending is additionally displayed from the left to the right of the effect pending display area, and as the number of special figure pending balls decreases, from the right of the effect pending display area A shift display of production pending is displayed toward the left. Also, the effect suspension corresponding to the special symbol suspension related to the special symbol (the variation) being changed is displayed in the variation suspension display area 9e. Furthermore, in this example, the normal (default) display color of the first effect pending 9a is white.

In FIG. 46(a), the most recently stored 1st special-pending hold out of the 4 1st special-pending holds becomes the target hold that triggers the execution of the chance-price notice. , "Pattern C3" in which the chance number is displayed 3 times in the order of "blue symbol chance" → "green symbol chance" → "red symbol chance". Suppose that it is set (S4455-S4457, see FIGS. 44 and 45). In this case, the chance prediction based on the pattern C3 is carried out in the variable performance associated with the digestion of each of the three first special figure reservations stored prior to the target reservation.

Under this condition, when the variable display of the first special design is started by the digestion of the oldest first special design reservation among the four first special design reservations, the production design 8 starts the variable display, Along with this, the first effect suspension 9a corresponding to the first special figure suspension (the first effect suspension 9a positioned at the left end in the first effect suspension display area 9c) moves to the variable suspension display area 9e. , the remaining three first effect suspensions 9a in the first effect suspension display area 9c are shifted (moved) by one to the left (see FIG. 46(b)). Then, in accordance with the end of the variable display (stop display of the first special symbol), the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped at a chance eye consisting of a combination of blue symbols ``2'', ``4'' and ``8''. Along with displaying (first chance notice), along with this, of the three first effect suspensions 9a displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c, the rightmost first effect suspension corresponding to the target suspension The display color (white) of 9a changes to "blue" which is the same as the pattern color of the current chance (see FIGS. 46(b) and (c)). At this time, from the three blue symbol production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R stopped and displayed at the blue symbol chance eye, a blue flash is emitted to the first production suspension 9a that is the target of color change (suspension change). A dripping effect is performed, and with this as a trigger, the display color of the first effect pending 9a changes from white to blue (see FIG. 46(c)).

Subsequently, when the variable display of the first special design is started by the digestion of the oldest first special design reservation among the remaining three first special design reservations, the production design 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. Then, the first effect suspension 9a corresponding to the first special figure suspension (the first effect suspension 9a located at the left end in the first effect suspension display area 9c) moves to the variable suspension display area 9e, The remaining two first effect suspensions 9a in the first effect suspension display area 9c are each shifted (moved) to the left by one (see FIG. 46(d)). Then, in accordance with the end of the variable display (stop display of the first special symbol), the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped at a chance eye consisting of a combination of green symbols ``1'', ``5'' and ``9''. Along with displaying (second chance notice), along with this, of the two first effect suspensions 9a displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c, the rightmost first effect suspension corresponding to the target suspension The display color (blue) of 9a changes to "green" which is the same as the symbol color of the current chance (see FIGS. 46(d) and (e)). At this time, from the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R stop-displayed at the chance eye of the green pattern, a green flash is emitted to the first production suspension 9a subject to color change (suspension change). An effect is performed, and with this as a trigger, the display color of the first effect reservation 9a changes from blue to green (see FIG. 46(e)).

Subsequently, when the variable display of the first special design is started by the digestion of the oldest first special design reservation among the remaining two first special design reservations, the production design 8 starts the variable display, and accordingly, Then, the first effect suspension 9a corresponding to the first special figure suspension (the first effect suspension 9a located at the left end in the first effect suspension display area 9c) moves to the variable suspension display area 9e, The remaining one first effect reservation 9a in the first effect reservation display area 9c is shifted (moved) to the left by one (see FIG. 46(f)). Then, in accordance with the end of the variable display (stop display of the first special symbol), the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R stop at the chance eye consisting of a combination of red symbols ``3'', ``7'', and ``7''. Along with displaying (third chance eye notice), along with this, the display color (green) of one first effect suspension 9a (target suspension) displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c It changes to "red" which is the same as the symbol color of the chance eye (see FIGS. 46(f) and (g)). At this time, red flashes are emitted from the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R stop-displayed at the chance eye of the red pattern to the first production suspension 9a subject to color change (suspension change). An effect is performed, and with this as a trigger, the display color of the first effect reservation 9a changes from green to red (see FIG. 46(g)).

After that, when the variable display of the first special pattern is started by the digestion of the remaining one first special figure reservation, that is, the first special figure reservation which is the target reservation, the production pattern 8 starts the variable display. Along with this, the red first effect suspension 9a corresponding to the first special figure suspension moves to the variable suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 46(h)). Then, when the target hold is a big hit hold, as a result of the variable display, the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode (double eyes), and when it is an off hold, as a result of the variable display. The production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed in a detached manner (separate eyes).

Here, the chance-th notice in which the production pattern 8 is stop-displayed at the chance-th (notice mode) is also called "first notice effect", and the pending change notice that is performed after the chance-th stop display is called "second notice mode". A series of notices consisting of a chance notice and an accompanying pending change notice is also called a "specific notice effect".

[Action and effect of the embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as the advance notice effect related to the special reserve, the chance notice (first notice effect) of stopping and displaying the effect pattern 8 at a predetermined chance notice, and the chance notice, A suspension change notice (second notice effect) for changing the display color of the effect suspension being displayed in the effect suspension display area is executable. That is, it is possible to execute a series of advance notice effects (specific advance notice effects) in which the display color of the effect suspension is changed after the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the advance notice performance when the performance pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment, when the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at any one of a plurality of predetermined chances, following this, a mode corresponding to the stopped and displayed chance is displayed. Specifically, an effect (suspension change advance notice) is performed in which the display color of the effect suspension changes to the same color as the color of the pattern constituting the chance eye. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the type (color) of the chance number when the performance pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at the chance number and to the holding change notice accompanying this.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the chance symbols of the same color, and the colors of the symbols constituting the chance symbols suggest the degree of expectation for big wins. Then, when the chance notice is performed multiple times before the completion of the target hold, which is the opportunity for executing the chance notice, the chance notice pattern is the color of the chance notice (design color) related to the previous chance notice. is not lower than the jackpot expectation indicated by the color (symbol color) of the chance name related to the next chance notice (patterns B1 to B5, shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, C1-C6). Specifically, for example, in the case of the pattern C3 shown in FIGS. 44(c) and 45(c), the chance number of the blue symbol is stopped and displayed in the first chance announcement, and the blue symbol is displayed in the second chance announcement. A green symbol with a higher expectation of a big hit than the symbols is stopped and displayed, and a chance of a red pattern with a higher expectation of a big hit than the green pattern is displayed at the third chance notice. In addition, in the case of pattern C2 in the same figure, the chance number of the green symbol is stopped and displayed in the first chance announcement, and the chance of the red symbol, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the green symbol, is displayed in the second and third chance announcements. The eyes are stopped and displayed. In other words, while the chance number notice is repeatedly executed, the degree of expectation for the big win indicated by the chance number does not decrease in the middle (rank downgrade of the chance number). As a result, it is possible not to lose the interest of the player who pays attention to the advance notice effect when the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the advance notice (suspended change notice) due to the effect suspension displayed in the effect suspension display area is performed following the chance notice, but it is performed after the chance notice (first notice effect). The notice (second notice effect, notice action) is not limited to the effect suspension. Hereinafter, several other aspects of the notice (second notice effect, notice action) following the chance notice (first notice effect) according to the present embodiment will be exemplified.

[Other aspect 1]
In this mode, a first effect button 63a (see FIG. 1) provided on a batted ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 is used as a notice (second notice effect, notice action) performed subsequent to the chance notice (first notice effect). ) is operated. That is, the first effect button 63a is a movable effect operation means (movable effect means) that can move upward (protrudes), and a plurality of operation patterns when the first effect button 63a moves upward (protrudes). It was established. Specifically, as the operation pattern, a first operation pattern in which the movement amount (projection amount) when the first effect button 63a moves (protrudes) upward is a predetermined amount, and the movement amount is the first operation pattern. There are three types: a second operation pattern with more movement than the pattern, and a third operation pattern with more movement than the second movement pattern. Incidentally, the movement of the first effect button 63a can be performed, for example, by an electric drive source such as a motor driven under the control of the sub-control board 90 (the effect control microcomputer 91).

Of the three types of operation patterns, the first operation pattern corresponds to "blue symbol chance" (big hit expectation: low), and the second operation pattern corresponds to "green symbol chance" (big hit expected). degree: medium), and the third operation pattern corresponds to "chance eye with red symbol" (big hit expectation: high). That is, the first operation pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the suspended effect of the pending change notice is set to blue, and the second operation pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the suspended effect is set to green. The operation pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the effect suspension is set to red.

In this aspect, for example, a target hold (first special-price hold) that triggers the execution of the chance notice is stored, and three first special-price holds are digested before the target hold is digested. As a chance notice pattern, the chance notice is displayed three times in the order of "blue symbol chance" → "green symbol chance" → "red symbol chance" (3 times chance notice). Assume that the pattern to be performed (see pattern C3 in FIGS. 44 and 45) is set. In this case, when the effect symbol 8 is stop-displayed at the chance symbol of the blue symbol in the first chance announcement, the first effect button 63a operates according to the first operation pattern, and the first effect button 63a moves upward. 1 Moves (protrudes) by a predetermined amount (first notice operation). In addition, when the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed at the chance symbol of the green symbol in the following second chance announcement, the first effect button 63a operates according to the second operation pattern and moves upward. It moves (protrudes) by a second predetermined amount that is greater than the first predetermined amount (second notice operation). Furthermore, in the following third chance eye announcement, when the performance symbol 8 is stopped and displayed at the red symbol chance eye, the first performance button 63a operates according to the third operation pattern, and moves upward. It moves (protrudes) by a third predetermined amount, which is larger than the second predetermined amount (third notice operation). After that, the effect accompanying the operation of the first effect button 63a is executed in the variable effect associated with the completion of the target hold, and the player operates the first effect button 63a that protrudes with the execution of the third chance notice. By doing so, an effect corresponding to the operation (operation corresponding effect) is performed by a display effect, a sound effect, a light effect, or the like.

In this way, the notice (second notice effect, notice action) that follows the chance notice (first notice effect) is made the notice (effect button action notice) by the action (movable effect) of the first effect button 63a. Also by this, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect when the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and to improve the game interest. In particular, by operating the first production button 63a in conjunction with the stop display of the production pattern 8 (chance eye stop display), the notice production when the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed (notice production at the time of stop) has an impact. When the chance number notice is repeated, the amount of protrusion of the first effect button 63a increases step by step, so that it is possible to give a greater impact. Incidentally, the operation pattern of the first effect button 63a is not limited to the one described above, and it is of course possible to employ other operation patterns. For example, it is possible to vibrate the first effect button 63a or combine the projection and vibration described above.

[Other aspect 2]
In this mode, the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are lit as a notice (second notice effect, notice action) that follows the chance notice (first notice effect). In other words, the electric decoration members related to the board surface lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are configured with full-color LEDs, and a plurality of light emission patterns of the decoration members are provided. Specifically, the light emission patterns include a first light emission pattern in which the electrical member is lit in blue, a second light emission pattern in which the electrical member is lit in green, and a third light emission pattern in which the electrical member is lit in red. and three types. The light emission control of the decorative member is performed by the sub-control board 90 (the effect control microcomputer 91) and the lamp control board 107. FIG.

Of the three types of light emission patterns, the first light emission pattern corresponds to the "blue symbol chance eye" (big hit expectation: low), and the second light emission pattern corresponds to the "green symbol chance eye" (big hit expectation). degree: medium), and the third light emission pattern corresponds to "chance eye with red pattern" (big hit expectation: high). That is, the first light emission pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the pending effect of the pending change notice is set to blue, and the second light emission pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the effect to be suspended is set to green. The light emission pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the effect suspension is set to red.

In this aspect, for example, a target hold (first special-price hold) that triggers the execution of the chance notice is stored, and three first special-price holds are digested before the target hold is digested. As a chance notice pattern, the chance notice is displayed three times in the order of "blue symbol chance" → "green symbol chance" → "red symbol chance" (3 times chance notice). Assume that the pattern to be performed (see pattern C3 in FIGS. 44 and 45) is set. In this case, when the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at the chance eye of the blue pattern in the first chance announcement, the illumination member emits light based on the first light emission pattern, and the board surface lamp 5 and the frame are displayed. The lamp 66 lights up in blue (first warning operation). In addition, when the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at the chance number of the green pattern in the following second chance number announcement, the illumination member emits light based on the second light emission pattern, and the board surface lamp 5 and the frame. The lamp 66 lights up in green (second warning operation). Further, when the performance pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at the chance eye of the red pattern in the following third chance announcement, the illumination member emits light based on the third light emission pattern, and the board lamp 5 and the frame. The lamp 66 lights up in red (third warning operation). After this, a variable effect is performed as the target hold is digested.

In this way, the notice (second notice effect, notice action) that follows the chance notice (first notice effect) is the notice (lamp lighting notice) by turning on the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (light effect). This also makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the advance notice effect when the effect pattern 8 is stop-displayed, and to improve the amusement of the game. In particular, the board surface lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are lit in a manner corresponding to the chance eye in conjunction with the stop display of the production pattern 8 (chance stop display), so that the advance notice effect when the production pattern 8 is stopped is displayed. It is possible to make it more impactful, and when the chance number notice is repeated, the lighting mode of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (the lighting mode of the illumination member) changes step by step. It is possible to make an impact. Incidentally, the light emission pattern of the electrical decoration member is not limited to the one described above, and it is of course possible to employ other light emission patterns. For example, blinking may be used in addition to lighting, and it is also possible to determine various light emission patterns depending on differences in blinking speed, duration, and the like. Alternatively, the light amount (brightness) may change during lighting.

[Other aspect 3]
In this mode, a predetermined notice image is displayed on the image display device 7 as a notice (second notice effect, notice action) performed subsequent to the chance notice (first notice effect), and in conjunction with this, the speaker 67 It outputs a predetermined sound effect. In other words, there are provided a plurality of execution patterns of the announcement operation in which the announcement image is displayed and the effect sound is output in conjunction with the announcement image display. Specifically, as the execution pattern of the advance notice operation, a first execution pattern of displaying a single blue tearing image G1 imitating tearing through the display screen 7a and outputting a sound effect of "Shakeen!" once. and (see FIG. 47(a)), a second execution pattern that displays two green torn images G2 and outputs the sound effect of "Shakin!" twice (see FIG. 47(b)), There are three types: a third execution pattern (see FIG. 47(c)) in which three red cut images G3 are displayed and a sound effect of "Shakin'!" is output three times. The preview image display and sound effect output are controlled by the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), the image control board 100 (image control microcomputer 101), and the sound control board .

Of the three types of execution patterns, the first execution pattern corresponds to "blue symbol chance" (big hit expected: low), and the second execution pattern corresponds to "green symbol chance" (big hit expected). degree: medium), and the third execution pattern corresponds to "red symbol chance" (big hit expectation: high). That is, the first operation pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the suspended effect of the pending change notice is set to blue, the second operation pattern corresponds to a mode to set the display color of the suspended effect to green, and the third operation pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the suspended effect is green. The operation pattern corresponds to a mode in which the display color of the effect suspension is set to red.

In this aspect, for example, a target hold (first special-price hold) that triggers the execution of the chance notice is stored, and three first special-price holds are digested before the target hold is digested. As a chance notice pattern, the chance notice is displayed three times in the order of "blue symbol chance" → "green symbol chance" → "red symbol chance" (3 times chance notice). Assume that the pattern to be performed (see pattern C3 in FIGS. 44 and 45) is set. In this case, when the effect symbol 8 is stop-displayed at the chance eye of the blue symbol in the first chance eye announcement, next, the announcement action based on the first action pattern is performed, and one tear image G1 ( blue) is displayed on the display screen 7a, and in conjunction with the display, a sound effect of "Shakin'!" Further, in the following second chance eye announcement, when the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed at the green chance eye, next, the announcement action based on the second action pattern is performed, and the two cut images G2 ( green) are displayed one by one in a predetermined order on the display screen 7a, and in conjunction with the display of each one, a sound effect of "Shakeen!" See FIG. 47(b)). Furthermore, in the subsequent third chance announcement, when the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed at the red chance announcement, next, the announcement operation based on the third operation pattern is performed, and the three tear images G3 ( red) are displayed one by one in a predetermined order on the display screen 7a, and in conjunction with the display of each one, a sound effect of "Shakeen!" See FIG. 47(c)). After that, a variable production accompanying the digestion of the target hold is performed. After the end of the chance prediction (after the chance prediction is stopped), at the start of the next variable display, the tearing image displayed accompanying the chance prediction stop display is erased from the display screen 7a. be done.

In this way, the notice (second notice effect, notice action) that follows the chance notice (first notice effect) is a notice ( Also by setting it as a composite notice, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect when the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and to improve the amusement of the game. In particular, in conjunction with the stop display of the production pattern 8 (chance eye stop display), by displaying a tearing image on the display screen 7a and outputting a sound effect from the speaker 67, a notice of when the production pattern 8 is stopped is displayed. It is possible to make the effect more impactful, and when the chance notice is repeated, the display of the tearing image and the output b of the sound effect (shakin!) change in stages, so It is possible to make an impact. The execution pattern of the forewarning operation by the display of the forewarning image and the output of the effect sound linked thereto is not limited to the one described above, and it is of course possible to adopt the execution pattern by other forewarning images and sound effects.

As described above, three aspects are illustrated as other aspects related to the announcement (second announcement effect, announcement action) performed after the chance announcement (first announcement effect), but it is of course possible to adopt other aspects. be. For example, in the above-described other aspect 1, the movable effect (movable notice effect) that operates the first effect button 63a is illustrated as the notice following the chance notice, but the effect member to be operated (movable effect means) Other than the 1 effect button 63a, other movable effect members (movable effect means) provided in the pachinko game machine 1, such as the movable decorative member 14, may be used. In addition, it is possible to operate not only one movable effect member but also a plurality of movable effect members as a notice following the chance notice.

Further, for example, as a notice (second notice effect, notice action) to be performed subsequent to the chance notice (first notice effect), the "holding change notice" according to the above-described embodiment and the "production button action" according to another aspect 1 notice", or perform "holding change notice" according to the above-mentioned embodiment together with "lamp lighting notice" according to another aspect 2, etc. Chance eye notice (first notice effect) It is also possible to perform a notice (second notice effect, notice action) associated with , by a plurality of types of effect means.

Also, it is possible to vary the type and number of effect means to be activated in the subsequent notice, depending on the kind of the chance number stopped and displayed in the chance notice. For example, if the chance number stopped and displayed in the advance notice of the chance number is the chance number (first chance number) by the blue symbol, the "composite notice of display effect and sound effect" (Fig. (a)) is performed, and if the displayed chance number is the green symbol chance number (second chance number), the "holding change notice" according to the above-described embodiment and the above-described other aspect 2 , and if the displayed chance number is the chance number (second chance number) by the red symbol, the "holding change notice" according to the above-described embodiment and the above-mentioned other It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the "lamp lighting notice" according to the aspect 2 and the "effect button operation notice" according to the other aspect 1 are performed.

In addition, for example, during the variable display of the effect symbol 8 before the chance eye is stopped and displayed, the movable decorative member 14 starts an effect action in which the vertical movement is repeated, and the chance eye notice (first notice effect) is performed during the action. When it is performed, it is performed following the chance eye notice (first notice effect) by changing the operation mode of the movable decorative member 14 during its operation with the stop display of the chance eye (execution of the chance eye notice) as a trigger. A notice (second notice effect) is also possible. In this case, it is possible to vary the mode of change, such as speeding up the movement speed of the movable decorative member 14 or increasing the amount of movement, according to the type of the chance number that is stopped and displayed.

Examples and other modes have been described above as embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited, it is possible to extend to the range that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to add improvements as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all of the same color as the chance game, but the mode of the chance game is not limited to this. For example, when the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed, the numbers such as ``123'' and ``456'' are used as the chance eyes, or the production patterns 8 not only represent numbers but also If a predetermined character is attached to each number, a combination of the characters constitutes a chance eye, and so long as there is a rule that the player can recognize as a chance eye, the mode is not limited. It is desirable that the degree of expectation for a big win is different depending on the type of the chance number even when the chance number is constituted by the order or characters.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the pending change notice (second notice effect) accompanying the chance notice (first notice effect) when the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed, it is assumed that the display color of the effect pending change. However, the mode of pending change notice is not limited to this. For example, the shape, size, etc. of the pending effect may be changed, or predetermined advance notice information such as characters or graphics may be added to the pending effect being displayed. Alternatively, if the performance suspension is expressed by a predetermined pattern (picture), character, etc., and there are a plurality of display patterns, the display pattern is changed (changed) according to the chance number that is stopped and displayed. ).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the chance eye announcement is made during the display of the pending effect, the display mode (display color in this example) of the pending effect being displayed can be changed accordingly. However, as the execution pattern of the notice effect (prediction effect pattern), a pattern in which the chance notice and the pending change notice are executed separately and independently may be provided. This also applies to advance notice by the movable effect, the light effect, the display effect, and the sound effect shown in the other aspects described above.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is read, and the read acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is determined. (Pre-judgment) was supposed to be performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see Figs. 11, 13, etc.), but the method of pre-judgment is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, the area (acquired information storage means) that stores the acquired information that is subject to preliminary determination (that is, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball) is stored in the main control unit and sub-control It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the obtained information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information used for the preliminary determination (acquired information stored in another storage area).

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the second special figure reservation is preferentially digested over the first special figure reservation, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, but not limited to this, the first special figure It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold to the second special figure hold, the control process of so-called special figure 1 priority digestion. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested in order. Control processing, that is, so-called order-of-ball (memory order) digestion control processing may be used. Further, the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation may be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a type 1 pachinko machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on the type of the jackpot pattern. is not limited to For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a variable probability operation opening, and the probability variation function is performed based on whether the game ball passes through the specific area (V passing) during the jackpot game. It is possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 pachinko game machine (so-called "V certain machine") that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening that can enter the ball when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a small hit, and the game ball entering the big winning opening during the small winning game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a one- and two-type pachinko machine in which a jackpot game is executed when a specific area is passed (V pass), and a jackpot game is executed based on the V pass.

[others]
Hereinafter, reference inventions for solving the above-described problems, derived based on the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification, will be disclosed.

1-1. An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is provided, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to give the player a predetermined profit. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
an effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the game situation;
advance notice effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined notice effect related to the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball;
with
The advance notice effect executing means has, as the notice effects, at least a first notice effect for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined advance notice mode, and a second notice effect for causing the effect means to perform effects subsequent to the first notice effect. A game machine characterized by being capable of executing a performance and a performance.

1-1 above. In the gaming machine, as a notice effect related to the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball, a first notice effect of stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined notice mode, and an effect to the effect means after the first notice effect. A second advance notice effect that causes the display to be executed is executable. As a result, not only the effect (first advance notice effect) in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the advance notice mode, but also the effect (second notice effect) by the effect means is performed accompanying this, so that when the identification information is stopped and displayed, It is possible to attract the player's interest to the advance notice effect.

In addition, regarding the "predetermined advance notice effect related to the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball", for example, in the case of providing a means (predetermining means) for pre-determining the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball, the pre-determination An effect based on the result of (so-called “holding look-ahead effect”) can be exemplified as the notice effect.

1-2. An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is provided, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to give the player a predetermined profit. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
an effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the game situation;
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired by detecting a game ball;
determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is predetermined acquired information;
advance notice effect execution means capable of executing a given advance notice effect before starting a variable display of identification information based on the predetermined obtainment information when predetermined obtainment information is stored in the obtainment information storage means;
with
The advance notice effect executing means has, as the notice effects, at least a first notice effect for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined advance notice mode, and a second notice effect for causing the effect means to perform effects subsequent to the first notice effect. A game machine characterized by being capable of executing a performance and a performance.

1-2 above. In the amusement machine, when the predetermined acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information is displayed in a predetermined notice mode as a notice effect to be performed before the variable display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information is started. A first notice effect to be stopped and displayed at , and a second notice effect to cause the effect means to perform an effect subsequent to the first notice effect can be executed. As a result, not only the effect (first notice effect) in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the advance notice mode, but also the effect (second notice effect) by the effect means is performed accompanying this, so that the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information is performed. Until the start of the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notice effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

1-3. An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is provided, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to give the player a predetermined profit. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
an effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the game situation;
advance notice effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined notice effect related to the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball;
pattern storage means for storing the effect pattern of the advance notice effect;
with
The pattern storage means stores at least a specific announcement effect pattern for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined announcement action after stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined announcement mode,
A gaming machine, wherein the advance notice effect executing means is capable of executing at least a specific advance notice effect based on the specific advance notice effect pattern as the advance notice effect.

1-3 above. The game machine has, as a performance pattern of the notice performance, a specific notice performance pattern that causes the performance means to perform a predetermined notice action after the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined notice mode, and is acquired by detecting the game ball. It is possible to execute a specific advance notice effect based on the specific notice effect pattern as the advance notice effect related to the acquired information. Thus, when the specific notice effect is executed, the identification information is not only stopped and displayed in the notice mode, but also the effect means performs the notice action accompanying this, so that the game can be played in the notice effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed. It is possible to attract the interest of the player and improve the amusement of the game.

2-1. 1-1 above. or 1-2. In the gaming machine of
As the notice mode in the first notice effect, it has a plurality of predetermined notice modes,
As a mode of effect by the effecting means in the second advance notice effect, it has a effect mode corresponding to each of the plurality of advance notice modes,
The advance notice effect executing means stops and displays the identification information in one of the plurality of notice modes as the first notice effect, and produces an effect corresponding to the stop-displayed notice mode as the second notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by causing the effecting means to perform effects in a manner.

2-1 above. In the game machine, when the identification information is stop-displayed in one of a plurality of advance notice modes (first notice effect), following this, the effect in the effect mode corresponding to the stop-displayed notice mode is performed by the effect means. (Second notice effect). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the type of notice mode when the identification information is stop-displayed in the notice mode and to the execution mode of the presentation by the presentation means that accompanies this.

2-2. 1-3 above. In the gaming machine of
As the notice mode, it has a plurality of predetermined notice modes,
As the advance notice operation, the advance notice operation corresponding to each of the plurality of advance notice modes is provided,
The specific notice effect pattern is characterized in that after the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of the plurality of notice modes, the effect means is caused to perform a notice action corresponding to the notice mode stopped and displayed. Amusement machine.

2-2 above. In the game machine 1, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of advance notice modes, the effect means performs a notice action corresponding to the stop-displayed notice mode (specific advance notice effect). As a result, the player's interest can be attracted to the type of notice mode when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the notice mode and the type of notice action (prediction action mode) of the production means performed accompanying this. It becomes possible.

3-1. 2-1 above. In the gaming machine of
The plurality of advance notice modes each suggest an expectation level for execution of the special game,
When executing the first notice effect for each of a plurality of successive variable displays of the identification information, the notice effect executing means changes the notice mode in the first notice effect related to the subsequent variable display to the previous notice effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation is not lowered as compared with the advance notice mode in the first advance notice performance relating to the variable display.

3-1 above. In the gaming machine 1, when the identification information is stop-displayed in one of a plurality of advance notice modes due to the execution of the first notice effect, the level of expectation for execution of the special game is suggested by the type of the notice mode. Then, in the case where the first notice effect is executed for each of a plurality of continuous variable displays of the identification information, the degree of expectation of the notice mode to be stopped and displayed by the execution of the first notice effect related to the later variable display is the same as the previous change. The execution of the first announcement effect related to the display does not lower the expectation level of the announcement mode of stop display. As a result, it is possible not to lose the interest of the player who pays attention to the announcement effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed.

When the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of the plurality of advance notice modes by the execution of the first notice effect, the effect in the effect mode corresponding to the stop-displayed notice mode is performed by the effect means as the following second notice effect. Since it is performed, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for execution of the special game also by the type of effect (type of effect mode) by the effect means. In this case, the mode of effect performed by the effect means by executing the second advance notice effect related to the later variable display is also compared to the mode of effect performed by the effect means by executing the second advance notice effect related to the previous variable display. , expectations will not be lowered.

3-2. 2-2 above. In the gaming machine of
The plurality of advance notice modes each suggest an expectation level for execution of the special game,
When the specific advance notice effect is executed for each of a plurality of successive variable displays of the identification information, the advance notice mode in the specific advance notice effect related to the later variable display is the specific advance notice effect related to the previous change display. A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation is not lowered as compared with the advance notice mode of the above.

3-2 above. In the gaming machine 1, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of a plurality of advance notice modes due to the execution of the specific notice effect, the type of the notice mode indicates the degree of expectation for execution of the special game. Then, in the case where the specific advance notice effect is executed in each of the successive multiple times of variable display of the identification information, the degree of expectation of the advance notice mode to be stopped and displayed by the execution of the specific advance notice effect related to the subsequent change display is the same as the previous change display. Execution of the specific advance notice effect does not lower the expectation level of the notice mode of stop display. As a result, it is possible not to lose the interest of the player who pays attention to the announcement effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed.

Incidentally, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in any one of the plurality of advance notice modes by executing the specific notice effect, the effect means performs the notice action corresponding to the stopped notice mode. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game also by the type of the game. In this case, the degree of expectation for the advance notice action performed by the effect means by executing the specific advance notice effect related to the later variable display is higher than the advance notice action performed by the effect means by executing the specific advance notice effect related to the previous change display. It will not be low.

4-1. 1-1.1-2.2-1 above. and 3-1. In any one gaming machine of
The advance notice effect execution means is capable of executing the first notice effect during execution of the effect by the effect means,
When the first notice effect is executed while the effect is being executed by the effect means, it is possible to execute, as the second notice effect, a change effect that changes the mode of effect by the effect means that is being executed. game machine.

4-1 above. In the gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the advance notice mode (when the first notice effect is performed) under the condition that the effect means that functions when executing the second notice effect is performing the effect, As the second notice effect, the mode of effect by the presently executing effect means changes (change effect). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the fact that the aspect of the performance can be changed by the execution of the first notice performance (execution of the second notice performance) during the execution of the performance by the performance means.

4-2. 1-3.2-2 above. and 3-2. In any one gaming machine of
The advance notice effect executing means is capable of executing the specific advance notice effect during execution of the effect by the effect means,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the specific advance notice effect is performed during execution of the effect by the effect means, the foretelling action is a change in the execution mode of the effect by the effect means during execution.

4-2 above. In the gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the advance notice mode under the condition that the effect means is performing the effect, the present execution mode of the effect by the effect means is changed as the accompanying advance notice operation of the effect means. It is something that changes (change production). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the fact that the aspect of the effect can change due to the execution of the specific advance notice effect (announcement action) during the execution of the effect by the effect means.

In addition, the above 1-1. to 4-2. In the gaming machine of (1), if the effect means that operates accompanying the stop display of the identification information in the advance notice mode (the stop display of the identification information in the advance notice mode) is capable of performing an effect according to the game situation , regardless of the type or number. For example, the effect means may include effect pending display means capable of displaying effect pending indicating that the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means. In this case, as an effect (second notice effect, notice action in a specific notice effect) associated with the notice mode stop display of the identification information, for example, corresponding to the obtained information (predetermined obtained information, notice target information) to be notified Regarding production suspension (prescription target production suspension), production that adds predetermined characters or characters (additional production), production that changes the display mode of production suspension (variation production), etc. are considered, and the notice mode that is stopped and displayed It is also possible to determine (differentiate) the modes of these presentations according to the type (expectation) of the game.

In addition, as the effect means described above, for example, a display effect means capable of executing a predetermined display effect can be provided. In this case, as effects accompanying the stopped display of the notice mode of the identification information (second notice action, notice action in the specific notice action), for example, comments, lines, characters, characters, etc. An effect of displaying a pattern or the like on the effect display device is conceivable, and it is also possible to determine (differentiate) the mode of the effect (display content) according to the type (expectation) of the preview mode stopped and displayed.

In addition, as the effect means described above, for example, a movable effect means capable of executing a movable effect to operate a predetermined movable effect member can be provided. In this case, as an effect accompanying the notice mode stop display of the identification information (second notice effect, notice action in specific notice effect), for example, one or more movable effect members (movable accessories) provided on the game board is operated in a predetermined operation pattern (operation target, operation time, number of operations, amount of operation, order of operation, etc.), and one or more movable production members provided in the game machine frame (front frame) are specified Effects such as operation patterns are conceivable, and it is also possible to determine (differentiate) the mode (operation pattern) of these effects according to the type (expectation) of the notice mode that is stop-displayed. In addition, as movable production members provided on the game machine frame (front frame), there are movable production buttons that protrude and vibrate, shooting handles that emit wind and move internal decorations, and movable decorations. A lamp etc. can be illustrated.

Further, as the effecting means described above, for example, a sound effecting means capable of executing a sound effect of emitting a predetermined sound can be provided. In this case, as an effect (second notice effect, notice action in a specific notice effect) accompanying the notice mode stop display of the identification information, for example, one or more speakers provided in the gaming machine frame (front frame) Sound effects are output in a predetermined output pattern (type of sound effect, output time, number of times of output, volume, pitch, output order, etc.). It is also possible to determine (differentiate) the aspect of the effect (output pattern).

Further, as the above-described effect means, for example, a light effect means capable of executing a light effect that emits a predetermined light can be provided. In this case, as an effect accompanying the notice mode stop display of the identification information (second notice effect, notice action in specific notice effect), for example, one or more board decoration lamps (board decoration LED) provided on the game board The effect of emitting light in a predetermined light emission pattern (light emission time, number of light emission times, light amount, light emission order, etc.), and one or more frame decoration lamps (frame decoration LED) provided in the game machine frame (front frame) in a predetermined Effects such as light emission in a light emission pattern are conceivable, and it is also possible to vary the form of the effect (light emission pattern) according to the type (expectation) of the announcement form that is stopped and displayed.

In view of the existence of a plurality of rendering means as described above, the following reference invention is also disclosed.
5. An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is provided, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to give the player a predetermined profit. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
a plurality of effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the game situation;
advance notice effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined notice effect related to the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball;
with
The advance notice effect execution means includes, as the advance notice effects, at least a first notice effect for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined advance notice mode, and at least one of the plurality of effect means subsequent to the first notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute a second notice effect that causes the effect to be performed.

5 above. In the gaming machine, the first notice effect of stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined notice mode as the notice effect related to the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball, and the first notice effect followed by the plurality of effect means. A second foretelling effect that causes at least one of them to perform an effect is executable. As a result, not only the effect (first advance notice effect) in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the advance notice mode, but also the effect (second notice effect) by the effect means is performed accompanying this, so that when the identification information is stopped and displayed, It is possible to attract the player's interest to the advance notice effect. In particular, the second advance notice effect may be performed by at least one of the plurality of effect means, so the number may be one or plural. This makes it possible to diversify the manner in which the second announcement effect is executed.

6. 5 above. In the gaming machine of
As the notice mode in the first notice effect, it has a plurality of predetermined notice modes,
The forewarning effect executing means stops and displays the identification information in any one of the plurality of forewarning modes as the first foretelling effect, and as the second foretelling effect, the first A game machine characterized in that a performance is performed by performance means corresponding to a notice mode stopped and displayed in the notice performance.

6 above. In the gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in one of the plurality of advance notice modes (first notice effect), subsequently, the effect is performed by the effect means according to the stop-displayed notice mode (second notice mode). advance notice). As a result, the player's interest is aroused in the type of the notice mode when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the notice mode, the type of the effect means for accompanying the effect, the execution mode of the effect by the effect means, and the like. It is possible to attract.

1 pachinko machine, 2 game board, 5 board lamp, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect pattern, 9a first effect suspension, 9b second effect suspension, 9c first effect suspension display area (first effect suspension display portion), 9d second effect reservation display area (second effect reservation display portion), 13 decorative member, 14 movable decorative member, 20 first start opening, 21 second start opening, 30 first prize winning opening, 35 second 2 large winning openings, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display section), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display section), 63a first effect button, 63b second effect button, 66 Frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control section), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control section), 91 production control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control section), 101 image Control microcomputer, 106 audio control board, 107 lamp control board.

Claims (1)

An identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is provided, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner to give the player a predetermined profit. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
a plurality of effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the game situation;
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired by detecting a game ball;
determination means for determining whether or not the acquired information acquired by detecting the game ball is predetermined acquired information;
an advance notice effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined advance notice effect by the time the variable display of the identification information based on the predetermined obtained information is started when the obtained information storage means stores the predetermined obtained information,
The plurality of effect means includes movable effect means capable of executing a predetermined effect action,
The advance notice effect executing means, as the advance notice effect, stops and displays the identification information in a predetermined advance notice mode while the movable effect means is executing the effect operation during the variable display of the identification information. and a second notice effect of changing the effect action mode of the movable effect means executing the effect action in accordance with the stop display of the notice mode by the first notice effect,
As the notice mode, it has a plurality of predetermined notice modes ,
The advance notice effect executing means
When executing the first notice effect, stopping and displaying the identification information in one of the plurality of notice modes ,
When the second notice effect is executed following the first notice effect, it is possible to change the mode of change according to the type of the notice mode stopped and displayed in the first notice effect. A game machine characterized by

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