JP7242093B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine that enables execution of a special game advantageous to a player when the display mode when identification information that is variably displayed upon entry of a game ball into a starting hole is stopped is displayed in a specific mode. It has been known. In this type of gaming machine, there is a game machine that performs preliminary determination of acquired information (holding) such as random numbers acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and performs production based on the result of the preliminary determination. (See Patent Document 1, for example). The effect based on the result of such preliminary determination is also called "prefetching effect".

JP 2014-108268 A

The above-mentioned look-ahead effect has already been adopted in many gaming machines as a method for keeping players from getting bored, and there is room for further improvement in increasing the interest of game machines equipped with look-ahead effect. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve interest in a gaming machine equipped with a look-ahead effect.

In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention employs the following configurations.

The game machine of means 1 is
identification information display means capable of displaying identification information;
Acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information;
a storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of acquired information acquired by the acquisition means;
storage display means capable of displaying a storage display indicating that the acquired information is stored in the storage means;
a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquired information and then stopped;
a special game execution means capable of executing a special game that gives a player a predetermined profit when the display mode of the identification information stopped and displayed in the variable game is a specific mode;
Pre-determination means capable of executing pre-determination of the acquired information before the start of the variable game;
A production execution means capable of executing a prefetch production based on the result of the prior determination ;
and a mode control means capable of controlling a game mode when the variable game is executed. is possible and
The production executing means is
When executing the look-ahead effect for the obtained information for which the number of the stored displays displayed by the memory display means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the look-ahead effect can be executed in a first mode,
When executing the look-ahead effect for the obtained information for which the number of the stored displays is less than the predetermined number, the look-ahead effect can be executed in a second mode ,
The predetermined number may vary depending on the game mode controlled by the mode control means.
This is the gist of it.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute the look-ahead effect in the first mode, which is executed for the obtained information in which the number of stored displays displayed by the storage display means is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. On the other hand, the look-ahead effect that is executed for acquired information in which the number of stored displays displayed by the storage display means is less than the predetermined number can be executed in the second mode. Therefore, it is possible to vary (change) the aspect of the look-ahead effect according to the number of stored displays (the number of acquired information stored) when the look-ahead effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the look-ahead effect and improve the interest.

In addition , the display number of memory displays (the number of acquired information stored) that serves as a reference for differentiating (changing) the mode of the look-ahead effect, that is, the predetermined number, is variable according to the game mode. As a result, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect rich in variety.

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to improve the interest of a game machine having a look-ahead effect.

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 of 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 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 flow chart of V round processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of non-specific area sensor detection processing; 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; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. 10 is a flowchart of pending icon notification processing; It is a table showing correspondence between types of jackpots and movable piece operation timings (first predetermined value and second predetermined value) in V-round. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between the second big winning opening sensor and the specific area (movable piece). It is a schematic diagram of a second big winning device. (A) is a first pending icon advance notice execution determination table, and (B) is a second pending icon advance notice execution determination table. FIG. 10 is a first pending icon notification pattern determination table; FIG. FIG. 11 is a second pending icon notification pattern determination table; FIG. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display mode of the pending icon, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the first pending icon notice executed based on pattern Y4 (golden heart), and (C) is FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the first pending icon announcement executed based on pattern Y1 (blue heart); FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the pending icon notice; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen of Example 2; 10 is a flow chart of processing at the time of starting ball entry in Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flow chart of effect state setting processing of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of pending icon notification processing according to the second embodiment; FIG. (A) is a first pending icon advance notice execution determination table A of the second embodiment, and (B) is a first pending icon advance notice execution determination table B of the second embodiment. (A) is a second pending icon advance notice execution determination table A of the second embodiment, and (B) is a second pending icon advance notice execution determination table B of the second embodiment. (A) is the first suspended icon announcement pattern determination table A of the second embodiment, and (B) is the first suspended icon announcement pattern determination table B of the second embodiment. (A) is a second suspended icon announcement pattern determination table A of the second embodiment, and (B) is a second suspended icon announcement pattern determination table B of the second embodiment.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is assumed to be a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (pinball game machine) capable of progressing the game by shooting the game ball toward the game board surface (game area). An example in which is applied will be described. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine exemplified below performs a symbol variation game (also simply referred to as "variation game") in which a special symbol is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting hole and then stopped and displayed, and the When the big-hit symbols are stopped and displayed following the end of the variable display of the special symbols, it is possible to execute a big-hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, prize balls) can be given to the player. ” is a game machine.

Further, in the following description, simply the front side (front side) means the front side (front side) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is the side on which the player is positioned during a game. Further, simply the rear side (rear side) means the rear side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. In addition, simply the upper side (above), the lower side (downward), the left side (left), and the right side (right) refer to the respective directions of up, down, left, and right when the game machine is viewed from the front. , for example, refer to upper, lower, left, and right sides in FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50. The game board 2 is a game 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.

The front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, and a hitting ball capable of storing the game balls and supplying the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A supply tray (upper tray) 61, a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61, a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like are provided.

Also, 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 simply referred to as "effect button 63") is provided. A plurality of production buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game production. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of this embodiment, as long as it can detect the input from the player, or means for the player to directly touch the button for input (for example, haunting type, touch It may be a sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that performs input by detecting that a part of the player's body is approaching.

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. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are projected. A ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4 to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launcher side. Also, the game board 2 is provided with board surface lamps 5 for decoration.

An image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game board 2 (within the game area). The image display device 7 is provided with a liquid crystal display, and the game board 2 (game area 3) is arranged so that its display screen 7a can be visually recognized from the front through an opening provided substantially in the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). 2 on the back side.

The display screen 7a is provided with a performance symbol display area 7b (also referred to as a "performance symbol display section") in which performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as a "performance symbol 8") are displayed. The effect symbol 8 is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and 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, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom. 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 production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of number patterns (symbol types) representing numbers "1" to "9", and the number patterns are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the production pattern 8 is performed by scrolling the number patterns in the order of "1"→"2" . . . "8"→"9" (ascending order). , when it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the scroll display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display).

A first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit", which will be described later), is displayed (stopped display) in the effect symbol display area 7b, depending on the combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right performance symbols. ) and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display section"). That is, the result of the special symbol suitability determination (simply referred to as “successfulness determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stop-displayed is, in principle, "left→right→middle". That is, the first stop symbol in the stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the second stop symbol in the stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the third (last) stop symbol in the stop order is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol is also called the "first stop symbol", the second stop symbol is also called the "second stop symbol", and the third stop symbol is the third stop symbol. This is also referred to as "third stop symbol" or "final stop symbol".

Here, any one or all of the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the effect symbol 8 are simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, the normal design is also called "general pattern" or "normal identification information", the production design is also called "production identification information", the special design is also called "special design", and the first special design This is also called "Special Figure 1", "First Special Figure", "First Design" or "First Identification Information", and the second special symbol is called "Special Figure 2", "Second Special Figure", It is also called "second design" or "second identification information". Furthermore, the image display device 7 that displays the production pattern 8 is also referred to as "production identification information display means" or "production display means", and the first special pattern display device 41a that displays the first special pattern is called the "first Also referred to as "1 identification information display means", the second special symbol display device 41b for displaying the second special symbol is also referred to as "second identification information display means", the image display device 7, the first special symbol display device 41a and Any or all of the second special symbol display device 41b is also referred to as "identification information display means".

The stop display mode of the production pattern 8 can be defined as follows. For example, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the performance symbol with the same three-digit number such as "222" or "777" (also called "big hit performance symbol"). is. In addition, when the result of the special design propriety determination is out, at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" is different. It is possible to stop and display the design. The player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed performance symbols. In other words, the player generally directly grasps the result of the special symbol success/fail judgment (whether it is a big hit or a loss) by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b. Instead of doing this, the user can see and understand the performance symbols displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b.

It should be noted that the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not have to be provided separately, and may be one pattern display area that displays three performance patterns. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right performance symbols 8 are displayed. For example, nine performance symbols are displayed by providing a pattern display area in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns on the display screen. Then, when each pattern is displayed stopped after variable display, the stop mode (stop pattern) of the production pattern is displayed by the arrangement of each row (symbol combination) of one vertical row, one horizontal row, and one diagonal row (symbol combination), or the pattern display area ( Production pattern display area) is divided into a plurality of (for example, four) areas, and three production patterns are displayed in each area, such as performing variable display and stop display. do not have.

Here, among the results of the special symbol suitability determination, "big hit" is also called "specific result", and "missing" is also called "non-specific result". In addition, among the stop display modes of the identification information (special symbols and/or performance symbols), the stop display modes corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol suitability determination is "big hit" are "big hit mode" and "specific mode." Alternatively, it is also called "specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of special symbol suitability determination is "miss" is also called "loss mode", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Furthermore, the variation display that is executed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit is also called "jackpot variation" or "specific variation", and based on the result of the special symbol suitability determination being out. The variation representation that is performed is also referred to as "outlier variation" or "non-specific variation."

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to the game production using the production pattern 8 as described above (also referred to as "production pattern game production"), a jackpot game production (special A game effect), a demo effect for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In addition, in various effects such as effect pattern game effects, jackpot game effects, demonstration effects, etc., effect images other than effect patterns such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect patterns such as numbers.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to the production pattern display area 7b, a first production reservation display area 9c (first Effect pending display portion) and a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display portion) for displaying the second effect pending display 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect suspension or 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.

Here, the first effect suspension 9a displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c is also referred to as "first memory display", and the second effect suspension 9b displayed in the second effect suspension display area 9d. It is also referred to as "second memory display", and also referred to as "memory display" or "reservation icon" referring to either one or both of the first effect suspension 9a and the second effect suspension 9b. again. The first effect pending display area 9c is also referred to as "first memory display section" or "first memory display means", and the second effect pending display area 9d is referred to as "second memory display section" or "second memory display means". Either one or both of the first effect pending display area 9c and the second effect pending display area 9d are also referred to as a "storage display unit" or "storage display means".

Also, on the display screen 7a, the effect suspension corresponding to the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) currently being variably displayed, that is, the effect suspension corresponding to the digested special symbol suspension (the first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) is provided in a variable suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, a variable pending display area 9e is provided between the first effect pending display area 9c and the second effect pending display area 9d. From this, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first effect reservation 9a displayed in the first effect reservation display area 9c is, in order from the right end to the left end, the special figure 1 reservation ball number "1", It corresponds to "2", "3", "4", and the second effect reservation 9b displayed in the second effect reservation display area 9d is a special figure 2 reservation ball in order from the left end to the right end. They correspond to the numbers "1", "2", "3" and "4". Then, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number "1" (digestion of the first special figure reservation), the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the reservation is the first effect It moves (moves and displays) from the suspension display area 9c to the variable suspension display area 9e. In addition, with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved ball number "1" (digestion of the second special figure reservation), the second production reservation 9b corresponding to the reservation is the second production It moves (moves and displays) from the suspension display area 9d to the variable suspension display area 9e.

Note that the variable suspension display area 9e can also be called a "memory display unit" or "memory display means", and the performance suspension displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e can also be called a "memory display" or a "suspension icon". In addition, the effect pending displayed in the variable pending display area 9e is also referred to as an "active pending icon", and the effect pending (holding icon) displayed in the effect pending display areas 9c and 9d and the variable pending display area 9e are displayed. The effect pending (active pending icon) is also generally referred to as "memory display" or "pending icon".

Near the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 is provided so as to surround the effect symbol 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. Furthermore, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13, which has an electric decorative member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED and can be turned on according to the game state, is arranged in the shape of letters, figures, or the like. there is

Above the center decoration body 10 and behind the decoration member 13, a movable decoration member 14 is provided which can be moved along with the game performance. In FIG. 3, only a portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. By covering the front surface of the display screen 7a with the member 14, most of it becomes visible. As a result, the player's expectation for the big win is heightened.

Below the image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11) in the game area 3, there is a fixed winning opening 20 of a non-variable type that does not change the ease with which a game ball enters (possibility of entering a ball). A device 19 is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is appropriate is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is appropriate ("first special symbol ) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a variable second starting hole 21 (also referred to as a "variable starting hole") that changes the ease with which a game ball enters (possibility of entering a ball). A variable winning device 22 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.

That is, the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability determination) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and the variation display of the second special symbol (the second special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 .

The variable winning device 22 has an opening/closing member (wing member) 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening/closing member 23 . Due to the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 23, the second starting port 21 is changed into a first mode (closed state) and a second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that of the first mode. It can change. The opening/closing 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 opening/closing member 23 is in the open state, and disables the entry of game balls when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state. . In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state than when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state, it is completely closed when the opening/closing 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, there is a variable first big winning hole 30 (“first variable ball entering hole”) in which the ease with which a game ball enters (possibility of entering a ball) changes. ), and a variable second big prize opening 35 ("second variable ball entrance") in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering a ball) changes. ) is provided. In this embodiment, a second big winning port 35 (second big winning device 36) is arranged right above the first big winning port 30 (first big winning device 31). Either one or both of the first big winning hole 30 (first big winning device 31) and the second big winning hole 35 (second big winning device 36) may be referred to as a "special ball winning hole".

The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big prize opening 30 by the operation of 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. Due to the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32, the first big winning hole 30 changes into a state where a game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state where a game ball can enter (open state). can.

The second big prize winning device 36 has an opening/closing member 37 and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by the operation of the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize winning 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. Due to the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 37, the second big winning hole 35 changes into a state where game balls cannot enter (closed state) and a state where game balls can enter (open state). can.

In addition, the second big winning device 36 includes a specific area 39 (also referred to as "V area") and a non-specific area 49 (also referred to as "non-V area") through which the game ball that entered the second big winning hole 35 can pass. ), and a movable piece 150 for guiding (distributing) the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 .

Although the details will be described later, the movable piece 150 is operable based on the number of game balls detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, which will be described later. driven. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not in operation (non-operating state), the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is a non-specific area 49 (area other than the specific area). , and it becomes impossible to pass through the specific area 39 . On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, i.e., when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and is guided to the specific area. It becomes possible to pass through 39 (also referred to as “V pass”). In addition, the movable piece 150 is also called a "movable member" or a "distribution member." Also, the second big winning device 36 or the second big winning opening 35 configured including the movable piece 150 is also called "V attacker".

In the pachinko game machine 1, when it is detected that at least one of the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 has passed through the specific area 39, a high probability state, which will be described later, is generated. It is configured. The high-probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game. This pachinko game machine 1 that determines whether to generate a high probability state based on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is a so-called "V certain machine", and the specific area 39 is a probability variable operation It functions as a mouth (variable area). Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31 (first big winning opening 30). A specific area 39 may be provided in the first big winning device 31 (first big winning opening 30).

Here, the configuration of the second big winning device 36 will be described in detail. FIG. 50 is a schematic diagram showing the second big winning device 36. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, all the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 pass through a predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second big winning device, and all the second big winning hole sensor 35a ("entered ball Also called "detection means" or "entrance detection sensor"). The second big winning hole sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 35. Based on the detection by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a It is possible to count the number of incoming balls. When game balls are detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the detected number (that is, the number of entered balls) is counted in units of rounds by the main control section described later (entered ball number counting means). This counting result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

In addition, the game ball detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a then passes through a predetermined game ball guide path and always passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 (Fig. 50 (a), (b) )). A game ball can pass through the specific area 39 only when the movable piece 150 is in operation (operating state), in other words, only when the specific area 39 is open. A specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39, and a game ball passing through the specific area 39 is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (see FIG. 50(b)). The specific area sensor 39 a is a sensor for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 . A non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49, and a game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (see FIG. 50(a)). The non-specific area sensor 49 a is a sensor for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 49 . The specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a are also sensors for detecting the discharge of game balls from the second big winning hole 35, and based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a It is possible to count the number of ejections from the second big winning port 35 . When game balls are detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the number of detections (that is, the number of discharges) is counted in units of rounds by the main control section (discharge count counting means). This counting result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

The number of entering balls and the number of discharged balls are counted, for example, by adding 1 to a counter (count value) each time a game ball is detected to enter and subtracting 1 each time a game ball is detected to be discharged, or by counting the number of entering balls. A counter for (counting) and a counter for counting (counting) the number of discharges may be provided, and each counter may be incremented by one each time an incoming ball or discharge is detected.

In addition, the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 39a is counted as the number of specific area passages (specific area passage counting means) by the main control section to be described later, and the number of game balls detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a. is counted as the number of non-specific area passages (non-specific area passage counting means) by a main control section, which will be described later. These counts are also performed in units of rounds, and the counting results (count values) are cleared at the end of the round.

In addition, a specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as "first discharge detection means" or "first discharge detection sensor") that detects the discharge of the game ball that entered the second big winning hole 35 and a non-specific area The detection sensor 49a (also referred to as "second discharge detection means" or "second discharge detection sensor") is also generally referred to as "discharge detection means" or "discharge detection sensor".

In this embodiment, the control program of the main control unit counts the number of game balls entering and the number of discharges related to the second big winning hole 35, and based on the counting result, the number of balls entering and the number of discharges match or disagree By determining , it is possible to monitor whether or not there is an abnormality or fraud related to the ball entering the second big winning device 36 (second big winning hole 35 ) having the specific area 39 . Inside the second big prize winning device 36 (second big prize opening 35), the movable piece 150 for opening and closing the specific area 39 is operated, so that the game ball bites the movable piece 150, etc., and the second big prize is awarded. There is a possibility that the device 36 (the second big winning port 35) is jammed with game balls. When such ball clogging occurs, the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 are not discharged after that, so that the number of entering balls and the number of discharged balls do not match. By monitoring the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls in this way, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging. Also, even if the game balls are detected by the specific area sensor 39a due to fraud such as so-called string hanging, the number of incoming balls does not match the number of discharged balls, so the presence or absence of fraud is monitored based on this. , it is also possible to prevent unexpected damage from occurring.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by the control program of the main control section. Specifically, the specific area effective period, which treats the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a as valid, is set when the movable piece 150 starts to operate, and the period excluding the specific area effective period (specific area If the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the period other than the valid period) (when the specific area sensor 39a is detected), it is determined that an error has occurred and the detection is treated as invalid. and In addition, even when an abnormality occurs in the signal of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area passage signal) due to a connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, etc., it is also possible to consider the occurrence of an error. It is also possible to monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent acts, failures, damages, etc. of equipment by judging errors based on such specific area effective period and connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, which may cause unexpected damage. can be prevented from occurring.

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the area on the right side 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 portion 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 (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first start hole 20 is "3", the number of prize balls in the second start hole 21 is "1", the number of prize balls in the general prize hole 27 is "10", and the first big prize. The number of prize balls of the opening 20 and the second big winning opening 35 is "15".

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 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is also called "left hitting", and shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is also called "right hitting". say.

Of 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. In addition, 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 allow game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 to enter. It is provided so that 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 such as a big hit in the special symbol success/failure determination based on the ball entering the first start port 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second start port 21, and the first start gate 28 are hit to the right. The goal is to enter the ball into the big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is provided outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) in the lower right part of the game board 2 . 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. Display device 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays the normal symbols in a variable display and stop display, and propriety determination information related to the first special symbol (first special symbol reservation ), the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of memories, the second special figure reservation display 43b that displays the number of memories of the propriety determination information (second special figure reservation) related to the second special design, and the normal The result of the normal pattern holding indicator 44 that displays the memory number of the operation holding (normal pattern holding) of the pattern display 42 and the first special pattern propriety judgment or the second special pattern propriety judgment has become a big hit (specific result). A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed in the case, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball (left-handed state or right-handed state). state), and a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination has become a big hit (see FIG. 4 reference).

In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols, and the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are collectively referred to as the special symbol display unit. Therefore, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display section.

In the special symbol display unit, after the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the special symbol (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. The result of the lottery (special symbol success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) is notified. The stop-displayed special symbol is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the result of the special symbol propriety determination. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (specific identification information), that is, when it is a winning pattern such as a big hit pattern or a small hit pattern, an open pattern according to the type of the specific special pattern stopped and displayed. A special game (jackpot game) for opening the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 is performed. The opening patterns of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 30, second big winning hole 35) in the special game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, seven kinds of jackpots of "7R first to seventh jackpots" are provided as a result of the first special symbol propriety determination (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a is , a display mode (“specific mode” or “specific display result”) corresponding to each of the seven types of jackpots can be displayed.

Specifically, if the result of the first special symbol suitability determination is "7R first jackpot", three LEDs of "ijn" are lit and the rest are turned off (7R first jackpot pattern), " In the case of the 7R 2nd jackpot, the three LEDs of ``imn'' are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 2nd jackpot pattern), and in the case of the ``7R 3rd jackpot'', the 3 LEDs of ``jln'' are turned on. The LEDs are lit and the rest are extinguished (7R 3rd jackpot pattern), and in the case of "7R 4th jackpot", the 3 LEDs of "jkn" are lit and the rest are extinguished (7R 4th jackpot pattern). Jackpot pattern), in the case of “7R 5th jackpot”, three LEDs of “kln” are lit and the rest are turned off (7R 5th jackpot pattern), and in the case of “7R 6th jackpot”, “klp ” are lit and the rest are turned off (7R 6th jackpot pattern), and in the case of “7R 7th jackpot”, 3 LEDs of “kln” are turned on and the rest are turned off. (7R 7th jackpot pattern). Also, if the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is "off", one LED of "n" is turned on and the rest are extinguished (off symbol, non-specific mode).

On the other hand, 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, two types of jackpots, "10R 8th jackpot" and "10R 9th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display device. The LED 41b can display a display mode ("specific mode" or "specific display result") corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots.

Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is "10R 8th big hit", the four LEDs of "acde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (10R 8th big hit pattern), " In the case of 10R 9th big win, four LEDs of 'bfgh' are turned on and the rest are turned off (10R 9th big win pattern). In addition, when the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is "off", one LED of "g" is turned on and the rest are extinguished (off symbol, non-specific mode).

It should be noted that the stop display mode of special symbols (stop symbols) and the types of big wins (types of number of rounds, number of big wins, etc.) are not limited to this embodiment, and can be arbitrarily set.

Before the special symbols are stop-displayed, the special symbols are varied and displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variable display mode of the special symbols can be, for example, a mode in which each LED lights up so that the light repeatedly flows in a predetermined order such as clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction. Further, the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next variable display of the first special symbol is started. Similarly, the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next second special symbol is started to be displayed in a variable manner.

The stop display of the special symbol (maintenance of the stop display mode) is performed until a predetermined stop display time (also referred to as "stop display period") elapses. In this embodiment, the special symbol stop display time (also referred to as "loss stop display time") based on the fact that the result of the special symbol suitability determination is lost, and the result of the special symbol suitability determination is based on the big hit. The stop display time of the special symbol (also referred to as "big win stop display time") is set to "0.6 seconds (600 ms)", and the loss stop display time and the jackpot stop display time are the same time. In addition, the stop display time and the big hit stop display time may be different times. In this case, the big hit stop display time may be longer than the stop display time, or the stop display time may be longer than the stop display time. can do. Also, the stop display time may be changed according to the game state such as a low base state or a high base state, which will be described later.

If the stopped special symbol is a lost symbol (non-specific mode) and the special symbol reservation is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display period (off stop display time) elapses, the memory The oldest (earliest) special symbol reservation in the order is digested, thereby starting the variable display of the next special symbol. In addition, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol and the special symbol reservation is not stored at the time of the stop display, the special symbol will be displayed even after the stop display period (off stop display time) has passed. is maintained. On the other hand, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (specific mode), when the stop display period (big hit stop display time) elapses, the opening period of the jackpot game to be described later is entered, and after the opening period. The first round of the jackpot game is started.

In the pachinko gaming 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 called.) is acquired (acquisition means), 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. An upper limit is set to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in this 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 unit is consumed when the variable display of the special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to judge the special symbol suitability determination random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and to 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 as the upper limit.

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 result of the normal symbol right/wrong determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is notified by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). do. 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and it is possible to display the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode thereof. ing. 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■". In addition, 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. is. In addition, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is maintained in its stop display mode until the next normal symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether a normal symbol is right or wrong is acquired based on the passage of the game ball, and this acquired information is acquired. The various information is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4". The general pattern reservation stored in the general 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 to determine the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is appropriate or not corresponding to the normal pattern reservation, and to execute the variable display of the normal pattern to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed when the game ball passes through the gate 28, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right of normal symbol propriety judgment 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 7R lamp and a 10R lamp. In this round indicator 45, for example, when any one of the 7R first to seventh big wins occurs, the lamp for 7R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win symbol is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "7R▴10RΔ" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on). Further, when the 10R eighth big win or the 10R ninth big win is achieved, the lamp for 10R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win symbol is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "7RΔ10R▴" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on).

As shown in FIG. 4, the winning indicator 48 is composed of three LEDs indicated by "b1 to b3", and the special symbol display section displays the aforementioned big winning symbols (specific mode, specific display result). Sometimes, by lighting the LED in a predetermined mode along with this, it is displayed (notified) that the result of the first special symbol right/wrong judgment or the second special symbol right/wrong judgment is a big hit. Specifically, for example, the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is a big hit (specific result), and after the fluctuation display of the first special symbol based on this is performed on the first special symbol display device 41a, the above-mentioned When any of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpot symbols is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display 41a, "b1, b2, b3 □" ), the LEDs "b1" and "b2" are turned on and the LED "b3" is turned off. Also, the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is a big hit (specific result), and after the variation display of the second special symbol based on this is performed by the second special symbol display 41b, the aforementioned 10R eighth big win symbol. Or when the 10R ninth jackpot symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the second special symbol display device 41b, it will say "b1, b2, b3," (for example, ■: lights on, □: lights off). The "b1" and "b3" LEDs are turned on and the "b2" LED is turned off.

In this way, the hit indicator 48 determines whether or not the special symbol that triggered the big hit when the big hit occurs (when the big hit pattern is displayed) is determined by the lighting mode of the three LEDs "b1 to b3". However, it is possible to notify whether it is the first special symbol propriety determination or the second special symbol propriety determination. The notification of the type of special symbol right/wrong judgment that triggered the big hit by such a winning display 48 is also called "judgment notification", and the winning display 48 is also called "judgment notification means".

The judgment notification by the hit indicator 48 is performed over a predetermined period from the occurrence of the big win (display of the big win pattern), and in this embodiment, from the occurrence of the big win (display of the big win pattern) until the next big win occurs. It will be performed during (until the next big hit pattern is displayed). For example, while the game is progressing with the left hand (while the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner), the big hit symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display device 41a, and after that, the right hand stroke is performed through the big winning game. While the game is progressing (while the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner), when the big hit design is displayed (stopped display) on the second special design display device 41b, the big hit design on the first special design display device 41a. Triggered by the display of , the display mode (lighting mode) of the winning indicator 48 becomes "b1, b2, b3 □", and thereafter until the big winning symbol is displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b, the winning display The display mode "b1, b2, b3 □" of the device 48 is maintained. Then, when the big win pattern is displayed on the second special pattern display device 41b, the "b2" of the two LEDs "b1" and "b2" of the hit display device 48 which has been lit up until then is extinguished, and the hit is achieved. The display mode (lighting mode) of the indicator 48 becomes "b1, b2, b3,". Also, for example, when the jackpot pattern is displayed on the first special pattern display device 41a, and then the jackpot pattern is displayed again on the first special pattern display device 41a through the jackpot game, the first special pattern display device 41a Triggered by the display of the previous big hit pattern, the display mode (lighting mode) of the win indicator 48 becomes "b1, b2, b3 □", and then the next big win pattern is displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a. The display mode "b1, b2, b3 □" of the win indicator 48 is maintained even after the win display. For this reason, in the present embodiment, between the "previous (previous) big hit" and the "later (next time) big hit" (between the big hits), the special symbol propriety determination that triggered the previous (previous) big hit It is possible to indicate (notify) the type.

It should be noted that the execution period (determination notification period) of the determination notification by the hit indicator 48 does not have to extend between the big hits as in the present embodiment. For example, from the occurrence of the big win (display of the big win pattern) to the end of the big win game related to the big win, or from the occurrence of the big win (display of the big win pattern) to the elapse of a predetermined time after the big win game related to the big win. , from the occurrence of a big win (display of a big win pattern) to the time when the variable display of special symbols after the big win game related to the big win is performed a predetermined number of times. In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a game state (also referred to as "specific game state") that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state such as a high probability state and a time saving state described later. It is also possible to set the notification period from the occurrence of a big win (display of a big win pattern) to the end of the specific game state. Furthermore, when a specific area abnormal passage described later occurs during the jackpot game, a predetermined period from the occurrence of the specific area abnormal passage can be set as the determination notification period. In this case, the display mode (lighting mode) indicating the type of special symbol validity determination (first special symbol validity determination or second special symbol validity determination) that triggered the jackpot game being executed when the specific area abnormal passage occurred ) to light up the LED of the win indicator 48 .

In addition, in this embodiment, the display mode (initial display mode) of the winning indicator 48 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is, in principle, a mode in which all the three LEDs "b1 to b3" are turned off (all off). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the display by the win indicator 48 (that is, the "determination notification") is backed up. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned off while the display mode of the win indicator 48 is "b1, b2, b3 □", the LED lighting pattern data related to the display mode is stored (backed up) in the RAM. When the power is turned on next time, the backed-up lighting pattern data makes the display mode of the win indicator 48 the same as before the power failure. However, if the RAM is cleared when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the backed-up lighting pattern data is erased, and the display mode of the win indicator 48 is set to the above-mentioned initial display mode (all off). be. It should be noted that the judgment notification by the hit display 48 may be configured so as not to be backed up. Also, the win indicator 48 does not necessarily have to be provided.

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 (“main control unit” or “game control unit”) that controls the progress of the game and the game profit, such as determination of special symbol success or failure, determination of normal symbol success or failure, transition of the game state, etc. ), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a “sub-control unit”, a “sub-control unit” or a “production control unit”) that controls the effects to be executed as the game progresses, and a game ball Payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”) that performs control related to payout, image display device 7, production display device 102, production 1st special figure reservation display 103a and production 2nd special figure reservation display 103b and an image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) that controls display such as.

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 side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above this main control board case, An audio control board 106, a lamp control board 107, and an image control board storage case containing the image control board 100 are provided. is provided. A payout control board case for housing the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The power board 109 functions as power supply means for receiving power supplied from the outside and supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Specifically, power is supplied to various electric parts necessary for the operation of the pachinko game machine 1, such as various boards, devices/equipment, sensors, switches, motors, and solenoids shown in the block diagram of FIG. supply. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power switch (not shown) that is exposed to the outside of the power supply board case. supply will be stopped.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a "game control microcomputer") 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 (game control means) includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of a game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the program stored in the ROM. there is 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.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Signals are input from the sensors to the main control board 80, and signals are output from the main control board 80 to the solenoids. be. Specifically, the sensors include the first start sensor 20a, the second start sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big prize sensor 30a, the second big prize sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the non-specific sensor. A region sensor 49a and a general winning hole sensor 27a are connected. Any one or all of these various sensors are also referred to as "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 specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big winning hole 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 out of the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35. be. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls entering the second large winning opening 35. It is something to do. 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 . The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit) is provided with an area for counting and storing the number of game balls detected by each of these sensors (game ball detection means). The number of detections by each sensor can be counted by the control (program) of (counting means).

As the solenoids, the second starting solenoid 24, the first big winning solenoid 33, the second big winning solenoid 38 and the movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "electrical driving source" or "driving means". The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the opening/closing member 23 of the variable prize winning device 22, and the first big prize winning solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. be. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second big prize device 36 , and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize prize device 36 . be.

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 general symbol. A holding display 44, a round display 45, a game state display 46, a shooting direction display 47 and a winning display 48 are connected. The display control of the main display 40 including each of these displays is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

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 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) 116 for controlling the payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a 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 operates 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. Drive to pay out prize balls or pay out rental balls. The game balls to be put out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 112, the touch sensor 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 rotates the firing handle 60. Detect quantity. 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 .

The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection 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 (also referred to as an effect control microcomputer) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The production control microcomputer 91 (production control means) includes a ROM storing a program for controlling the game production as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a program stored in the ROM. CPU is included. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 95 . The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached.

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. Acting control means (also referred to as "effect execution means") that controls various effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects) to be executed by corresponding devices and members for effects (effect means). It works.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, based on the command received from the main control board 80, to the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 (also referred to as "image control microcomputer"). , the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure reservation display 103a and the effect second special figure reservation display 103b are controlled.

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 out image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 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, and the effect pattern 8 is displayed by lighting/extinguishing the two LEDs or combining colors. Stop display in a display mode showing the display result (special symbol propriety determination result). Also, the effect first special figure suspension display 103a and the effect second special figure suspension display 103b are similarly composed of two LEDs. Then, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a is the number of reservations displayed in the 1st production suspension display area 9c and the 1st special figure suspension display 43a by the combination of lighting / extinguishing or color of the two LEDs The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reserved items. Similarly, the production second special figure suspension display 103b is the number of reservations displayed in the second production suspension display area 9d and the second special figure suspension display 43b by turning on/off the two LEDs or combining colors. The display is controlled in the display mode showing the same pending number. This is done by displaying the effect display on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect pattern display portion), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to display substantially the entire effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display portion) 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. Such pending indicators 103a, 103b 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 performance control microcomputer 91 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . Acoustic 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 acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU of the image control board 100 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100 .

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 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 .

Furthermore, the performance 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 . The movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10 . 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 be caused to control the lighting of the lamp and the operation control 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.

The sub-control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a 2 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 is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch. Incidentally, the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, a description will be given of the control related to the winning/losing determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, there are "big hit (specific result)" and "loss (non-specific result)" as the result of special symbol suitability determination. When the result of special pattern propriety determination is a big hit, a ``big hit pattern'' is stop-displayed in the special pattern display part, and in the case of loss, a ``loss pattern'' is stopped and displayed in the special pattern display part. When it is determined as a big hit, a "special game" is executed to open the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbols stopped and displayed. The special game is a game in which a game ball is entered into the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 (special ball winning hole) opened in a predetermined opening pattern. A special game executed as a jackpot is also called a "jackpot game".

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "7R (round) 1st jackpot", "7R 2nd jackpot", "7R 3rd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot", "7R 5th jackpot", There are a total of nine types of "7R 6th big win", "7R 7th big win", "10R 8th big win" and "10R 9th big win". 7R 1st to 7th jackpots are jackpots in which the number of openings (number of rounds) of the jackpot (1st jackpot 30 or 2nd jackpot 35) is 7 times, and 10R 8th and 9th jackpots , the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 10 times.

Here, the 7R 1st to 7th big wins are generally called "7R big wins", and the 10R 8th and 9th big wins are also collectively called "10R big wins". In addition, the jackpot game related to the 7R jackpot is also called "7R jackpot game", and the jackpot game related to the 10R jackpot is called "10R jackpot game".

In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots, 7R jackpot and 10R jackpot, depending on the number of rounds. , it is possible to provide various jackpot types. In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to 10R (10R jackpot), but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to this. It is also possible to set the maximum number of rounds to less than the number of rounds (for example, 9R).

In each round of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of the present embodiment, one of the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35 is opened (ball entry possible state, game ball acceptance state), and the other It will be in a closed state (unable to enter ball, unacceptable state for game balls). In other words, the two big winning openings 30 and 35 (special ball openings) are not opened at the same time, and either one of the big winning openings (special ball opening) is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the first big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) is closed and the second big prize opening 35 (upper big prize opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big prize opening is closed. 30 (Lower Grand Prize Opening) opens and 2nd Grand Prize Opening 35 (Upper Grand Prize Opening) closes. It is closed and the second big prize opening 35 (upper big prize opening) is opened, and in the fourth round, the first big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) is opened and the second big prize opening is opened in the same way as the second round. 35 (upper grand prize-winning entrance) is closed. After that, every time the 5th and 6th rounds progress, the first big prize gate 30 (lower big prize gate) is closed, the second big prize gate 35 (upper big prize gate) is opened, and the first big prize gate is opened. The opening of the winning opening 30 (lower special winning opening) and the closing of the second special winning opening 35 (upper special winning opening) occur alternately. That is, in the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the second big winning port 35 (upper big winning port) is opened in odd-numbered rounds, and the first big winning port 30 (lower big winning port) is opened in even-numbered rounds. The first big prize opening 30 (lower big winning opening) and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) are alternately opened first with the opening of the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening). Open.

Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big winning game will be described. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize winning opening 35 are the same. That is, in odd-numbered rounds during the jackpot game, the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened until 25000ms (25 seconds) have elapsed from the start of the round, and is closed after 25000ms (25 seconds) have elapsed, thereby ending the round. That is, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 is performed with an opening time of 25000 ms and an opening pattern of one opening. A game ball can be easily entered into the second big winning hole 35 opened in this opening pattern by hitting to the right. On the other hand, in the even-numbered rounds during the jackpot game, the first big prize winning opening 30 is opened until 25000ms (25 seconds) have passed since the start of the round, and then closed after 25000ms (25 seconds) have passed, ending the round. . In other words, the first big prize winning opening 30 is opened with an opening time of 25000 ms and an opening pattern of one opening. A game ball can be easily entered into the first big winning hole 30 opened in this opening pattern by hitting to the right.

In addition, in the fifth round during the jackpot game, in addition to opening the second big winning hole 35, the movable piece 150 is based on the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 reaching a predetermined number. is assumed to operate. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 35, the entering game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, and the number of the detected game balls (that is, the second The number of balls entered into the special winning opening 35) is counted using a counter (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit (entered ball number counting means). When this count value reaches a predetermined value, the movable piece 150 is triggered to operate. In other words, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is defined by a predetermined value (the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35).

The predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set within the range of the number of game balls (prescribed number) that are allowed to enter the second big winning hole 35 during one round. In this embodiment, there are roughly two predetermined values, a "first predetermined value (first count value)" and a "second predetermined value (second count value)" which is a value greater than the first predetermined value. is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, the correspondence relationship between the "jackpot type" and the "first predetermined value and second predetermined value" is stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit (value storage means). . In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (first count value: c1) is "1" and the second predetermined value (second count value: c2) is "2". The first predetermined value is set for all jackpot types. On the other hand, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type (in this example, the 7R first, third, fifth, seventh jackpot and 10R eighth jackpot). The jackpot types (in this example, the 7R second, fourth and sixth jackpots and the 10R ninth jackpot) are not set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the movable piece 150 operates at least once in the fifth round of the jackpot game, and can operate twice at maximum.

The manner of setting the first predetermined value (c1) and the second predetermined value (c2) shown in FIG. 48 is merely an example, and various other manners can be adopted. In this embodiment, "2" is set as the second predetermined value, but the second predetermined value may be set to a value of "3" or more (for example, any one of "3" to "9"). is also possible. Further, the second predetermined value may be set to a different value depending on the type of jackpot, such as "2" for the 7R first jackpot and "3" for the 7R third jackpot, for example.

Also, the second predetermined value (c2) is provided instead of the first predetermined value (c1), and the second operation of the movable piece 150 is performed based on the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35. good too. That is, the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the movement of the movable piece 150 may be set to one, and the second movement of the movable piece 150 may be performed based on the predetermined value. When the second operation of the movable piece 150 is controlled with one predetermined value, the first operation of the movable piece 150 can be configured to be performed, for example, when the second big prize opening 35 starts to open. can.

In this embodiment, two types of modes are provided in advance as motion modes (motion patterns) when the movable piece 150 operates, in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is relatively different. That is, there are two modes: a mode in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low (first operation mode), and a mode in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is high (second operation mode). It is provided, and when the movable piece 150 operates, it operates in one of the modes. The manner in which the movable piece 150 is to be operated depends on the above-mentioned predetermined value that triggered the movement of the movable piece 150, that is, the counted value by the number-of-balls-counting means (the second big winning hole sensor 35a It is determined by the number of game balls detected by (that is, the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35).

Specifically, when the count value (the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in this example) and the movable piece 150 operates, that is, the first operation. In this case, it operates in a mode (first operation mode) in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low, and the count value (the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35) is the second predetermined value (in this example "2") and the movable piece 150 operates, that is, in the case of the second operation, it operates in a mode (second motion mode) in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is high. When the movable piece 150 operates in the first operation mode (first operation), the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely low, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (substantially impossible). On the other hand, when the movable piece 150 operates in the second operation mode (second operation), the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is high, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 easily. .

As described above, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type and is not set for other jackpot types. For this reason, five types of jackpots corresponding to the specific jackpot types for which the second predetermined value is set, that is, the 7R first, third, fifth, seventh jackpots and 10R eighth jackpots are sent to the specific area 39. It is a big hit (also referred to as "V-passing scheduled big hit") in which the movable piece 150 is operated in a manner in which the game ball is highly likely to pass (see FIG. 48). On the other hand, the big hits for which the second predetermined value is not set, that is, the 7R second, fourth, and sixth big wins and the 10R 9th big win operate the movable piece 150 in a manner in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low. This is a big hit (also referred to as "V non-passing scheduled big hit") (see FIG. 48). In other words, the "V scheduled jackpot" is a jackpot (variable variable jackpot) that is premised on generating a high probability state described later (granting a privilege), and the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a high probability state described later. The big hit (non-variable big win) is based on the premise of not generating a probability state (not giving a privilege). In addition, the big hit game (special game) related to the V non-passing scheduled big hit is also called "first special game", and the big winning game (special game) related to the V passing scheduled big hit is also called "second special game". .

Here, the relationship between the operation of the movable piece 150 and the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is as follows. As shown in FIG. 49, when the count value obtained by the above-described ball entry counting means reaches the first predetermined value ("1" in this example) (c1=1), the movable piece 150 is in the operating state for 80 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned ON). That is, when the first ball into the second big winning hole 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is opened (V open) for 80 ms (0.08 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of 80 ms of operation time (opening time) and 1 operation frequency (opening frequency). In this case, the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed only for a very short time (instantaneous) of 80 ms, so the game ball that triggered the operation (the first (first) ball into the second big winning hole 35) By the time the corresponding game ball) passes through the second big winning hole sensor 35a and reaches the arrangement portion of the movable piece 150, the operation of the movable piece 150 is finished (it is in a non-operating state). Very likely (see FIG. 50(a)). Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely low (substantially impossible).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 49, when the count value obtained by the above-described ball-entering counting means reaches the second predetermined value (“2” in this example) (c2=2), the movable piece 150 is in the operating state for 3000 ms (the movable piece The solenoid 151 is turned ON). That is, when the second ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is in an open state (V open) for 3000 ms (3 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of 3000 ms of operation time (opening time) and one operation number (opening number). In this case, since the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in a relatively long time of 3000 ms, ) passes through the second prize-winning slot sensor 35a and reaches the position where the movable piece 150 is disposed, the movement of the movable piece 150 is not finished yet (it is in an operating state). High (see FIG. 50(b)). Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely high. In addition, when the movable piece 150 is in the operating state when the round game ends, the operation of the movable piece 150 also ends with the end of the round game.

In this way, the movable piece 150 operates in a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the specified area 39 is opened for an extremely short period of time (80 ms) when the count value obtained by the number-of-balls counting means reaches the first predetermined value. When the counted value by the number-of-balls counting means reaches the second predetermined value, the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for a longer time (3000 ms) than the short opening operation pattern is operated. Then, in the "V non-passing scheduled big hit", the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the fifth round, but then operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). However, in the "V passing expected big hit", the movable piece 150 can operate in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the 5th round, and then in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). It has become.

Therefore, in the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", even if the game ball enters the second big winning hole 35 in the fifth round, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the round is extremely low ( is substantially zero), the game state after the end of the jackpot game is less likely to be a high probability state described later, in other words, a jackpot with a high possibility to be a normal state (low probability state) described later. becomes. On the other hand, in the case of the "V-passing scheduled jackpot", if two or more game balls enter the second big winning hole 35 in the fifth round, the possibility of the game balls passing through the specific area 39 during the round is extremely high. (It is approximately 100%), so that the game state after the end of the big win game is highly likely to be a high probability state described later. Thus, in this embodiment, V to determine whether the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a high probability state based on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the fifth round of the jackpot game. Round. Such a V round is also referred to as a "privilege determination game", a "specific round game", or a "specific round".

Here, the movable piece 150 is a member that guides (distributes) a game ball entering the V attacker (second big winning hole 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49, and the game ball in the V attacker Be involved. For this reason, the movable piece 150 is usually provided at a location that is difficult to understand just by looking at the game board 2 (game area 3) and around the V-attacker, such as inside or behind the V-attacker (Fig. 50). In addition, the opening patterns of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) during the big winning game of the present embodiment are, for each of the 7R big win and the 10R big win, the V planned passing big win and the V non The opening time, the number of times of opening, and the order of opening are the same for the planned passing jackpot, and the opening pattern for the V round (5th round in this example) is also the same (see FIG. 6). With these things and the operation control of the movable piece 150 based on the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the entering ball number counting means in the V round, for example, "When the game ball entered the V attacker It is difficult to determine the specific area passing situation (V passing situation) of the game ball in the V round, such as whether the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 in the V round. It becomes possible.

As a result, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, even if the movement (release pattern) of the V attacker is observed as in the conventional art, the result of the V round is determined (understood, predicted) before it is confirmed. Since it is difficult to do so, it is possible to eliminate the deterioration of the game interest due to the fact that the result of the V round (whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area) can be determined (predicted) in advance.

The opening pattern of the big winning opening is not limited to this embodiment, and the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 may be different. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of rounds differs depending on the type of jackpot (7R or 10R), and the patterns for opening the jackpot are the same. good. Furthermore, the operation pattern (first operation mode, second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 is not limited to this embodiment.

The distribution probability of each jackpot in the judgment of the first special pattern (special drawing 1) is 5% for the 7R first jackpot, 15% for the 7R second jackpot, 12% for the 7R third jackpot, and 7R for the fourth jackpot. 15%, 7R 5th big hit is 18%, 7R 6th big hit is 10%, 7R 7th big hit is 25%. If these are divided into V-passing scheduled jackpots and V non-passing scheduled jackpots, the V-passing scheduled jackpots are 60% (5% + 12% + 18% + 25% = 60%), and the V non-passing scheduled jackpots are 40% (15% + 15%). %+10%=40%) (see FIGS. 6 and 8). On the other hand, the distribution probability of each jackpot in the judgment of the second special pattern (special drawing 2) is 80% for the 10R 8th jackpot and 20% for the 10R 9th jackpot. When divided into the planned passage big hits, the V passage planned jackpot is 80%, and the V non-passage planned jackpot is 20% (see FIGS. 6 and 8). Therefore, when a big hit is achieved by the judgment of whether the second special symbol is successful based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the big hit is achieved by the judgment of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. Compared to the case of becoming, the possibility of becoming a V passage scheduled big hit becomes higher. In addition, when a big hit is achieved by the judgment of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, it does not appear in the judgment of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. A 10R jackpot appears.

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 win/loss determination (first special symbol win/fail determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that there is a higher possibility that a player will win a big hit in the success/failure determination (second special symbol success/failure determination) performed by entering a 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 port 21 increases.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the special symbol success/failure determination (jackpot determination) is performed based on a special symbol success/failure determination random number (also referred to as "hit/failure determination information"), and the type of the jackpot is determined in the event of a big hit. is performed based on a random number for determining the type of jackpot (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" or "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 "0-629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0-99". 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 a random number for determining whether the special symbol is appropriate and a random number for determining the jackpot type, as well as a variation pattern random number ( Also referred to as "fluctuation pattern information").

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

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game state when the variable game is executed is the probability variable function for special symbols and normal symbols, the variable time shortening function (time saving function), and the open extension function are in the operating state or It is possible to control by a combination of non-operating states. The game state when the variable game (variable display) is executed is also called "game mode" or "variable mode".

The state in which the probability variation function is activated for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not activated is called "normal state" or "low probability state". In the normal state, the judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state. Using the jackpot determination table, win/fail determination is performed (see FIG. 8(A)). Therefore, 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, when the special symbol probability variation function is operating, the probability that the variation display of the special symbols results in a big win (the stop symbol becomes a big win symbol) is higher than when it is not operating. .

In addition, for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the variable time reduction function (time saving function) is operating is called "time saving state", and the state not operating is called "non-time saving state". . In the time saving state, the average of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average 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 the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry into the starting port (an entry that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) 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. In addition, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function for normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for 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. Determination of normal design) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)). As a result, the time-saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for normal patterns is operating) is compared to the non-time-saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for normal patterns is not operating), and the fluctuation display of normal patterns The probability that the display result of .

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 normal symbols is set to 30 seconds in the non-working time saving state and set to 1 second in the working 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 opening and closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation of 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit, the opening/closing member 23 of the variable prize 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 opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) are operating, these functions are operated. The second starting port 21 is opened more frequently than when not, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (this is also referred to as a "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. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is also called a "high base state" or an "electrical support state," and a state in which these functions are not activated is also referred to as a "low base state." In the high base state (high frequency state), a big hit can be aimed at without significantly reducing the number of game balls in hand.

It should be noted that the high base state does not have to operate all the functions described above. That is, by operating at least one of the normal pattern probability variation function and variation time reduction function, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22, compared to when the function is not in operation It is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering a ball 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 game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the big win when any one of the 7R first, third, fifth, seventh big win and the 10R eighth big win is achieved during the big win game. Since the probability that the ball will pass through the specific area 39 is extremely high, the special symbol will be in a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, and the special symbol will be in a time-saving state and a high base state ( See Figure 6). This game state is also referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state is a so-called "probability variable game state", and ends when the variable display (variable game) of a predetermined number of special symbols is executed, or when the big win is started and the big win game is started. do. In addition, if the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is not made, it becomes a normal state of the special symbol, a time saving state and a high base state (low probability high base state).

Then, in the high probability high base state after the big win game related to any of the 7R 1st, 3rd and 5th big wins, a special game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times or 100 times) without the occurrence of a big win. When the variable display of the design is executed, it becomes the high probability state of the special design, the non-time saving state and the low base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as a "high probability low base state".

In addition, in the game state after the big hit game when any one of the 7R 2nd, 4th, 6th big win and 10R 9th big win occurs, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the big win game. Since it is extremely low, it will be in the normal state of the special design, and will be in the time-saving state and high base state of the special design (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as "low certainty high base state". Low certainty high base state is the so-called "time saving game state" (also referred to as "time saving state".), A predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times or 100 times) of the special symbol fluctuation display (variation game) The game ends when the game is executed or a big win is achieved and the big win game is executed. In addition, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a "high probability high 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 port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. It is from. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol propriety determination, the game ball is hit to the right to enter the second start port 21. - 特許庁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 the low base state (for example, low probability low base state), the game can be played 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 less likely to be opened 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. It is from. 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).

Specifically, 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.

In addition, in this embodiment, the instruction notification for instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B in the game area 3 to shoot the game ball can be made only by the LED display mode of the shooting direction indicator 47. Alternatively, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) may display a firing instruction image (not shown). For the player, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier to see and understand the display contents than the shooting direction indicator 47 is. Therefore, in general, the player sees the shooting instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and decides which of "left hitting" and "right hitting" should be performed. It is recognized whether the current game state is a ``left-handed game state'' in which a left-handed game is played or a ``right-handed game state'' in which a right-handed game is played. The left-handed game state is a low base state in which a variable game is executed, and the right-handed game state is a state in which a jackpot game is executed (special game state) and a high base state in which a variable game is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the low-probability low base state in which no jackpot game is performed is used as a reference, this low-probability low base state is a "normal game state" or a "normal state". , and the variable game performed in the low-probability base state can be regarded as a "normal game". In addition, the big win game is a game that can be executed by displaying the special symbols in a variable manner and stopping displaying the big winning symbols. 35) because it is an advantageous game that can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering the game ball, the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed It can be regarded as a "special game state".

Then, when the game state (game mode) is in the low base state, the game is progressed by hitting to the left, so the first special symbol propriety determination (variation display of the first special symbol) based on the ball entering the first start port 20 ) are mainly executed. On the other hand, when the game state (game mode) is in the high base state, the game is progressed by hitting to the right. ) are mainly executed.

In addition, the low probability low base state (normal game state) and the high probability low base state (that is, the “low base state”) are also called “first game state” or “first game mode”, and the low probability The high base state (time-saving gaming state) and the high probability high base state (probability variable gaming state) (that is, "high base state") are also referred to as "second game state" or "second game mode".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 39. FIG. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, 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 . Also, in this specification, "S" in S101 and the like ("S" in the flow chart) means a step.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, various flags, status and counter resets. 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". Note that the initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed 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), the output process (S201) is first 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 output commands and the like include information on the gaming state, the result of the special symbol success/failure determination, the symbol (big hit symbol) as the big hit type, the variation pattern, and the like. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. In this case, 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) provided mainly in the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the general winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is taken in 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).

Following the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described starting opening sensor detection process (S204), normal picture operation process (S206), special figure operation process (S207), specific area sensor detection process (S208) , Non-specific area sensor detection processing (S209), pending ball count processing (S210) and power interruption monitoring processing (S211) are executed. After that, other processing (not shown) 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 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), proceed to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES at S301), the number of normal design holding balls (the number of normal design holding, Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of a counter that counts the number of general map reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal pattern 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) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired value (Also referred to as "obtained random number") is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal design reservation balls among the normal design reservation storage units 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 without performing the processing of S306 to S308, and when the game ball enters the second start port 21 (YES in S305), the number of special 2 reserved balls (the number of 2nd special reserved balls, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of 2nd special reserved balls provided in the RAM of the main control unit) is 4 It is determined whether or not it is less than (upper limit number) (S306). And if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), proceed to S309 without performing the processing of S307 and S308, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than 4 ( YES in S306), add 1 to the number of special figure 2 reserved 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 Obtain the counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random number value shown in FIG. 7A), and obtain the obtained random value (" Also called special figure 2 acquisition random value.) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls out of the second special figure reservation storage unit.

Subsequently, in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 20a (S309). ). When the game ball has not entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), this processing is finished without performing the processing after S310, and when the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the number of special 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special reserved balls, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special reserved balls provided in the RAM of the main control unit) is 4 It is determined whether or not it is less than (upper limit number) (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S310), this process ends without performing the processing after S311, and if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (S310 YES), add "1" to the number of special figure 1 reserved 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) Acquire numerical values), and store those acquisition random values (also referred to as "special figure 1 acquisition random number") in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls out of the first special figure reservation storage unit.

In addition, the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) and the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) functions as an "acquisition means". In addition, the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) functions as a "first acquisition means", and performs the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). The main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes functions as a "second obtaining means".

[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). As a result, 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 in S307 of the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting hole 21. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure 2 reserved ball number has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319 without performing the processes of S316 to S318.

In S316, the latest special figure 2 acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) of the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read. (S316). Then, the read special figure 2 acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is determined (S317). Specifically, the value of the special symbol validity determination random number counter acquired when entering the second start port 21 (special symbol validity determination random number value) is the current game state (low probability state or high probability state) , it is determined whether it is a big hit or a miss. Moreover, when the determination result is a big hit, the type of the big win is determined. The process of S317 is equivalent to the prior determination (so-called "reservation look-ahead") performed prior to the validity determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202). is.

In the prior determination, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, the jackpot determination table for the high probability state if the high probability state, the jackpot determination for the normal state if the normal state (low probability state) Based on the table, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a match with the big hit determination value.

Next, in S318, information (pre-determination information) related to the result of pre-determination by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for special symbol success/failure determination matches the big hit determination value (his/failure information), Command data including at least 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. as a special figure 2 start ball command and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, the special figure 2 starting ball command may include information indicating part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read out in S316 as prior determination information. However, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, etc., it is desirable not to transmit the information indicating the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 to the sub-control unit.

In the sub-control unit (sub-control board 90), by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted by the main control unit, whether it is information related to the big hit, whether the type of the big hit is changed, It is possible to identify (determine) which pattern is which. 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 it will be a big hit when determined by the state. Thereby, the sub-control unit stores information specified by the received special figure 2 start ball command as production suspension information, pre-determines the production suspension information at a specific timing, and determines the validity in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information that is determined to be a big hit is stored. This is also the case when the sub-control unit receives a special figure 1 starting entry command described later.

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). As a result, 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 20. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of Toku-zu 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), this process ends without performing the processes after S320.

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, it is in a high base state (YES in S320), the processing after S321 is not performed. Finish this process. On the other hand, when it determines with a time saving flag being OFF, ie, a low base state (it is NO at S320), it progresses to the process which concerns on 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 Judgment (second special symbol propriety judgment) is likely to be performed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment executes digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). It is assumed to be a thing (so-called "special figure 2 priority change machine"). In such a configuration, for example, the pre-determination of the special figure 1 is performed in the high base state, the result is notified to the player by means of an announcement or the like, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. In this case, the player uses the digestion priority of the second special figure reservation and intentionally eliminates the second special figure reservation (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the result of the preliminary judgment is shown Technical intervention such as intentionally generating a jackpot related to special figure 1 is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big win. Therefore, when 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, read out the latest special figure 1 acquisition random number value (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). Then, the read special figure 1 acquisition random value (acquisition information) is pre-determined (S322), and the command data including the information (pre-determination information) related to the result of the pre-determination in S322 is used as the special figure 1 start ball command and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). It should be noted that the prior determination of S322 (holding prefetch) is performed prior to the validity determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207).

The main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S317 and S322 in the start-up time processing (S205) functions as "preliminary determination means". In addition, the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the preliminary determination (S322) of the special figure 1 acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry to the first start port 20 is "the first The main control unit (game The control microcomputer 81) functions as a "second prior determination means".

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal pattern operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 following the starting opening sensor detection process (S204). In the general pattern operation processing (S206), the processing related to the normal pattern display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and the general pattern operation statuses "1" to "4" are assigned to each of these stages. Then, when the general pattern operation status is "1" (YES in S401), normal design standby processing (S402) is performed, and when it is "2" (NO in S401, YES in S403), normal Design fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO in both S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design determination processing (S406) is performed, and if it is "4" ( All of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal design waiting 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) , the process ends without performing the processes after S502. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the normal design is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal design propriety determination process, which will be described later, is performed (S502), and then a normal design 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.

Subsequently, after performing the normal design random number shift processing (S504) described later, the normal design fluctuation start processing is performed (S505), and this processing is finished. In normal design fluctuation start processing (S505), normal design fluctuation display is started in the normal design fluctuation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol variation start.

[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 (whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (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. "239") based on high-probability normal figure propriety determination (S604), and proceeds to the process of 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.

In S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in a 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 determination value is "0", "1") based on the low-probability general pattern propriety determination (S603), and proceeds to the process of S605. Then, it is determined whether the result of the general pattern right or wrong determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal pattern) (S605), and if it is determined that it is not a hit (no in S605), stop Determining the normal pattern to be displayed (normal pattern off pattern) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal pattern) (YES in S605), the normal per pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be displayed is determined (S607), the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608), and processing finish.

[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 ), the process ends. 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 processing after S802 This processing ends without performing On the other hand, if the normal pattern fluctuation time has passed (YES in S801), the normal pattern fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the normal pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stop display of the normal symbol is performed with the display result (hit normal symbol or losing normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for normal symbol propriety determination (S804), and this process is finished.

[Normal design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal design determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern per flag is ON (S901). If the normal pattern per flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if the normal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether it is in the time saving state (S902). And if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). 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. Corresponding to this, in S903, while setting the opening pattern during the time saving state of the second starting port 21, "3" is set to the second starting port open counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened. do.

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. Corresponding to this, in S906, along with setting the opening pattern during the non-time saving state of the second start port 21, to the second start port open counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened "1" set. 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 normal electric accessary product processing (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 being opened (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, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and this processing 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), and if not (NO in S1005), this process is terminated. ) (S1006).

After closing the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port open counter is "0". (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 the value of the second start opening counter is "0" (YES in S1008), the normal pattern per end processing (S1009) to end the auxiliary game is performed, and the normal pattern per end flag is set ( S1010), this processing ends. In addition, the second start opening counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second start opening 21 (opening operation of the opening and closing member 23) is performed three times if it is in the time saving state, and if it is in the non time saving state When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal pattern per end flag 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, along with turning off the normal pattern per end flag (S1011), the normal pattern per end flag is turned off (S1012), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and this 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 (S206).

[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). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (first big winning device 31, second big winning device 36) is divided into four stages. Any of the special figure operation status "1" to "4" is assigned to each stage.

If the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), special symbol standby processing (S1102) is performed, and if it is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), special symbol variation Perform intermediate processing (S1104), if it is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), perform special design determination processing (S1106), and if it is "4" (S1101, NO in both S1103 and S1105), a special electric accessory process (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. In addition, 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 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) of the second starting port 21 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 information) acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21 , It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of special 1 reserved balls) of the first start port 20 is "0" (S1206). And 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 (acquired information) acquired due to the ball entering the first start port 20 In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is being used as a standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting is being executed), and if so (YES in S1211). If not (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

If it is determined in S1201 that the number of special 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, there is one or more stored random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second start port 21 In the case, special figure 2 validity determination processing (S1202) described later, special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), special figure 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 number of special figure 2 reserved balls 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 winning judgment 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 winning judgment 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 a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the second special figure reservation corresponding to the first (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 (see the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A)) (the jackpot determination value is "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/fail judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (see 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 success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) is "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS) is read, and the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8(B) The jackpot type is determined based on the 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, if the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" ("missing") (NO in S1305), the winning symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends.

Here, in judging the jackpot type, in the case of the hit/fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and the hit/fail judgment related to the second special symbol is determined. In this case, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. In addition, the special symbol propriety determination and the big hit type determination may be referred to as "determination", respectively, and the big hit determination may be performed to include which jackpot symbol is determined as "determination". In addition, the main control section (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) relating to the second special symbol functions as a "second success/failure determination means". The second right/wrong determination means is also referred to as "second determination means".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) 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 game state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). . As a result, if it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402).

If it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), the table for the non-time saving state jackpot (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the fluctuation pattern random number A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. By determining (selecting) the variation pattern of the special symbols, the variation time of the special symbols is determined.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of 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, when it is determined that the number of reservations in S1405 is either "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reservation number deviation table (non-time saving state and The portion corresponding to the number of balls that are out and held "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 neither "1" or "2", that is, it is either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reservation number deviation table ( With reference to the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. is selected (S1407). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P8-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).

Moreover, when it determines with it being a time saving state by S1401 (it is YES by S1401), as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether a big-hit flag is ON (S1408). As a result, 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-P14 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is 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". If it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" in S1410 (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 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-P18 is selected.

Also, if it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth hold number deviation table (Fig. 9 of the variation pattern table shown in Figure 9), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the number of held balls “2 to 4”) Select the variation pattern based on (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19-P22 is selected.

Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and when it is out is a non-time-saving state and when it is out. There is a possibility that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected. It is raised. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation during the time saving state (promptly advance the game during the time saving).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and this 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. The variation pattern specification command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and sent to the sub-controller 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 is one lower side (for example, if the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003", the address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit (S1503), and this process is finished.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), as shown in FIG. 22, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205) 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.

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 propriety determination process (S1207), each process of S1601 to S1609 is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 propriety 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, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) Random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for special symbol suitability determination is read out and processed. It should be noted that the main control section (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the success/failure determination (S1603, S1604) relating to the first special symbol functions as a "first success/failure determination means". The first right/wrong determination means is also referred to as "first determination means".

[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 processing 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, "0" is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit (S1803), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), as shown in FIG. 22, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) 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 special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9) has elapsed It is determined whether or not (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 elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Next, 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 that the variable probability counter value is "0" (YES in S1905), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. The high probability state (variable probability state) ends by the processing of S1906. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO at S1903), or if it is determined that the value of the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO at S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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 symbols executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909). If the value of the time saving counter is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911. The processing of S1910 terminates the time saving state (and the high base state). Also, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stop display of the special symbol is performed with the display result according to the determination result of the special symbol propriety determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number (S1912), and this process is finished. The game control microcomputer 81 sets the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol (stop symbol) when stopping (ending) the variable display of the special symbol. Then, when the set stop display time (stop display period) elapses, a special symbol determination process (S1106) is performed.

In addition, processing to turn off the probability variation flag based on the value of the probability variation counter becoming "0", or to turn off the time saving flag based on the value of the time saving counter becoming "0" (S1906, S1910) The main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the functions as "game state control means". The game state control means is also called "mode control means".

[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), it is determined whether or not the type of this jackpot is a 10R jackpot (10R eighth jackpot or 10R ninth jackpot) (S2002). As a result, when it is determined that the type of the current jackpot is the 10R jackpot (YES in S2002), the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game is set to "10" (S2003), Move to the processing of S2006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the type of the current jackpot is not the 10R jackpot (NO in S2002), the jackpot type is the 7R jackpot (any of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots), so the value of the round counter is "7". is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006.

In S2006, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the round indicator 45 is set (S2006), and the process proceeds to S2007. Specifically, the lighting pattern data of the two LEDs (7R lamp, 10R lamp) that constitute the round indicator 45 according to the determination result of S2002 described above, that is, the type (number of rounds) of the current jackpot. (S2006). When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED (round lamp) of the round indicator 45 is lit according to the lighting pattern data.

In S2007, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the win indicator 48 is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. As described above, the hit indicator 48, when a big hit occurs (when the big hit pattern is displayed), the special symbol right/wrong judgment which triggered the big hit is the first special symbol right/wrong judgment and the second special symbol right/wrong judgment. It indicates which one of the right or wrong judgment. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment has two types of jackpots: "7R jackpot" (7R first to seventh jackpots) and "10R jackpot" (10R eighth and ninth jackpots). ” is a jackpot type in the case of a big hit in the first special symbol propriety determination, and “10R jackpot” is a jackpot type in the case of a big hit in the second special symbol propriety determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, based on the determination result of S2002 described above, lighting pattern data for the three LEDs forming the win indicator 48 is set (S2007). That is, when it is determined that the type of the current jackpot is the 10R jackpot in S2002 (YES in S2002), the jackpot this time is determined by the second special symbol propriety determination (also referred to as "special 2 jackpot"). Therefore, data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b3" out of the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. 4 is set as lighting pattern data corresponding to this. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of the big hit this time is not the 10R big hit (NO in S2002), the type of the big hit this time is the 7R big hit, and the big hit is determined by the first special symbol 4. Therefore, as the lighting pattern data corresponding to this, the data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b2" out of the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. set. When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED of the win indicator 48 lights according to the lighting pattern data.

In this embodiment, the 7R jackpot is set as the special figure 1 jackpot, and the 10R jackpot is set as the special figure 2 jackpot. It is configured such that the 7R big hit is not derived as a result of the special symbol propriety determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in setting the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 in S2007, it is set based on the judgment result (type of the generated jackpot) in S2002. On the other hand, for example, if a common jackpot type is set for the special figure 1 jackpot and the special figure 2 jackpot, only the type of the jackpot that occurred is the type of special symbol success/failure determination that triggered the jackpot ( Since it is not possible to determine whether the first special symbol is right or wrong or the second special symbol is right or wrong, the lighting pattern data of the winning indicator 48 cannot be determined based on the type of the generated big win. Therefore, in such a case, for example, the big hit flag set in the above-mentioned S1309 and S1609 corresponds to the special figure 1 big hit (for example, "special figure 1 big hit flag") and the special figure 2 big hit Things (for example, "special figure 2 big hit flag") may be provided separately. In this way, by determining the type of the big hit flag that is ON (special figure 1 big hit flag or special figure 2 big hit flag), it is possible to determine the special symbol success or failure that triggered the big hit when the big hit occurred. It is possible to discriminate the type, thereby making it possible to appropriately determine the lighting pattern data of the win indicator 48 .

Next, in S2008, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot) is set (S2008), and the process proceeds to S2009. As described above, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big win (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if any of the 7R 1st to 7th big wins, the release pattern for the 7R big win corresponding to each big win is set, and if the 10R 8th big win or the 10R 9th big win, respectively. Set the opening pattern for the 10R big hit corresponding to the big hit of . In the jackpot game, opening and closing operation of the jackpot (special entrance) is executed according to the jackpot opening pattern set in S2008.

Next, the movable piece operation timing corresponding to the type of the big hit is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. As described above, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round (fifth round in this embodiment) is performed based on the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 (V attacker). The number of balls that trigger the operation is determined according to the type of the big win (see FIG. 48). Specifically, the predetermined "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls that define the timing of the first operation" and "the number of balls that (predetermined value setting means). In this embodiment, "1" is set as the first predetermined value (c1), and "2" is set as the second predetermined value (c2). The operation of the movable piece 150 is controlled based on the value set in S2009 and the count value (the number of balls hit by the V attacker) by the ball hit count counting means in the V round (fifth round). The second predetermined value (c2) is not set when the type of jackpot is "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", but is set only when it is "V passing scheduled jackpot".

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). The opening command is determined according to the type of the big win, and is provided corresponding to each big win, such as an opening command for the 7R first big win, an opening command for the 7R second big win, and the like. Then, an opening period corresponding to the set opening command is set.

The main control unit transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201). Then, the sub-control section that has received the opening command performs a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period.

Also, in S2011, 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.

The opening period is set after the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbols (production symbols) stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols before the start of the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game. It is a period, and it is a period during which the variable display of special symbols (effect symbols) is disabled. The opening period is also referred to as a "start period". Also, the effect executed during the opening period (start period) is also called "opening effect" or "start effect". The length of the opening period (opening time) is generally set to a length that allows the player to recognize that the jackpot game is about to start. For example, the length of the opening period is longer than the jackpot stop display time. can be Also, the length of the opening period (opening time) may be changed according to the game state when the big win occurs and the type of the big win.

The main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special symbol fluctuation process (S1104) and the special symbol determination process (S1106) functions as "variation game execution means". It is a thing. In addition, the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) in the case of executing those processes (S1102, S1104 and S1116) for the first special symbol functions as "first variation display executing means", and for the second special symbol The main control section (game control microcomputer 81) in the case of execution functions as "second variable display execution means".

[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. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the probability variation flag is OFF, so the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the processing of S2102. Moreover, when it determines with a time saving flag not being ON by S2103 (it is NO at S2103), since a time saving flag is OFF, it transfers to the process of 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) has ended (all rounds have ended) in the jackpot game. If it is determined that 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 hit type in the aforementioned S2008. 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. In addition, the round may be simply referred to as "R" and may also be referred to as "round game".

When it is determined at S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES at S2106), the round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), the big winning opening opening process is performed (S2108), and this process ends. As a result, the big winning hole is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" if the first round is started, and "2R start command" if the second round is started. . The set round start command is sent to the sub-controller by the output process of S201. In addition, in the big winning hole opening process of S2108, a big winning hole opening pattern determined according to the type of the big win to be executed, which is determined for the round to be started, is started.

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 S2111. Here, examples of cases where it is determined that it is not the round start time include during the opening period before the start of one round, during the execution of the round, during the interval period after the end of the round, and the like. In S2111, it is determined whether or not the round is being executed, that is, whether or not the big winning opening opening operation based on the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (S2111). As a result, when it is determined that the round is being executed (the operation of opening the big winning opening is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is determined whether or not the round being executed is the V round (S2112). As described above, in this embodiment, since the fifth round of the jackpot game is the V round, it is determined here whether or not it is the fifth round. Then, if the round being executed is the V round (fifth round) (YES in S2112), V round processing, which will be described later, is performed (S2113). ) and proceed to the processing of S2114.

In S2114, it is determined whether or not the round end condition of the round being executed is met (S2114). Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the round execution time ("25 seconds" in this embodiment) set for the round being executed has passed (or (2) that a specified number of game balls ("9" in this embodiment) set for the round being executed enter the game ball in the round being executed. Conditions are set. When one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2114), this process ends without performing the processes after S2115.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2114), the round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, 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 sent to the sub-controller by the output process of S201.

In S2116, along with the end of the round, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is closed, and a process of setting a predetermined interval time (big winning opening closing process) is performed (S2116). . In this embodiment, there are two types of interval time between rounds, "2000 ms (2 seconds)" and "200 ms (0.2 seconds)". and the sixth round) is "2000 ms", and the interval time set at the end of other rounds is "200 ms". At the end of the V round, from the perspective of monitoring the presence or absence of clogged balls and preventing fraud, etc., in order to secure time to determine whether the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged in the V round match or disagree, the V round ends. The subsequent interval time is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time between the other rounds is set to "200 ms". As a result, while ball clogging is monitored and fraud is prevented in the V round, the alternate opening of the first big prize winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 can be rapidly and smoothly progressed in the other rounds.

Next, in S2117, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the previous big winning opening closing process (S2116) has elapsed (S2117). This processing of S2117 is also processing that is performed subsequent to when it is determined in S2111 that the round is not being executed (NO in S2111). If it is determined in S2117 that the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S2117), this processing is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2117), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2118). , the value of the round counter is "0" (S2119). Then, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2119), the next round is started, so this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2119), a jackpot end process (S2120) for ending the jackpot game is executed. In the jackpot ending process (S2120), the jackpot ending command is set and the jackpot ending period is started. Next, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S2121), and this process is finished. It should be noted that the value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the rounds in the jackpot to be executed are completed.

Here, in the jackpot end processing (S2120), the processing of setting the ending command is performed. And based on ON/OFF of the V flag, any ending command is selected and set. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of ending command to be 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 . The ending period is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the big winning opening is closed. The effect executed during the ending period (end period) is also called "ending effect" or "end effect".

In addition, in the V round (in the jackpot game), information indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area is also referred to as "specific area information". This specific area information includes information indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the V round (V flag: ON) and that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the V round (V flag: OFF). and an ending period determination means (end period determination means) for determining the ending period can determine the ending period based on this specific area information.

If it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round of the jackpot game has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has passed (S2122 ), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (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 processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (S207).

The main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as a "special game executing means".

[V round processing]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the V round process (S2113), first, the number of game balls entering the V attacker (second big winning hole 35) during the V round, that is, by the above-described entering ball number counting means It is determined whether or not the count value is the first predetermined value (c1) (S2701). As described above, in the V-round, the movable piece 150 is operated based on the number of game balls entering the V-attacker during the V-round. 1 predetermined value (first count value)” and “second predetermined value (second count value)” are set in S2009 described above. In S2701, whether the counted value by the number-of-balls-counting means in this V-round is the "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls-in that defines the timing of the first operation" set in S2009. It judges whether or not. In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (c1) is set to "1" regardless of the jackpot type (see FIG. 48). ), the process of S2702 is performed, and if it is not "1" (NO in S2701), the process proceeds to S2703 without performing the process of S2702.

In S2702, specific area opening/closing processing is performed to open/close the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 (S2702). Since the specific area opening/closing process here corresponds to the first movement of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "1", the movement of the movable piece 150 in this case is A short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the region 39 is opened for 80 ms is performed.

In addition, in S2702, the specific area validity period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. The specific area effective period is a period during which the detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be effective (grant of privilege). A period other than the valid period is a period during which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (privilege not granted). If the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period (outside the specific area effective period), the detection is determined to be invalid, and an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is generated. It is determined that one type of "abnormal passage of specific area" has occurred (error determining means). In the present embodiment, the specified region effective period is set to the period from the start of the movement of the movable piece 150 in the V-round to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, two seconds) after the end of the movement. The reason why the valid period continues even after the operation of the movable piece 150 is finished is that when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 just before the operation of the movable piece 150 is finished and the game ball is detected by the specific area 39a, the detection is performed. This is because it is treated as valid. In addition, since the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2702 is based on the short opening operation pattern, the possibility that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a by the operation is extremely low.

Next, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round (jackpot game) being executed relates to the "V passage scheduled jackpot" (S2703). In the case of a planned V-passing big hit, after the first movement (short opening movement pattern) of the movable piece 150 is performed during the V-round, the second movement can be executed by entering the game ball into the V-attacker after that. It has become. Therefore, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round being executed relates to the "V passage scheduled jackpot", and if it is determined that it is not a V passage scheduled jackpot (NO in S2703), If the round is related to the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", this process ends without performing the processes of S2704 and S2705.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the V-round being executed relates to the "V-passing scheduled jackpot" (YES in S2703), is the count value by the number-of-balls counting means the second predetermined value (c2)? It is determined whether or not (S2704). Here, the value counted by the number-of-balls-counting means in the V-round (the number of balls-entering the V-attacker) is set in S2009 as the second predetermined value corresponding to the number of balls-entering that defines the timing of the second action. (c2)" is determined. In this embodiment, the second predetermined value (c2) is set to "2" (see FIG. 48), so if the counted value by the number-of-balls counting means is "2" (YES in S2704), the process of S2705 If it is not "2" (NO in S2704), this process ends without performing the process of S2705.

In S2705, as in S2702 described above, specific area opening/closing processing is performed to open/close the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 (S2705). However, since the specific area opening/closing process of S2705 corresponds to the second motion of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "2", the motion of the movable piece 150 in this case is A long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) is performed. Further, in S2705 as well, the specified area validity period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. As a result, when the specific area 39 is opened by the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2705 and the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the specific area valid period, the detection is determined to be valid. On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period, the detection is determined to be invalid and it is determined that the specific area abnormal passage (specific area error) has occurred (error determination means).

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON (timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a within the effective period), the game state display 46 is displayed in a predetermined manner. In this mode, it is notified that the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a high-probability state. Specifically, the gaming state display 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". In this embodiment, in the normal state (low-probability state), the display mode is "a1□a2□a3□" (eg, □: off, ▪: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the jackpot game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode is changed to "a1, a2, a3,". Then, when the jackpot game ends and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is set to "a1□a2□a3□". In addition, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the jackpot game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode remains "a1□a2□a3□". , the display mode may be "a1, a2, a3," at the timing of shifting to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and "a1, a2, a3," at the timing of shifting from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the specific area valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the specific area valid period (V During the invalid period), the V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected. In addition, when the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process (S2124) described later). By doing so, the V flag is prevented from being turned ON based on V passage by fraudulent act, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to a high probability state.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area (whether or not V has passed). is turned ON by . When it is determined that the V flag is ON in S2201 (YES in S2201), the variable probability flag is turned ON (S2202), the variable probability counter is set (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204).

In S2203, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol propriety determination) that can be executed in a high probability state is set in the probability variation counter. In this embodiment, "10,000" is set in the variable probability counter (S2203). This value of "10,000" (10,000 times) is actually It is the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit 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, as in the present embodiment, a value of "10,000" may be set in the variable probability counter to substantially set a high probability state until the next big hit, or when the variable probability flag is turned ON. A high probability state may be set until the next big hit occurs without setting the variable probability counter.

If it is determined that the V flag is ON in S2201 (YES in S2201) and the processing of S2202 to S2204 is performed, or if it is determined that the V flag is not ON (it is OFF) in S2201 (NO in S2201) YES), then, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), the time saving counter is set (S2207), and this process ends.

In S2207, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol propriety determination) that can be executed in the time saving state and high base state (high frequency state) is set in the time saving counter. The operation period of the time saving function and the high base generation function (also referred to as "short time period" or "electric support period") is determined by the number of fluctuations of special symbols (the number of executions of fluctuation games). In this embodiment, the number of times is predetermined according to the type of the big win, and differs depending on the type of the big win. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "50 times" for 7R first and 7R second big wins, "75 times" for 7R third and 7R fourth big wins, and 7R fifth big win. , "100 times" for the 7R 6th jackpot and 10R 9th jackpot, and "10,000 times" for the 7R 7th jackpot and 10R 8th jackpot. Corresponding to this, in S2207, "50", "75", "100" or "10,000" is set according to the type of the finished jackpot (this jackpot).

Here, when "10,000" is set to the probability variation counter, the high probability state is until the variation display (variation game) of 10,000 times of special symbols is executed (substantially until the next big hit). Although it continues, the end time (final period) of the high-probability base state will be different depending on the value set in the time-saving counter.

That is, when "10,000" is set to the probability variable counter and "50" is set to the time saving counter, after the big hit game is completed, the high probability high base state is performed until the variable game (variable display of special symbols) is executed 50 times. Then, when the 50th variation game ends, the high-probability-high base state ends and the high-probability-low base state is entered. After that (after the 51st time), the high-probability-low base state is continued until a big hit occurs. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 50 in the high probability/high base state, the high probability/high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "10,000" is set to the variable probability counter and "75" is set to the short time counter, after the big hit game is completed, the high probability and high base state is performed until the variable game (variable display of special symbols) is executed 75 times. Then, when the 75th variation game ends, the high-probability-high base state ends and the high-probability-low base state is entered. After that (after the 76th time), the high-probability-low base state is continued until a big hit occurs. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 75 in the high-probability-high base state, the high-probability-high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter and "100" is set in the time reduction counter, after the big hit game is completed, the high probability high base state is set until the variation game (variation display of special symbols) is executed 100 times. Then, when the 100th variation game ends, the high-probability-high base state ends and becomes the high-probability-low base state. After that (after the 101st time), the high-probability-low base state is continued until a big hit occurs. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 100 in the high probability/high base state, the occurrence of the big hit ends the high probability/high base state.

On the other hand, if the variable probability counter is not set, the end time (end) of the low probability high base state will be different depending on the value set in the time saving counter. That is, when "50" is set to the time saving counter without setting the probability variable counter, after the big hit game ends, the low probability high base state is reached until the variable game (variation display of special symbols) is executed 50 times, and 50 When the fluctuation game of the time ends, the low-probability-high base state ends, and becomes the low-probability-low base state. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 50 in the low probability high base state, the low probability high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "75" is set to the time saving counter without setting the variable probability counter, after the big hit game is over, the base state becomes a low probability high base state until the variable game (variation display of special symbols) is executed 75 times, and 75 When the fluctuation game of the time ends, the low probability high base state ends and becomes the low probability low base state. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 75 in the low probability high base state, the low probability high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "100" is set to the time saving counter without setting the probability variable counter, after the big hit game ends, the low probability high base state is reached until the variable game (variation display of special symbols) is executed 100 times, and 100 When the fluctuation game of the time ends, the low-probability-high base state ends, and becomes the low-probability-low base state. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 100 times in the low probability base state, the low probability base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In this embodiment, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is the 10R 8th big hit or the 10R 9th big hit, the type of the big hit is determined through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 and the production performed until the stop display. It is made easy (possible) for the player to distinguish. Specifically, for example, the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 corresponding to the 10R 8th jackpot is an odd number (333, 777, etc.), and the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 corresponding to the 10R 9th jackpot is an even number. By setting the number of doubles (222, 888, etc.), it becomes easy (possible) for the player to determine the jackpot type.

On the other hand, if the result of the first special symbol suitability determination is any of the 7R first to seventh jackpots, the player determines the type of jackpot through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 and the production executed until the stop display. makes it difficult (impossible) to distinguish Then, when the high base state (time saving state) continues even after the number of variable display times of the special symbols after the end of the jackpot game exceeds 100 times, the game is to be in the high base state (probability variable state) until the next big hit. shall be made clear to the person Further, when the high base state ends and shifts to the low base state at the 50th, 75th or 100th variation display after the end of the jackpot game, the game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. However, it is difficult (impossible) for the player to determine whether the state of the jackpot probability is a high-probability state or a low-probability state through effects or the like. As a result, as the number of executions (number of fluctuations) of the variable game after the end of the big win game increases, it becomes possible to arouse the tension and anxiety of the player regarding whether or not the high probability state exists, and to increase the interest after the end of the big win game. becomes possible. In addition, after the jackpot game ends, the game can be continued until the variation display is executed at least 100 times, and the operation can be increased accordingly.

Of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots, the 7R 7th jackpot is displayed with stop display of the production pattern 8 at the double number of "7" (777), and the 7R 1st to 6th jackpots are displayed with the production pattern 8 by 7. A stop display may be made at a double number (111, 444, etc.) other than the 7R 7th jackpot so that the player can determine the jackpot type through the stop display mode of the effect symbol. Also by this, it is possible to increase the interest and the operation after the end of the jackpot games related to the 7R first to sixth jackpots.

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. The values to be set in the time saving counter and the variable probability counter are not limited to those of this embodiment, and the values can be determined in consideration of the playability, the rate of putting out balls, and the like.

The main control section (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state control means (mode control means)".

[Specific area sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S208) next to the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). As a result, if it is determined that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), this process ends without performing the processes after S2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is detection by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the detection is during the effective period of the specific area (S2402).

If it is determined in S2402 that the specific area is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), the specific area passing command is set in the output buffer of RAM (S2404), and this processing is performed. finish. That is, when the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 in the V round (fifth round) passes through the specific area 39 during the specific area valid period (detected by the specific area sensor 39a), this Triggered by this, the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and a specific area passing command is set (S2404).

The processing of S2403 and S2404 is performed when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 triggered by the movable piece 150 operating in a short opening operation pattern in the V round of the V-passing scheduled jackpot or the V-non-passing scheduled jackpot, and when the game ball passes through the V It is executed both when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 triggered by the movable piece 150 operating in the long open operation pattern in the V round of the expected passing big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if an irregular event occurs in which a V non-passing scheduled jackpot that does not presuppose a V passing occurs and V passing occurs, the irregular V passing is treated as a valid V passing.

The specific area passage command set in S2404 is transmitted to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201). The sub-control board 90 recognizes that V passage has occurred in the V round (V passage has occurred and the V round has ended) based on the reception of the specific area passage command.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2402 that the specified area is not valid (it is invalid) (NO in S2402), the invalid period passage command is set in the output buffer of the RAM without turning on the V flag ( S2405), this processing ends. In other words, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in a period (invalid period) other than the specific area effective period (detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage is a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error). There is, and an invalid period passage command indicating this is set. When this invalid period passage command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), the sub-control board 90 outputs the image display device 7 (display The screen 7a), the frame lamp 66, the board surface lamp 5, the speaker 67, etc. are used to notify a predetermined error. The main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S2402 that can trigger the setting of such an invalid period pass command (S2405) functions as "error determination means".

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a non-specific area sensor detection process (S209) following the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the non-specific area sensor detection process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (S2411). As a result, if it is determined that there is no detection by the non-specific area sensor 49a (NO in S2401), this process ends without performing the processes after S2412. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is detection by the non-specific area sensor 49a (YES at S2411), it is determined whether the V flag is OFF (S2412). If it is not OFF (NO in S2412), this process ends without performing the processes after S2413. If the V flag is not OFF (NO in S2412), that is, if the V flag is ON, the V passage occurs in the V round, so the processing after S2413 is not performed.

In S2413, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9" (S2413). As described above, when a game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, the detected number is counted as the non-specific area passing number by the non-specific area passing counting means (not shown). value) to determine whether or not the non-specific area passage number is "9". If the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not "9" (NO in S2413), this processing is finished as it is, and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9". If so (YES at S2413), the specific area non-passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2414), and this processing ends. That is, in the V round (fifth round), while the game ball enters the V attacker (second big winning hole 35), the V flag does not turn ON (V does not pass) Nine (regular number) When the game ball passes through the non-specific area 49 (when nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a), a specific area non-passing command is set (S2414).

The specific area non-passing command set in S2414 is transmitted to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201). The sub-control board 90 recognizes that V-passing did not occur in V-round (that V-round ended without V-passing) based on the fact that the specific area non-passing command was received.

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the non-specific area sensor detection process (S209) and then the pending ball number process (S210). As shown in FIG. 38, in the reserved ball number processing (S210), 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, data indicating the number of reserved balls (number of reserved balls command for transmitting information indicating the number of reserved balls to the sub control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data indicating the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105). to the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed.

When the sub-control unit that receives the reserved ball number command judges that the number of special figure reserved balls has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, it accordingly suspends the effect on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The display contents of the display areas (first effect pending display area 9c, second effect pending display area 9d, variable pending display area 9e) 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 and displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e, and is displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. The remaining first effect reservation 9a is moved (shifted) by one to the left. On the other hand, the display content of the second effect reservation 9b (second special figure reservation) can be updated in the same manner as the first effect reservation 9a (first special figure reservation).

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 variation 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 (S211) following the pending ball number process (S210). As shown in FIG. 39, in the power-off monitoring process (S211), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (S2602), turn ON the power off flag (S2603), and perform loop processing without returning to interrupt processing (S105). In S2602, it is possible to store (backup) any data that is predetermined as a backup target, in addition to the data relating to the current state of the gaming machine. In this embodiment, as described above, the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode of the win indicator 48 is backed up. Therefore, in S2602, the lighting pattern data related to the display mode is also stored.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control section) will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 47. FIG. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, 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 unit).

When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on (when the power supply board 109 starts to supply power), the performance control microcomputer 91 stores the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. read from and execute. 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.

Next, 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). The power-off signal is output from the power board 109 to the sub-control board 90 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. If the determination result of S4002 is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result of S4002 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 it is ON and 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 S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. For this reason, the processing of S4001 to S4003 is also called "power-on processing".

Here, when executing the power-on process (S4001 to S4003), the effect control microcomputer 91 notifies that the power-on process is being executed (power notification at the time of turning on (second notification means). Specifically, a message indicating that the power-on process is being executed is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and a notification sound indicating this is output from the speaker 67 (second notification means). As described above, when the power is turned on, at least the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed, and if the determination in S4002 is negative (NO in S4002), the RAM is also initialized (S4003). If the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed and the RAM initialization (S4003) is not executed, the message "Power is being restored" is displayed, and the CPU initialization process (S4001) and RAM initialization (S4003) are performed. If both are executed, the message "RAM is being cleared" is displayed. These messages are displayed by transmitting a command (power-on command) from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100, and processing the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 that receives the command. executed. Which of the messages “power supply is being restored” and “ram is being cleared” is displayed depends on the content (type) of the command sent from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100 . In addition, in this embodiment, there is one type of notification sound for power-on processing, which is output from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 .

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 effect determination random number includes a notice effect determination random number for determining a notice effect and a effect pattern determination random number for determining a effect pattern. 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. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. 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, etc., can be performed. 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 the RAM output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamps. It is transmitted to the control board 107 . Each control board (each control unit) that has received 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.

Next, in S4007, interrupts are permitted, and thereafter 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, the operation control of the movable decorative member, It becomes possible to control the voice output from the speaker and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), first, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, whether or not the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is received by the external INT of the effect control microcomputer 91 It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the input section (S4101). As a result, if it is determined that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), this process ends without performing the process of S4102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and this processing 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 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 2msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 2 ms 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). . This switch data indicates whether or not each of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b is operated (ON, OFF), and is provided for execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the effect button 63. be. Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for illuminating lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and driving data for driving the movable production member 14 (electrical driving source) are generated. Output drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. Lamp data and drive 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. 43, 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 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. 44, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4390), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If (NO at S4390), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the starting ball command has been received (YES at S4390), performance hold information storage processing (S4395) and hold icon notice processing (S4400) are performed. Then, the process proceeds to S4401.

Effect pending information storage processing (S4395), various information (preliminary determination result, jackpot type determination random number, variation pattern random number, etc.), according to the type of special design (first special design, second special design) and the number of special design pending balls at the time of sending and receiving the start ball command (at the time of command generation), It is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub control board 90 in a shift memory format. 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. Also, if the received start ball command is a special figure 2 start ball command, similarly, the information such as the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 2 start ball command is the special figure 2 effect pending information It is stored in the special figure 2 effect pending 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 stored in the special figure pending storage section (first special figure pending storage section, 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".

In addition, the effect pending information is also called "prefetch information", the special figure 1 effect pending information is also called "first prefetch information", and the special figure 2 effect pending information is also called "second prefetch information". . In addition, the effect pending information storage area (obtained information storage means) is also referred to as "prefetching information storage means", the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area is also referred to as "first prefetching information storage means", special figure 2 The effect pending information storage area is also referred to as "second look-ahead information storage means".

The pending icon announcement process (S4400) is a process related to the pending icon announcement, which is a kind of announcement effect based on the effect pending information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4395. The pending icon notice is the effect pending display area (the first effect pending display area 9c, the second effect pending display area 9d) of the display screen 7a and the effect pending display (the pending icon, the active pending icon ) is changed to a display mode different from usual, and the display mode after the change (also referred to as a “forecast display mode”) suggests the possibility (expectation) of a big win. Details of the pending icon notice process (S4400) and the pending icon notice 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). As a result, when it is determined that the variation start command is received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed, and the process of S4406 is performed, and it is determined that the variation start command has not been received. In the case (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start process (S4402).

In S4406, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). As a result, when it is determined that the variable stop command is received (YES in S4406), the variable performance end processing (S4407) for stopping and displaying the performance pattern 8 and ending the variable display (variation performance) of the performance pattern 8 is performed. , When it is determined that the process of S4408 is not received and the fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4406), the process of S4408 is performed without performing the fluctuation production end process (S4407).

At S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). As a result, when it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S4408), a special game effect selection process (S4409) for selecting the effect pattern (effect mode) of the special game effect to be executed during the special game (jackpot game) and move to the processing of S4410. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process (S4409).

Here, the special game effect includes at least an opening effect to be executed during the opening period before the opening of the special game opening (before the start of the first round) and a round game during the special game (during the jackpot game). A round effect (jackpot game effect) to be executed in accordance with the progress of (big prize opening ball game) is included.

In this embodiment, an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the length of the opening period (opening time), opening effects, round effects, etc. are specified. Then, in the special game effect selection process (S4409), the effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and information based on the received opening command (opening command type, opening time, start timing A special game start time command capable of specifying a jackpot type related to a jackpot game is set in a sub-output buffer. When the set special game start time command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the corresponding special game effect as an image in accordance with the progress of the jackpot game. It is executed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

Specifically, for example, if the type of the jackpot to be started this time is a 7R jackpot (any of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots), the jackpot is either a "V passage scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passage scheduled jackpot". ”, the same mode (common) opening effect corresponding to the start of the 7R jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . In this case, the opening performance is a performance that does not indicate whether the big win to be started this time is a "V-passing scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". This is done by displaying a character image such as "jackpot" on the screen. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 7R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the reception of the round start command in S4418, which will be described later). . In addition, in the high-base state (high-probability-high base state or low-probability-high base state) after the 7R jackpot game ends, a production mode (also known as "state non-notification mode") in which whether or not the high probability state is concealed ) and the production is developed.

In addition, when the type of the jackpot to be started this time is the 10R eighth jackpot, it corresponds to the start of the jackpot game related to the ``V passage scheduled jackpot'', that is, the start of the 10R jackpot game on the premise of generating a high probability state. An opening presentation is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. - 特許庁The opening production in this case is a production that impresses the start of a big hit game on the premise that a large amount of prize balls will be acquired and the transition to a high-probability-high base state. This is done by displaying a character image such as "big win" or "V big win". Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 10 RV expected big hit is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the round start command received in S4418, which will be described later). be done.

In addition, when the type of the jackpot to be started this time is the 10R 9th jackpot, it corresponds to the start of the jackpot game related to the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", that is, the start of the 10R jackpot game on the premise that the high probability state is not generated. An opening effect is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . The opening performance in this case is a performance that impresses the start of a big win game on the assumption that a large amount of winning balls will be acquired and a transition to a time-saving state (low-probability-high base state) will occur. A character image such as "jackpot" is displayed on the top. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 10RV non-passing scheduled jackpot is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the round start command received in S4418, which will be described later). Be expanded.

Next, at S4410, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). As a result, when it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4410), an ending effect selection process (S4411) for selecting the pattern of the effect at the end of the special game (ending effect), the effect mode after the end of the special game, etc. is performed. , the process proceeds to S4412 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process (S4411).

In this embodiment, the main control board 80 transmits an ending command according to the type of the big win and whether or not V has passed, and the length of the ending period (ending time) is determined by the ending command. identified. Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the effect pattern of the selected ending effect, information based on the received ending command (type of ending command, ending time, type of jackpot related to the finished jackpot game, after the jackpot game A command at the end of a special game that can specify the production mode, etc.) is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set special game end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the ending effect associated with the end of the big win game on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. run on.

Specifically, for example, when the jackpot type of the finished jackpot game is a 7R jackpot (any of the 7R first to seventh jackpots), the jackpot is a "V-passing scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passing jackpot" , and regardless of whether the V is passed or not, the same mode (common) ending effect corresponding to the end of the 7R jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.例文帳に追加The ending effect in this case is a effect that gives the impression that the state non-notification mode has started, and is performed by displaying a character image such as "chance mode entry" on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, for example.

In addition, when the jackpot type of the finished jackpot game is the 10R eighth jackpot (V passing scheduled jackpot) and V passes during the jackpot game, the probability variation game state (high The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 performs an ending effect indicating the transition to the fixed height base state). The ending effect in this case is an effect to impress the start of the probability variable gaming state (high probability high base state), for example, a character image such as "variable probability rush" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. performed by

In addition, when the jackpot type of the finished jackpot game is the 10R ninth jackpot (V non-passing scheduled jackpot) and V does not pass during the jackpot game, a time-saving game is performed as an ending effect corresponding to the end of the 10R jackpot game. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 performs an ending effect indicating the transition to the state (low probability-high base state). The ending effect in this case is a effect to impress the start of the time-saving game state (low-probability-high base state), for example, a character image such as "time-saving rush" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. performed by

Next, in S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). As a result, if it is determined that the specific area passing command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4418 without performing the processes of S4413 and S4414, and if it is determined that the specific area passing command has been received ( YES in S4412), it is determined whether or not the specific area passing command is based on V passing in the 10R jackpot (S4413).

If the received specific area pass command is based on the V pass in the 10R jackpot (YES in S4413), the V pass designation command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4414). On the other hand, if the received specific area passing command is not based on the V passing in the 10R jackpot (NO in S4413), that is, if it is based on the V passing in the 7R jackpot, the processing of S4418 is performed without performing the processing of S4414. transition to

When the V passage specification command set in S4414 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits image data for notifying that V passage has occurred. 100, and the V-passing notification effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG. As the V-pass notification effect, for example, a character image of "V" is displayed on the display screen 7a, or an effect sound representing V-passage is output. The V-passing notification performance is executed when the 10R big hit is V-passed, and is not executed when the 7R-jackpot is V-passed. This is because, in the 7R big win, the player is not notified (hidden) whether the big win is a ``V-passing scheduled jackpot'' or a ``V non-passing scheduled jackpot''. It should be noted that, although the possibility is extremely low, even when the V-pass is made in the 10R 9th jackpot, which is the scheduled V-non-passing jackpot, the V-pass specifying command is set (S4414), and the V-pass notification effect is executed.

Next, in S4418, it is determined whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418). As a result, when it is determined that the round start command has not been received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420 without performing the process of S4419. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round start command has been received (YES at S4418), the round designation command corresponding to the received round start command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4419), and the process proceeds to S4420.

The round start command transmitted from the main control board 80 includes information that can specify the number of the round to be started (start round), and the CPU of the sub control board 90 (effect control The microcomputer 91 for software identifies the number of rounds to be started based on the received round start command, and sets a round designation command indicating the number of rounds in the sub-output buffer. When the round designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 responds to the jackpot game being executed according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. A round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. - 特許庁

Finally, in S4420, the processing related to other effect control is performed (S4420), and this processing ends. As other processing performed in S4420, processing based on received commands other than the above-mentioned commands (for example, normal design fluctuation start command, normal design fluctuation stop command, invalid period passing command, specific area non-passing command, etc.) is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, in the received command analysis process (S4302), the fluctuation effect start process (S4402) executed based on the reception of the fluctuation start command from the main control board 80 will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the variable production start process (S4402), first, various production determination random numbers such as variable production determination random numbers, advance notice production determination random numbers, production pattern determination random numbers, and specific production determination random numbers are acquired. Random number processing for effect determination is performed (S4501). In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing of receiving the variation start command from the main control unit, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Based on this acquired value, the variable effect and the advance notice effect to be executed, the effect pattern to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined. In addition, the variable effect means the effect that is executed along with the variable display (variable game) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end (stop display), and the effect symbol game effect (effect symbol 8 floating display and stationary display).

Next, at S4502, the fluctuation start command received at S4401 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. The variation pattern specification command includes, for example, the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information specifying the current game state, the judgment result of the first special symbol right or wrong judgment or the second special symbol right or wrong judgment. Designation result information to be designated, design information designating the jackpot type (jackpot design), etc. are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, the variation pattern specification command includes those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol, and by analyzing the variation pattern specification command, the production pattern game production (variation production) to be started this time ) can be determined whether it is related to special figure 1 or special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like included in the variation pattern designation command can also be used in other processes than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the current mode status is referenced (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 identify the current rendering mode.

Here, the production mode is the production environment (production format) when the variable game is executed. A part or all of the production modes of the production are assumed to be different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Also, when providing a plurality of game effects (reach effect, advance notice effect, etc.), it may be possible to execute different game effects depending on the effect mode.

Effect mode A (mode status "1") is a effect mode set when the game state is controlled to the low-probability-low base state. In this embodiment, the production mode A is the normal (basic) production mode. When the performance mode A is set, the player can recognize through the performance mode that the current game state is the low-probability-low base state.

Effect mode B (mode status “2”) is a effect mode set after the 7R big hit game is finished. In this embodiment, the effect mode B is set as the state non-notification mode. The game state when the production mode B is set is the low-probability-high base state or the high-probability-high base state, but at this time, the player can determine whether the current game state is the low-probability-high base state through the production mode. It is not possible to recognize (determine) whether it is in a high-precision high base state. Effect mode B can be said to be a common (similar) effect mode in the low-probability-high base state and the high-probability-high base state.

In the production mode C (mode status "3"), a variable game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times or 100 times) without the occurrence of a big hit in the production mode B, and the game state is a high-probability-low base. It is a production mode that is set when the state is changed. In this embodiment, the production mode C is the revenge mode. When the performance mode C is set, the player can recognize through the performance mode that the current game state is the high-probability-low base state. In the production mode B, when a predetermined number of variable games are executed without the occurrence of a big hit and the game state shifts to the low-probability base state, the production mode changes from B (mode status "2") to A (mode status "1").

The production mode D (mode status "4") is when the game state becomes a high-probability-high base state even after a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable games are executed without the occurrence of a big hit in the production mode B. This is the production mode to be set. In addition, it is also the effect mode set when the game state is controlled to the high-accuracy-high base state after the big-hit game related to the 10R eighth big-hit (10RV passage planned big-hit). In the present embodiment, the effect mode D is set as the variable probability confirmation mode. When the performance mode D is set, the player can recognize through the performance mode that the current game state is a high-probability-high base state (probability variable game state).

The production mode E (mode status "5") is a production mode that is set when the game state is controlled to the low probability/high base state after the big hit game related to the 10R ninth jackpot (10RV non-passing scheduled jackpot). In this embodiment, the production mode E is set as a time saving mode. When the performance mode E is set, the player can recognize through the performance mode that the current game state is the low-probability-high base state (time-saving game state).

Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low certainty high base state without V passage occurring in the big hit game related to the 10R 8th big hit, the production mode E is changed. set. Also, although the possibility is extremely low, when V passage occurs in the big hit game related to the 10R 9th big win and the game state after the big win game is controlled to a high probability high base state, the production mode D is changed. set.

Next, in S4504, a variable performance pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the performance pattern (also referred to as "variation performance pattern") of the variable performance 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 designation command received from the main control unit, 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), the variation effect pattern determination table corresponds to the current effect mode. An effect pattern determination table is set. In this embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables, A table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set. The variable performance pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the performance symbol game performance (variation mode of performance symbols, etc.), and a plurality of variable performance pattern determination tables are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. It is At S4504, one of the plurality of fluctuation effect pattern determination tables is set.

Next, in S4505, based on the variable performance determination random number acquired 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, mainly, 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. Thereby, in the production pattern game production (variation production), it is determined whether to execute the ready-to-win production (variation production with reach) or not to execute the ready-to-win production (normal fluctuation production). In addition, the variable effect pattern includes, in addition to the variable mode of the effect pattern 8, execution modes such as display effect, sound effect, light effect, movable effect, etc., which are executed accompanying the variable display of the effect pattern 8. It is also determined whether or not to execute the effect.

In addition, the ready-to-win effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol propriety determination indicates that the result is a big hit, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same (double eyes). In the case that different modes (big win mode, specific mode) are provided, two of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol) constitute the big win mode. (Also referred to as "ready-to-win pattern" or "ready-to-win mode".) is stopped (temporarily stopped), and the remaining one (for example, the third stop pattern) continues to be displayed in a variable state (also referred to as "ready-to-win state"). It means the effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that completes the jackpot mode. According to this ready-to-win effect, it is possible to effectively arouse the expectation of a player aiming for a big win.

Also, 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 types of stop display include temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scrolling display (variation display) of the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), and the production pattern 8 is at a predetermined stop position (for example, the production pattern display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that the character or the like is displayed in a slightly moving state to the extent that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also referred to as "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (variation display) of the production pattern 8 is completed, and the production pattern 8 is at a predetermined stop position (for example, the production pattern display area 7b) on the display screen, and the number, character, etc. It means that it is completely stopped and displayed in a recognizable state. When the effect pattern 8 is fixed and stopped after the variable display, the display result of the variable display (the result of the variable effect) is definitely displayed (determined display) (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the production pattern 8 can be performed once or multiple times until the final stop.

The stop effect symbols determined (selected) in S4505 are a symbol for temporary stop (also referred to as "temporary stop symbol") and a symbol for fixed stop (also referred to as "fixed stop symbol"). Specifically, the effect pattern 8 that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the variable effect, that is, the fixed stop pattern is out of the result of the special symbol propriety determination, and if the reach is out, "787" etc. Of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, one production pattern is different from the other production patterns (reach out), and when there is no reach, three productions such as "635" At least one of the patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is a separate pattern (completely separated pattern) different from the other patterns. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and if it is any of the 7R 1st to 7th big hits and the 10R 9th big hit, it will be a double number other than "777", and in the case of the 10R 8th big hit It is considered to be the double order of "777". As a result, as for the 7R big win, it is impossible to determine whether the big win is a V-passing scheduled big win or a V non-passing scheduled big win through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8.例文帳に追加As for the 10R eighth big win and the 10R ninth big win, it is possible to discriminate whether the big win is a V-pass scheduled big win or a V non-pass scheduled big win through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8.例文帳に追加

In addition, the effect pattern 8 that is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variable display before reaching the fixed stop, that is, the temporary stop pattern is basically the above-mentioned Zoro (jackpot mode) other than the above-mentioned double eyes (jackpot mode). outliers, etc.). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed to variably display the effect pattern 8 again after stopping the effect pattern 8 at the double roll, the temporarily stopped pattern is the double roll (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a relatively low-advantage jackpot (for example, a 10RV non-passage scheduled jackpot with a lower advantage than a 10RV passage-scheduled jackpot). Further, fixed stop symbols after the re-lottery can again be the symbols corresponding to the big wins with a relatively low degree of advantage or the symbols corresponding to the big wins with a relatively high degree of advantage. Furthermore, since the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (just before) the fixed stop after the end of the variable display, the production pattern 8 temporarily stopped just before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop pattern. The stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 described above is merely an example, and it is possible to appropriately set what to stop display as the stop production pattern.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the 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 effects, etc. are set. In S4505, based on the fluctuation production pattern determination table, it is determined whether to perform any of these productions or not to carry out these productions (this is also referred to as "normal fluctuation").

And, for example, when the variable performance with reach is executed, one of the ready-to-reach performances is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable performance pattern determination table. Here, when the super ready-to-win performance (any of the SP reach A to C) is executed, the possibility of a big win is greater than when the normal reach to play (any of the reach A to C) is executed. is set to be higher. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a higher possibility of winning a big hit (big hit expectation) than the normal ready-to-win effect.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control board 90 receives a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) as the variation pattern specification command from the main control board 80, the A ready-to-win effect (variable effect with reach) can be set (executed) based on the command. Among them, when the variable time is 30000 ms, the normal reach performance is set (executed) as the reach performance (normal reach fluctuation performance), and when the variable time is 45000 ms or more, the SP reach performance is set (executed) as the ready reach performance. (SP reach fluctuation effect). In this embodiment, three types of reach effects, normal reach A to C, and three types of SP reach A to C, super reach, are provided. , and may be provided with more reach effects.

Here, the variable display of the production pattern 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display, the variation speed of all the symbols becomes high and substantially constant, and after that, at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has passed, the first stop symbol The fluctuation speed of (in this example, the left effect symbol 8L) is reduced and the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). Next, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (the middle effect symbol 8C in this example). , and the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). After that, when the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixed and stopped, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and one variable display ends. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variable display, normal variation, ready-to-win effects, and the like are performed.

For example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbols according to the number of reserved balls and the game state is not operating (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in a variable display. When it starts, the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) stops (temporary stop) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has passed from the start of the fluctuation, followed by the right production pattern 8R (second stop symbol) stops (temporary stop). At this time, when the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same number of symbols (reach mode), the ready-to-win is established, and then the ready-to-win performance develops. On the other hand, if reach is not established (that is, if it is a normal fluctuation), the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) stops (temporary stop) following the stop (temporary stop) of the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern). temporary stop). In this embodiment, it takes about 11 seconds from the start of the variation of the production pattern 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop pattern (the middle production pattern 8C in this example) in the normal fluctuation. However, in the normal variation when the special symbol variation time reduction function is operating, the time it takes from the start of the variation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is normal (variation When the time reduction function is not activated), along with this, the time it takes for the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) and the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) to stop (temporarily stop) Shorten.

Depending on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 described later, for example, after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed at the same time. Order and timing of stop display of production symbols, such as stopping all at once (temporary stop), or all symbols continuing to fluctuate even after a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) until the first stop symbol stops may differ from the aspects described above.

Next, in S4506, the process (notice effect setting process) related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). Here, the advance notice effect is a effect that suggests a change display that is currently being executed or a change that is stored (change display that will be executed later). This is an effect of suggesting the possibility that the display result will be in a big win mode or that the display result of the variable display to be executed later will be in a big win mode. The advance notice performance is also called "suggestion performance". In the present embodiment, the notice effect (also referred to as "holding prefetch notice") based on the effect pending information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4395, and the current (this time) variable display (also referred to as "the relevant change".) Since various notice effects such as related notice effects (also referred to as "the relevant change notice") can be executed, in S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute each notice effect (execution or not), An execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed is set.

Specifically, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice effect determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence or absence of the notice effect execution and the notice effect pattern are determined. Then, based on the result of this determination, a notice performance pattern is set. The notice effect (suggestion effect) is, for example, displaying an image (also referred to as a "preview image" or a "suggestion image") suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit on the display screen 7a (also referred to as a "prediction display" or a "suggestion display"). It is performed by Further, in addition to the display effects (announcement display, suggestive display), it is possible to perform the notice effects by sound effects, light effects, and movable effects, and it is also possible to carry out by combining these effects. Furthermore, the change notice can also be performed based on the preliminary determination result of the special figure reservation.

In addition, the notice effect setting process (S4506) performs processing related to the notice effect that can be executed at a predetermined time including during the variable display (during the variable effect) triggered by the start of the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 8. , and the notice effect here does not include the pending icon notice. That is, the processing relating to the pending icon notice is performed in the pending icon notice processing (S4400) instead of the notice effect setting processing (S4506).

Here, the notice effect executed based on the effect pending information (prefetching information) is also called "prefetching effect", and the notice effect executed based on the special figure 1 effect pending information (first prefetching information) is also referred to as "first look-ahead effect", and the announcement effect executed based on the special figure 2 effect holding information (second look-ahead information) is also referred to as "second look-ahead effect".

The storage contents of the production suspension information stored in S4395 (the storage contents of the production suspension information storage area) and the result of the special symbol propriety determination specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (in this special figure fluctuation display Appropriateness determination result), also the variation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command (variation pattern and stop symbol related to this special figure variation display), the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is , the type (notice type) and mode of the notice effect to be executed, the presence or absence of the notice effect, etc. are different. When a notice effect is executed at a certain time, one of the multiple notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be executed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be performed at the same time. It may be executed from time to time.

Next, in S4507, the variable production start command for starting the variable production etc. is set in the sub output buffer based on the fluctuation production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506 (S4507), and the fluctuation production start process is executed. Finish. 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 performance image data corresponding to the variable performance pattern set in (image data constituting the start of variation of performance pattern 8, during variation, stop of variation, etc.), and notice performance specified based on the command to start variation performance Predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the pattern, that is, the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the fluctuation effect, notice effect, etc. based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. It is executed on the display screen 7a. In addition, a variable display (blinking display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Furthermore, in accordance with the execution of the variable effect, various effects such as sound effect, light effect, and movable effect are executed via the sound control board 106 and the lamp control board 107 .

[Hold icon notification process]
Next, the pending icon notification process (S4400) that is executed based on the reception of the starting entry command from the main control board 80 (YES in S4390) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the suspended icon notification process (S4400), first, it is determined whether or not the suspended icon notification flag is OFF (S4601). The pending icon notice flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pending icon notice is being executed. When the pending icon notice is to be executed, it is turned on in S4605 to be described later. When the variable display (variable game) corresponding to is completed, it is turned OFF.

It should be noted that the pending icon notice may be turned off with the start of the variable display (variable game) corresponding to the special figure holding that triggered the execution of the holding icon notice (consumption of the special figure hold). In this case, in a state in which the pending effect is displayed in the variable pending display area in the advance notice display mode, the pending effect that is newly displayed (additionally displayed) in the pending effect display area can be displayed in the advance notice display mode. In addition to the variation game in the middle, it is possible to make the player feel expectation for the variation game corresponding to the subsequent special figure reservation (notice target reservation).

If it is determined in S4601 that the pending icon notice flag is not OFF (it is ON) (NO in S4601), the pending icon notice is currently being executed, so this process ends without performing the processes after S4602. Therefore, in this embodiment, during execution of the pending icon notice, the pending icon notice for the newly stored (additionally stored) special figure pending (later special figure pending) is not executed. That is, two or more pending effects in the advance notice display mode are not displayed in the pending effect display area. It should be noted that, without providing the pending icon notice flag, during the execution of the pending icon notice, it may be possible to execute the pending icon notice targeting the later special figure hold. That is, it may be configured such that two or more pending effects in the advance notice display mode can be displayed in the pending effect display area.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4601 that the pending icon notice flag is OFF (YES in S4601), it is determined (lottery) whether or not to execute the pending icon notice (S4602). In this embodiment, when the game state is the low-probability-low base state and the high-probability-low base state, that is, the variation display of the first special symbol (also referred to as "first variation game") is mainly executed. In the case of the low base state, the suspension icon notice (also referred to as "first suspension icon notice") by the first effect suspension 9a can be executed. Also, if the game state is a low probability high base state and a high probability high base state, that is, the second special symbol fluctuation display (also referred to as "second fluctuation game") is mainly executed High base In the case of the state, the pending icon notice (also referred to as "second pending icon notice") by the second effect holding 9b is configured to be executable. Correspondingly, in S4602, if the current gaming state is the low base state, it is determined whether or not to execute the first hold icon announcement, and if the current game state is the high base state, the second hold icon is determined. It is determined whether or not to execute the icon notice.

The determination of whether or not to execute the pending icon advance notice (holding icon advance notice execution determination) can be made based on, for example, the pending icon advance notice execution determination table shown in FIGS. Specifically, for example, a random number (for example, “0 to 99”) for determining the execution of pending icon notice is provided as the random number for determining the effect, one value is randomly obtained from the random number, and the obtained value (holding icon notice execution determination random number) based on the pending icon notice execution determination table. The random number value for determining the execution of the pending icon advance notice can be obtained, for example, at the timing of receiving the start entering command (S4390) or at the timing of determining the execution of the pending icon advance notice (S4601).

The pending icon notice execution determination table shown in FIG. 51(A) is the first pending icon used for determining whether or not to execute the first pending icon notice for the first special figure hold (first effect hold 9a). It is an example of a notice execution determination table. The first reserved icon advance notice execution determination table is a table that can be used in a low base state in which the variable display of the first special symbol (entering the game ball into the first starting port 20) is the main.

The pending icon notice execution determination table shown in FIG. 51(B) is the second pending icon used for determining whether or not to execute the second pending icon notice for the second special figure hold (second effect hold 9b). It is an example of a notice execution determination table. The second reserved icon advance notice execution determination table is a table that can be used in a high base state in which the variable display of the second special symbol (entrance of the game ball to the second starting port 21) is the main.

As shown in FIGS. 51A and 51B, the pending icon notice execution determination table of the present embodiment includes the effect pending information newly stored in S4395 (the effect corresponding to the newly acquired special figure pending). Pre-judgment results that can be specified based on the hold information) are distinguished into "no reach out", "normal reach out", "SP reach out" and "big hit", and for each pre-judgment result, the hold icon notice execution judgment The data structure is such that it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the pending icon notice by allocating a random value to whether or not the pending icon notice is to be executed.

Here, out of the pre-determination results, reach without reach is out of the pre-determination result related to the special symbol propriety determination, and the variation pattern is any of P7, P11, P18 and P22 (variation pattern with a variation time of 12000 ms or less ) (see FIG. 9). In addition, the normal reach out is a case where the result of the preliminary determination related to the special symbol propriety determination is out, and the variation pattern is any of P6, P10, P17 and P21 (variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms) (Fig. 9 ). In addition, the SP reach out is out of the result of the preliminary judgment related to the special symbol propriety judgment, and the fluctuation pattern is any of P4, P5, P8, P9, P15, P16, P19 and P20 (variation with a fluctuation time of 45000 ms or more pattern) (see FIG. 9). In addition, the big hit is when the result of the prior judgment related to the special symbol propriety judgment is a big hit, and the variation pattern is one of P1, P2, P3, P12, P13, and P14 (variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more). (see FIG. 9).

In the present embodiment, both the first pending icon advance notice execution determination table and the second hold icon advance notice execution determination table, the number of special pending balls when the sub-control unit receives the start entering command, that is, the start entering It is configured to vary the table data (judgment conditions) to be used according to the latest (current) number of special figure pending balls added by 1 by the ball. And, the number of special figure reserved balls that makes the determination condition different is different between the first reserved icon advance notice execution determination table and the second reserved icon advance notice execution determination table. Specifically, in the first pending icon notice execution determination table, the determination conditions are different depending on whether the number of special figure 1 pending balls is "1 or 2" and "3 or 4", and the second pending icon In the notice execution determination table, the determination conditions are different between when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "1" and when it is "2 to 4".

For this reason, for example, when the sub-control unit receives the special figure 1 start ball command in the low base state, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or "2", the first reservation icon notice execution Based on the table data corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number "1, 2" of the judgment table, the execution determination of the first reserved icon notice is performed (second execution mode), and the special figure 1 reserved ball number at that time is "3" or "4", the execution determination of the first pending icon notice is performed based on the table data corresponding to the special figure 1 pending ball number "3, 4" of the first pending icon notice execution determination table. (first implementation mode).

Also, for example, when the special figure 2 holding ball number when the sub-control unit receives the special figure 2 start ball command in the high base state is "1", the special figure 2 of the second holding icon notice execution determination table Based on the table data corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1", the execution determination of the second reserved icon notice is performed (second execution mode), and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls at that time is "2 to 4". In this case, the execution determination of the second pending icon announcement is performed based on the table data corresponding to the number of special figure 2 pending balls "2 to 4" in the second pending icon announcement execution determination table (first execution mode).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the preliminary determination results are "no reach out", "normal reach out", "SP reach out", and " The appearance rate (feasibility) of the pending icon notice increases in the order of "big hit". In other words, when the reserved icon notice is executed, the execution possibility of normal reach and SP reach is higher than when it is not executed, and the possibility of a big win is higher.

Further, in this embodiment, the first pending icon advance notice execution determination table is configured to have a higher possibility of executing the pending icon advance notice than the second pending icon advance notice execution determination table. In other words, the possibility of execution of the pending icon notice is higher in the low base state than in the high base state.

Also in this embodiment, in the first reservation icon notice execution determination table, the first reservation icon It is configured so that the notice can be executed. That is, in the low base state, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is "1 or 2" and the preliminary determination result is "no reach out", the first reserved icon notice is not executed.

Also, in this embodiment, in the second pending icon notice execution determination table, the second pending icon notice is given except when the number of special figure 2 pending balls is "1" and the pre-determination result is "no reach out". configured to be executed. That is, in the high base state, if the special figure 2 pending ball number is "1" and the preliminary determination result is "no reach out", the second pending icon notice is not executed.

By using such a pending icon notice execution determination table, the frequency of starting balls is lower than in the high base state, and the number of special pending balls is less likely to increase (special pending balls are less likely to accumulate). Since the pending icon notice is more likely to be executed than in the high base state, it is possible to increase interest in the low base state.

In addition, in the low base state, where the game ball is entered into the first start port 20 to progress the game, the first start port 20 is non-variable (fixed type), so the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is the upper limit (In this embodiment, "4") is difficult to reach, and the frequency that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls stays at "1" or "2" in the process of progressing the game in the low base state increases. In this regard, in the low base state, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is "1" or "2" and the pre-determination result is "no reach out", the first reserved icon notice is not executed. When the first reserved icon notice appears when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is "1" or "2", reach or more is determined. As a result, in the low base state, the possibility of the appearance of useless (unprofitable) pending icon notices for the player is reduced, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the appearance of too many useless (unprofitable) pending icon notices. Become.

In addition, in the high base state, the game is progressed by entering the game ball into the second start port 21, and the second start port 21 is variable, and the opening extension function operates during the high base state, so it is a special figure. The number of 2 reserved balls tends to reach the upper limit ("4" in this embodiment), and the frequency that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls stops at "1" in the process of progressing the game in the high base state becomes low. In this regard, in the high base state, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "1" and the preliminary determination result is "no reach out", the second reserved icon notice is not executed, so the game in the high base state In the progress process, useless (unprofitable) reservation icon notices in situations that occur less frequently (special figure 2 number of reserved balls "1") are eliminated, and when the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is "1", the second reserved icon When the notice appears, the reach or more is confirmed. As a result, even if a situation occurs in which the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 stays at "1" in the high base state, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

Returning to FIG. 47, as a result of the pending icon notice execution determination (S4602), if the pending icon notice is not performed (NO in S4603), this processing ends without performing the processing after S4604, and if the pending icon notice is executed (S4603 YES), and set the execution pattern of pending icon notice (also referred to as “holding icon notice pattern”) (S4604).

In S4604, when it is determined to execute the first pending icon notice in the pending icon notice execution judgment (S4602), the execution pattern of the first pending icon notice (also referred to as "first pending icon notice pattern") is determined. is set, and when it is determined to execute the second pending icon announcement, the execution pattern of the second pending icon announcement (also referred to as "second pending icon announcement pattern") is set. The first pending icon notification pattern and the second pending icon notification pattern are also collectively referred to as "suspended icon notification pattern".

The pending icon notice pattern set in S4604 can be determined (selected) based on, for example, the pending icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. Specifically, for example, a random number (for example, “0 to 99”) for determining the pending icon notice pattern is provided as the random number for determining the effect, one value is randomly obtained from the random number, and the acquired value (the pending icon notice A random number for pattern determination) is determined based on the pending icon announcement pattern determination table, thereby determining (selecting) a pattern to be executed from among a plurality of predetermined pending icon announcement patterns. The random number value for determining the pending icon notice pattern can be obtained, for example, at the timing of receiving the start entering command (S4390) or at the timing of determining the pending icon notice pattern (S4604).

The pending icon announcement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52 is an example of a first pending icon announcement pattern determination table used to determine (select) a first pending icon announcement pattern. The first pending icon notification pattern determination table is a table that can be used in a low base state mainly for variable display of the first special symbol (entering the game ball into the first starting port 20).

The pending icon announcement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 53 is an example of a second pending icon announcement pattern determination table used to determine (select) a second pending icon announcement pattern. The second pending icon notification pattern determination table is a table that can be used in a high base state in which the variable display of the second special symbol (entering the game ball into the second starting port 21) is the main feature.

Here, the pending icon notice pattern and the pending icon notice of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of pending icons (effect hold) is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54(A), a normal pending icon having a display mode (also referred to as a "normal display mode") when the pending icon notice is not executed, and a pending icon notice are executed. A special hold icon made up of a display mode (also referred to as a "notice display mode") is provided. One type or two or more types (multiple types) can be provided for each of the normal pending icon and the special pending icon. The normal hold icon is also called "normal hold display" or "normal storage display", and the special hold icon is also called "special hold display" or "special storage display".

The normal pending icon (normal display mode of the pending icon) can be, for example, a pending pattern (effect pending image) composed of a predetermined color, shape, etc., and includes letters, numbers, symbols, etc. representing the number of pending. It can be a thing. In addition, the special hold icon (notice display mode of the hold icon) may differ from the normal hold icon (normal display mode) in color, size, shape (design), etc., or the normal hold icon (normal display Mode) can be a reserved design (effect reserved image) configured by adding special displays such as characters, items, characters, symbols, etc. That is, the special hold icon is visually more conspicuous than the normal hold icon.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54A, the normal pending icon (normal display mode) is a white circular pending symbol. In addition, the special hold icon (notice display mode) is a blue, green, red or gold heart-shaped hold pattern, and the display color (blue, green, red or gold) of the special hold icon The degree of expectation from which the display result is derived) is suggested. In this embodiment, gold is the display color with the highest degree of expectation for a big win, including the normal reserved icon and the special reserved icon, and the degree of expectation for a big win is lowered in the order of red, green, blue and white. That is, the relationship of the degree of expectation for a big hit is "white<blue<green<red<gold". In FIG. 54A, for convenience of explanation, colors are indicated by characters, but characters are not actually displayed.

In S4604, one of the four types of announcement display modes shown in FIG. 54A is set as the pending icon announcement pattern. That is, as the pending icon notice pattern (predictive display mode of effect pending), "pattern Y1" in which the pending icon is displayed in a blue heart shape (also simply referred to as "blue heart"), and the pending icon is displayed in a green heart shape (simply "green heart"). “Pattern Y2” in which the pending icon is displayed in a red heart shape (also referred to simply as a “red heart”), “Pattern Y3” in which the pending icon is displayed in a red heart shape (also simply referred to as a “red heart”), and a “Pattern Y3” in which the pending icon is displayed in a gold heart shape (simply referred to as a “gold A total of four types of "pattern Y4" are provided, one of which is selected and set.

In this embodiment, the same suspended icon notification pattern is used for the first suspended icon notification pattern and the second suspended icon notification pattern, and four types of patterns Y1 to Y4 are provided as the suspended icon notification pattern. ing. Note that the type, number, etc. of the suspended icon notification patterns may be different between the first suspended icon notification pattern and the second suspended icon notification pattern. Also, the number of types (number) of pending icon notification patterns may be greater than or less than four types.

In this embodiment, the normal display mode and advance notice display mode of the first effect suspension 9a (also referred to as "first suspension icon"), and the normal display of the second effect suspension 9b (also referred to as "second suspension icon") The mode and the advance notice display mode are the same. That is, the normal reservation icon (normal display mode) and special reservation icon (notice display mode) corresponding to the first special reservation, and the normal reservation icon (normal display mode) and special reservation icon ( advance notice display mode) are the same. In addition, the display mode (normal display mode and/or advance notice display mode) may be changed between the first effect suspension 9a and the second effect suspension 9b.

As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, the pending icon notice pattern determination table of the present embodiment is similar to the above-described pending icon notice execution determination table (see FIGS. 51A and 51B). With respect to each of the preliminary determination results of "out of reach", "out of normal reach", "out of SP reach" and "big hit", the random number for determining the pending icon notice pattern is assigned to the pending icon notice patterns Y1 to Y4, and any of the patterns Y1 to Y4 is determined. It is a data structure that can determine (select) whether Also, similar to the above-mentioned pending icon notice execution determination table, it is used according to the number of special pending balls (the number of special pending balls after adding 1 based on the starting ball) when the start ball command is received. It is configured to make the table data different.

In addition, in the pending icon announcement execution determination (S4602) based on the first pending icon announcement execution determination table, if the number of special figure 1 pending balls is "1" or "2" and the preliminary determination result is "no reach out" , Since the first reserved icon notice is not executed (see FIG. 51 (A)), the advance determination corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number "1, 2" in the first reserved icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. The results do not include "out of reach".

Similarly, in the pending icon notice execution determination (S4602) based on the second pending icon notice execution determination table, if the number of special figure 1 pending balls is "1" and the pre-determination result is "no reach out", the second Since the pending icon notice is not executed (see FIG. 51(B)), the preliminary determination result corresponding to the special figure 2 pending ball number "1" in the second pending icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. It does not include "none off".

In addition, among the columns of the pending icon notice pattern determination random number value (assigned random value, random number range) in the pending icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. Not assigned means that the suspended icon notification pattern corresponding to "-" (the suspended icon notification pattern shown to the right of the pending icon notification pattern determination random value) is not selected (not subject to selection).

In the 1st pending icon notice pattern determination table (holding icon notice for the 1st special hold), when the number of special 1 hold balls is "1" or "2" and "3" or "4" , and the types of selectable hold icon notification patterns are made different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or "2", patterns Y2 to Y4 (green heart, red heart, gold heart) can be selected. It is a 1 pending icon notice pattern, and if the number of special 1 pending balls is "3" or "4", patterns Y1 to Y3 (blue heart, green heart, red heart) can be selected 1st pending icon notice pattern. That is, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or "2", the pattern Y1 (blue heart) becomes unselectable (out of selection), and the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "3" or "4 , the pattern Y4 (gold heart) is configured to be unselectable (out of selection).

Therefore, in the low base state, when the first reservation icon notice is executed for the first special reservation (acquisition information) where the number of special drawings 1 reservation is 3 (predetermined number) or more, the first reservation icon The notice is executed based on any of the patterns Y1 to Y3, and the first reservation icon for the first special figure reservation (acquisition information) where the number of special figure 1 reservation balls is less than 3 (predetermined number) When the notice is executed, the first pending icon notice is executed based on any of the patterns Y2 to Y4.

In other words, among the patterns Y1 to Y4 as the first pending icon notification patterns, patterns Y2 (green heart) and Y3 (red heart) are the first special figure pending (acquired information ) and the first reservation icon notice for the first special reservation (acquisition information) where the number of special 1 reservation balls is less than 3 (executable) pattern (common pattern). In addition, pattern Y1 (blue heart) as the first pending icon notice pattern is selected only with the first pending icon notice targeting the first special hold (acquired information) where the number of special 1 hold balls is 3 or more It is a possible (executable) pattern (dedicated pattern). In addition, pattern Y4 (gold heart) as the first pending icon notice pattern is selected only with the first pending icon notice targeting the first special hold (acquired information) where the number of special 1 hold balls is less than 3 It is a possible (executable) pattern (dedicated pattern).

In the second hold icon notice pattern determination table (hold icon notice for the second special hold), it is possible to select when the number of special 2 hold balls is "1" or "2 to 4". The types of hold icon notice patterns are made different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "1", the second reserved icon notice that can be selected from patterns Y2 to Y4 (green heart, red heart, gold heart) It is a pattern, and when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "2 to 4", the patterns Y1 to Y3 (blue heart, green heart, red heart) are the selectable second reservation icon notification patterns. That is, when the number of special 2 pending balls is "1", the pattern Y1 (blue heart) becomes unselectable (out of selection), and when the number of special 2 pending balls is "2 to 4", Pattern Y4 (gold heart) is configured to be unselectable (out of selection).

Therefore, in the high base state, when the second reservation icon notice is executed for the second special reservation (acquisition information) where the number of special drawings 2 reservation is 2 (predetermined number) or more, the second reservation icon The notice will be executed based on any of the patterns Y1 to Y3, and the second reservation icon for the second special figure reservation (acquisition information) where the number of special figure 2 reservation balls is less than 2 (predetermined number) When the notice is executed, the second pending icon notice is executed based on any of the patterns Y2 to Y4.

In other words, among the patterns Y1 to Y4 as the second pending icon notification patterns, the patterns Y2 (green heart) and Y3 (red heart) are the second special figure pending (acquired information ) and the second hold icon notice for the second special hold (acquisition information) where the number of special 2 hold balls is less than 2 (executable) pattern (common pattern). In addition, pattern Y1 (blue heart) as the second pending icon notice pattern is selected only with the second pending icon notice targeting the second special hold (acquired information) where the number of special 2 hold balls is 2 or more It is a possible (executable) pattern (dedicated pattern). In addition, pattern Y4 (gold heart) as the second pending icon notice pattern is selected only with the second pending icon notice targeting the second special hold (acquired information) where the number of special 2 hold balls is less than 2 It is a possible (executable) pattern (dedicated pattern).

In S4604, a pending icon notice pattern is determined (selected) based on the above-described pending icon notice pattern determination table, and set. For example, when it is determined that the game ball enters the first start port 20 in the low base state and the first reservation icon notice is executed, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "2". Based on the table data corresponding to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls "1, 2" of the first reserved icon notice pattern determination table shown in 52, the first reserved icon notice pattern is determined and set. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 21 in the high base state and it is decided to execute the second reservation icon notice, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "3", the figure Based on the table data corresponding to the number of special figures 2 reserved balls "2 to 4" of the second reserved icon notice pattern determination table shown in 53, the second reserved icon notice pattern is determined (selected) and set.

The effect control microcomputer 91 sets the pending icon notice pattern (S4604), and then turns ON the pending icon notice flag (S4605). Then, the suspended icon notification command for instructing the execution of the suspended icon notification based on the suspended icon notification pattern set in S4604 is set in the sub-output buffer (S4606), and this processing is terminated.

When the pending icon notice command set in S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the pending icon notice pattern specified based on the received pending icon notice command, that is, The image data for pending icon notice (result pending image data, etc.) corresponding to the pending icon notice pattern set in S4604 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the pending icon notice based on the read image data is displayed on the image display device. 7 (effect pending display area, variable pending display area).

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Next, a specific example in which the pending icon notice is executed as the look-ahead effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 54B and 54C. Here, the first pending icon announcement executed in the low base state will be described as an example.

For example, when it is determined that the game ball enters the first start port 20 in the low base state and the first reservation icon notice is executed, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is "1". Based on the table data corresponding to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls "1, 2" of the first reserved icon notice pattern determination table shown in 52, one of the patterns Y2 to Y4 is determined as the first reserved icon notice pattern. be. In the notice display mode according to the determined first reserve icon notice pattern, the first effect reserve 9a (first reserve icon) is placed at a position corresponding to the special figure 1 reserve ball number "1" in the first effect reserve display area 9c. displayed (see FIG. 54(B)). After that, the first effect suspension 9a displayed in this manner starts the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol suspension corresponding to the first effect suspension 9a (the advance notice target suspension is terminated). 54(B)). FIG. 54(B) shows the flow (display example) of the first reserved icon notice executed based on the pattern Y4 (gold heart) for the first special figure reservation corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls "1" is shown.

Here, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls becomes "1" or "2" in the low base state and the first reserved icon notice is executed, the first special figure hold ("notice target hold ”Or “Prefetch target hold”.) If the prior determination result is out of normal reach, the first hold icon notification pattern is determined to pattern Y2, and if the advance determination result of the notice target hold is out of SP reach, The first pending icon notice pattern is determined to be pattern Y2 or pattern Y3, and when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is a big hit, the first pending icon notice pattern is determined to be pattern Y2, pattern Y3 or pattern Y4 (Fig. See table corresponding to 52 special figure 1 reserved balls "1, 2"). Then, the selection rate (appearance rate) of the pattern Y2 when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is normal reach out is 100%, and the pattern Y2 when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is SP reach out and the selection rate (appearance rate) of pattern Y3 are 70% and 30%, respectively, and the selection rate (appearance rate) of pattern Y2, pattern Y3, and pattern Y4 when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is a big hit. are respectively 40%, 58%, and 2% (see the table corresponding to the number of special figures 1 reserved balls "1, 2" in FIG. 52). Moreover, the pattern Y4 can be selected only when the number of balls reserved for special figure 1 is "1" or "2" and the preliminary determination result of the notice target reservation is a big hit (see FIG. 52).

Therefore, in the low base state, when the first pending icon notice is executed when the number of special figure 1 pending balls is "1" or "2", the first effect pending 9a is displayed in the pattern Y1 (blue heart) If it is displayed in pattern Y2 (green heart), it is confirmed that the notice target hold is normal reach or more, and if it is displayed in pattern Y3 (red heart), the notice target hold is SP reach or more. It is confirmed. Also, if the pattern Y4 (golden heart) is displayed, it is determined that the notice target hold is a big hit. Reservation of reach (normal reach or SP reach) is also called "reach reservation" or "special reservation", and reservation of big hit is also called "big hit reservation" or "specific reservation".

In other words, when the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or "2" in the low base state and the first reserved icon notice is executed, the first effect reserved 9a is displayed in the pattern Y2 (green heart). The expectation of a big hit is higher when the pattern Y3 (red heart) is displayed than the pattern Y3 (red heart). get higher

Also, for example, when it is determined that the game ball enters the first start port 20 in the low base state and the first reservation icon notice is executed, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is "3", Based on the table data corresponding to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls "3, 4" in the first reserved icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 52, one of the patterns Y1 to Y3 is determined as the first reserved icon notice pattern. be done. In the notice display mode according to the determined first reserve icon notice pattern, the first effect reserve 9a (first reserve icon) is displayed at the position corresponding to the special figure 1 reserve ball number 3 in the first effect reserve display area 9c. (See FIG. 54(C)). The first effect suspension 9a displayed in this way is then announced through digestion of the two first special symbol suspensions stored before the first special symbol suspension (notice target suspension) corresponding to the first effect suspension 9a. When the object suspension is completed, it is moved and displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 54(C)). FIG. 54(C) shows the flow (display example) of the first reserved icon notice executed based on the pattern Y1 (blue heart) for the first special figure reservation corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation ball number "3" is shown.

Here, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls becomes "3" or "4" in the low base state and the first reserved icon notice is executed, the first special figure hold (notice target hold) that is the trigger for the execution If the pre-determination result is no reach out, the first hold icon notice pattern is determined to be pattern Y1, and if the pre-determination result of notice target hold is normal reach out, the first hold icon notice pattern is pattern Y1 or pattern When Y2 is determined and the preliminary determination result of the notice target suspension is out of SP reach, the first suspension icon notice pattern is determined to be pattern Y1, pattern Y2 or pattern Y3, and the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is a big hit. In this case, the first pending icon notification pattern is determined to be pattern Y1, pattern Y2 or pattern Y3 (see table corresponding to special figure 1 pending ball count "3, 4" in FIG. 52). Then, the selection rate (appearance rate) of the pattern Y1 when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is no reach out is 100%, and the pattern Y1 when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is normal reach out and pattern Y2 have a selection rate (appearance rate) of 90% and 10%, respectively. rate) are 2%, 68%, and 30%, respectively, and the selection rate (appearance rate) of pattern Y1, pattern Y2, and pattern Y3 when the preliminary determination result of the notice target hold is a big hit is 2%, respectively. It is 38% and 60% (see the table corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number "3, 4" in FIG. 52).

Therefore, in the low base state, when the first pending icon notice is executed when the number of special figure 1 pending balls is "3" or "4", the first effect pending 9a is displayed in the pattern Y4 (gold heart). If it is displayed in pattern Y1 (blue heart), the notice target hold may end with no reach, and if it is displayed in pattern Y2 (green heart), the notice target hold is more than normal reach. If this is confirmed, and pattern Y3 (red heart) is displayed, it is confirmed that the notice target hold is SP reach or higher.

That is, in the low base state, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is "3" or "4", when the first reserved icon notice is executed, the first effect reserved 9a is displayed in the pattern Y1 (blue heart). The expectation of a big hit is higher when the pattern Y2 (green heart) is displayed than the pattern Y2 (green heart). get higher

The second pending icon notice executed in the high base state is also determined using the second pending icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 53 in the same manner as the first pending icon notice in the low base state described above. It is executed based on the pending icon notice pattern. Therefore, description of a specific example of the second pending icon notice is omitted.

[Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or "2" in the low base state, the first reservation icon notice is executed, or the high base If the second pending icon notice is executed when the number of special figure 2 pending balls is "1" in the state, the pending icon notice is not executed with pattern Y1 (blue heart), and the reach or more ( Pattern Y2 (green heart), pattern Y3 (red heart) or pattern Y4 (gold heart) suggesting determination of normal reach, SP reach or jackpot (see FIGS. 52 and 53). Therefore, even under the condition that the number of reserved special balls is not sufficiently secured, interest is maintained by notice of reserved icons (patterns Y2 to Y4) with relatively high expectation of big hit including pattern Y4 suggesting big hit determination. becomes possible.

On the other hand, if the first reservation icon notice is executed when the number of special 1 pending balls is "3" or "4" in the low base state, or if the number of special 2 pending balls is "2 ~ 4", the second pending icon notice is executed, pattern Y1 (blue heart), pattern Y2 (green heart) is not executed, pattern Y4 (gold heart) is not executed. Alternatively, pattern Y3 (red heart) is executed (see FIGS. 52 and 53). For this reason, in a situation where the number of reserved special balls is sufficiently secured, the reservation icon notice (patterns Y1 to Y3) excluding pattern Y4 increases the player's expectation for a big hit and improves the operation of the gaming machine. It is possible to

That is, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of performance suspensions displayed in the performance suspension display area (the number of special pending balls) is a predetermined number or more ("3" or more in the low base state, the high base state In this case, "2" or more), the reserved icon notice executed for the special figure reserved can be executed in any of the patterns Y1 to Y3 (first mode). On the other hand, the number of pending effects (number of special pending balls) displayed in the pending effect display area is less than a predetermined number (less than "3" in the low base state, less than "2" in the high base state). The pending icon notice executed as a target can be executed in any one of patterns Y2 to Y4 (second mode). For this reason, it is possible to vary (change) the mode of the pending icon announcement by the display number of the effect pending when the pending icon announcement is executed (the number of special figure pending balls). As a result, it is possible to enhance the performance effect of the pending icon notice and improve the entertainment.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the patterns Y1 to Y4 as the first reserved icon notification patterns, the pattern Y2 (green heart) and the pattern Y3 (red heart) have 3 special figure 1 reserved balls. It is possible to select between the first reservation icon notice for the first special figure reservation above and the first reservation icon notice for the first special figure reservation where the number of special figure 1 reservation balls is less than 3 (execution possible). In addition, among the patterns Y1 to Y4 as the second hold icon notification patterns, pattern Y2 (green heart) and pattern Y3 (red heart) are for the second special hold with the number of special 2 hold balls being 2 or more. It is a selectable (executable) common pattern for the second reserved icon notice and the second reserved icon notice for the second special figure reservation where the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than 2. By providing a common pattern in this way, it is possible to share the effect mode in the case where the mode of the pending icon notice is changed depending on the number of display pending effects (the number of special pending balls) when the pending icon notice is executed. Become. This makes it possible to increase variations of the pending icon notice while suppressing an increase in the amount of data related to the pending icon notice.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state), the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is 3 (predetermined number) or more 1st special figure reservation When the first pending icon notice is executed for the target, the first pending icon notice is executed based on any of the patterns Y1 to Y3 (first mode), special figure 1 reserved ball When the first reserved icon notice is executed for the first special figure reserve whose number is less than 3 (predetermined number), the first reserved icon notice is executed based on any of patterns Y2 to Y4 (second aspect).

On the other hand, in the high-base state (low-probability-high base state or high-probability-high base state), the 2nd hold icon notice is executed for the 2nd special hold where the number of special 2 hold balls is 2 (predetermined number) or more If so, the second pending icon notice is to be executed based on any of the patterns Y1 to Y3 (first mode), and the number of special figure 2 pending balls is less than 2 (predetermined number) When the second reserved icon notice is executed for the second special figure reservation, the second reserved icon notice is executed based on any of the patterns Y2 to Y4 (second aspect).

That is, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of special figure pending balls (the number of display of the pending effect), which is the reference for differentiating (changing) the state of the pending icon notice, is changed to the game state (game mode). variable accordingly. As a result, it is possible to provide a variety of pending icon notices.

It should be noted that the number of special-figure pending balls (the number of display pending effects), which is the reference for differentiating (changing) the state of the pending icon notice, is not variable as in the present embodiment, but is set according to the game state (game mode). It may be the same (fixed) between them. Specifically, in the first embodiment, when the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is "1" or "2" and "3" or "4" in the first reserved icon notice pattern determination table (low base state) The types of selectable pending icon notice patterns are different, and in the second pending icon notice pattern determination table (high base state), when the number of special 2 pending balls is "1" and when it is "2 to 4" The types of selectable pending icon notice patterns are made different (see FIGS. 52 and 53). On the other hand, for example, even in the second reserved icon notice pattern determination table, the reserved icon notice that can be selected when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "1" or "2" and when it is "3" or "4" Different types of patterns may be used. In other words, the number of special figure pending balls, which is the reference for differentiating the types of selectable pending icon advance notice patterns, may be the same between the first pending icon advance notice pattern determination table and the second pending icon advance notice pattern determination table.

In this case, the number of special-figure pending balls (the number of display pending effects), which is a reference for differentiating (changing) the state of the pending icon notice, is fixed regardless of the game state (game mode). As a result, the suspended icon notice appears in the same manner regardless of the game state, so that the suspended icon notice can be stably executed, and the notice (read-ahead performance) that is easy for the player to understand is made possible. . Further, since the data structure of the pending icon notice pattern determination table can be made the same between game states (game modes), it is possible to facilitate program design.

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the number of special figure suspension balls is added by 1 based on the starting ball (when a new special figure suspension is stored), the suspension icon notice can be executed, and the suspension The types of selectable pending icon notice patterns are made different according to the number of special figure pending balls (the number of pending balls after adding 1) when the icon notice is executed (see FIGS. 52 and 53). Instead of or in addition to this, depending on the number of special pending balls corresponding to the notice target hold that triggers the execution of the hold icon notice, the effect hold (hold icon) displayed in the hold icon notice and the display of the show hold display area You may make it differ in a mode (Modification 1).

Specifically, when the modification 1 is explained by taking the first reservation icon notice for the first special figure reservation as an example, the number of special figure 1 reservation balls increases due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 When it becomes "3" or "4" and the first special figure reservation corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reservation balls is targeted (notice target reservation) and the first reservation icon notice is executed, it is displayed with the first reservation icon notice The display mode of the first effect suspension 9a (the effect suspension corresponding to the announcement target suspension) is a display mode (also referred to as a "special display mode") in which the suggested jackpot expectation level is unknown (hidden). (first mode). This special display mode is, for example, a mode in which a question mark (?) is displayed in the middle of a round reserved design as shown in FIG. An image 9g covering the first effect suspension 9a (also referred to as a "second effect suspension image") may be displayed on the front side of the first effect suspension 9a displayed in the advance notice display mode 1. can. In FIG. 55A2, the first effect pending 9a covered with the image 9g (second effect pending image) is indicated by a broken line, but the broken line may or may not actually be displayed. It suffices if the degree of expectation for a big hit suggested by the first effect suspension 9a covered by 9g is displayed so as to be difficult to see (visible).

After that, if the first special figure hold stored before the notice target hold is digested (the number of special figure 1 hold balls is subtracted), and the number of special figure 1 hold balls of the notice target hold becomes "2", The display mode of the performance suspension corresponding to the notice target suspension is set to a display mode (notice display mode) in which the suggested degree of expectation for the big win is clarified (second mode). This notice display mode can be, for example, similar to the notice display mode shown in FIG. When displayed, the image 9g (second effect pending image) is erased from the effect pending display area (as non-display), and the first effect pending which has been hidden by the image 9g (second effect pending image) until then. 9a (announcement display mode) can be made to appear and become easily visible (visible) (see FIG. 55(B2)).

According to this modification 1, as in the first embodiment, the number of effect suspensions displayed in the effect suspension display area (the number of special figure suspension balls) is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. A pending icon notice that is executed as and a pending icon notice that is executed for special pending where the number of pending effects (number of special pending balls) displayed in the pending effect display area is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3) , it is possible to vary the mode of the pending icon notice. And since the form of the pending icon notice changes not only by adding the number of special pending balls (occurrence of special pending) but also by subtracting (dissipating special pending), it is possible to make pending icon notice rich in visual changes. becomes.

In addition, when the image 9g (second effect pending image) is displayed on the front side of the effect pending, the mode (special display mode) of displaying this image 9g (second effect pending image) will suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit later. It can be said that it is a "forecast effect before suggesting expectation" that foretells that it will be performed (the degree of expectation for a big hit will be known).

Also, as the look-ahead effect, it is possible to adopt not only the pending icon notice but also other notice effects. For example, as a look-ahead effect, there are multiple types of look-ahead effects, such as the above-mentioned pending icon notice, a character notice that displays a character that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit, and a text notice that displays lines, messages, comments, etc. that indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. shall be provided. Then, depending on the number of special figure pending balls (the number of display of pending effects) when executing the prefetch effect, the type of the prefetch effect to be executed may be changed (Modification 2).

Specifically, when the modification 2 is described by taking as an example the look-ahead effect (first look-ahead effect) targeting the first special figure reservation, the special figure 1 reservation is made by entering the game ball into the first start port 20 When the number of balls becomes "3" or "4", the pre-reading effect executed with the first special figure reservation corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls as the target (notice target reservation) is shown in FIG. 55 (C1) Character announcement as shown in . On the other hand, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls becomes "1" or "2" due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20, the first special figure corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls The pre-reading effect executed with the suspension as the target (notice subject suspension) is a character notice as shown in FIG. 55 (C2).

In the examples shown in FIGS. 55(C1) and 55(C2), in order to make it easier to understand the correspondence relationship between the character notice and the character notice and the notice target hold, the first effect of the normal display mode corresponding to the notice target hold A character preview image 9x and a character preview image 9y are displayed in association with (associated with) the suspension 9a (normal suspension icon). In addition, the aspect of character notice and character notice is not limited to this. The configuration may be such that the character preview image and the character preview image are displayed so that the player can understand the correspondence relationship, and the aspect thereof is not limited.

According to this modification 2, as in the first embodiment, the number of effect suspensions displayed in the effect suspension display area (the number of special figure suspension balls) is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. With the prefetching effect executed as and the prefetching effect executed for the special figure reservation that the number of production reservations (the number of special reservation balls) displayed in the production reservation display area is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3) , it is possible to vary the aspect of the look-ahead effect, and various look-ahead effects are possible.

It should be noted that, even in the modification 2, as in the modification 1, for one notice target hold (same notice target hold), when the number of special figure hold balls is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, the character notice is executed (character notice image), and when the number of special figure reserved balls is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3), a character notice may be executed (a character notice image is displayed).

Also, the character preview image and the effect suspension displayed in association with the character preview image may be displayed in the same preview display mode as in the first embodiment. That is, it is possible to form a pre-reading effect by combining a character notice and a pending icon notice, or constitute a pre-reading effect by combining a character notice and a pending icon notice. This also enables various prefetch effects.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment and modified examples 1 and 2, the image displayed in the effect pending display area (effect pending image, second effect pending image, character preview image, character preview image, etc.) , but the look-ahead effect is not limited to this. It may be performed using an image displayed in the area.

Furthermore, in addition to the display effect, it is possible to perform the look-ahead effect by means of a sound effect, a light effect, and a movable effect. In this case, for example, the number of reserved effects displayed in the reserved effect display area (the number of reserved balls) is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. It is assumed that the number of performance suspensions displayed in the performance suspension display area (the number of special suspension balls) is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3). It is possible to vary the aspect (content) of the look-ahead effect according to the number of display of effect suspension (the number of memory of special figure suspension). This also enables various prefetch effects.

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 2 will be described. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of the portions (configuration, effects, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted. Also, in the following description, the same reference numerals, the number of control steps, etc. as in the first embodiment are used for the configurations common to the first embodiment.

In the above-described first embodiment, a pachinko game of the type in which 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) In the machine (special figure 2 priority variation machine), in the high base state (time saving flag ON), the processing related to the pre-judgment of special figure 1 (special figure 1 pending look-ahead) was not executed (see FIG. 13) . For this reason, in the high base state, the pre-reading effect (first pre-reading effect) with the first special price hold as the notice target hold is not executed, and the second special price hold is the pre-reading effect (second pre-reading effect) with the notice target hold ) could be executed. That is, under the control of the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81), the special figure 1 pre-determination in the high base state (special figure 1 pending look-ahead) is limited, and accordingly the first look-ahead effect is also limited. It was like

On the other hand, in this embodiment (embodiment 2), the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) does not perform the control related to the limitation of the special figure 1 prior determination, and the sub control unit (production control microcomputer 91) Under the control of , the degree of execution of each of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect is configured to be controllable. In this configuration, for example, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation, and from the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, A type that digests in order (so-called "entering order variation machine"), variation display of the first special symbol and variation display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol reservation and digestion of the second special symbol reservation) A type that runs in parallel (so-called "special 1, 2 parallel variation machine"), variation display of the 1st special symbol and variation display of the 2nd special symbol (digestion of the 1st special symbol reservation and 2nd special symbol reservation digestion) alternately (so-called "special figure 1, 2 alternating variator"). Below, a case where the configuration according to the present embodiment is applied to special figures 1 and 2 parallel variable machines will be described. In addition, control related to the variation display (variation game) of special symbols that realizes special symbols 1 and 2 parallel variation (simultaneous variation) (validity judgment, variation pattern setting, one special symbol is displayed while the other special symbol is displayed Interruption of variation in the case of stop display with a jackpot symbol, etc.) are well known, so description thereof will be omitted.

In this embodiment, as the effect symbols displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol (also referred to as "first effect symbol") and the second special symbol corresponding to , and one of them is displayed larger than the other according to the game state.

Specifically, in the low base state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is the main, as shown in FIG. A second effect pattern 810 is displayed in the part smaller than the first effect pattern 800.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the high base state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is the main, contrary to the screen contents shown in FIG. A first production pattern 800 is displayed smaller than a second production pattern 810 at the lower corner.

In this embodiment, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a first effect pending display area 9c and a first variable pending display area 91e in which the first effect pending 9a is displayed, and a second effect pending display area 9b. A second effect pending display area 9d and a second variable pending display area 92e are provided. One of them is displayed larger than the other according to the game state.

Specifically, in the low base state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is the main, as shown in FIG. , a first effect pending display area 9c and a first variable pending display area 91e are provided, respectively, and the first effect pending display area 9a is displayed in the pending display area. Also, the second effect reserved display area 9d and the second variable reserved display area 92e smaller than the first effect reserved display area 9c and the first variable reserved display area 91e are located in the lower right corner of the display screen 7a (the second effect pattern 810 ), and the second effect suspension 9b is displayed smaller than the first effect suspension 9a in the suspension display area. On the other hand, in the high base state where the variable display of the second special symbol is the main, contrary to the screen contents shown in FIG. A 2-variation suspension display area 92e is provided, and the second effect suspension 9b is displayed in the suspension display area. In addition, a first effect pending display area 9c and a first variable pending display area 91e smaller than the second effect pending display area 9d and the second variable pending display area 92e are provided at the lower right corner of the display screen 7a. The first effect suspension 9a is displayed smaller than the second effect suspension 9b in the display area.

Pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, does not perform the control related to the restriction of special figure 1 prior determination in the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81). That is, in this embodiment, instead of the starting ball entering process (S205) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the starting ball entering process (S205) shown in FIG. 57 is performed. The starting ball entry process (S205a) of the present embodiment does not include S320 of the starting ball entry process (S205) of the first embodiment, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in both the case of the low base state (left-handed game state) and the high base state (right-handed game state) of the game state, the number of game balls entering the first start port 20 is increased. Processing (S321-S322) related to the prior determination of the special figure 1 based on the entering ball can be executed, and based on the entering ball of the game ball to the second start port 21 related to the prior determination of the special figure 2 Processing (S316-S318) is enabled. According to the starting ball entering process (S205a) of the present embodiment, since it is not necessary to control whether or not to limit the special figure 1 pre-determination depending on the game state, the main control unit (game control microcomputer 81) can be simplified, and the control load associated with the progress of the game can be reduced.

In this embodiment, for example, when the first special symbol is a big hit symbol in the low base state and is stopped and displayed (so-called "first hit"), the first special symbol reservation remains (the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls > 0) After that, when the state is shifted to a high base state through a big hit game, the remaining first special figure reservation is digested by the start of the high base state, and the game ball enters the second start port 21. The variable display of the second special symbol is executed (the second special symbol reservation is digested). Therefore, at the beginning of the high base state after the first hit, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special design reservation) and the fluctuation display of the second special design (digestion of the second special design reservation) are the same. can be executed in parallel in time. Also, although the possibility is low, even when the game ball enters the first start port 20 in the high base state, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol reservation) and the fluctuation of the second special symbol Display (digestion of the second special design reservation) can be executed in parallel at the same time.

Further, for example, when the second special symbol is stop-displayed as a jackpot symbol in the high-base state, or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, the end condition of the high-base state is established and the low-base state is established. When the transition to , if the second special figure pending remains (the number of special figure 2 pending balls > 0), the remaining second special figure pending is digested due to the start of the low base state, and the first start Variation display of the first special symbol is executed (first special symbol reservation is digested) based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth 20. - 特許庁For this reason, at the beginning of the low base state after the end of the high base state, the fluctuation display of the first special design (digestion of the first special design reservation) and the fluctuation display of the second special design (digestion of the second special design reservation) can be executed in parallel at the same time. Also, although the possibility is low, even when the game ball enters the second start port 21 in the low base state, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol reservation) and the fluctuation of the second special symbol Display (digestion of the second special design reservation) can be executed in parallel at the same time.

In this way, it is possible to variably display not only the first special symbol but also the second special symbol in the low base state, and to variably display not only the second special symbol but also the first special symbol in the high base state. Among them, for example, when the prefetching effect (first prefetching effect) for the first special reservation and the prefetching effect (second prefetching effect) for the second special reservation are executed in the same way, The look-ahead effect becomes complicated, and there is a risk that it will rather spoil the interest.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the production state setting process (S5000) shown in FIG. 58 and the pending icon notification process (S5100) shown in FIG. is intended to The effect state setting process (S5000) and the pending icon notification process (S5100) of this embodiment will be described below.

[Production state setting process]
The rendering state setting process (S5000) is a process executed together with the received command analysis process (S4302) and the like in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010). As shown in FIG. 58, in the effect state setting process (S5000), first, it is determined whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S5001). The game states that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can take include a low-probability-low base state, a high-probability-low base state, a low-probability-high base state, and a high-probability-high base state, as in the first embodiment described above. . The game state specifying command indicates which game state is to be controlled (which game state is set) among those game states. That is, it is a command indicating the current game state.

The timing at which the main control board 80 (main control unit) transmits the game state designation command is, for example, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on (when the power is turned on), the jackpot game ends and the game state shifts. When doing (at the start of the variable game after the end of the jackpot game), when the end condition of the high probability high base state is satisfied and shifts to the high probability low base state (after the end of the final variable game of the high probability high base state It is the timing at which the game state changes (shifts), such as when the next variation game starts. In addition, you may make it transmit a game state designation|designated command for every fluctuation|variation start of a special design (every start of a fluctuation game). This is because even if an unforeseen situation such as a power failure occurs during the game (during operation), the sub-controller can quickly recognize the correct game state by turning on the power again.

If it is determined in S5001 that the gaming state designation command has not been received (NO in S5001), this process ends without performing the processes after S5002. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received (YES in S5001), the gaming state specified based on the received gaming state designation command is a low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state ) (S5002). And when it determines with it being a low base state (it is YES at S5002), a 1st production|presentation flag is turned ON (S5003), and this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a low base state (NO in S5002), that is, the gaming state specified based on the received gaming state designation command is a high base state (low probability low base state or high probability high base state) If there is, the second effect flag is turned ON (S5004), and this process ends.

The first effect flag and the second effect flag are flags that are referred to when performing a determination (execution determination) relating to execution of a pending icon announcement (prefetch effect) in a pending icon announcement process (S5100) described later.

The first effect flag is a flag that is turned ON when the gaming state is in the low-probability-low base state and in the high-probability-low base state. That is, the first effect flag is turned ON in the effect mode A (mode status "1") and in the effect mode C (mode status "3").

The second effect flag is a flag that is turned ON when the game state is in the low-probability-high base state and in the case of the high-probability-high base state. That is, the second production flag is turned ON in production mode B (mode status "2"), production mode D (mode status "4"), and production mode E (mode status "5"). is when

During operation of the pachinko game machine 1, one of the first effect flag and the second effect flag is turned ON and the other is turned OFF. A state in which the first effect flag is ON is also called a "first effect state", and a state in which the second effect flag is ON is also called a "second effect state".

[Hold icon notification process]
The hold icon notice process (S5100) of the present embodiment replaces the hold icon notice process (S4400) of the first embodiment. is executed.

As shown in FIG. 59, in the pending icon notification process (S5100), first, it is determined whether or not the first effect flag is ON (S5101). Then, when it is determined that the first effect flag is ON, a first execution determination is performed as determination processing relating to execution of the pending icon announcement (S5102). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first effect flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S5101), that is, if the second effect flag is ON, the second execution determination is performed as the determination processing related to execution of the pending icon notice. Do (S5103).

In the first execution determination (S5102) and the second execution determination (S5103), the processing corresponding to the type of special figure reservation specified based on the received starting entering ball command is executed. That is, if the received start ball command is the special figure 1 start ball command, the determination process related to the execution of the first reservation icon notice targeting the first special figure reservation is executed, and the special figure 2 start In the case of the entering ball command, the determination processing relating to the execution of the second reservation icon notice for the second special figure reservation is executed.

Specifically, first, the suspended icon notification flag is referred to determine whether or not the suspended icon notification is currently being executed. In this embodiment, as the pending icon notice flags, a first pending icon notice flag corresponding to the first pending icon notice and a second pending icon notice flag corresponding to the second pending icon notice are provided.

The first pending icon notice flag is turned ON in S5106 to be described later when the first pending icon notice is to be executed, and is a variable display (first fluctuation When the game ends, it is turned off.

The second pending icon notice flag is turned ON in S5106 to be described later when executing the second pending icon notice, and is a variable display (second fluctuation When the game ends, it is turned off.

If the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command, refer to the first pending icon notice flag, and if the first pending icon notice flag is ON, it is determined that the first pending icon notice is not executed (NO in S5104), this processing ends. Also, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 2 starting ball command, refer to the second pending icon notice flag, and if the second pending icon notice flag is ON, the second pending icon notice is not executed. Determine (NO in S5104) and finish this process.

Therefore, during the execution of the first pending icon notice, the first pending icon notice targeting the newly stored (additionally stored) first special figure pending (later the first special figure pending) is not executed. do not have. That is, two or more first effect suspensions 9a in the advance notice display mode are never displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. Also, during execution of the second pending icon notice, the second pending icon notice targeting the newly stored (additionally stored) second special figure pending (later second special figure pending) is not executed. . In other words, two or more second effect suspensions 9b in the advance notice display mode are not displayed in the second effect suspension display area 9d.

Note that, in the present embodiment, execution of the second suspended icon notification is permitted when the first suspended icon notification flag is ON and the second suspended icon notification flag is OFF. Further, when the first pending icon notice flag is OFF and the second pending icon notice flag is ON, execution of the first pending icon notice is permitted. That is, the first pending icon notice and the second pending icon notice can be executed at the same time (overlapping).

When the received starting ball command is the special figure 1 starting ball command and the first pending icon notice flag is OFF, it is determined (lottery) whether or not to execute the first pending icon notice (S5102, S5103). In addition, when the received start ball command is a special figure 2 start ball command and the second pending icon notice flag is OFF, it is determined (lottery) whether or not to execute the first pending icon notice ( S5102, S5103).

In the first execution determination (S5102), when determining whether or not to execute the first pending icon announcement, the determination is made based on the first pending icon announcement execution determination table A shown in FIG. When determining whether or not to execute the second reserved icon advance notice, the determination is made based on the second reserved icon advance notice execution determination table A shown in FIG. 61(A).

In the second execution determination (S5103), when determining whether or not to execute the first pending icon announcement, the determination is made based on the first pending icon announcement execution determination table B shown in FIG. When determining whether or not to execute the second reserved icon advance notice, the determination is made based on the second reserved icon advance notice execution determination table B shown in FIG. 61(B).

Here, the pending icon notice execution determination table (see FIG. 51) of the first embodiment has a configuration (data structure) in which the table data (determination conditions) to be used are changed according to the number of special figure pending balls. However, the pending icon notice execution determination table of this embodiment does not have such a structure. Therefore, the pending icon notice execution determination table of the present embodiment does not consider (include) the number of special figure pending balls as shown in FIGS. Other data structures are the same as in the first embodiment. However, the random number value for determining the execution of the pending icon advance notice (appearance rate of the pending icon advance notice) that is assigned to whether or not the pending icon advance notice is executed is partly different from that in the first embodiment. Note that the random value for determining the execution of the pending icon notice (appearance rate of the pending icon notice) assigned to whether or not the pending icon notice is executed can be arbitrarily determined.

The first execution determination (S5102) is performed when the first effect flag is ON (first effect state), and the game state at this time is the low base state (see FIG. 58). Therefore, in the first execution determination (S5102), it is normal to perform the execution determination of the first pending icon advance notice based on the first pending icon advance notice execution determination table A shown in FIG. ), it is rare to perform the execution determination of the second pending icon advance notice based on the second pending icon advance notice execution determination table A shown in FIG.

Therefore, in the first pending icon announcement execution determination table A, the preliminary determination results are "no reach out (fluctuation time 12000 ms or less)", "normal reach out (variation time 30000 ms)", and "SP reach out (variation time 45000 ms or more)". and "big hit (fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more)", the random number for determination of execution of pending icon notice is assigned so that the first pending icon notice can be executed. Then, it is configured such that the appearance rate (feasibility) of the first pending icon notice increases in the order of "no reach out", "normal reach out", "SP reach out", and "jackpot" (Fig. 60). (A)).

On the other hand, in the second pending icon notice execution determination table A, the preliminary determination results are "no reach out (variation time 12000 ms or less)", "normal reach out (variation time 30000 ms)", and "SP reach out (variation time 45000 ms or more)". In the case of , the second pending icon notice is not executed, and the pending icon notice execution determination random value is assigned so that the second pending icon notice can be executed only in the case of "big hit (fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more)". Configured. Then, the appearance rate of the second pending icon notice is set to be lower (2% in this embodiment) than any of the appearance rates for each pre-determination result set in the first pending icon notice execution determination table A. (See FIGS. 60(A) and 61(A)).

Therefore, in the first effect state (low base state), the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect) is easier to execute (appear) than the second hold icon notice (second look-ahead effect). becomes. In other words, the second pending icon announcement (second look-ahead effect) is harder to execute (harder to appear) than the first pending icon announcement (first look-ahead effect). That is, it can be said that the first pending icon notice is a standard notice effect that can appear appropriately in the first effect state (low base state), and the second pending icon notice is the first effect state (low base state). Despite this, it can be said that it is a rare notice production (so-called "premium production") with a low appearance rate that suggests the confirmation of the second special reservation.

Further, the second execution determination (S5103) is performed when the first effect flag is OFF, that is, when the second effect flag is ON (second effect state), and the game state at this time is a high base. state (see FIG. 58). Therefore, in the second execution determination (S5103), it is normal to perform the execution determination of the second pending icon advance notice based on the second pending icon advance notice execution determination table B shown in FIG. ), it is rare to perform the execution determination of the first pending icon announcement based on the first pending icon announcement execution determination table B shown in FIG.

Therefore, in the second pending icon notice execution determination table B, the preliminary determination results are "no reach out (variation time 12000 ms or less)", "normal reach out (variation time 30000 ms)", and "SP reach out (variation time 45000 ms or more)". and "big hit (fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more)", the random number value for determining the execution of pending icon notice is assigned so that the second pending icon notice can be executed. Then, it is configured such that the appearance rate (feasibility) of the second pending icon notice increases in the order of "no reach out", "normal reach out", "SP reach out", and "jackpot" (Fig. 61). (B)).

In this embodiment, the appearance rate of the second pending icon notice in the cases where the preliminary determination result of the second pending icon notice execution determination table B is "no reach out" and "normal reach out" is It is lower than the appearance rate of the first pending icon notice in the case where the advance judgment result of the notice execution judgment table A is "no reach out" and "normal reach out" (Fig. 60 (A) and Fig. 61 (B )). The second effect state using the second hold icon advance notice execution determination table B is a high base state, and in the high base state, the second special figure hold (entering the second start port 21) occurs with high frequency, and the second Since the variable display of the 2 special symbols (second variable game) is executed with high frequency, the second hold icon notice corresponding to the loss hold of less than the normal reach under such circumstances is rather annoying to the player. There is a risk that it will. Therefore, in this embodiment, the appearance rate of the second pending icon notice is relatively low when the preliminary determination result of the second pending icon notice execution determination table B is "no reach out" and "normal reach out". be.

Further, in this embodiment, the appearance rate of the second pending icon notice when the pre-determination result of the second pending icon notice execution determination table B is "out of SP reach" is This is higher than the appearance rate of the first pending icon announcement when the result is "out of SP reach" (see FIGS. 60(A) and 61(B)). As described above, in the high base state, the variation display of the second special symbol (second variation game) is executed with high frequency, but on the other hand, the game tends to become monotonous because it is also in the time saving state, and the high base state The variable display of the SP reach or more (variation time of 45000 ms or more) further fuels the player's expectation for the big win. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the second pending icon announcement is made relatively high when the preliminary determination result of the second pending icon announcement execution determination table B is "out of SP reach".

On the other hand, in the first pending icon notice execution determination table B, the preliminary determination results are "no reach out (variation time 12000 ms or less)", "normal reach out (variation time 30000 ms)", and "SP reach out (variation time 45000 ms or more)". In the case of , the first pending icon notice is not executed, and the pending icon notice execution judgment random value is assigned so that the first pending icon notice can be executed only in the case of "big hit (fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more)". Configured. Then, the appearance rate of the first pending icon notice is set to be lower (2% in this embodiment) than any of the appearance rates for each pre-determination result set in the second pending icon notice execution determination table B. (See FIGS. 60(B) and 61(B)).

Therefore, in the second effect state (high base state), the second pending icon notice (second look-ahead effect) is easier to execute (appear) than the first hold icon notice (first look-ahead effect). becomes. In other words, the first pending icon announcement (first look-ahead effect) is less likely to be executed (harder to appear) than the second pending icon announcement (second look-ahead effect). In other words, it can be said that the second pending icon notice is a standard notice effect that can appear appropriately in the second effect state (high base state), and the first pending icon notice is the second effect state (high base state). Despite this, it can be said that it is a rare notice effect (premium effect) with a low appearance rate that suggests the confirmation of the first special reservation.

As described above, the first execution determination (S5102) or the second execution determination (S5103) determines whether or not to execute the first pending icon notice or the second pending icon notice. If not executed (NO in S5104), this process ends without performing the processes of S5105 to S5107. On the other hand, if the first pending icon notice or the second pending icon notice is to be executed (YES at S5104), the execution pattern (holding icon notice pattern) of the pending icon notice to be executed is set (S5105).

The pending icon notice pattern set in S5105 can be determined (selected) based on, for example, the pending icon notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS.

A first pending icon announcement pattern determination table A shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an example of a table used for determining (selecting) an execution pattern (first pending icon notice pattern) when executing the pending icon notice; FIG.

The first pending icon announcement pattern determination table B shown in FIG. 62(B) shows that when it is determined by the second execution determination (S5103) to execute the first pending icon announcement, that is, in the second effect state, the first FIG. 10 is an example of a table used for determining (selecting) an execution pattern (first pending icon notice pattern) when executing the pending icon notice; FIG.

The second pending icon announcement pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 63(A) shows that when it is determined by the first execution determination (S5102) to execute the second pending icon announcement, that is, in the first effect state, the second FIG. 10 is an example of a table used for determining (selecting) an execution pattern (second pending icon notice pattern) when executing the pending icon notice; FIG.

The second pending icon announcement pattern determination table B shown in FIG. 63(B) shows that when it is determined by the second execution determination (S5103) to execute the second pending icon announcement, that is, in the second effect state, the second FIG. 10 is an example of a table used for determining (selecting) an execution pattern (second pending icon notice pattern) when executing the pending icon notice; FIG.

Here, the pending icon notice pattern determination table (see FIGS. 52 and 53) of the first embodiment has a configuration (data structure) in which the table data (judgment conditions) to be used are changed according to the number of special figure pending balls. However, the pending icon notice pattern determination table of this embodiment does not have such a configuration. Therefore, the pending icon notice pattern determination table of the present embodiment does not consider (include) the number of special figure pending balls as shown in FIGS. 62 and 63 . Other data structures are the same as in the first embodiment. However, the random number value for determining the pending icon notice pattern assigned to the pending icon notice pattern is different from that in the first embodiment. Incidentally, the random number value for determining the pending icon notice pattern assigned to the pending icon notice pattern can be arbitrarily determined.

As described above, the first pending icon notice is a standard notice effect that can appear moderately in the first effect state (low base state), and a rare icon effect that rarely appears in the second effect state (high base state). It is a (premier) preview performance. For this reason, in the first pending icon notice pattern determination table A, one of the patterns Y1 to Y4 is selected according to the preliminary determination result, and in the first pending icon notice pattern determination table B, The pattern Y4 is selected only when the judgment result is a big hit. Then, in the first effect state (low base state), if the first effect suspension 9a is displayed in the pattern Y2 (green heart), it is confirmed that the notice target suspension is normal reach or more, and in the pattern Y3 (red heart) If it is displayed, it is decided that the notice object hold is SP reach or more, and if it is displayed in pattern Y4 (golden heart), it is decided that the notice object hold is a big hit (see FIG. 62(A)). On the other hand, in the second effect state (high base state), when the hold icon notice targeting the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold) is executed, that is, in the second effect state (high base state) If the first effect suspension 9a is displayed in the pattern Y4 (gold heart) in spite of the presence, it is determined that the announcement target suspension is a big hit (see FIG. 62(B)).

Also, as described above, the second pending icon notice is a standard notice effect that can appear moderately in the second effect state (high base state), and rarely appears in the first effect state (1 base state). It is a rare (premier) preview production. For this reason, in the second pending icon notice pattern determination table B, one of the patterns Y1 to Y4 is selected according to the result of preliminary determination, and in the second pending icon notice pattern determination table A, The pattern Y4 is selected only when the judgment result is a big hit. Then, in the second effect state (high base state), if the second effect suspension 9b is displayed in the pattern Y2 (green heart), it is confirmed that the notice object suspension is normal reach or more, and in the pattern Y3 (red heart) If it is displayed, it is decided that the notice target hold is SP reach or more, and if it is displayed in pattern Y4 (golden heart), it is decided that the notice target hold is a big hit (see FIG. 63(B)). On the other hand, in the first effect state (low base state), when the hold icon notice targeting the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold) is executed, that is, in the first effect state (low base state) If the first effect suspension 9a is displayed in the pattern Y4 (gold heart) in spite of the presence, it is determined that the announcement target suspension is a big hit (see FIG. 63(A)).

In S5015, any one of the above-described first suspended icon notice pattern determination table A, first suspended icon notice pattern determination table B, second suspended icon notice pattern determination table A, and second suspended icon notice pattern determination table B determines (selects) and sets the hold icon notification pattern based on

Next, in S5106, the pending icon notice flag corresponding to the type of pending icon notice to be executed is turned ON (S5106). That is, when executing the first pending icon notice (when the first pending icon notice pattern is set in S5015), the first pending icon notice flag is turned ON, and when executing the second pending icon notice (when the second pending icon notice is set in S5015) If the reserved icon notice pattern is set), the second reserved icon notice flag is turned ON. Then, the suspended icon notification command for instructing the execution of the suspended icon notification based on the suspended icon notification pattern set in S5015 is set in the sub-output buffer (S5107), and this processing is terminated.

When the pending icon notice command set in S5107 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the pending icon notice pattern specified based on the received pending icon notice command, that is, The image data for pending icon notice (result pending image data, etc.) corresponding to the pending icon notice pattern set in S5015 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the pending icon notice based on the read image data is displayed on the image display device. 7 (effect pending display area, variable pending display area).

[Effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, in the first effect state in which the variation display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol suspension) is the main, the first suspension icon notice is the second It becomes easier to execute than the pending icon notice, and in the second production state in which the second special symbol fluctuation display (digestion of the second special symbol pending) is the main, the second pending icon notice is better than the first pending icon notice is also easier to execute (see FIGS. 60-63). That is, under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91 (effect control means), the first pending icon notice (first prefetch effect) is more likely to be executed than the second pending icon notice (second prefetch effect). Controllable between a performance state and a second performance state in which the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead performance) is more difficult to execute than the second pending icon notice (second look-ahead performance). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform the pending icon notice (prefetch effect) according to the game situation. As a result, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect suitable for a pachinko game machine having a plurality of starting ports (special symbols).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the low base state (first game state) in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 21 is relatively low, the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead Effect) is more likely to be executed (first effect state) than the second reserved icon notice (second look-ahead effect), and a high base state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 21 is relatively high. In (second game state), the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect) is more difficult to execute than the second hold icon notice (second look-ahead effect) (second effect state). As a result, it is possible to perform a look-ahead performance suitable for each game state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 is different.

In the second embodiment as well, the suspended icon notice is exemplified as the look-ahead effect, but it is possible to adopt a notice effect other than the suspended icon notice. Also, for example, in the first production state (low base state), the hold icon notice is executed as a prefetch production (first prefetch production) for the first special reserve, and a prefetch production for the second special reserve. As the (second look-ahead effect), a notice effect other than the pending icon notice, such as a character notice or a character notice, may be executed. In addition, in the second effect state (high base state), the pending icon notice is executed as a prefetch effect (second prefetch effect) for the second special reserve, and the prefetch effect for the first special reserve ( As the first look-ahead effect), a notice effect other than the pending icon notice such as a character notice or a character notice may be executed. Alternatively, on the contrary, in the first effect state (low base state), as a look-ahead effect (first look-ahead effect) for the first special figure hold, other than the hold icon notice such as character notice and character notice To execute the notice effect, or in the second effect state (high base state), as a look-ahead effect (second look-ahead effect) targeting the second special figure hold, other than the hold icon notice such as character notice and character notice It is also possible to execute the advance notice effect. Furthermore, in the first production state (low base state), the prefetch production (first prefetch production) for the first special reservation is displayed, and the prefetch production (second prefetch production) for the second special reservation is displayed. Effect) is used as a sound effect, and in the second effect state (high base state), the look-ahead effect (second look-ahead effect) targeted for the second special figure hold is set as a display effect, and the first special figure hold is targeted It is also possible to make the look-ahead effect (first look-ahead effect) a sound effect. According to these configurations, it is possible to differentiate between the prefetch effect corresponding to the special symbol (special figure reservation) that is the main part of the game progress and the prefetch effect corresponding to the other special symbol (special figure reservation). , it is possible to perform a look-ahead performance that is easy for the player to understand.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in the low base state, it is controlled to the first effect state (the first effect flag is turned ON), and in the first effect state, the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect) is the second hold. While it is easier to execute than the icon notice (second look-ahead effect), in the high base state, it is controlled to the second effect state (the second effect flag is turned ON), and in the second effect state, the first pending icon notice (second 1 look-ahead effect) is configured to be less likely to be executed than the second pending icon notice (second look-ahead effect). On the other hand, it becomes difficult to execute the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect) in the first effect state, or it becomes difficult to execute the second hold icon notice (second look-ahead effect) in the second effect state. It is also possible to configure Modification 3 will be described as a specific example of this configuration.

Modification 3, for example, counts the number of variations of special symbols in a low base state (eg, low-probability-low base state) (the number of times variable games are executed), and the number of times becomes a predetermined number (eg, 500 times). Based on, from the next variation game of the predetermined number of times, the game state is configured to be a high base state (for example, low probability high base state). That is, it is configured to be controllable to a high base state (second game state) based on the number of execution times of variable display of special symbols (first special symbols) in the low base state (first game state) becoming a predetermined number of times. be done. Then, in the specific period before the number of variations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number in the low base state (before shifting to the high base state), the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect ) is configured to be difficult to execute. It should be noted that the transition control from the low base state (first game state) to the high base state (second game state) is performed by the main control section (game control means) (see FIG. 31). In addition, counting the number of fluctuations in special symbols (the number of executions of fluctuation games) in the low base state can be executed by the main control section (game control means) and/or the sub-control section (effect control means).

In such a configuration according to Modification 3, the production control microcomputer 91 (production control means) is, for example, a specific number of times (for example, 490 times), the specific period flag is turned ON, and when the specific period flag is ON, each time the special figure 1 start ball command is received, the first holding icon notice shown in FIG. 60 (A) Whether or not to execute the first pending icon notice using a determination table (first look-ahead effect execution determination table for a specific period) (not shown) in which the appearance rate of the first pending icon notice is lower than that of the execution determination table A This can be realized by making the determination of In this case, it is possible to prevent the execution of the first pending icon announcement (appearance rate 0%) during the specific period. It is also possible to prevent both the first pending icon announcement and the second pending icon announcement from being executed.

In addition, after the specific period flag is turned ON when the number of execution times of the special symbol fluctuation display in the low base state reaches a specific number (for example, 490 times), the fluctuation display for the predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times) is performed. It turns OFF when it is started or ended.

According to this modification 3, in the low base state (first game state) in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 is relatively low, the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol is When it reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times), the game ball enters the second starting port 21 at a relatively high frequency of entering the high base state (second game state). state), it is possible to proceed with the game. Then, in the low base state (first game state), when the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol reaches a specific number of times (for example, 490 times) before reaching the predetermined number of times, from there until reaching the predetermined number of times, The appearance rate of the first pending icon notice becomes low, and the execution of the first pending icon notice (first prefetch effect) becomes difficult. Therefore, when the transition timing to the high base state (second game state) approaches in the low base state (first game state), the high base state ( It is possible to attract the player's interest in the transition to the second game state). As a result, it is possible to increase interest when the transition timing to the high base state (second game state) approaches from the low base state (first game state).

In addition, in the modification 3, the game state based on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol low base state (eg, low probability low base state) to high base state (eg, low probability high base state) exemplified the case where However, the game state is based on the number of fluctuations in the special symbol High base state (eg, high probability high base state or low probability high base state) to low base state (eg, high probability low base state or low probability low base state) A configuration similar to that of Modification 3 can also be applied when shifting to . For example, in the high base state (second game state), when the number of executions of the variable display of the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 90 times) before reaching a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), from there to the predetermined number of times It is possible to configure such that the appearance rate of the second pending icon notice becomes low until the second pending icon notice (second look-ahead effect) is difficult to execute. This also makes it possible to increase interest when the game state transition timing approaches.

In addition, in the second embodiment, although the appearance rate of the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect) is low in the second effect state, it can be executed as a notice effect suggesting the determination of the big hit (FIG. 60(B), See FIG. 62(B)). On the other hand, it is also possible to configure so that the first pending icon announcement (first look-ahead effect) is not executed in the second effect state. That is, under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit), it is possible to configure so that the first pending icon notice (first look-ahead effect) is not executed in the second effect state (high base state). . Modification 4 will be described as a specific example of this configuration.

Modification 4, for example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the high base state, or when the game state is controlled from the low base state to the high base state as in the above-mentioned modification 3, especially FIG. 1 is configured so that the effect pending information storage area can be initialized. That is, when it is controlled to the second effect state (high base state), it is configured to be able to initialize (delete) the special figure 1 effect pending information stored in the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area. (initialization means). Then, in the pending icon announcement process (S5100), in the second execution determination (S5103) executed in the case of the second effect state (NO in S5101), the execution determination of the first pending icon announcement, that is, the execution determination of the first pending icon announcement shown in FIG. It is configured not to perform determination based on the first pending icon advance notice determination table.

According to this modification 4, not only is the first pending icon announcement not executed in the second effect state (high base state), but also the second effect state (high base state) is controlled (shifted to). ), since the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area is initialized, for example, it is stored in the first effect state (low base state) before being controlled (shifted) to the second effect state (high base state) Prefetching production (first prefetching production) based on special 1 production holding information (first prefetching information) corresponding to the 1st special show reservation that has not been digested yet is completely in the second production state (high base state) will not run. As a result, in the second production state, in which the second special symbol is displayed with fluctuation (digestion of the second special symbol reservation), the first look-ahead production is more difficult to execute than the second look-ahead production (the first It is possible to ensure a state in which the read-ahead performance is not executed), and by extension, a read-ahead performance suitable for the performance state is possible.

In addition, in the modification 4, the configuration for initializing the special figure 1 effect pending information stored in the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area when controlled to the second effect state (high base state) was exemplified, It is also possible to configure so as to initialize the special figure 2 effect pending information stored in the special figure 2 effect pending information storage area when controlled to the first effect state (low base state). In this case, for example, it corresponds to the second special figure reservation that is stored in the second production state (high base state) before being controlled (shifted) to the first production state (low base state) and has not yet been digested. The look-ahead effect (second look-ahead effect) based on the special figure 2 effect hold information (second look-ahead information) is never executed in the first effect state (low base state). This also enables a look-ahead effect suitable for the effect state.

Further, even if the special figure 1 effect pending information stored in the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area is not initialized (erased) when controlled to the second effect state (high base state), the second effect state It is also possible to prevent the first look-ahead effect from being executed. Specifically, for example, there are multiple types of preview effects (notice effect patterns), including the look-ahead effect associated with the start ball that can be set in S4604 and S5105, and the look-ahead effect associated with the variable effect that can be set in S4506. Among them, the notice effect that can be executed as the first look-ahead effect (various notices based on the special figure 1 effect hold information such as the first hold icon notice) is set (selected) in the above-mentioned S4506, S4604 and S5105. Thus, it is possible to prevent the first look-ahead effect from being executed in the second effect state (high base state, second game state). In this case, in the first effect state (low base state, first game state), the first look-ahead effect can be executed as the notice effect, while in the second effect state (high base state, second game state), the notice effect As a result, the first look-ahead effect is not executed. This makes it possible to appropriately execute the first look-ahead effect according to the game state.

Further, even if the special figure 2 effect pending information stored in the special figure 2 effect pending information storage area is not initialized (erased) when controlled to the first effect state (low base state), the first effect state It is also possible to prevent the second look-ahead effect from being executed. Specifically, for example, there are multiple types of preview effects (notice effect patterns), including the look-ahead effect associated with the start ball that can be set in S4604 and S5105, and the look-ahead effect associated with the variable effect that can be set in S4506. Among them, the notice effect that can be executed as the second look-ahead effect (various notices based on the special figure 2 effect hold information such as the second hold icon notice) is set (selected) in the above S4506, S4604 and S5105. Thus, it is possible to prevent the second look-ahead effect from being executed in the first effect state (low base state, first game state). In this case, in the second effect state (high base state, second game state), while the second look-ahead effect can be executed as the notice effect, in the first effect state (low base state, first game state), the notice effect As a result, the second look-ahead effect is not executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately execute the second look-ahead effect according to the game state.

In addition, in Example 2, the special figure 1, 2 parallel variator was illustrated, but the configuration according to the present example 2 can be applied to a ball entry order variator and a special figure 1, 2 alternate variator. , Moreover, it is possible to apply to the special figure 2 priority variable machine illustrated in the first embodiment.

As described above, examples and modifications have been described as embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these, and the description of each claim is However, it is possible to extend to the range that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and to add improvements as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not the probability variation function is operated based on whether or not the game ball passes (V passes) the specific area in the second big winning hole 35 (V attacker) during the big hit game Although the application of the present invention to the V accuracy that determines whether is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to apply the present invention to a single-type pachinko machine (so-called “symbol probability variable machine”) that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on the type of the jackpot symbol. Alternatively, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a small hit, and the game ball that enters the big winning opening during the small winning game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko game machine of 1 type and 2 types in which a jackpot game is executed by passing through a specific area (V passage).

In the above-described embodiments, etc., the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine of the type that is controlled in a high-probability state substantially until the next big hit occurs by setting "10,000" in the variable probability counter. is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by setting a value (for example, "100", "200", etc.) that can end the high probability state without the occurrence of the next big hit in the variable counter, the number of fluctuations in the special symbol after the end of the big hit game (variable game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko game machine (so-called "ST machine") in which the high probability state ends based on the number of executions) reaching a predetermined number. Alternatively, a pachinko machine (so-called "dropping lottery machine") of the type that performs a lottery (so-called "dropping lottery") as to whether or not to end the high-probability state each time the variable display of special symbols is started in the high probability state. The present invention can also be applied to

Further, in the above-described embodiment, etc., the example is given to the player of a game privilege of generating a high probability state based on the game ball passing through the specific area in the V round during the jackpot game. The privilege is not limited to the occurrence of the high-probability state. For example, a high-base state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the starting hole, a variable time shortened state (shorter working hours state) that shortens the variable time of identification information, etc. If there is, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Moreover, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one privilege may be granted or a plurality of privileges may be granted.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, etc., 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. (Preliminary determination) was supposed to be performed (starting ball entry process (S205), see FIG. 11, FIG. 13, etc.), but the method of prior determination 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). Alternatively, instead of pre-determining the acquisition information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, it may be pre-determined for the acquisition information acquired based on the starting ball. That is, it may be determined in advance before storing the acquisition information in the special figure reservation storage unit. In this case, there is no need to provide an area for storing the acquisition information to be subject to preliminary judgment separately from the special figure reservation storage unit, and the acquisition information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit need to be read out for preliminary judgment do not have.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, etc., the probability variation function is deactivated/activated, and the jackpot probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). is not limited to this, for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as medium probability (third probability) higher than low probability (first probability) and lower than high probability (second probability) good too. Furthermore, first low probability and first high probability (first probability condition), second low probability and second high probability (second probability condition), third low probability and third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , a plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selected) when the gaming machine is powered on, for example. good too.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples and other modes) disclosed in this specification are disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, a gaming machine that enables execution of a special game advantageous to a player when the display mode when identification information that is variably displayed upon entry of a game ball into a starting hole is stopped is displayed in a specific mode. It has been known. In this type of gaming machine, there is a game machine that performs preliminary determination of acquired information (holding) such as random numbers acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and performs production based on the result of the preliminary determination. (For example, see JP-A-2014-108268). The effect based on the result of such preliminary determination is also called "prefetching effect".

The above-mentioned look-ahead effect has already been adopted in many gaming machines as a method for keeping players from getting bored, and there is room for further improvement to increase the interest of game machines equipped with look-ahead effect. .

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to improve the interest of a gaming machine equipped with a look-ahead effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
identification information display means capable of displaying identification information;
Acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information;
a storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of acquired information acquired by the acquisition means;
storage display means capable of displaying a storage display indicating that the acquired information is stored in the storage means;
a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquired information and then stopped;
a special game execution means capable of executing a special game that gives a player a predetermined profit when the display mode of the identification information stopped and displayed in the variable game is a specific mode;
Pre-determination means capable of executing pre-determination of the acquired information before the start of the variable game;
an effect executing means capable of executing a look-ahead effect based on the result of the prior determination, wherein the memory display means displays a number of the stored displays corresponding to the number of the acquired information stored by the storage means. is possible and
The production executing means is
When executing the look-ahead effect for the obtained information for which the number of the stored displays displayed by the memory display means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the look-ahead effect can be executed in a first mode,
The prefetch effect can be executed in a second mode when executing the prefetch effect for the obtained information for which the number of the stored displays is less than the predetermined number.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute the look-ahead effect in the first mode, which is executed for the obtained information in which the number of stored displays displayed by the storage display means is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. On the other hand, the look-ahead effect that is executed for acquired information in which the number of stored displays displayed by the storage display means is less than the predetermined number can be executed in the second mode. Therefore, it is possible to vary (change) the aspect of the look-ahead effect according to the number of stored displays (the number of acquired information stored) when the look-ahead effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the look-ahead effect and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
The first mode and the second mode are characterized in that they each include similar presentation modes.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to share the presentation mode between the first mode and the second mode. As a result, it is possible to increase variations of the look-ahead effect while suppressing an increase in the amount of data related to the look-ahead effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
A mode control means capable of controlling a game mode when the variable game is executed,
The predetermined number may vary according to the game mode controlled by the mode control means.

According to such a game machine, the number of displayed memory displays (the number of acquired information stored) that serves as a reference for differentiating (changing) the state of the look-ahead effect, that is, the predetermined number, is variable according to the game mode. . As a result, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect rich in variety.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
Mode control means capable of controlling a game mode when the variable display is executed,
The predetermined number is fixed regardless of the game mode controlled by the mode control means.

According to such a gaming machine, the number of displayed memory displays (the number of acquired information stored) that serves as a reference for differentiating (changing) the mode of the look-ahead effect, that is, the predetermined number, is fixed regardless of the game mode. . This makes it possible to stably execute the look-ahead effect.

According to the present reference invention 1 described above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game machine provided with the look-ahead effect.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, the first identification information is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port, the second identification information is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port, A gaming machine is known in which a special game that is advantageous to the player can be executed when the display result of any of the variable displays is a specific display result such as a big hit (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-94207. reference). In this type of gaming machine, there is a game machine that performs preliminary determination of acquired information (holding) such as random numbers acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and performs production based on the result of the preliminary determination. (For example, see JP-A-2014-108268). The effect based on the result of such preliminary determination is also called "prefetching effect".

In a gaming machine having a plurality of starting holes, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect triggered by a ball entering the first start hole and a look-ahead effect triggered by a ball entering the second start hole. However, the excessive look-ahead effect may make the player feel annoyed, and may rather cause a decrease in interest.

This reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to enable a look-ahead effect suitable for a game machine having a plurality of start ports.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
a first starting port;
a first acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port;
a first determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the first acquisition means;
a first variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information based on the determination result of the first determination means;
a second starting port;
a second acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port;
a second determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the second acquisition means;
a second variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the second identification information based on the determination result of the second determination means;
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be awarded to a player based on the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information being a specific display result. ,
a first pre-determining means capable of executing the determination of the acquired information acquired by the first acquiring means prior to the determination by the first determining means;
a first look-ahead information storage means capable of storing first look-ahead information including information capable of specifying a determination result by the first pre-determination means;
a second prior determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the second acquisition means prior to the determination by the second determination means;
a second pre-reading information storage means capable of storing second pre-reading information including information capable of specifying the determination result by the second pre-determining means;
and a production control means capable of controlling production,
The production control means is
A first look-ahead effect can be executed based on the first look-ahead information,
A second look-ahead effect can be executed based on the second look-ahead information,
A first performance state in which the first look-ahead performance is more likely to be executed than the second look-ahead performance, and a second performance state in which the first look-ahead performance is more difficult to perform than the second look-ahead performance. It is characterized by being controllable.

According to such a game machine, there is a first effect state in which the first look-ahead effect is more likely to be executed than the second look-ahead effect, and a second effect state in which the first look-ahead effect is more difficult to be executed than the second look-ahead effect. Since it is controllable between the two performance states, it is possible to appropriately perform the look-ahead performance according to the situation. As a result, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect suitable for a game machine having a plurality of starting ports.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
Equipped with a game control means capable of controlling the game state,
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port is higher than in the first game state,
The production control means is
Controllable to the first effect state when controlled to the first game state,
It is characterized by being controllable to the said 2nd production state when it is controlled to the said 2nd game state.

According to such a gaming machine, in the first game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole is relatively low, the first look-ahead effect is more likely to be executed than the second look-ahead effect ( first effect state), in the second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole is relatively high, the first look-ahead effect is more difficult to execute than the second look-ahead effect (second effect situation). As a result, it is possible to perform a look-ahead performance suitable for each game state in which the game ball enters the second start hole at different frequencies.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above,
Equipped with a game control means capable of controlling the game state,
The game state includes at least a first game state and a second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port is higher than in the first game state,
The game control means is capable of controlling to the second game state based on the number of execution times of the variable display of the first identification information in the first game state reaching a predetermined number of times,
The effect control means can control such that when the number of times of execution in the first game state reaches a specific number less than the predetermined number of times, the execution of the first look-ahead effect becomes difficult until the number of times reaches the predetermined number of times. It is characterized by

According to such a gaming machine, in the first gaming state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port is relatively low, when the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information reaches a predetermined number of times, the second It is possible to shift to a second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting hole is relatively high, and thereafter to proceed with the game in the second game state. Then, in the first game state, when the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information reaches a specific number of times before reaching the predetermined number of times, it becomes difficult to execute the first look-ahead effect until the predetermined number of times is reached. Therefore, when the transition timing to the second game state is approaching in the first game state, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the transition to the second game state rather than the first look-ahead effect. As a result, it is possible to increase interest when the transition timing to the second game state is approaching in the first game state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3 described above,
It is characterized by comprising initialization means capable of initializing the first look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead information storage means when being controlled to the second presentation state.

According to such a gaming machine, when the second effect state is controlled, the first look-ahead information stored in the first look-ahead information storage means is initialized. It is possible to prevent the first look-ahead effect from being executed. This makes it possible to ensure a state in which the first look-ahead effect is more difficult to execute than the second look-ahead effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is
a first starting port;
a first acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port;
a first determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the first acquisition means;
a first variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information based on the determination result of the first determination means;
a second starting port;
a second acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port;
a second determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the second acquisition means;
a second variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the second identification information based on the determination result of the second determination means;
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be awarded to a player based on the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information being a specific display result. ,
a first pre-determining means capable of executing the determination of the acquired information acquired by the first acquiring means prior to the determination by the first determining means;
a first look-ahead information storage means capable of storing first look-ahead information including information capable of specifying a determination result by the first pre-determination means;
A game control means capable of controlling a game state;
and an effect control means capable of controlling an effect, wherein the game state includes at least a first game state, and the frequency of game balls entering the second start port increases compared to the first game state. There is a second game state,
The effect control means is capable of executing an advance notice effect suggesting a possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific display result,
The advance notice effects include a plurality of types of advance notice effects including a first prefetch effect based on the first prefetch information,
The production control means is
When executing the notice effect, it can be executed by selecting from among the plurality of types of notice effects,
When it is controlled to the first game state, the first look-ahead effect may be selected,
It is characterized in that the first look-ahead effect is not selected when the game is controlled to the second game state.

According to such a gaming machine, in the first game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole is relatively low, the first look-ahead effect may be selected as the notice effect, and the second starting effect may be selected. In the second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the mouth is relatively high, the first look-ahead effect is not selected as the advance notice effect. Therefore, while the first look-ahead effect can be executed as the notice effect in the first game state, the first look-ahead effect is not executed as the notice effect in the second game state. This makes it possible to appropriately execute the first look-ahead effect according to the game state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is
a first starting port;
a first acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port;
a first determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the first acquisition means;
a first variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information based on the determination result of the first determination means;
a second starting port;
a second acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port;
a second determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the second acquisition means;
a second variable display execution means capable of executing variable display of the second identification information based on the determination result of the second determination means;
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be awarded to a player based on the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information being a specific display result. ,
a second prior determination means capable of determining the acquired information acquired by the second acquisition means prior to the determination by the second determination means;
a second pre-reading information storage means capable of storing second pre-reading information including information capable of specifying the determination result by the second pre-determining means;
A game control means capable of controlling a game state;
and an effect control means capable of controlling an effect, wherein the game state includes at least a first game state, and the frequency of game balls entering the second start port increases compared to the first game state. There is a second game state,
The effect control means is capable of executing an advance notice effect suggesting a possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific display result,
The advance notice effect includes a plurality of types of advance notice effects including a second prefetch effect based on the second prefetch information,
The production control means is
When executing the notice effect, it can be executed by selecting from among the plurality of types of notice effects,
When the first game state is controlled, the second look-ahead effect is not selected,
The gist is that the second look-ahead effect may be selected when the game is controlled to the second game state.

According to such a gaming machine, in the first game state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port is relatively low, the second look-ahead effect is not selected as the notice effect, and the second start is performed. In the second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the mouth is relatively high, the second look-ahead effect may be selected as the advance notice effect. Therefore, in the first game state, the second look-ahead effect is not executed as the notice effect, while in the second game state, the second look-ahead effect can be executed as the notice effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately execute the second look-ahead effect according to the game state.

According to the present invention 2 as described above, it is possible to perform a look-ahead effect suitable for a game machine having a plurality of starting ports.

1 pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board surface lamp, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect pattern display area, 8 effect pattern, 9a first effect pending, 9b second effect Reservation, 9c first effect reservation display area, 9d second effect reservation display area, 9e variable reservation display area, 10 center decoration body, 16 game nail, 19 fixed prize winning device, 20 first start opening, 21 second start opening, 22 variable prize winning device 23 opening and closing member 30 first big winning opening 31 first big winning device 32 opening and closing member 35 second big winning opening 36 second big winning device 37 opening and closing member 39 specific area 40 Main display, 41a First special symbol display, 41b Second special symbol display, 50 Game machine frame, 51 Front frame, 52 Body frame, 53 Outer frame, 60 Launch handle, 63a First production button, 63b Second Effect button, 66 frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91e first variation suspension display area, 92e second variation suspension display area, 800 first effect Design, 810 Second effect design.

Claims (1)

identification information display means capable of displaying identification information;
Acquisition means capable of acquiring acquisition information;
a storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of acquired information acquired by the acquisition means;
storage display means capable of displaying a storage display indicating that the acquired information is stored in the storage means;
a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquired information and then stopped;
a special game execution means capable of executing a special game that gives a player a predetermined profit when the display mode of the identification information stopped and displayed in the variable game is a specific mode;
Pre-determination means capable of executing pre-determination of the acquired information before the start of the variable game;
A production execution means capable of executing a prefetch production based on the result of the prior determination ;
and a mode control means capable of controlling a game mode when the variable game is executed. is possible and
The production executing means is
When executing the look-ahead effect for the obtained information for which the number of the stored displays displayed by the memory display means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the look-ahead effect can be executed in a first mode,
When executing the look-ahead effect for the obtained information for which the number of the stored displays is less than the predetermined number, the look-ahead effect can be executed in a second mode ,
The predetermined number may vary depending on the game mode controlled by the mode control means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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