JP7281234B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In the following patent document 1, a big winning game (special game) is performed to open a big winning opening (special winning opening) based on winning to the start opening (entrance opening), and a game ball is placed in a specific area in the big winning opening. A gaming machine is described that provides a privilege when a coin passes through the game machine. In addition, in this document, the privilege is to control the game state after the jackpot game to a variable probability state (privilege game state).

JP 2015-071037 A

By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above document, whether or not the player can pass through the specific area is switched by a shutter (distribution member). This shutter is driven by a constant operation controlled by time from a predetermined start timing during a jackpot game. How to operate the shutter (distribution member) is a matter related to game playability, so there is room for reviewing the control method of the shutter.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game including a round game in which a special winning opening is opened, and granting a privilege based on the fact that a game ball that has won the special winning opening passes through a specific area,
Distributing member control means capable of controlling a distributing member that can take a first state in which game balls pass through the specific region and a second state in which game balls do not pass through the specific region,
The operation pattern of the distribution member includes a plurality of operation patterns including a control period to the first state,
The distribution member control means is
changing the operation pattern of the sorting member to a specific operation pattern based on the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening in a specific round game becoming the first change point number;
Based on the fact that the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening in the specific round game in which the sorting member is operated in the specific operation pattern has reached a second change point number larger than the first change point number. to change the operation pattern of the distribution member to another operation pattern different from the specific operation pattern;
In another round game different from the specific round game, the distribution member is operated, but the number of winning prizes to the special winning opening in the other round game is the first change point number and the first This game machine is characterized in that it is possible not to change the operation pattern even if any of the number of change points of 2 is reached.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the control method of a new distribution member is provided.

1 is a perspective view of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board provided in the gaming machine. It is a schematic front view showing a first big winning device and a second big winning device provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged front view of the lower right portion of the game board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 2, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main-control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub-control board is provided. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table showing the opening control of the big winning opening and the operation control of the distribution member. It is a table showing the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows the operation|movement pattern of a distribution member. It is a table showing the number of change points. It is a table showing the number of end points. It is a timing chart which shows operation|movement, such as a distribution member. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) A reach determination table. (C) Normal symbol hit determination table. (D) It is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table. It is an electric chew opening pattern determination table. It is a specific table of start winning commands. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of gate passage processing. 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of big hit determination processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation pattern selection 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 a game state management process. It is a flowchart of game state reset processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot start processing. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of jackpot opening processing. It is a flow chart of the first big winning opening sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of the second big winning opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of jackpot closing processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 8 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of distribution member control processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flowchart of a sub-side game state setting process. It is a flow chart of round effect selection processing. It is a flow chart of round effect selection processing. It is a flow chart of processing at the time of winning the second big winning opening. It is a flow chart of ending effect selection processing. (A) It is a table|surface explaining the production|presentation mode flag. (B) is a table for explaining background flags; (C) A table for explaining an S zone transition flag. It is a flow chart of a look-ahead effect determination process. It is a continuous effect random number determination table. It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. 4 is a flowchart of background processing; 9 is a flowchart of forced migration processing; 10 is a flow chart of an advance notice effect selection process; FIG. 10 is a flowchart of remaining count suggestion display processing; FIG. It is a flow chart of end processing of fluctuation production. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the production|presentation performed during the round game of a jackpot game. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the production|presentation performed during the ending of a jackpot game. It is a figure of a display screen which shows the production|presentation performed when shifting to S zone. It is a timing chart which shows the execution example of continuous production|presentation. It is a variation performance pattern selection table at the time of time saving state and SP reach. (A) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the example of SP reach at the time of a time saving common background. (B) is a diagram of a display screen showing an example of SP reach in the background immediately after ST starts. (C) is a diagram of a display screen showing a background immediately after the start of ST. (D) It is a diagram of a display screen showing an example of SP reach at the time of concealment notification background. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a modification example regarding setting of the number of end points; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modification example regarding setting of the number of change points; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another modification regarding setting of the number of change points; FIG. 74 is a table showing the number of change points in the modified example of FIG. 73; FIG. FIG. 74 is a timing chart showing the operation of the distribution member etc. of the modified example according to FIG. 73; FIG. FIG. 74 is a flow chart of the first big winning opening sensor detection process of the modification according to FIG. 73; FIG. It is a figure showing still another example of a change, and is a figure of a display screen showing a change of production according to a change of an operation pattern of a distribution member.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and horizontal direction of each part of a pachinko game machine as an example of the game machine will be described by matching the vertical direction and horizontal direction seen from the player facing the pachinko game machine. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction toward the player facing the pachinko game machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine is defined as the direction away from the player facing the pachinko game machine.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50 . A front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 includes a handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 for storing game balls, and a hit ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated therein. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 that can be operated by the player during effects that are executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for decoration are provided on the front frame 51 .

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 surrounded by rail members 4 in which a game ball shot by operating a handle 60 flows down. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7). The game area 3 is provided with a plurality of game pegs (not shown) for guiding game balls.

Further, near the center of the game area 3, an image display device (display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, variable display of production patterns (decorative patterns) 8L, 8C, and 8R synchronized with variable display (variable display) of the first special pattern and the second special pattern to be described later. There is an effect pattern display area that performs (variable display). Incidentally, the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The production pattern fluctuation production is sometimes called "decorative pattern fluctuation production" or simply "variation production".

The performance symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right". A left pattern display area displays a left performance pattern 8L, a middle pattern display area displays a medium performance pattern 8C, and a right pattern display area displays a right performance pattern 8R. Each of the performance symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 7 displays the first special symbol and the To clearly display the result of variable display of a second special symbol (that is, the result of a big winning lottery).

For example, when a jackpot is won, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with double numbers such as "777". In addition, when it is a miss, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a separate pattern such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery by the image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. The position of the pattern display area may not be fixed. Further, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 7 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above, a big win effect that is performed in parallel with the big win game (an example of the special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like. 7a. In addition, in the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect pending display area for displaying the effect pending image 9 according to the number of stored first special figure pending and second special figure pending, which will be described later. By the display of the effect pending image 9, the memory number of the first special figure pending displayed in the first special figure pending display 43a (see FIG. 5) described later and the second special figure pending display 43b are displayed. The number of memories of the second special figure reservation can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decoration 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 . A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A warp section 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and flow out to the stage section 11 from the exit. In addition, a board movable body 15 is arranged in a retracted state on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.例文帳に追加

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a first start opening (an example of a ball entry opening, a first ball entry opening, a fixed ball entry opening, a fixed start opening , a first starting prize opening) 20 is provided. Winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 triggers lottery for the first special symbol (big hit lottery, ie, acquisition and determination of big hit random numbers, etc.).

In addition, below the first start hole 20 in the game area 3, there is a second start hole (an example of a ball hole, also referred to as a second ball hole, a variable ball hole, a variable start hole, and a second start prize hole) 21 A normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also called an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric role). Winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 triggers a second special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery).

The electric tube 22 has a movable member (entrance opening/closing member) 23 , and opens and closes the second start opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tuning solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in an open state. In other words, the second starting hole 21 is a starting hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters can be changed. If the electric tube 22 makes it easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the second starting port 21 .

In addition, a gate (passing area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the upper right side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3 . Passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is a trigger for execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22 .

In addition, below the gate 28 in the game area 3, there is a first big winning device (an example of a special winning means) 31 provided with a first big winning hole (an example of a special winning hole, also called a first special winning hole) 30. is provided. The first big winning device 31 is also called a first special winning means, a first special variable winning device, or a first special electric accessory (first special electric role). The first big winning device 31 has an opening/closing member (first special winning opening opening/closing member) 32 , and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). That is, the first big winning opening solenoid 33 is a drive source for the opening/closing member 32 . A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is open.

In addition, a second large winning device (special winning An example of means) 36 is provided. The second big winning device 36 is also called a second special winning means, a second special variable winning device, or a second special electric accessory (second special electric role). The second big winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (second special winning opening opening/closing member) 37 and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second big winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 6). The second big winning opening solenoid 38 is a drive source for the opening/closing member 37 . A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is open.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, inside the first big winning device 31, there are a specific area (V area) 39 through which a game ball that has passed through the first big winning hole 30 can pass, and a non- A specific region (non-V region) 70 is formed. In the first big winning device 31, upstream of the specified area 39 and the non-specific area 70, a first big winning hole sensor 30a for detecting the winning of the game ball into the first big winning hole 30 is arranged. . In addition, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged in the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

In addition, the first big winning device 31 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes game balls that have passed through the first big prize opening 30 to either the specific region 39 or the non-specific region 70, and a distribution member that drives the distribution member 71. A member solenoid 73 is provided. A distribution member solenoid 73 is a drive source for the distribution member 71 . When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 assumes a first state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific region 39, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game balls are distributed to the non-specific region 70. Take the second state. Note that the distribution member 71 is, in other words, a shutter member that opens and closes the specific area 39 .

FIG. 3(A) shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (passage permission state) that allows passage of game balls to the specific area 39 . When the sorting member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big winning hole 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first big winning hole sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called a first route.

FIG. 3(B) shows that the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage prevention state) that prevents passage of game balls to the specific area 39 . When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first large prize winning port 30 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 after passing the first large prize winning port sensor 30a and is unspecified. Pass through area 70 . This game ball route is called a second route.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 triggers a shift to a high probability state, which will be described later. That is, the specific region 39 is a variable probability operating port (variable probability region). On the other hand, the non-specific area 70 is not a probability variable operation opening. Further, the second big winning device 36 is not provided with a variable probability operating port. That is, in this embodiment, the first big winning device 31 is a so-called V attacker, and the second big winning device 36 is a normal attacker.

Here, in the placement location 6A (also referred to as the first placement area 6A) of the first big winning device 31 and the placement location 6B (also referred to as the second placement region 6B) of the second big winning device 36 on the front side of the game board 2 is decorated as shown in FIG. The decoration applied to the first arrangement area 6A is called a general decoration 16, and the decoration applied to the second arrangement area is called a special decoration 17. - 特許庁The special decoration 17 is designed to draw the player's attention more than the general decoration 16, and the special decoration 17 makes the second big winning device 36 look more special than the first big winning device 31. It is brewing. In other words, in this form, normal attackers are more special than V-attackers.

Specifically, the general decoration 16 is a decoration sheet having a printed layer of decorative characters designed with characters of "wolf" arranged over the front surface of the game board 2, the front surface of the first big winning device 31, and the like. In addition, the special decoration 17 is a decoration sheet having a printed layer of decorative characters designed with the characters "XX CHANCE" arranged over the front surface of the game board 2, the front surface of the second big winning device 36, and the like. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as will be described later, when the second big winning device 36 is opened in the jackpot game, a character image of "XX CHANCE" may be displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 65 (A )reference). This is an effect for reminding the player of the special decoration 17 and telling him that he should hit the game ball with the aim of winning a prize in the second big prize winning device 36 . The special decoration 17 and the general decoration 16 may be applied by attaching a seal of a desired design to the game board 2 or the winning device, or directly painting the game board 2 or the winning device with ink. Such a method may be used.

In addition, a star mark decoration 18 is applied to a portion in front of the distribution member 71 on the game board surface (the front surface of the game board 2), and the distribution member 71 that switches whether or not to pass through the specific area 39 is provided. suggesting a position. However, this decoration 18 is not so conspicuous as compared with the special decoration 17 .

Returning to FIG. 2 , at the bottom of the game area 3 , there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 6 for discharging game balls that have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3 .

As described above, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called left hitting. On the other hand, a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called right hitting. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the left hand is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game balls flow down when the game is played with the right hand. , the second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, an electric tube 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. A player can aim to win a prize to the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, the second big winning device 36, the gate 28, the first big winning device 31, the electric tube 22, and the outlet 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28 and wins the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second big winning port 35. can be aimed at.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged in the center of the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, in the display device 40, the first special symbol display 43a that displays the number of operation suspensions (first special symbol suspension) stored in the first special symbol display 41a, and the operation suspension of the second special symbol display 41b (Second special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 43b for displaying the number of memories, and the normal figure suspension display 44 for displaying the number of operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal design display 42 is

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 . The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as a trigger. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the special symbol. Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display device 41. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 43.

In the special symbol display device 41, the special symbols are variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 is performed. Notify the results. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed (a stop symbol, a special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (a special pattern of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed specific special pattern (that is, the type of the jackpot won) is selected. A special game (jackpot game) is performed to open the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35. The opening patterns of the big winning holes (the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display device 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery by the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described later), ``○○●●○○●●'' (○: lights up, ●: lights out) 1, 2, from the left A jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In addition, if the game is lost, a lost pattern is displayed in which only the rightmost LED lights up, such as "●●●●●●●○". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lost design is not a specific special design. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It is a mode. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In this pachinko game machine 1, when there is a winning (entering a ball) of a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the value of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information , Also referred to as determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if the winning to the first start port 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 6) as the first special figure reservation, if the winning to the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 85b (see FIG. 6) as 2 special figure suspension. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the jackpot random number or the like 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 variable display of the special symbols based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbols. Even if a prize is won during execution of a special game, the right of a jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 43 . Specifically, each special figure reservation indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. The normal symbol display device 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbols variably (variably displaying) and then stopping the display. A normal pattern to be stopped and displayed (a normal pattern stop pattern, a normal pattern derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal pattern selected from a plurality of types of normal patterns by a normal pattern lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game is played to make it possible. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal win pattern with both LEDs lit up is displayed, such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal losing pattern is displayed, such as "●○", in which only the right LED lights up. A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a normal losing pattern. It should be noted that the normal losing design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be anything, such as blinking all the LEDs all at once, unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

In the pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). It is temporarily stored as figure pending. There is an upper limit to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 86 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the normal design random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the normal design variable display is performed 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 performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game, a prize is won. Even if there is, with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 44 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal map reserves by lighting the LEDs by the number of normal map reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board (game control board) 80 for controlling game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transitions, A sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for performing control, a payout control board 110 for controlling pay-out of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 forms a main control section, and the sub-control board 90 forms a sub-control section together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the audio control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 90, and can control the game effects using the effect means (the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the board movable body 15, etc.). Just do it.

The pachinko game machine 1 also has a power board 150 . The power board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150 . The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 to be described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 155 switches on/off of power. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80 or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90 .

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 87 is included for the purpose. Note that the ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and the normal figure reservation storage unit 86 described above. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b can be said to be storage means. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a consists of four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b consists of four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. 8(c). These four storage areas are an area for storing jackpot random numbers, an area for storing jackpot type random numbers, an area for storing reach random numbers, and an area for storing variation pattern random numbers.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the non-specific sensor. A region sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 20 a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 20 . The second starting hole sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball that has entered 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 that has won 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 that has won the second big winning hole 35 . The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. The non-specific area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-specific area 70 within the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70 . The normal winning hole sensor 27a is provided in each normal winning hole 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning hole 27.例文帳に追加

Also, as the solenoids, the electric tuning solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the sorting member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric tooth solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tooth 22 . The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 . The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the first big winning device 31 .

Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41 , a normal symbol display 42 , a special symbol reservation display 43 and a normal symbol reservation display 44 . That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a prize ball payout device 120, a rental ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card). ) is connected, and a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111 . Launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball 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 to release the prize balls. or drive the ball rental motor 131 of the rental ball dispenser 130 to discharge the rental ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Also, the rented balls to be paid out are detected by a ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the shooting volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 . In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93, data and signals. An I/O port section (input/output circuit) 97 for input/output is included. Note that the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the RAM 94 stores a first start winning command (detailed later) specified based on the winning to the first start port 20, etc. Part 95a, the second start winning command specified based on the winning to the second start port 21 (detailed later) etc. can be stored, the second special figure pending effect storage part 95b, the first special symbol and the second The effect storage unit for variation (0th storage area) 95c that is common to the two special symbols is provided. As shown in FIG. 9B, the first special figure pending effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first to fourth storage areas) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. consists of In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the second special figure pending effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. ).

Each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a starting winning command storage area, as shown in FIG. 9(d). The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing the starting winning command. Note that the variation effect storage section 95c also includes a similar storage area.

An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90, as shown in FIG. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 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, figures, letters, numbers, symbols (including production patterns), background images, and the like. image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on commands from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Also, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 . Note that 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 102 of the image control board 100 to perform voice control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100 .

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is provided in the frame lamp 66 provided in the game machine frame 50 and the game board 2 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Lighting control of the board lamp 5 is performed. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and emits light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 (see FIG. 2) connected to the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 . The movable panel body 15 is unfolded from the storage state (see FIG. 2) in which it is compactly folded and stored at the peripheral portion (upper portion in this embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the central portion of the display screen 7a is opened. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) where it is exposed in front of almost the entire area including.

Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (also called drive data) that determines the motion mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the motion of the board movable body 15 according to the motion pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation 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 board 15 . 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.

Also, the sub-control board 90 is connected to a production button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a via a frame relay board 98. As shown in FIG. The performance button detection switch 63a detects that the performance button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the performance button 63 is pushed, a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the performance button detection switch 63a. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the select button detection switch 64a.

3. Explanation of Jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "jackpots" and "losses" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of a "big hit", the special symbol display 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". In the case of "loss", the special symbol display 41 stops and displays "missing symbol". When a jackpot is won, a "special game" is made to open the big prize gates (the first big prize gate 30 and the second big prize gate 35) in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (type of the jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. ” is executed. A special game executed by winning a jackpot is called a jackpot game.

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

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots. V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 to 3 and special figure 2_jackpot pattern 5, these patterns are equivalent to passing patterns) and V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 4, this pattern does not pass (equivalent to a pattern for use).

The V passage jackpot is a jackpot that allows passage to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on winning the jackpot. On the other hand, the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is impossible or difficult to pass through to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on winning the jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state based on passing through the specific area 39 . Therefore, the V passage jackpot is a jackpot that is expected to be controlled to a high probability state, and the V non-passage jackpot is a jackpot that is expected not to be controlled to a high probability state. Operation control of the distribution member 71 that switches whether or not passage through the specific region 39 is permitted will be described later.

Incidentally, in the lottery of the special figure 1, when the jackpot is won, it is distributed to the V passing jackpot at a rate of 55%, and the remaining 45% is distributed to the V non-passing jackpot. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special figure 2, when the jackpot is won, it is always distributed to the V passage jackpot. In other words, in this form, the jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 2) based on the winning of the second start opening 21 than the jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 1) based on the winning of the first start opening 20 It is set to be advantageous for the player.

There are two types of "V passing jackpot" that can be won in the special drawing 1 lottery. 16R V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 and 2) and real 13R V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3). It should be noted that the substantial number of rounds means the number of round games in which the maximum number of winning balls (10 in this embodiment) into the big winning opening in one round game can be won. In this form, all jackpots are formally 16R, but substantially 13R jackpots are also included. Incidentally, the V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 4) is actually a jackpot of 13R. In addition, the V passing jackpot (special drawing 2_jackpot pattern 5) that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery is a jackpot of 16R both formally and substantially.

[Opening Control of Big Winning Hole] As shown in FIG. The winning opening 35 is opened. As shown in FIG. 12, there are a long opening (opening mode 1) and a short opening (opening mode 2) in the opening mode of the first big winning hole 30 . Similarly, the opening modes of the second big prize winning opening 35 also include a long opening (opening mode 3) and a short opening (opening mode 4).

The long opening of the first big prize winning port 30 (opening mode 1) is an opening mode in which the first big prize winning port 30 is first opened for a maximum of 27500 ms, and after a closed period of 1000 ms, the first big prize winning port 30 is opened again for 1000 ms. is. The duration of the inter-round interval is 2000 ms. If the game is played normally, prizes up to the maximum number of prize-winning balls are won until the first open period of 27500 ms ends, and the next round game is executed after the interval between rounds. Therefore, a second 1000 ms release is rarely performed. The inter-round interval time is the same 2000 ms in any open mode.

The short opening (opening mode 2) of the first big winning hole 30 is an opening mode in which the first big winning hole 30 is opened once for an extremely short time of 60 ms. It is rare for a game ball to enter the first big winning hole 30 at the time of this opening.

The long opening (opening mode 3) of the second big winning hole 35 is an opening mode in which the second big winning hole 35 is opened once over a maximum of 28500 ms. At the time of this opening, it is possible to win prizes up to the maximum number of winning balls.

The short-opening of the second large prize winning port 35 (opening mode 4) is an opening mode in which the second large prize winning port 35 is opened once for an extremely short time of 60 ms. It is rare for a game ball to enter the second big winning hole 35 at the time of this opening.

As shown in FIG. 11, in special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1, special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2, and special figure 2_jackpot pattern 5, open control of long opening is performed in all rounds. In addition, the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 and the special figure 2_jackpot pattern 5 are jackpot patterns that are reported to be a V passing jackpot in the variation performance for notifying the determination result of the jackpot winning. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, it is a jackpot pattern in which a gold pattern (3 or 7 in this embodiment) is selected as the final stop mode of the production pattern.

On the other hand, the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2 is a jackpot pattern that is not notified that it is a V-pass jackpot in the variation performance for notifying the judgment result of the jackpot election. Specifically, it is a jackpot pattern in which a silver pattern (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, or 8 in this embodiment) is selected as the final stop mode of the production pattern. When the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2 is won, the player is notified of the V-pass jackpot by executing a winning battle performance during the jackpot game. It should be noted that, even when the special figure 1_jackpot symbol 3 or 4 is won, doubles of the silver symbol are selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbol.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3 (substantially 13R V passing jackpot), open control of long opening is performed from 1R to 13R, and short opening is controlled at 14R to 16R. I do. The opening control of this big winning opening is the same as when special figure 1_jackpot pattern 4 (V non-passing jackpot) is won. Therefore, it is impossible to know which jackpot has been won by looking at the opening state of the big prize openings.

In addition, even when special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3, which is a V passing jackpot, is won, and when special figure 1_jackpot pattern 4, which is a V non-passing jackpot, is won, a defeat battle effect is executed during the jackpot game. (See FIG. 10). When the battle presentation of defeat is executed, the player usually recognizes that he or she has won the V non-passing jackpot instead of the V passing jackpot. In other words, even if the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3 is won, the player is not notified of the V passage jackpot during the jackpot game based on the win. As will be described in detail later, the player recognizes that he/she has actually won the V passing jackpot of 13R by being controlled to the effect mode of S zone after the jackpot game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called V-probability machine (a gaming machine controlled to a high-probability state based on passing through the specific area 39), but realizes a high-probability state latency. This is one of the major features of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment.

[Operation Control of Distribution Member] Next, the operation control of the distribution member 71 (opening/closing control of the specific area 39) for each jackpot will be described. In this embodiment, the rounds in which the distribution member 71 operates (referred to as "distribution member operation rounds" or simply "operation rounds") are determined to be 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, and 12R in each jackpot. (See FIG. 11). The reason why the execution intervals of the operation rounds are separated by one or more rounds is to prevent the open period of the specific area 39 in the previous round game from overlapping the open period of the specific area 39 in the next round game. . In addition, in the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B) in which passage to the specific region 39 is prevented during periods other than the distribution member operation round.

In this embodiment, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 includes two types of operation patterns (first operation pattern and second operation pattern) shown in FIG. The first operation pattern includes 24 ms open control (control to the first state (FIG. 3A) in which passage to the specific region 39 is possible) and 10 second closing control (to prevent passage through the specific region 39). It is an operation pattern that alternately repeats the impossible second state (control to FIG. 3(B)). A 2nd operation|movement pattern is an operation|movement pattern which controls the distribution member 71 to a passage permission state (1st state) for a maximum of 31 seconds.

While the distribution member 71 is controlled by the first operation pattern, the game ball almost never passes through the specific area 39 . This is because the period during which the distribution member 71 is in the pass-permitting state (first state) is extremely short, approximately 24 ms every 10 seconds. On the other hand, while the distribution member 71 is controlled by the second operation pattern, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 . This is because there is no period in which the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state (second state), and the passage allowing state is maintained for a maximum of 31 seconds. In addition, if the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-allowing state (the open state in which the specific area 39 is opened) at the end of each round game, the pass-blocking state (the closed state in which the specific area 39 is closed) ).

In the actuation rounds (2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, and 12R in each jackpot), the distribution member 71 is first driven in the first actuation pattern. Then, when the number of winning prizes into the first big prize winning opening 30 in the operation round reaches the predetermined number of change points, it is driven in the second operation pattern. The number of change points is the number of winning prizes that triggers switching of the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 . The number of change points, as shown in FIG. 14, is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol and the number of the operation round.

Specifically, for the jackpot patterns 1, 2 and 5 (the jackpot patterns that are scheduled to pass V and do not hide the control to the high probability state), the number of change points of 10R and 12R is "3", and 2R, 4R, The number of change points of 6R and 8R is "none". That is, in 10R and 12R, when the number of winnings to the first big prize opening 30 reaches 3, the operating pattern of the distribution member 71 is switched from the first operating pattern to the second operating pattern. Therefore, when these symbols are won, passage to the specific area 39 easily occurs in 10R and 12R. However, in 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R, since the number of change points is set to "none", no matter how many balls are won in the first big prize hole 30, the operation pattern is switched to the second operation pattern. , the distribution member 71 is controlled in the first actuation pattern. Therefore, even in the operation rounds, passage to the specific region 39 does not occur in 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R, except for irregular cases.

In addition, with respect to the jackpot pattern 3 (the jackpot pattern that is scheduled to pass through V and hides the control to the high probability state), the number of change points for 2R is "7", the number of change points for 6R is "3", and the number of change points for 6R is "3". , 8R, 10R, and 12R are "absent". That is, in 2R, when the number of prizes entered into the first big prize hole 30 reaches 7, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is switched from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern, and in 6R, When the number of prizes entered into the first big prize opening 30 reaches three, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is switched from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol 3 is won, passage to the specific area 39 easily occurs in 2R and 6R. However, in 4R, 8R, 10R, and 12R, since the number of change points is set to "none", no matter how many balls are won in the first big prize hole 30, the operation pattern is switched to the second operation pattern. no. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol 3 is won, passage to the specific area 39 does not occur in 4R, 8R, 10R, and 12R except for irregular cases.

Here, the reason why the number of changing points in the 2nd round of the jackpot symbol 3 is larger than the number of changing points in the 6th round is to make it difficult for the player to recognize the passing through the specific area 39 in the 2nd round. be. Also, the reason why the number of changing points in the 6th round is not the same as in the 2nd round is that in consideration of the case where the game ball fails to pass through the specified area 39 in the 2nd round, passing through the specified area 39 is more important than in the 2nd round. This is for making it easier to generate. In addition, the reason why the number of rounds in which the number of change points is set differs between the jackpot pattern 3 and the jackpot patterns 1, 2 and 5 is that the timing of passing through the specific area 39 is set to one pattern. By not doing so, the passage to the specific area 39 is made difficult for the player to recognize.

In addition, regarding the jackpot pattern 4 (the jackpot pattern scheduled to not pass through V), the number of change points in all the operation rounds of 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, and 12R is set to "none". That is, when this symbol is won, the distribution member 71 is controlled by the first operation pattern without being switched to the second operation pattern in any operation round. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol 4 is won, passage to the specific area 39 does not occur except for irregular cases.

When the first operation pattern is executed, the specific area 39 is first opened for 24 ms at the same time as the first big prize opening 30 is opened. Even if a game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the first big winning hole 30, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state (second state) by the time the game ball reaches the arrangement position of the distribution member 71. has been returned to Then there is an occlusion period of 10 seconds. With 10 seconds, 10 game balls can pass through the first big winning hole 30.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the maximum number of winning balls in the big winning opening in one round game is set to "10". Therefore, if the player continues to shoot game balls, in the round in which the number of change points is set to "none", the next timing at which the distribution member 71 reaches the pass-allowed state (first state) The round ends without reaching Here, an operation pattern in which the number of change points is set to 3 is referred to as a first easy-pass operation pattern, and an operation pattern in which the number of change points is set to 7 is referred to as a second easy-pass operation pattern. , an operation pattern with no change points is referred to as a difficult-to-pass operation pattern.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the number of passing balls to the specific area 39 becomes one in the operation round, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state (second state) to block the specific area 39. After that, the distribution member 71 is not controlled to the pass-permitting state (first state) in the same round. In other words, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in each operation round (2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 12R) in each jackpot pattern, the distribution member 71 passes through the specific area 39 where the operation ends. The number of balls (called the number of end points) is set to "1". FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining this.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 16 shows the operation of the sorting member 71 and the like in an operation round (for example, the 10th round of the jackpot symbol 1, etc.) in which the number of change points is set to three. Period A of the timing chart shown in FIG. 16 indicates a case where passage through the specific area 39 (detection by the specific area sensor 39a) does not occur during the operation round. Moreover, the period B of the timing chart shown in FIG. 16 shows the case where passage to the specific area|region 39 arises, when operating the distribution member 71 by a 2nd operation pattern. Further, period C of the timing chart shown in FIG. 16 is an irregular case, but shows a case where passage to the specific region 39 occurs while the distribution member 71 is being operated in the first operation pattern. ing.

In the example shown as period A, when the number of winning balls into the first big winning hole 30 reaches three, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 changes from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern, but the specific area Since the passage to 39 has not occurred, the specific area 39 is also closed at the same time as the first big prize opening 30 is closed (the distribution member 71 switches from the passage allowing state to the passage blocking state).

Further, in the example shown as period B, when the number of winning balls into the first big winning hole 30 reaches three balls, the operating pattern of the distribution member 71 changes from the first operating pattern to the second operating pattern. Then, when passage to the specific region 39 occurs during operation in the second operation pattern, the control time (31000 ms, see FIG. 13) for the passage permission state in the second operation pattern has not yet passed, The specific area 39 is blocked (the distribution member 71 switches from the passage permitting state to the passage blocking state). Henceforth, during this round, the distribution member 71 is not controlled to the passage permission state.

Further, in the example shown as period C, when the distribution member 71 is controlled in the first operation pattern, specifically, before the first 24 ms of the control time to the passage permission state elapses, the specific region 39 When the passage occurs, the specific area 39 is closed (the distribution member 71 is switched from the passage-allowed state to the passage-blocked state), and thereafter, during this round, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage-allowed state. no. In other words, even if the number of winning balls into the first big winning hole 30 in this round is three (that is, even if the number of change points is reached), the distribution member 71 will not operate in the second operation pattern. .

In this embodiment, when one ball effectively passes through the specific region 39 in the operation round, the operation of the distribution member 71 is terminated (stopped) in the operation round. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the game balls pass through the specific area 39, as compared to a configuration in which many game balls can pass through the specific area 39. In addition, in this embodiment, the distribution member operation rounds are provided as shown in FIG. 11, and the number of change points in each distribution member operation round is set as shown in FIG. Assuming the timing of passage to 39), it is very difficult to visually confirm V passage. In this way, basically, depending on various game effects that are executed as the game progresses, it is possible to determine whether or not the control to the high-probability state is to be performed.

[Various Random Numbers] Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, a lottery as to whether or not a big win is made is performed based on a ``random number for a big win'', and a lottery for the type of a winning jackpot is performed based on a ``random number for a jackpot type''. As shown in FIG. 17(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0-65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random numbers and jackpot type random numbers, the random numbers obtained based on the winning of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers."

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of production patterns (decorative patterns) that is variably displayed remains, and it depends on which design the variably displayed production pattern is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols indicating a big hit. Incidentally, the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the ready-to-win state may be displayed as if they are slightly swaying within the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

Also, the 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 0-99. Random numbers acquired based on passing through the gate 28 include normal symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 17(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22 . The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range from 0 to 65535.

4. Explanation of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. The special symbol display device 41 and the normal symbol display device 42 of the pachinko game machine 1 respectively have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is called a "high probability state", and a state in which it is not activated is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table that has more values of jackpot random numbers that are determined to be a jackpot than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 18(A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol is higher than when it is not activated. becomes higher. Incidentally, the high probability state corresponds to the privilege game state.

Moreover, the state in which the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is called "shortening of working hours", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-shortening of working hours". In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 19). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter variable time is likely to be selected as the variable display of the special symbols compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 . That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal design random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is determined using a normal design hit determination table that is larger than the normal design hit determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the hit determination (normal design determination) is performed ( See FIG. 18(C)). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 is a normal winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated. .

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 form, the variation time of the normal pattern is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 18(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 20). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 20). That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the electric chew 22 is activated.

When the probability variation function and variation time reduction function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game balls enter the second starting port 21 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have. Note that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning to the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state or an entry support state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-power support control state or a non-entrance support state.

A high base state may not be one in which all of the above functions are active. That is, operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display device 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. Therefore, it is sufficient that the electric tube 22 can be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game in which the passage to the effective specific area 39 is made is the high probability state, the time saving state and the high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (161 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game in which passage to the effective specific area 39 is not made is the normal probability state (non-high probability state, ie, low probability state), time saving state, and high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may also be referred to as "normal game state". Also, the state during execution of the special game (jackpot game) is referred to as "special game state (jackpot game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high-probability state and the high-base state is called an "advantageous gaming state".

In high-base states such as high-probability-high base state and low-probability-high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by hitting to the right. This is because the electrical sapo control makes it easier to open the electric tube 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is struck to the right to win the game ball to the second start port 21.例文帳に追加As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes (winning at the starting opening) than when hitting left. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the game is played by hitting to the right even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by hitting to the left. Since the electric sapo control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start opening 20 than the second start opening 21. It is because Therefore, left-handed hitting is performed in order to make the game ball enter the first starting port 20.例文帳に追加This allows you to get more starting prizes than hitting right.

5. About Start Winning Command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as described later. The look-ahead effect is to use the starting winning command specified based on the numerical information (random number such as the jackpot random number) acquired by the starting winning, and the special figure fluctuation based on the starting winning (variation display of special symbols) It is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit for the start winning prior to the success/failure determination immediately before the start of the game. As shown in FIG. 21, the starting winning command generated in the present embodiment includes winning/failing information as to whether or not it is a big win. In addition, in the starting winning command of this embodiment, starting opening information indicating which starting opening has been won, the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, and which game state, the normal probability state or the high probability state, It contains game state information as to whether or not the player has won a prize. The starting winning command may include at least winning information as to whether or not it is a big hit, and what kind of information is included in the starting winning command can be changed as appropriate.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 22 from the ROM 83 when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status, counters, and timers. etc. are reset. Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 17 are updated by adding one. When each random number counter value 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. Also, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this case, there is no need to update random numbers by software.

When the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, it is executed, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. And, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various counters by normal design / special design main random number update processing (S003) Value update processing is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will not start immediately, but will start after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main Side Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), first, the output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), various sensors mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, first big winning sensor 30a, the detection signals detected by the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the normal winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read. In addition, in the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting that the lower tray 62 is full is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data.

Next, security control processing (S103) is executed. In the security control process (S103), the presence or absence of fraud is detected, and based on the detection result, processing such as notifying the occurrence of fraud is performed. Examples of fraudulent acts include fraudulent prize winning to the electric chew 22 (that is, ordinary electric role), the first big prize opening 30, or the second big prize winning opening 35, unauthorized passage to the specific area 39, and use of magnetism Cheating (act detected by a magnetic detection sensor not shown), cheating using radio waves (act detected by a radio wave detection sensor not shown), cheating vibrating the pachinko game machine 1 (vibration not shown) action detected by a detection sensor). In addition, in the security control process (S103), discrepancies in the number of incoming and outgoing balls with respect to the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game and inconsistencies in the number of incoming and outgoing balls with respect to the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 in the round game are confirmed. , if any discrepancies occur, that fact is notified.

Next, timer update processing (S104) is executed. In the timer update process (S104), the values of various timers in operation are updated (decremented). Next, a prize ball control process (S105) is performed. In the prize ball control process (S105), based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S102), a payout command for paying out the prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM84. . A payout command is a command output to the payout control board 110 .

Next, a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S106) is performed. The normal design/special design main random number update process (S106) is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) 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. ) until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005)).

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S106), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S107), normal operation process (S108), special operation process (S109), and specific area sensor detection process (S110) are performed. Execute. After that, a process of outputting drive data for the big winning opening solenoid (first big winning opening solenoid 33 or second big winning opening solenoid 38) is performed (S111). In other words, the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 is opened or closed. Then, a distribution member control process (S112) is performed to set the distribution member 71 to the first state (passage permitting state) or to the second state (passage blocking state), and other processing (S113) is executed, End the main timer interrupt processing (S005). The distribution member control process (S112) will be described later. As other processing (S113), based on the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special-figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number, or based on the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls described later It controls the display mode which shows the number of the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a. In addition, based on the number of normal-pattern pending balls, which will be described later, the normal-pattern pending indicator 44 is controlled to display the number.

Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 22). A side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output processing (S101) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) are output.

[Starting opening sensor detection process] Next, the starting opening sensor detection process (S107) executed in the main side timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the start sensor detection process (S107), 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 (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202), which will be described later, is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process passes through the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second start port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won the second start port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of special 2 pending balls has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special 2 pending balls is less than "4" (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S206) it does. In the special figure 2 random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation Acquire the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random value group shown in FIG. 17 (A)), and store the obtained random values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the current special figure 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b corresponding to the number of reservation balls.

Subsequently, a second starting winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second starting winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 21 based on the random value group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a high-probability state and the jackpot random number is "1", refer to the second start port and high-probability state location in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E2H21H" is specified as the second starting winning command. The command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (eg, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (eg, 21H)).

The division of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to the division in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 18A). Therefore, the identified second start winning command includes win/fail information indicating win/fail of the jackpot.

In the starting prize winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the hexadecimal two-digit upper command is information specifying the type of the command (that it is the starting prize winning command). Also, the value of the lower digit in the higher order command is starting point information that designates the type of starting point (whether the first starting point 20 wins or the second starting point 21 wins). In addition, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal lower command is game state information that designates the game state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower order command is success/failure information indicating success/failure of the big win. It should be noted that the rule regarding the generation of such a starting winning command is an example, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second starting winning command specified in step S207 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the starting hole sensor detection process (S107), 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 (S209). . When the game ball has not won the first start port 20 (NO in S209), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. Determine whether the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S210). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than "4" (NO in S210 ), and add "1" to the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls (S211).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S212) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), like the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) , Obtain the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 17 (A)), and obtain the obtained random value Stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls among the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first starting winning command identification process (S213), the first starting winning command identification table shown in FIG. 21 is used to identify the first starting winning command based on the random value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the jackpot random number is "1", refer to the first start port and the normal probability state in the start winning command specific table of FIG. The command "E1H11H" is specified as the first starting winning command. The identified first start winning command includes win/fail information indicating win/fail of the jackpot.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 to the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and finishes the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the gate passing process (S202), the number of normal design reserved balls (the number of normal design reservations, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of normal design reservations provided in the RAM 84 ) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the normal number of reserved design balls (S302), and normal design random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 17 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random value is currently Stored in the storage area according to the number of normal design holding balls.

[Normal operation process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S108) following the starting opening sensor detection process (S107). As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal operation process (S108), first, it is determined whether or not the power tube 22 is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped (S402). If the normal symbols are not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner (S403). If the variable display of normal symbols is not in progress (NO in S403), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

In step S404, if the number of reserved balls of normal symbols is not "0" (NO in S404), hit determination processing (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 86 is read, and the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 18(C) is used. It is determined whether it hits or not. Then, a pattern determination process is performed to set the normal pattern stop pattern data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "losing", data corresponding to "general figure losing symbol" is set, and if "hitting", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S407). In normal design fluctuation time determination processing (S407), referring to the normal design fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a pattern. 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 10 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each general pattern reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 is shifted by one from the current position to the side to be read, and the memory corresponding to the fourth reservation in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 Clear the area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, it is made to be digested in the order in which the general map reservation was reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to inform the sub-control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

If it is during the fluctuation display of the normal design in the above step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S411), and if it has not passed, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbols is stopped with the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol variation stop command for informing the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol variation stop is set (S413), the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and the process ends.

Also, if the stop display of the normal design is in progress at step S402 described above (YES at S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal design set at step S414 has passed (S415). If not, terminate the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop pattern data of the normal winning pattern is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal winning pattern (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is normal winning pattern data (that is, if it is winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern for the time saving state (see the electric chew open TBL2 in FIG. 20) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 . On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state, the open pattern (see electric-tube open TBL1 in FIG. 20 ) during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the electric tube 22 . Then, according to the opening pattern set in step S417, the electric tube 22 is operated (S418).

Also, if the electric tube 22 is in operation in the above step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric tube 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish processing. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special Action Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs special action processing (S109) following normal action processing (S108). The special action process (S109) is a process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36). In the special action process (S109), as shown in FIG. 27, the value of the special action status is read (S1001), and one of the processes (one of S1002 to S1008) is executed according to this value. do.

Specifically, when the value of the special action status is "1", a special symbol standby process (S1002) is performed. Moreover, when the value of the special action status is "2", the process during special symbol fluctuation (S1003) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "3", a special design determination process (S1004) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "4", a jackpot start process (S1005) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "5", the jackpot opening process (S1006) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "6", the jackpot closing process (S1007) is performed. Also, when the value of the special action status is "7", the jackpot ending process (S1008) is performed. Each of these processes (S1002 to S1008) will be described later. Note that the initial value of the special action status is "1".

[Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol standby processing (S1002), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0". is determined (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1407). And if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first start port 20, already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). NO), waits for the lapse of a predetermined waiting time, and sets a customer waiting waiting command for displaying a waiting screen (S1414).

If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 21 (reservation information of special figure 2 ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) to be described later are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 2 variation start command) set in the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop design data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) Information and information of the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on variation time) is included.

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 20 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of special figure 1 reserved balls by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S1411). In this way, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), while setting the special operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM84, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. In addition, the variation start command (also called the special figure 1 variation start command) set in the special figure 1 variation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop pattern data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) Information and information (information including information on fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is included.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. And in this form, the lottery based on the second special reservation is more likely to win a jackpot (V passing jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special reservation (Fig. 10) reference).

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) have the same processing flow, so based on FIG. will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, as the determination value, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read (S1501 ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure reservation) Read the jackpot random number counter value. Also, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the jackpot stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) Read the random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 18(A)) is set (S1502). 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 (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for non-high probability state (jackpot judgment It is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value "0" to "164") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (jackpot judgment value is "0" to "649") out of the big hit judgment table (Fig. 18 (A)) It is determined whether or not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "jackpot", the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the jackpot design type is based on the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. is determined (S1506). After judging the type of the jackpot pattern, the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special stop pattern data (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the jackpot pattern type is set in the special buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1508), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is "losing", the special figure stop design data (01H) corresponding to the losing design is set in the special figure buffer (S1508), and the process ends.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (special figure 1 variation pattern selection process)] Special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) are the same because the flow of processing is the same A collective description will be given with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1601).

If it is not a time-saving state (NO in S1601), ie, if it is a non-time-saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), referring to the non-time-saving state jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19), the variation pattern random number counter value (label- A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 19, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reaching than normal reach, and the table distribution rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than normal reach It is In this form, super reach is performed progressively through normal reach.

In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random value (S1604). In addition, as shown in FIG. 18(B), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "27" if it is a non-time saving state, and is "0" to "11" if it is a time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when losing than the non-time-saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure pending by making it possible to select more short reach no loss with short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1604), that is, if there is a reach loss, there is a reach during the non-time-saving state Loss table (non-time-saving state out of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19 And the part corresponding to the loss with reach) is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, if the reach random number counter value is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of reach no loss, the reach no loss table in the non-time saving state (non-time saving out of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19 The part corresponding to the state and no reach loss) is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1606). At the time of loss without reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected. It is designed to be

Also, in step S1601, if it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. The process (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1602 to S1606 except for the part corresponding to the time saving state of the determination table).

That is, if it is a jackpot (YES in S1607), referring to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 19, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1608). Also, if there is a reach loss (NO in S1607 and YES in S1609), referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach in the time saving state of FIG. S1610). Also, if there is no reach (NO in S1607 and S1609), referring to the part corresponding to the loss without reach in the time saving state of FIG. 19, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1611) .

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 19), the function of shortening variation according to the number of pending balls when there is no reach is the number of pending balls " 2" to "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, the fluctuation time as shortening fluctuation is shorter during the time saving state than during the non-working time saving state. That is, the variation pattern determination table during the time saving state is a table such that the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table during the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 30, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and this process ends. Information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1002), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

[Special symbol fluctuation process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol fluctuation process (S1003), first, the special symbol fluctuation time (variation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 19 See) has passed (S1701). If it has not passed (NO in S1701), this processing ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1702), and the special action status is set to "3" (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols with a symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), this process is finished.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special symbol determination process (S1004), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 19) (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is terminated immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbols is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a game state management process, which will be described later, is performed (S1802).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), a game state reset process, which will be described later, is performed (S1804). After that, the special action status is set to "4" (S1805). Then, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening setting is performed (S1806), and the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 10) is set (S1807). In the opening setting, the opening time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the value of the special electric service operation effective counter is set to "16" (S1808), and this processing is finished. The special electric role operation effective counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also called a remaining round number counter.

Also, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), the jackpot game is not started, so the special action status is set to "1" (S1809), and this process is finished.

[Game State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state management processing (S1802), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variable counter that counts the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and the value of the probability variable counter is It is determined whether or not it is "0" (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2004). If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, the value of the variable probability counter is set to "161" when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time saving counter that counts the number of times of execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and the value of the time saving counter is " 0” (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2008). If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, when shifting to the time saving state, the value of the time saving counter is set to "100" if it is a low probability high base state, and if it is a high probability high base state, the value of the time saving counter is set to "161" ” is set to This point will be described later.

In step S2009, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state just set (information as to whether or not the high probability state, information as to whether or not the time saving state, etc.) to the output buffer of the RAM 84. to end this process.

[Game State Reset Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state reset processing (S1804), first, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S2101), and if it is ON, the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. Since it is always in a low base state at the time of non-time-saving state in this form, it will also be controlled by a low base state during execution of a jackpot game. It should be noted that the low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no prize winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric tube 22, and does not consider the base increase based on the operation of the big prize winning device. do not have.

[Jackpot Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the jackpot start processing (S1005), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot opening time has passed (S2301). If the time has not elapsed, the processing ends immediately. If it has passed, the big winning opening operation setting process (S2302) is performed.

[Big Winning Opening Operation Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the big winning opening operation setting process (S2302 or S2809), first, the value of the special action status is set to "5" (S2401). Next, the operation setting of the big winning opening for 1R is performed (S2402). In other words, the opening mode according to the round to be executed is set so that the big winning opening is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 11) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Specifically, for example, when special figure 1_jackpot symbol 1 is won and the first round is to be started from now on, driving data for starting operation of opening mode 1 of FIG. 12 is set. After the execution of step S2402, when the process of step S111 in FIG. 23 (the drive data output process for the big winning opening solenoid) is executed, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is opened. be done.

Subsequently, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special electric service operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) (S2403). Then, a round specifying command (see FIG. 10) including information indicating what round the round game to be executed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404). Next, 1 is added to the value of the special electric service operation frequency counter (S2405). The special electric role operation number counter is a counter that counts the number of round games that have been executed. This counter is also called an execution round number counter.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game to be executed is the distribution member operating round (the round in which the distribution member 71 is operated) (S2406). Specifically, if it is the 2Rth, 4thR, 6Rth, 8Rth, 10Rth or 12Rth round game, it is determined that it is a distribution member operation round, 1Rth, 3Rth, 5Rth, If it is the 7th, 9th, 11th, or 13th to 16th round games, it is determined that it is not a distribution member operation round (see FIG. 11).

If the determination result in step S2406 is NO, this processing ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2406 is YES, the value of the distribution member operation flag is set to "1" (S2407), and this processing ends. The distribution member operation flag is a flag related to the operation of the distribution member 71, and as shown in the table in FIG. is set to "1" when operating with , and is set to "2" when operating with the second operating pattern (see FIG. 13).

[Big Win Opening Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the big winning opening process (S1006), first, it is determined whether or not the first big winning hole 30 is open (S2501). If the first big winning hole 30 is open (YES in S2501), the first big winning hole sensor detection process (S2502), which will be described later, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2504. On the other hand, if the first big winning opening 30 is not open (NO in S2501), that is, if the second big winning opening 35 is open or all the big winning openings are closed, the second big winning opening sensor detects. Perform processing (S2503) and proceed to step S2504.

In step S2504, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "10" or more. The big winning opening prize counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the big winning opening in one round game by an addition method. This counter counts up in steps S2502 and S2503.

If the determination result in step S2504 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening operation timer is not "0" (S2505). The big winning opening operation timer is a timer for measuring the operating time (opening time and closing time, see FIG. 12) of the big winning opening. If the value of the big winning opening operation timer is not "0" in step S2505 (YES in S2505), this process is finished immediately.

On the other hand, if the value of the large winning opening operation timer is "0" (NO in S2505), the value of the large winning opening operation counter is subtracted by 1 (S2506), and the value of the large winning opening operation counter becomes " 0” (S2507). The large winning opening operation counter is a counter for managing the progress of the operation of the large winning opening. For example, in the case of opening mode 1 in FIG. A counter value of "2" is assigned to the closing operation (closing operation) of 1000 ms, and a counter value of "1" is assigned to the second opening operation of 1000 ms. If the value of the large winning opening operation counter is "0" in step S2507 (YES in S2507), it means that all the operations of the large winning opening in one round game have been completed, so the process proceeds to step S2509. .

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2507 is NO, the operation next to the big winning opening is set (S2508), and this process ends. In step S2508, for example, if the value of the large winning opening operation counter is updated to "2" by the process of step S2506, data for closing the large winning opening for 1000 ms is set.

Also, if it is determined YES in either step S2504 or S2507 (that is, if the condition for closing the big winning opening is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S2509. In step S2509, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is open, and if the determination result is YES, the closing setting of the first big winning opening 30 is performed (S2510). The first big winning opening 30 is closed by this processing. Also, if the determination result in step S2509 is NO, the second big winning opening 35 is set to be closed (S2511). The second big winning opening 35 is closed by this processing.

In the subsequent step S2512, the special action status value is set to "6". Then, the ball brushing time of the big winning opening (that is, the interval time between rounds, 2000 ms in this embodiment (see FIG. 12)) is set in the big winning opening operation timer (S2513), and this processing ends.

[First big winning hole sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the first big winning hole sensor detection process (S2502 or S2802), first, whether or not there was passage to the first big winning hole 30 (that is, the first It is determined whether or not the passage of the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 30a (S2601). If there is no passing detection (NO in S2601), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if passage is detected (YES in S2601), the first large winning opening command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that the first large winning opening 30 has been won is set in the output buffer ( S2602).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is greater than or equal to "10" (S2603). If the number is 10 or more (YES in S2603), the processing is finished immediately because it is over winning. On the other hand, if it is less than 10 (NO in S2603), 1 is added to the value of the big winning opening winning counter (S2604). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution member operation flag is "1" (S2605). That is, it is determined whether or not the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern.

If the determination result is NO, this process is immediately terminated, but if YES, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is the number of change points (S2606). As shown in FIG. 14, the number of change points is determined according to the combination of the type of jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the round game. Specifically, for example, in the case of the 10Rth round game based on winning the jackpot symbol 1, it is determined in step S2606 whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "3".

If the determination result in step S2606 is NO, this processing is immediately terminated. The flag value is set to "2" (S2607).

[Second Big Winning Gate Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the second big winning gate sensor detection processing (S2503 or S2803), first, whether or not there was passage through the second big winning gate 35 (that is, the second It is determined whether or not the passage of the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 35a (S2701). If there is no passing detection (NO in S2701), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if passage is detected (YES in S2701), the second large winning opening command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that the second large winning opening 35 has been won is set in the output buffer ( S2702).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is greater than or equal to "10" (S2703). If the number is 10 or more (YES in S2703), this process is finished immediately because it is over winning. On the other hand, if it is less than 10 (NO in S2703), 1 is added to the value of the big winning opening winning counter (S2704), and this processing ends.

[Big Win Closing Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the big winning closing process (S1007), first, it is determined whether or not it is the ball brushing period (that is, the interval between rounds) of the round game in which the first big winning hole 30 is opened. Judge (S2801). If the determination result is YES, the first big winning opening sensor detection process shown in FIG. 39 is performed (S2802), and the process proceeds to step S2804. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2801 is NO, the second big winning opening sensor detection process shown in FIG. 40 is performed (S2803), and the process proceeds to step S2804. This is done in consideration of the fact that the game ball may be detected by the first big winning hole sensor 30a or the second big winning hole sensor 35a during the ball brushing period.

Subsequently, in step S2804, it is determined whether or not the ball brushing time of the big winning opening has passed. If it has not passed (NO in S2804), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S2804), then it is determined whether the value of the distribution member operation flag is not the value "0" corresponding to non-operation (S2805). If the value of the distribution member operation flag is not "0", it is set to "0" (S2806) and the process proceeds to step S2807. On the other hand, if the value of the distribution member operation flag is "0", the process immediately proceeds to step S2807.

In step S2807, the value of the big winning opening winning counter is cleared to "0". Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special electric role activation effective counter (remaining round number counter) is "0" (S2808). If it is not "0" (NO in S2808), there are still unexecuted round games, so the big winning opening operation setting process described with reference to FIG. 37 has already been performed (S2809), and this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "0" in step S2808, since all round games in the jackpot game being executed have ended, the special action status is set to "7" (S2810). Then, it is determined whether or not there is passage to the specific area 39 during execution of this jackpot game (S2811). This determination is made by referring to the value of the V flag, which will be described later.

If the determination result of step S2811 is YES, the jackpot ending setting when passing V is performed (S2812), and the ending command when passing V (see FIG. 10) is set in the output buffer (S2813). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2811 is NO, the jackpot ending setting when V is not passed is performed (S2814), and the ending command when V is not passed (see FIG. 10) is set in the output buffer (S2815). In the jackpot ending setting, the time for the jackpot game ending is set in a predetermined timer.

[Jackpot end processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the jackpot end processing (S1008), first, it is determined whether or not the time for the ending of the jackpot game has passed (S3001), and if the ending time has not passed (S3001 NO), the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S3001), the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S3002), and the special action status is set to "1" (S3003). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1002) is executed again as the special action process (FIG. 27). After that, the game state setting process (S3004) is performed, and this process ends.

[Game State Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 43, in the game state setting processing (S3004), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S3101). The V flag is a flag indicating valid passage through the specific area 39, and is turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 44) to be described later. If the V flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the time saving flag is turned ON (S3102), the time saving counter is set to "100" (S3103), and the process proceeds to step S3109. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high-probability state, time-saving state, and high-base state (that is, low-probability-high base state). This low-probability-high base state ends when either condition is established that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S3101, the variable probability flag is turned ON (S3104), and "161" is set to the variable probability counter (S3105). After that, the V flag is turned off (S3106). Subsequently, the time saving flag is turned on (S3107), the time saving counter is set to "161" (S3108), and the process proceeds to step S3109. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability state, a time-saving state, and a high-base state (that is, a high-probability-high-base state). This high-probability/high-base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 161 times or that the next jackpot is won is established.

In step S3109, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the information of the game state just set in the output buffer of the RAM84. Then, the game state setting process is finished.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S110) following the special action process (S109). In the specific area sensor detection process (S110), as shown in FIG. 44, first, it is determined whether or not a gaming ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S3201). If it is determined in step S3201 that there is no detection (NO in S3201), this process is terminated immediately. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is detection (YES in S3201), then it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period (S3202). The valid/invalid setting of the specific area 39 (V area) will be described later.

If it is not within the V valid period (NO in S3202), this processing ends immediately. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (YES in S3202), then it is determined whether or not the V flag is OFF (S3203). If the V flag is OFF (YES in step S3203), the V flag is turned ON (S3204), the V passage command is set (S3205), and the process proceeds to step S3206. If the determination result in step S3203 is NO (that is, if the V flag is already ON), the process proceeds to step S3206 without performing steps S3204 and S3205. The V pass command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the V pass.

In step S3206, 1 is added to the value of the specific area passing counter. The specific area passing counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls that have effectively passed through the specific area 39 . In subsequent step S3207, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area passing counter is the number of end points. As shown in FIG. 15, the number of end points is determined according to what round the round game is. In this embodiment, the number of end points is set to "1" in all distribution member operation rounds (2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, and 12R round games). Therefore, in step S3207, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area passing counter is "1".

If the determination result in step S3207 is NO, this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S3207 is YES, the value of the distribution member operation flag is set to the value "0" corresponding to non-operation (S3208), and the value of the specific area passing counter is cleared. (S3209). That is, when one ball passes through the specific region 39 in the distribution member operation round, the operation control of the distribution member 71 ends. As described above, in this embodiment, no number of game balls pass through the specific area 39 during one round of the game. This makes it difficult for the player to see the passage of the game ball through the specific area 39 (V passage).

[Distribution member control processing] As shown in Fig. 45, in the distribution member control processing (S112), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution member operation flag is "0" (S3301). If the result of this determination is YES, specific area closing processing (S3302) is performed. In the specific area blocking process (S3302), if the distribution member solenoid 73 is ON (that is, if the distribution member 71 is controlled to be in the pass-allowing state), the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned OFF (that is, the distribution control the member 71 to the passage blocking state). If the distribution member solenoid 73 is already off, it will remain off.

Subsequently, invalidation processing of the specific area (S3303) is performed. The specific area invalidation process (S3303) is a process of setting the V invalid period (setting the specific area 39 invalid) after a predetermined period of time has passed since the distribution member solenoid 73 was turned off in step S3302.

If it is determined in step S3301 that the value of the distribution member operation flag is not "0", then it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution member operation flag is "1" (S3304). If it is "1" (YES in S3304), it is a period in which the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern, so whether it is time to switch the state of the distribution member 71 or not (That is, whether or not the value of the specific area timer for measuring this switching timing is 0) is determined (S3305). If the determination result is YES, ON/OFF of the distribution member solenoid 73 is switched (S3306). As a result, the state of the distribution member 71 changes between the pass-allowing state and the pass-blocking state. Then, in preparation for the next operation, the value of the specific area timer is set (S3307). Note that the value of the specific area timer is updated in step S104.

Specifically, when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-allowing state in step S3306, it is necessary to return the distribution member 71 to the passage-blocking state after 24 ms (see FIG. 13). to the value of the specific region timer. On the other hand, when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass blocking state, it is necessary to change the distribution member 71 to the passage allowable state after 10000 ms (see FIG. 13). set to

In subsequent step S3308, it is determined whether or not the distribution member solenoid 73 has been turned ON in step S3306. If the result of this determination is YES, the validating process of the specific area (S3309) is performed. In the validation processing of the specific area (S3309), the valid period is immediately set to V (the specific area 39 is set valid). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S3308 is NO, the invalidation processing of the specific area (S3310) is performed. In the specific area invalidation process (S3310), the V invalid period is set (the specific area 39 is invalidated) after a predetermined period of time has passed since the distribution member solenoid 73 was turned off in step S3306.

The processing of steps S3304 to S3310 implements the first operation pattern. That is, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-allowing state when the first big prize-winning port 30 is opened, and after 24 ms, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage-blocking state. Then, after 10000 ms has passed, the distribution member 71 is again controlled to the passage permitting state, and 24 ms later, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state for 10000 ms. Such opening and closing of the distribution member 71 are repeated (see FIGS. 13 and 16).

If NO in step S3304, then it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution member operation flag is "2" (S3311). If it is "2" (YES in S3311), it is a period in which the distribution member 71 is operated in the second operation pattern. (ie, whether or not the value of the specific area timer is 0) is determined (S3312). If the determination result is YES, ON/OFF of the distribution member solenoid 73 is switched (S3313). As a result, the state of the distribution member 71 changes between the pass-allowing state and the pass-blocking state. Then, the value of the specific area timer is set (S3314).

Specifically, when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-allowing state, it is necessary to return the distribution member 71 to the passage-blocking state after 31000 ms (see FIG. 13). Set to the timer value.

In the subsequent step S3315, it is determined whether or not the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned on in step S3313. If the result of this determination is YES, the validating process of the specific area (S3316) is performed. In the validation processing of the specific area (S3316), the valid period is immediately set to V (the specific area 39 is set valid). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S3315 is NO, the specific area invalidation process (S3317) is performed. In the specific area invalidation process (S3317), after a predetermined period of time has passed since the distribution member solenoid 73 was turned off in step S3313, the V invalid period is set (the specific area 39 is invalidated).

The processing of steps S3311 to S3317 implements the second operation pattern. That is, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the pass-permitting state over a maximum of 31000 ms (see FIGS. 13 and 16).

7. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 [Sub Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 64. FIG. In addition, a counter, a timer, a flag, a status, a buffer, etc. appearing in the description of the performance control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94 . The effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 46 from the ROM 93 when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003) and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized and the process proceeds to step S4004. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. By initializing the RAM 94, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Also, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step 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. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, the random number for determining the notice effect for determining various notice effects, and the continuous effect random number for the execution lottery of the continuous effect. etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer within the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100 . The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (effect pattern variation effect, big win effect accompanying the big win game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. . In addition, as the image control board 100 executes various effects, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and outputs the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107. 66 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 then permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Receive Interrupt Processing] In the receive interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the INT input section (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the process is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 48, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the production button detection switch 63a.

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created by the lamp process (S4304) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and other processes are used for lamp control so that the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing that matches the performance. Output to the substrate 107 . That is, the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable board 15) is created and output in order to drive the movable board 15 at a timing suitable for the performance. That is, according to the driving data, the movable board 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode.

Then, watchdog timer processing (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this processing ends.

[10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) 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. 49, in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301), which will be described later, is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed to store the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM 94 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, switch processing (S4303) is performed to set the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition processing.

Thereafter, ramp processing (S4304) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4304), lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created and the time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4305) is performed. In the audio control process (S4305), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67) is created, output to the audio control board 106, time management of audio production, and the like are performed. As a result, the speaker 67 outputs a sound that matches the performance to be executed.

Then, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4306), and this processing ends.

[Received Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 50, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a game state designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401). , If received, the sub-side game state setting process (S4402), which will be described later, is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command (see FIG. 10) is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4404). In the opening effect selection process (S4404), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting the opening performance with the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command (see FIG. 10) is received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4406) which will be described later. conduct.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it has received a second large winning opening winning command from the main control board 80 (S4407). S4408).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command (see FIG. 10) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409). .

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, will be described later. A look-ahead effect determination process (S4412) is performed.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received After-mentioned fluctuation production start processing (S4414) it does.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, the fluctuation production end processing (S4416) to be described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V passage command is received from the main control board 80 (S4417), and if received, turns on the V passage flag (S4418). In addition, in this form, there is no notification that V passage occurred at the timing when V passage occurred (that is, the timing when the effect control microcomputer 91 received the V passage command).

Subsequently, as other processing (S4419), processing based on the received command other than the above command (for example, processing based on the normal design fluctuation start command and normal design fluctuation stop command, etc.) to finish the received command analysis processing .

[Sub-Side Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 51, in the sub-side game state setting process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received game state designation command (S4501). Then, the game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state designation command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the currently set game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 51, if the game state flag is "1", it indicates a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state (normal game state), and if the game state flag is "2", it is non-high It shows the probability state and time saving state (low probability high base state), and if the game state flag is "3", it indicates the high probability state and time saving state (high probability high base state).

If it is determined in step S4502 that the gaming state is not the time-saving state (NO in S4502), the value of the gaming state flag is set to "1" (S4503), and this processing is finished because it is the normal gaming state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S4502), then it is determined whether or not the high probability state (S4504). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S4504), it is a low probability high base state, so the value of the game state flag is set to "2" (S4505), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S4504), since it is a high probability high base state, the value of the game state flag is set to "3" (S4506), and this processing ends.

[Round effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the round effect selection process (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines that the jackpot game being executed is in a high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state). It is determined whether or not it is based on winning in the state) (S5001). Information about the game state at the time of winning is assumed to be included in the round designation command. It should be noted that acquisition of information about the game state at the time of winning may be performed by referring to the game state flag or the like.

If NO in step S5001, that is, in the case of winning in the low base state (non-time saving state), the process proceeds to step S5002. On the other hand, if YES in step S5001, that is, if winning in the high base state, the process proceeds to step S5035 in FIG.

[When winning in a low-base state (non-time-saving state)] The round production when winning a jackpot in a low-base state varies depending on the type of winning jackpot pattern. Information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is included in the round designation command (see FIG. 10).

Steps S5002 to S5009 in FIG. 52 are processing when "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1" or "special figure 2_jackpot pattern 5" is won. These symbols are symbols in which gold symbol doubles are stopped and displayed in the variable performance before the big win game, thereby notifying that it is a V passing big win. If one of these symbols is won (YES at S5002), if it is from the 1st R to the 12th R (NO at S5003 and S5005, and YES at S5008), music presentation is selected (S5009). The music effect is a effect of outputting a predetermined music or a music arbitrarily selected by the player together with a predetermined effect image.

If it is the 13th R or 14th R (YES in S5003), a special effect of displaying an effect image including a character image of "XX CHANCE" on the display screen 7a is selected (S5004). The special effect is the effect shown in FIGS. 65(A) to (C). In the present embodiment, a special decoration 17 designed with characters "XX CHANCE" is applied to the arrangement location 6B of the second prize winning opening 35 (see FIG. 4). Therefore, by executing this special effect, it is possible to remind the player of the special decoration 17, and it is possible to instruct the player to hit the game ball with the aim of winning the second big winning hole 35. .

Also, if it is the 15th or 16th R (YES in S5005), it is first determined whether or not the RUSH display completion flag is ON (S5006). The RUSH displayed flag is the first special suggestive image 250 (see FIG. 65(D)) including the character image of "YY RUSH" or the second special suggestive image 251 (see FIG. 65(E)) including the character image of "ZZ RUSH". )) has already been displayed, and is a flag that is turned ON in the later-described second prize winning opening processing (step S5109 in FIG. 54). If the RUSH display completion flag is not ON (NO in S5006), a special effect is selected (S5007) as in the 13th and 14th Rs. On the other hand, if the RUSH display completion flag is ON (YES in S5006), the display effect of the first specially suggestive image 250 or the second specially suggestive image 251 is continued, so no new effect is selected.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect mode such as the display effect on the image display device 7 is controlled according to the game state. "ZZ RUSH" is the name of the production mode corresponding to the low probability high base state. However, in this form, even in some cases when it is controlled to the high-probability-high base state, the production mode may be controlled to "ZZ RUSH". This point will be described later. "ZZ RUSH" corresponds to a specific production mode.

The above-described first special suggestion image 250 (see FIG. 65(D)) is an image that suggests that the production mode will be controlled to "YY RUSH". Also, the second special suggestive image 251 (see FIG. 65(E)) is an image suggesting that the effect mode will be controlled to "ZZ RUSH". The effect of displaying the first special suggestion image 250 is executed only when passing through the effective specific area 39 occurs during the jackpot game. Therefore, the effect of displaying the first special suggestive image 250 can be said to be a passage suggestive effect. On the other hand, the effect of displaying the second special suggestive image 251 is not a passage suggestive effect.

Steps S5010 to S5019 in FIG. 52 are processing when "special figure 1_jackpot design 2" is won. This symbol is a symbol for performing a battle effect during the jackpot game and notifying that it is a V passage jackpot as a result. The battle production is a production in which an ally character and an enemy character appearing in the original, which is the motif of the pachinko game machine 1, fight. When the battle effect in which the ally character wins is executed, it is reported that the V passage jackpot is won. On the other hand, when the V non-passing jackpot is won, a battle effect is executed in which the ally character is defeated.

If you win the "special figure 1 _ jackpot pattern 2" (YES in S5010), if it is a battle round (1R to 6R in this form) (YES in S5011), select the battle production that is determined for each round ( S5012). In a branching round (6R in this embodiment) in which the battle result branches to victory or defeat of the ally character, an effect in which the ally character wins is selected. As a result, a battle effect is executed so that the ally character wins over the enemy character in the entirety of 1R to 6R.

Also, if it is from the 7th R to the 12th R (NO in S5011, S5013 and S5015, YES in S5018), music production is selected (S5019). The processing from the 13th R to the 16th R (S5013 to S5017) is the same as the processing (S5003 to S5007) when winning the special figure 1_jackpot symbol 1 described above. In other words, the special effects of "XX CHANCE" (FIGS. 65(A) to (C)) are appropriately selected. A detailed description of the processing from the 13th R to the 16th R is omitted.

Steps S5029 to S5033 in FIG. 53 are processing when "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3" or "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 4" is won. Of these jackpot patterns, the jackpot pattern 3 is a V passage jackpot (see FIG. 10). The jackpot pattern 4 is a V non-passing jackpot. These symbols are symbols for performing a defeat battle effect during the jackpot game. Therefore, even if the player wins the V passage jackpot, it is not known from the presentation. Rather, since the battle effect of defeat is executed and the special effect of "XX CHANCE" is not executed as will be described later, there is a high possibility that the player will recognize that he/she has won the V non-passing jackpot.

If you win "Special Figure 1 _ Jackpot Pattern 3" or "Special Figure 1 _ Jackpot Pattern 4" (YES in S5029), if it is a battle round (1R to 6R) (YES in S5030), from 1R to 6R as a whole A battle presentation for each round is selected so that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character (S5031). Also, if it is from the 7th R to the 16th R (NO in S5030, YES in S5032), a music presentation is selected (S5033). In addition, 14R to 16R, since the opening mode of the big winning opening is short opening, the execution time of the round game of these rounds is very short. In this way, when "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3" or "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 4" is won, the special effect of "XX CHANCE" is not executed.

During execution of the jackpot game won in the low base state, the round presentation is selected as described above. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the value of the RUSH display counter to "0" (S5034), and proceeds to step S5038. The RUSH display counter is a counter for measuring the display timing of the above-described special suggestive image (the first specially suggestive image 250 in FIG. 65(D) or the second specially suggestive image 251 in FIG. 65(E)), which will be described later. It is a counter that is counted up in the second big winning opening winning process (step S5104 in FIG. 54).

[When winning in high base state (time saving state)] If you win a jackpot in high base state (YES in S5001), first, it is determined whether or not you won in the S zone (S5035). The S zone is a production mode that is shifted from "ZZ RUSH" when winning a latent probability variable jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3), and is a production mode for informing a high probability state. If it is not won in the S zone (NO in S5035), a music presentation is selected as the round presentation of each round (S5036), and the process proceeds to step S5038.

On the other hand, if winning in the S zone (YES in S5035), a special round effect is selected as the round effect of each round (S5037), and the process proceeds to step S5038. The special round effect is a effect of displaying a special character 332 (see FIG. 70(D)) displayed in the S zone. The special character 332 is displayed in the round effect only when the special round effect is selected. Therefore, the provision of the special round effect exhibits the effect of increasing the willingness to play for winning a jackpot in the S zone.

[Common processing] The processing after step S5038 is common to the case of winning in the high base state and the case of winning in the low base state. In step S5038, it is determined whether or not it is the second V passage scheduled round. The scheduled V-passing round is a round in which the distribution member 71 is scheduled to operate in the second operation pattern (a round in which the number of change points shown in FIG. 14 is set to 3 or 7). In this form, two V passage scheduled rounds are provided for any V passage jackpot (see FIG. 11). The reason why two are provided is to compensate for the case where V is not passed in the first round scheduled to pass V.

If the determination result in step S5038 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S5041. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5038 is YES, then it is determined whether or not the V passage flag is ON (S5039). If the V passage flag is ON (YES in S5039), the V passage has been made in the first V passage scheduled round, so the process proceeds to step S5041 without performing step S5040.

On the other hand, if the V passage flag is not ON (NO in S5039), the driving notification to the first big winning hole 30 is set (S5040), and the process proceeds to step S5041. The notification of hitting into the first big winning hole 30 is a notification to the effect that a game ball should be driven into the first big winning hole 30 with the aim of winning a prize. In this embodiment, a notification mode is adopted in which a character image of "Aim for the wolf attacker!" is displayed on the display screen 7a. Note that the form of the hitting notification can be arbitrarily changed, such as making an announcement prompting the player to enter the first big prize hole 30 through the speaker 67 . As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second V-passing scheduled round is reached without passing the V, the driving notification is performed in addition to the round effect selected in the above-described processing.

In step S5041, a round effect start command for instructing the execution start of the round effect selected in the above process is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. When the round effect start command set in step S5041 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the round effect start command from the ROM 103, It is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

[Second Special Winning Opening Processing] The second special winning opening winning processing includes the above-described first special suggestive image 250 (see FIG. 65(D)) or second special suggestive image 251 (see FIG. 65(E)). ) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 54, in the second big winning opening winning process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines that the jackpot game being executed is in a high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state). It is determined whether or not it is based on winning at (S5101). Acquisition of information about the game state at the time of winning is performed, for example, by referring to the game state flag.

If NO in step S5101, that is, if it is elected in the low base state (non-time saving state), then it is determined whether or not the RUSH display completed flag is ON (S5102). If it is not ON (NO in S5102), then it is determined whether or not the current round is the target of the display effect of the special suggestion image (FIG. 65(D) or (E)). That is, it is determined whether it is the 14th R or 16Rth special figure 1_jackpot design 1, 2 or special figure 2_jackpot pattern 5 (S5103).

If the determination result is YES, 1 is added to the value of the RUSH display counter (S5104), and it is determined whether or not the value of the RUSH display counter is "5" (S5105). If the counter value is "5" (YES in S5105), then it is determined whether or not the V passage flag is ON (S5106). If the V passage flag is ON (YES in S5106), the game state after the jackpot game is a high probability high base state, and the production mode is controlled to "YY RUSH", so "YY RUSH" suggesting that (first special suggestive image 250) is set in the output buffer (S5107), and the process proceeds to step S5109.

On the other hand, if the V passage flag is not ON (NO in S5106), the game state after the jackpot game is a low probability high base state, and the production mode is controlled to "ZZ RUSH", suggesting that ZZ RUSH" image (second specially suggestive image 251) is set in the output buffer (S5108), and the process proceeds to step S5109. In step S5109, the RUSH display completed flag is turned ON. If YES in step S5101, YES in step S5102, NO in step S5103, and NO in step S5105, it is not the time to display a special suggestive image, so this process ends.

When the effect command set in step S5107 or S5108 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the display effect of the special suggestion image according to the received effect command. It is displayed on the screen 7a (see FIGS. 65(D) and (E)). As described above, in this embodiment, the special suggestion image is displayed at the timing when the number of winning balls into the second big winning hole 35 with the special decoration 17 reaches five. A specially suggestive image to be displayed is selected according to the presence or absence of V passage. Therefore, even if the V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1 or 2, etc.) was won, V passing did not occur due to circumstances such as the game ball was not fired in the scheduled V passing round, but the game An effect matching the result is executed.

[Ending effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 55, in the ending effect selection process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines that the jackpot game being executed is in a high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state). It is determined whether or not it is based on winning in the state) (S5201). It is assumed that the information regarding the game state at the time of winning is included in the ending command. It should be noted that acquisition of information about the game state at the time of winning may be performed by referring to the game state flag or the like.

If YES in step S5201, the process proceeds to step S5203. On the other hand, if NO, the process proceeds to step S5202. In step S5202, it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot pattern is the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3. If it is not this symbol, it is not a big hit for latent probability variation, so the process proceeds to step S5203. On the other hand, if it is this pattern, it is a jackpot for latent probability change, so the process proceeds to step S5212.

In step S5203, it is determined whether or not there is V passage in the jackpot game being executed. Information on the presence or absence of V passage is included in the ending command (see FIG. 10). If there is a V passage, an ending effect (YY rush rush effect) is set to inform that control is to be made to "YY RUSH" (a effect mode corresponding to the high-precision high base state) (S5204). The YY rush rush effect is a effect in which a effect image including a character image of "YY RUSH rush!" is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 66(A)). In addition, in this form, even if there is a V passage in the V non-passing jackpot (if it is irregular), the production mode is controlled to "YY RUSH".

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the effect mode flag to the value "3" corresponding to "YY RUSH" (S5205). The production mode flag is a flag indicating the production mode being executed. As shown in FIG. 56(A), the effect mode flag is set to "1" when the normal effect mode is controlled, and is set to "2" when controlled to "ZZ RUSH". When controlled to "YY RUSH", it is set to "3", and when controlled to "S zone", it is set to "4". In addition, the normal production mode is a production mode corresponding to the normal game state.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the background flag to the value "3" corresponding to the background immediately after ST starts (S5206), and sets the value of the background counter for measuring the timing of the transition to the background to "61". set (S5207) and proceed to step S5215. The background flag is a flag indicating the stay background at the present time. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56(B), the stay background includes a "normal background", a "time saving common background", a "ST start background", and a "latency notification background".

The normal background is the staying background in the normal game state. The time saving common background, the background immediately after ST start, and the latent notification background are stay backgrounds in the high base state. Specifically, when the performance mode is controlled to "YY RUSH", when the number of times of special figure fluctuation (variation display of special symbols) executed after the jackpot game is 61 times or less, it is set to the background immediately after the start of ST, and 62 When it is more than 161 times or less (when the remaining number of times in the high base state is 100 times or less), it is set to the time saving common background.

In addition, when the game state is a low probability state and the production mode is controlled to "ZZ RUSH", it is set to the time saving common background. In addition, when the game state is a high probability state and the production mode is controlled to "ZZ RUSH" (when the high probability state is latent), in principle it is set to the time saving common background, but the production mode is It is set to the latent notification background only while shifting to the "S zone". In addition, the maximum duration of the latent notification background is until the special figure fluctuation is executed 61 times, and when this is over, it is set to the time saving common background again. Of course, the production mode is also returned from the S zone to "ZZ RUSH".

As shown in FIG. 56B, when controlling the staying background to be the normal background, the value of the background flag is set to "1". Moreover, when controlling the staying background to the time-saving common background, the value of the background flag is set to "2". Also, when the stay background is controlled to be the background immediately after ST start, the value of the background flag is set to "3". Also, when the stay background is controlled to the latent notification background, the value of the background flag is set to "4".

If it is determined in step S5203 that there is no V passage (NO in S5203), an ending effect (ZZ rush rush effect) is set to notify that control will be made to "ZZ RUSH" (S5208). The ZZ rush rush effect is a effect in which a effect image including a character image of "ZZ RUSH rush!" is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 66(B)).

Following step S5208, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the effect mode flag to the value "2" corresponding to "ZZ RUSH" (S5209). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the background flag to the value "2" corresponding to the time saving common background (S5210), sets the value of the background counter to "100" (S5211), and step S5215. proceed to

In addition, when it is determined that the winning to the jackpot for latency probability variation is determined in step S5202 (YES in S5202), subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is valid V passage during the current jackpot game (S5212). If there is V passage (YES in S5212), the value of the S zone transition flag is set to "1" (S5213). On the other hand, if there is no V passage (NO in S5212), the value of the S zone shift flag is cleared to "0" (S5214). The S zone transition flag is a flag for managing transition control to the S zone, which will be described later. The relationship between the value of the S zone shift flag and the progress of the shift control is as shown in the table of FIG. 56(C). In addition, in this form, the transition to the S zone is executed through a continuous effect based on the prior determination. This will be discussed later.

After executing step S5213 or S5214, the process of steps S5208 to S5211 is performed and the process proceeds to step S5215. In other words, when the jackpot for the latency probability variation is won, the production mode is controlled to "ZZ RUSH" even if there is V passage. From the player's point of view, the effect is indistinguishable from the case of being controlled to "ZZ RUSH" because the V non-passing jackpot was won and the V was not passed. Thus, high-probability state latency is realized.

In step S5215, the ending effect start command for instructing the execution start of the ending effect set by the above processing is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. After that, if the V passage flag is ON, it is turned OFF (S5216 and S5217), and if the RUSH display completion flag is ON, it is turned OFF (S5218 and S5219), and the ending effect selection process is finished. When the ending effect start command set in step S5215 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the ending effect start command from the ROM 103, It is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

[Read-ahead Effect Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 57, in the look-ahead effect determination processing (S4412), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 as a special figure pending effect memory of the RAM 94. (S5301) (S5301). Specifically, if the received is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 9 (b)), and if it is the second starting winning command, the second special It is stored in the figure suspension effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 9(c)). In addition, the start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the first to fourth storage areas in each special figure reservation effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure reservation.

In the following step S5302, if the starting winning command stored in step S5301 is the first starting winning command, the value of the first special figure pending effect counter provided in the RAM94 is updated by adding "1", and the second starting If it is a winning command, the value of the second special figure pending effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is updated by adding "1". In addition, the first special figure reservation effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure reservations. Similarly, the second special figure reservation effect counter is a sub-side counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5303). The continuous effect flag is a flag indicating that the continuous effect (continuous notice) related to the transition to the S zone is being executed. The continuous effect is one of the look-ahead effects, and is an advance notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations. If the continuous effect flag is ON (YES in S5303), other processing (S5316) is performed and this processing ends. Other processing (S5316) is processing related to effects other than continuous effects related to transition to the S zone among the look-ahead effects.

If the continuous effect flag is not ON in step S5303, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not "ZZ RUSH" is in progress (S5304). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5316, but if YES, the game state flag is referred to determine whether or not the high probability state (S5305). If it is in a high probability state (YES in S5305), then it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is "1" indicating "transition standby" (S5306). If not "1", the process proceeds to step S5316, but if "1", based on the start winning command stored in step S5301, numerical information related to the starting winning command (various types used to identify the starting winning command) Random number information) determines whether or not it is specific numerical information that is determined to be a big hit in the success/failure determination (step S1504 or S1505) (S5307). This judgment corresponds to a preliminary judgment.

As already described, the starting winning command includes information (win/fail information) shown in the command analysis content column of the table in FIG. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the effect control microcomputer 91 can know whether or not the numerical information related to the starting winning command is specific numerical information determined to be a jackpot winning in the winning/failing determination. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the start winning command indicates that a jackpot is determined if the lower digit of the lower command is "1". Therefore, here, it is determined whether or not it is specific numerical information based on the lower digit of the lower command of the start winning command.

If the determination result of step S5307 is YES, S zone based on the transition lottery table for jackpot under the high-probability-high base state (high-probability-high base state and jackpot part of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 58) A lottery for migration is performed (S5308). In other words, a continuous performance random number is acquired, and this is determined based on a large winning transition lottery table under a high probability high base state. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5307 is NO, based on the transition lottery table for losing under the high probability high base state (high probability high base state and losing portion of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 58) S zone transfer lottery is performed (S5309).

In the S zone transition lottery of the present embodiment, it is determined at the same time whether or not to shift to the S zone and whether or not to perform a fan effect (transition fan effect). The fanning effect is always executed when there is a transition, and may be executed even when there is no transition. The fanning effect is a continuous effect related to the shift to the S zone, and is a effect that makes the player expect the shift to the S zone. The fanning effect includes a successful mode fanning effect that notifies the shift to the S zone and a failure mode not notifying the moving effect. In other words, the game does not move to the S zone even when the fanning effect of the failure mode is executed, but moves to the S zone when the fanning effect of the success mode is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 67(B) and 67(C), in the failure mode, the hand 332a of the special character 332 (see FIG. 67(H)) displays the effect image of the remaining count suggestion display 310. This is an effect of displaying on the display screen 7a a moving image that the player tries to grasp but cannot grasp. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 67(E) and 67(F), the effect of the success mode is an effect of displaying a moving image in which the hand 332a of the special character 332 grabs the effect image of the remaining number suggesting display 310 on the display screen 7a. be.

The remaining number suggesting display 310 is, in this embodiment, the remaining number of special figure fluctuations (remaining fluctuation It is a display that can suggest the number of times). In the remaining number of suggesting display 310, the remaining number of suggesting display 311 (see FIG. 67 (A)) of the normal display mode that is subtracted each time the special figure variation is executed, and the special figure variation that is not subtracted even if it is performed There is a remaining number of times suggestion display 312 (see FIG. 67(H)) in a special display mode in which the number of times of display is maintained. The remaining number of times suggestion display 310 is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a in the normal display mode during the display of the time reduction common background and the display of the immediately after ST start background. On the other hand, it is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a in a special display mode while the hiding notification background is being displayed. After the success mode inciting effect, the background image changes to the hiding notification background and the remaining count suggestion display changes to the special display mode (that is, shifts to the S zone), so that the player recognizes the high probability state. .

Such a fanning production is executed as a continuous production. Therefore, as an example of the performance when actually shifting to the S zone, after the failure mode of the encouragement performance is executed a plurality of times, the success mode of the encouragement performance is executed, and the transition to the S zone is performed. Of course, there is also a case where the success mode of the encouragement effect is executed without executing the failure mode of the encouragement effect even once, and the game shifts to the S zone. In addition, there are cases where only the fanning effect of the failure mode is executed once or a plurality of times, and the game does not move to the S zone after all. That is, the continuous effect may be executed as a transition false effect.

As shown in FIG. 58, the continuous effect random number determination table in the high-probability/high-base state is defined to shift to the S zone at a rate of 70% for big wins. On the other hand, the transfer rate is set at 5% for the loser. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is easier to move to the S zone when the result of prior determination is a big hit. For this reason, when it is shifted to the S zone, it is not only indicated that it is in a high probability state, but there is a possibility that there is a hold (hereinafter referred to as "hit hold") that is determined to be a big hit in the current special figure hold. is high. Such a configuration exhibits the effect of enhancing the feeling of exhilaration when shifting to the S zone.

In addition, in the continuous effect random number determination table for losing in the high-probability-high base state, there is a 5% chance of a lottery result in which the game is not shifted to the S zone, but the boost effect is performed. In other words, even in the case of a high-probability state, the transition fake effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to keep the expectation that the player will be shifted to the S zone the next time the fanning effect is executed even after the transition false effect is executed.

In addition, the continuous effect random number determination table in the low probability high base state is defined so that if it is for a big win, the swaying effect is executed as a transition fake effect at a rate of 10%. In addition, if it is for losing, it is determined that the inciting effect is executed as a transition fake effect at a rate of 5%. Therefore, even if it is not in a high-probability state (that is, in a low-probability-high base state), it is possible to expect a transition to the S zone every time the fanning effect is executed. In other words, it is possible to make the user expect that it may actually be in a high-probability state. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the game interest in the low-probability-high base state than before.

It should be noted that even in the low-probability-high base state, when the result of the prior determination is a jackpot, the fan effect is more likely to be executed (see FIG. 58). Therefore, even if it does not shift to the S zone, it is possible to make the player recognize that the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is high by executing the fanning effect, and this also allows the game to be played in the low-probability-high base state. Interest is heightened.

Returning to the flow chart of FIG. 57, the description continues. If the transition to the S zone is determined in the above transition lottery (S5308 or S5309) (YES in S5310), the value of the S zone transition flag is set to "2" indicating "after the transition is determined" (S5311 ), and proceed to step S5312. On the other hand, if the transition to the S zone is not determined (NO at S5310), the process proceeds to step S5312 without performing step S5311.

In step S5312, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the fan effect in the transition lottery described above. If the determination result in step S5312 is NO, the process proceeds to step S5316. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5312 is YES, based on the current number of special figure pending balls, the number of times of fanning effect (the number of times of fanning effect execution) is determined (S5313). Information on the number of special figure holding balls is obtained by referring to the value of the special figure holding effect counter.

In step S5313, if there is a shift, both of what special figure reservation to shift to the S zone and how many times of the fan effect to perform before the shift to the S zone are determined by lottery. In addition, in the case of no transition, the number of times the fanning effect is to be performed is determined by lottery. For example, if the reservation 4 (4th special figure reservation) is the production opportunity reservation (special figure reservation that triggered the execution of continuous production, also called production opportunity memory) and the lottery result with transition, first , Hold 1 (first special drawing hold) ~ Hold 4 to determine where to shift to the S zone. And, for example, if it is decided to move to the S zone with hold 3 (third special figure hold), then hold 1 or hold 2 (second special figure hold) to incite the failure mode Decide whether to perform. If it is determined that the fanning effect is to be performed in either the hold 1 or the hold 2, the fanning effect is executed as shown in the example of the effect shown in FIG. In other words, the first failure-mode stimulus effect is executed in the suspension 1, the second failure-mode stimulus effect is executed in the suspension 2, and the success-mode stimulus effect is executed in the suspension 3. It will move to the S zone from the figure fluctuation. In this case, the number of executions of the fanning effect (the number of fanning effects) is "3". In addition, in the example of effect shown in FIG. 68, reservation 4 is a winning reservation, and a big winning will be won in the next change after shifting to the S zone.

In addition, when shifting to the S zone, the shift may be made at any point of all the suspensions before this including the production opportunity suspension. In addition, the fan effect may be performed any number of times before the transition to the S zone. Also, in the case of not shifting to the S zone but performing the fanning effect, it is possible to execute the fanning effect of the failure mode with one or a plurality of suspensions including the performance opportunity suspension.

After the number of fanning effects is determined in step S5313 as described above, the value is set in the continuous effect counter (S5314), and the continuous effect flag is turned ON (S5315). Then, other processing (S5316) is performed, and this processing ends.

Also, if it is determined in step S5305 that it is not a high probability state (NO in S5305), that is, if it is in a low probability high base state, the process proceeds to step S5317. In step S5317, based on the starting winning command stored in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the numerical information relating to the starting winning command is specific numerical information that is determined to be a big hit in the success/failure determination. This judgment also corresponds to a preliminary judgment.

If the determination result of step S5317 is YES, S zone based on the jackpot transition lottery table under the low probability base state (low probability height base state and jackpot part of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 58) (S5318). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5317 is NO, based on the transition lottery table for losing under the low probability high base state (low probability high base state and losing portion of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 58) S zone transfer lottery is performed (S5319). It should be noted that the lottery result of the transition lottery in the low-probability state will never indicate that there is a transition to the S zone. In other words, in step S5318 or S5319, it is only determined whether or not to perform the fanning effect as a transition mock effect that does not accompany the transition to the S zone. After executing step S5318 or S5319, the process proceeds to step S5312.

[Variation Production Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 59, in the variation production start processing (S4414), the production control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S5401). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) .

In the following step S5402, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5401 is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure pending effect counter is subtracted "1", and if it is a special figure 2 fluctuation start command , "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter. Then, shift processing of the data stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a or second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b) is performed (S5403).

In the shift process, each data such as the start winning command stored in the first to fourth storage areas is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure pending effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure pending effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. . In addition, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure pending effect storage unit 95a is the variable effect common to the first special figure pending effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure pending effect storage unit 95b The data is shifted to the storage section (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 9A), and the data stored in the variation effect storage section 95c is erased.

Next, a combination of performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable performance is selected (S5404). Specifically, if the "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 1" is won, for example, a double number of "7", which is a gold pattern, is selected. In addition, if the "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 2" is won, for example, a double number of "8", which is a silver pattern, is selected.

Subsequently, background processing (S5405), advance notice effect selection processing (S5406), and remaining count indication display processing (S5407), which will be described later, are performed. The background processing (S5405) is processing related to the staying background (current background image). Next, the background flag is referenced (S5408). Then, from among a plurality of tables classified according to the staying background indicated by the background flag and the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation start command, based on the current background flag value and the acquired fluctuation pattern information, Select one table (S5409). Then, the variation effect pattern selection process (S5410) is performed.

In the fluctuation production pattern selection process (S5410), a fluctuation production pattern is selected by obtaining a random number for determining the fluctuation production pattern and determining the obtained random value using the table selected in step S5409. Here, as shown in FIG. 69, the contents of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table at the time of SP reach differ depending on which one of the time reduction common background, the background immediately after ST start, and the latent notification background is controlled.

In the time-saving common background, a battle effect is selected in which an image in which the first normal character (character A) fights an enemy character is displayed. FIG. 70(A) shows the display screen 7a during the SP reach that displays the first normal character (character A) 331. FIG. The first normal character (character A) 331 is a character that is displayed along with the time saving common background (see FIG. 67(A)). Also, in the background immediately after the start of the ST, a success/failure effect of displaying an image of an item possessed by the second normal character (character B) is selected. FIG. 70(B) shows the display screen 7a during the SP reach that displays the items of the second normal character (character B). The second normal character (character B) is a character that is displayed along with the background immediately after ST starts (see FIG. 70(C)). Also, in the hiding notification background, a battle effect is selected in which an image of a special character (character C) fighting an enemy character is displayed. FIG. 70(D) shows the display screen 7a during the SP reach that displays the special character (character C) 332. FIG. A special character (character C) 332 is a character displayed along with the hiding information background (see FIG. 67(H)).

As described above, in this embodiment, when controlled by the hiding notification background, a special SP ready-to-win effect that can only be performed during this period is performed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a special interest that cannot be felt if the game is simply controlled to "YY RUSH". In other words, it is possible to increase the special feeling of the hiding notification background (S zone). In this embodiment, the contents of the variable effect pattern selection table used in the time saving common background and in the background immediately after ST start are changed (see FIG. 69), but the same table may be used in both backgrounds. The variable effect pattern selection table used during "YY RUSH" is called the first effect pattern determination table, and the variable effect pattern selection table used during "S zone" is called the second effect pattern determination table. do.

Returning to FIG. 59, the description continues. Subsequent to step S5410, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect start command for starting the variable effect in the variable effect pattern selected in step S5410 to the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5411), and starts the variable effect. Finish processing.

When the variable effect start command set in step S5411 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the image display device 7 based on the received variable effect start command. A variable production is performed on the screen 7a. For example, if the variable effect start command received by the image control board 100 is a command for instructing the execution of the SP ready-to-win effect of the special character (character C) 332, the variable effect including the SP ready-to-win effect of the special character 332 is displayed on the display screen 7a. display.

[Background Processing] As shown in FIG. 60, in the background processing (S5405), the effect control microcomputer 91 first refers to the background flag (S5501). It is determined whether or not there is, that is, whether or not the current stay background is the normal background (S5502). If it is the normal background, the process proceeds to step S5514.

On the other hand, if it is not the normal background (NO in S5502), forced transition processing (S5503), which will be described later, is performed. After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the background counter provided in the RAM 94 is "0" (S5504). The background counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of variable display of special symbols in a specific background (background other than the normal background). In this embodiment, the period of stay in a specific background is managed by counting using a background counter. The value of the background counter is set to "61" at the start of control to "background immediately after ST start" or "latency notification background", and is set to "100" at the start of control to "time-saving common background".

If the value of the background counter is not "0" in step S5504, the process proceeds to step S5514. On the other hand, if the value of the background counter is "0" (YES in S5504), it is time to change the stay background, so whether the current stay background is the time saving common background, that is, the background flag It is determined whether or not the value is "2" indicating the time saving common background (S5505). If the stay background is the time saving common background (YES in S5505), the stay background is set to the normal background, that is, the value of the background flag is set to the value "1" indicating the normal background (S5506). Then, the value of the production mode flag is set to "1" corresponding to the normal production mode (S5507), and the process proceeds to step S5514.

On the other hand, if NO in step S5505, then whether or not the current staying background is the background immediately after ST start, that is, whether the value of the background flag is "3" indicating the background immediately after ST start It is determined whether or not (S5508). If the determination result is YES, the stay background is set to the time saving common background, that is, the value of the background flag is set to the value "2" indicating the time saving common background (S5509). Then, the value of the background counter is set to "100" (S5510), and the process proceeds to step S5514.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5508 is NO, the current stay background is the latent notification background, so the stay background is set to the time saving common background (S5511), and from the remaining number of times save area of RAM94 S The number of remaining fluctuations at the time of zone transition (value stored in step S5711, which will be described later) is read, and that value is set as the value of the background counter (S5512). Then, the value of the production mode flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to "ZZ RUSH" (S5513), and the process proceeds to step S5514. In other words, if you do not win the jackpot during the S zone, you will be returned from the latent notification background (S zone) to the time saving common background ("ZZ RUSH"), and when transitioning to the latent notification background (to the S zone At the time of transition), the countdown proceeds again from the value of the background counter that remained.

In step S5514, a background specifying command for displaying the staying background corresponding to the value of the background flag on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM94. When the set background designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control board 100 executes display control so that the designated background image is displayed on the display screen 7a.

[Forced transition processing] Forced transition processing (S5503) is controlled to "ZZ RUSH" in the high base state, but if the lottery for transition to S zone continues to be lost, it is forcibly shifted to S zone. processing. In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the special figure variation in "ZZ RUSH" reaches 80 times (when the number of remaining variations on the display reaches 20 times), the game is moved to the S zone.

As shown in FIG. 61, in the forced transition process (S5503), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current stay background is the common background for reducing working hours (S5601). If the determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the value of the background counter is "20" (S5602). If the determination result is YES, then it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is "1" corresponding to "shift standby" (S5603). If the determination result is YES, the value of the S zone shift flag is set to "2" corresponding to "after shift determination" (S5604), and the continuous effect flag is turned ON (S5605). Then, "1" is set to the value of the continuous effect counter (S5606), and the forced transition process ends. It should be noted that if the determination result in any one of steps S5601, S5602, or S5603 is NO, this processing ends without making settings for forced transition to the S zone.

[Notice Effect Selection Processing] As shown in FIG. 62, in the notice effect selection process (S5406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5701). If it is OFF, proceed to step S5717. On the other hand, if the continuous effect flag is ON, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous effect counter (S5702), and it is determined whether or not the value is "0" (S5703). If it is not "0", in order to execute the fanning production even at the time of the next special figure fluctuation, in this special figure fluctuation, the fanning production of the failure mode is set as continuous production (continuous notice) (S5704). Then, the process proceeds to step S5715.

On the other hand, if the value of the continuous effect counter is "0" (YES in S5703), then it is determined whether the value of the S zone transition flag is "2" corresponding to "after transition determination". Judge (S5705). If the determination result is NO, the transition to the S zone is not performed. Therefore, the fan effect of the failure mode is set (S5706), and the process proceeds to step S5714. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5705 is YES, the transition to the S zone is performed. Therefore, the fanning effect of the success mode is set (S5707).

Then, the value of the S zone transition flag is set to "3" corresponding to "immediately after transition" (S5708), and the value of the effect mode flag is set to "4" corresponding to "S zone" (S5709). Next, the value of the background flag is set to "4" corresponding to the concealment notification background (S5710-1), and the background designation command indicating the concealment notification background is reset (S5710-2). After that, the current background counter value is stored in the remaining count save area provided in the RAM 94 (S5711). In other words, the number of residual fluctuations on the display when shifting to the S zone (the number of residual fluctuations of the time-saving common background when shifting to the S zone) is saved. The value saved here is used when returning from the latency notification background to the time saving common background as described above (see step S5512 in FIG. 60).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the background counter to "61" (S5712). Then, the hold command for indicating the remaining number of times is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5713). The hold command is a command to change the display mode of the indication of the remaining number of times from the normal display mode in which the subtraction display is performed to the special display mode in which the value of the display count is maintained without the subtraction display. . When the set hold command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control board 100 changes the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display from the normal display mode to the special display mode. That is, in the present embodiment, as the stay background is changed to the hiding notification background, the remaining number of suggestive display is changed to the special display mode.

In step S5714, the continuous effect flag is turned OFF. In the following step S5715, lottery for notice effects other than continuous effects (continuous notice) related to the transition to the S zone is performed. Other notice effects include so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects. In the lottery for the notice performance, the notice performance to be executed is determined by acquiring a random number for deciding the notice performance and determining it based on a predetermined table for deciding the notice performance.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets, in the output buffer of the RAM 94, a notice effect start command for performing various notice effects set in the above process (S5716). When the set advance notice effect start command is sent to the image control board 100 by the command sending process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the effect image of the notice effect indicated by the notice effect start command on the display screen 7a. That is, various advance notice effects such as a fanning effect (see FIG. 67) are executed.

Also, in step S5717, it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is "3" corresponding to "immediately after transition". If the determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S5715. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the S zone entry effect is set (S5718), the value of the S zone transition flag is returned to "0" corresponding to "no transition" (S5719), and step Proceed to S5715. The S zone entry effect is a effect that clearly shows to the player that the S zone is controlled. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 67(G), the effect is to display a character image of "S zone" on the display screen 7a. In this form, the S zone entry effect is executed with the next special figure variation of the special figure variation that shifts to the S zone.

[Remaining Times Suggestion Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 63, in the remaining times suggestion display processing (S5407), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current stay background is the normal background, that is, the value of the background flag tag. is "1" (S5801). If it is the normal background, this process is finished. If it is not the normal background, then it is determined whether or not the staying background is the hiding notification background, that is, whether or not the value of the background flag is "4" ( S5802). If it is the latent information background, this process is finished, but if it is not the latent information background, that is, if it is the time saving common background or the background immediately after ST start, the update command of the remaining number suggestive display is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5803). When the set update command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 updates (subtracts) the display count of the remaining count suggestion display 310. FIG. In other words, the display count of the remaining count suggestion display 310 is changed to a value smaller by 1 (see FIGS. 67A and 67B).

In addition, when it is controlled to the time saving common background, the initial value of the remaining number of times suggestion display 310 is "100", and 1 is subtracted each time the special figure variation is executed. In addition, when it is controlled to the background immediately after the start of ST, the initial value of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is "161", and 1 is subtracted each time the special figure variation is executed. As described above, when the background is shifted from the time saving common background to the hiding notification background, the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is changed from the normal display mode in which the subtraction progresses to the special display mode in which the subtraction progress stops. be done. In addition, when the staying background is returned from the hiding information background to the time saving common background, the display mode of the remaining number of times suggestion display 310 is changed again to the normal display mode. That is, the subtraction of the remaining number suggesting display 310 proceeds again.

[Variation Production End Processing] As shown in FIG. 64, in the variation production end processing (S4416), the production control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the fluctuation stop command (S5901) and refers to the background flag (S5902). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the background flag is "1", that is, whether or not the staying background is the normal background (S5903). Then, if the stay background is the normal background (YES in S5903), the process proceeds to step S5905.

On the other hand, if the staying background is not the normal background (NO in S5903), the value of the background counter is decremented by 1 (S5904), and the process proceeds to step S5905. In step S5905, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect end command for ending the variable effect in the output buffer of the RAM94. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 confirms the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in a predetermined stop mode on the display screen 7a. stop display.

8. Example of Transition of Display Screen 7a When Moving to S Zone Next, an example of transition of the display screen 7a when moving to the S zone realized by the above-described processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, a part of the V-passing jackpot includes a jackpot that hides a high-probability state. That is the special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3 (see FIG. 10). When the jackpot pattern is won, the transition to the high-probability state is not reported during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled to the same performance mode ("ZZ RUSH") as when it is controlled to the non-high-probability state. After that, the effect mode is changed from "ZZ RUSH" to the S zone, and the high probability state is notified. The transition to the S zone is performed through a continuous effect (inciting effect) based on prior determination.

The execution example of the transition control to the S zone shown in FIG. 67 is an example in which after performing the failure mode fanning effect once, the success mode fanning effect is performed, and the transition to the S zone is performed. First, as shown in FIG. 67(A), a time saving common background 301 is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the special figure variation is started, as shown in FIGS. 67(B) and (C), a failed mode of fanning effect is executed (see step S5704 in FIG. 62). The failure-mode teasing effect is a effect in which the hand 332a of the special character 332 (see FIG. 67(H)) tries to grasp the effect image of the remaining number suggesting display 310, but is unable to grasp it, displayed on the display screen 7a. Even if the failure-mode hype effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 67(D), the display mode of the remaining count suggestion display 310 remains in the normal display mode (mode in which the subtraction progresses) and is not changed. In other words, the subtraction display does not stop. By repeatedly executing such a fanning effect, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of anticipation for the shift to the S zone.

When the next special figure variation is executed, as shown in FIGS. 67(E) and (F), a successful mode of fanning effect is performed (see step S5707 in FIG. 62). The effect of the success mode is an effect of displaying on the display screen 7a a moving image in which the hand 332a of the special character 332 grabs the effect image of the remaining number suggesting display 310. FIG. 67(F) and (G), the display mode of the remaining count suggestion display 310 is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode (the mode in which the subtraction does not progress). (See step S5713 in FIG. 62). In other words, when controlled to the S zone, the background image is changed to the hiding notification background (see step S5710-1 in FIG. 62), but the display mode of the remaining count suggestive display 310 in this hiding notification background becomes a special display mode. ing.

In addition, FIG. 67 (G) shows the display screen 7a when the special figure variation next to the special figure variation of entering the S zone is executed, and in this form, the character image of "S zone" is displayed at this timing. It is displayed on the display screen 7a (see step S5718 in FIG. 62). Further, in the present embodiment, the remaining number suggesting display 312 in the special display mode is an effect image in which the remaining number suggesting display 311 in the normal display mode is tied with a chain (an effect image in which the remaining number suggesting display 311 in the normal display mode is chained (subtraction stop 312a) is added to the image 312a), and it expresses in an easy-to-understand manner that the subtraction of the remaining number suggesting display is stopped.

While being controlled to the S zone, as shown in FIG. 67(H), in addition to the background image, the display mode of the remaining number suggesting display 310 is changed as described above, and the number of consecutive wins of the jackpot is displayed. The display mode of the BONUS count display 320 may be changed. Comparing FIG. 67(A) showing the control to "ZZ RUSH" and FIG. It can be seen that each display mode of the BONUS count display 320 has been changed.

That is, the background image is changed from the time saving common background 301 to the latency notification background 302, the normal display mode remaining number suggestion display 311 is changed to the special display mode remaining number suggestion display 312, and the normal display mode BONUS number display 321 is changed. It can be seen that the number of BONUS display 322 has been changed to a special display mode. The character displayed together with the time saving common background 301 in FIG. 67(A) is the first normal character (character A) 331, and the character displayed together with the hiding notification background 302 in FIG. , a special character (character C) 332 .

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described above in detail, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the first big winning hole 30, the distribution member 71 is placed in the passage permitting state (see FIG. 3). (A)) to the pass blocking state (see FIG. 3B) (see FIG. 16). Therefore, it is possible to prevent many game balls that have won the first big prize opening 30 from passing through the specific area 39 . As a result, it becomes easy to overlook that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39, and it is difficult to find out whether the game state after the end of the jackpot game will be in a high probability state.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of end points is set to "1" (see FIG. 15). Therefore, it is more difficult to recognize whether or not the specific region 39 has been passed than when the number of end points is set to a value of 2 or more.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 is not switched to the passage blocking state (see FIG. 3B) even if the specific region 39 is passed. It is possible to shorten the period during which the state (see FIG. 3A) is controlled. Therefore, while the specific area 39 is controlled to the pass-permitting state (see FIG. 3A), an act of illegally maintaining this state (a wire or rod-like member, etc., causing the sorting member 71 to block the passage) It is possible to make it difficult to do actions that prevent you from returning to

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, after game balls for the number of end points (that is, one) pass through the specific area 39 in the distribution member operation round, the number of winning prizes to the first big winning port 30 changes. Even if the number of points (for example, 3) is reached, the distribution member 71 is not controlled to the pass-allowing state (see FIG. 3A) (see period C in FIG. 16). Therefore, while controlling whether or not passage to the specific area 39 is allowed by a change in the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 (change from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern), the occurrence of passage to the specific area 39 is suppressed. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize or to improve the difficulty of cheating.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is the first operation pattern (operation pattern 1) based on the number of winnings to the first big winning hole 30 during one round game. to a second actuation pattern (another actuation pattern). Therefore, as in the embodiment, by providing the second operation pattern that makes it easier to pass through the specific area 39 and the first operation pattern that makes it more difficult to pass through the specific area 39, This is a new game feature in which the ease of passing through the specific area 39 changes according to the number of prizes won. That is, according to the number of winning prizes to the first big winning hole 30 during one round game, the period during which the game ball is likely to pass through the specific area 39 (that is, the period during which it is easy to confirm the transition to the high probability state), It is a new game property that changes from the period in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (that is, the period in which it is difficult to confirm the transition to the high probability state).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of change points is determined according to the combination of the type of jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the round game (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is changed, compared to a configuration in which the number of change points is always one, such as three.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, not only is it difficult for the player to visually recognize the occurrence of passing through the specific area 39 by stopping the operation of the distribution member 71 based on the passing through the specific area 39, When the ``jackpot pattern 3'' is won, the control is temporarily performed to ``ZZ RUSH'' to make it difficult to recognize whether or not the control is in a high probability state from the point of view of the performance mode, and then to the S zone. By making the transition, it is notified that the state was actually controlled to the high probability state (see FIGS. 67 and 68). Therefore, at first glance, it is made to think that the player is not controlled to the high probability state, but it is informed that the player is actually controlled to the high probability state. ing.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, while opening the first big winning hole 30 in a long opening pattern (opening mode 1 in FIG. By operating with the "none" actuation pattern, see FIGS. It is possible to cause a prize to be awarded to the big prize mouth 30. - 特許庁That is, even in a non-passing round game (a round game in which the distribution member 71 is operated in a difficult-to-pass operation pattern) in which the distribution member 71 is operated in the first operation pattern but is not operated in the second operation pattern , a round game (first passing round game) operated in the first easy-to-pass operation pattern (the number of change points is "3", see FIGS. 11 and 14), and a second easy-to-pass operation Similar to the round game (second passing round game) operated in the pattern (the number of change points is "7", see FIGS. 11 and 14), the first large number of winning balls (10 balls) It is possible to cause a prize to be awarded to the prize winning port 30. - 特許庁Therefore, it is possible for the player to win enough prize balls.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpots with different execution rounds (in which round it is executed) of passing round games (round games scheduled to be operated in the second operation pattern) There are designs (see FIGS. 11, 13 and 14). Therefore, it is possible to make the gaming machine difficult to guess when the specific area 39 will be passed.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the V passing jackpot game (passing jackpot game) that can be expected to pass through the specific region 39, the passing round game is executed twice (see FIG. 11), and the specific region 39 When the second passing round game is executed without passing through, the first big winning device 31 is informed that the game ball should win (step S5040 in FIG. 53). In other words, if the player fails to pass through the specific area 39 in the first passing round game, a warning is issued. Therefore, it is possible to reliably cause the transition to the high-probability state. The passing jackpot game includes a first passing jackpot game (first passing special game) including a first passing round game, and a second passing jackpot game (second passing special game) including a second passing round game. be. Also, a jackpot game that includes a non-passing round game but does not include a passing round game is referred to as a non-passing jackpot game (non-passing special game).

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when "special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3" is won, in the second passing round game, the timing in the round game is earlier than in the first passing round game (fewer winning balls ) allows passage to the specific area 39 (see FIGS. 11, 13 and 14). Therefore, it is easier for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second passing round game than in the first passing round game. Therefore, even if it fails to pass through the specific area 39 in the first pass round game, it is possible to more reliably cause the transition to the high probability state.

10. Modifications Modifications will be described below. In addition, in the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the above embodiment, the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35 are provided as the big winning holes to be opened and closed during the jackpot game. A prize gate) is also acceptable. In this case, all rounds may be distribution member operation rounds, and the number of end points may be set to one in all rounds. Further, in this case, all rounds may be distribution member operation rounds, and the number of change points may be set to three in all rounds.

Also, the number of end points may be set to an arbitrary value of 2 or more as long as it does not exceed the maximum winning number ("10" in the embodiment) during one round game. Also, the number of change points may be set to any value other than 3 or 7 as long as it does not exceed the maximum winning number ("10" in the embodiment) in one round.

Also, as shown in FIG. 71(A), the number of end points depends on the combination of the types of jackpot patterns (10 jackpot patterns, 11 jackpot patterns, 12 jackpot patterns) and the number of rounds (rounds 1 to 16). may be determined from a plurality of values. Of course, as shown in FIG. 71(B), "There is no change in the number of end points according to the number of rounds, but if the types of jackpot patterns (jackpot pattern 20, jackpot pattern 21, jackpot pattern 22) are different, the number of finish points will increase. change", and as shown in Fig. 71 (C), "the number of end points does not change according to the type of jackpot pattern, but the number of end points changes when the number of rounds (1 round to 16 rounds) is different. configuration.

If the number of end points is changed according to the type of jackpot pattern and the number of rounds of the round game, it is difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the distribution member 71 (especially the closing timing of the specific area 39). It becomes possible to As a result, it can be expected that the player will give up guessing the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 . As a result, it is possible to make the passing through the specific area 39 difficult to see. It should be noted that this effect can be most exhibited by a configuration in which the number of end points is changed according to both the type of the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the round game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 72(A), the number of change points depends on the combination of the types of jackpot patterns (30 jackpot patterns, 31 jackpot patterns, 32 jackpot patterns) and the number of rounds (rounds 1 to 16). may be determined from a plurality of values. Of course, as shown in FIG. 72(B), "There is no change in the number of changing points according to the number of rounds, but if the types of jackpot patterns (jackpot pattern 40, jackpot pattern 41, jackpot pattern 42) are different, the number of changing points will increase. change", and as shown in Fig. 72(C), "the number of change points does not change according to the type of jackpot pattern, but the number of change points changes when the number of rounds (1 round to 16 rounds) is different. configuration.

By changing the number of change points according to the type of jackpot pattern and the number of rounds of the round game, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is changed. becomes. It should be noted that this effect can be most exhibited by a configuration in which the number of change points is changed according to both the type of the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the round game.

In the above embodiment, the number of change points at which the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is switched is one in one round game, but it may be two or more. Specifically, for example, the configurations shown in FIGS. 73 to 76 may be used. In this example, as shown in FIG. 73, three types of operation patterns of the distribution member 71 are provided. The first actuation pattern and the second actuation pattern are the same as the actuation pattern in the above embodiment (see FIG. 13). The third operation pattern includes closed control that controls the distribution member 71 to the second state (passage prevention state) for 500 ms, and open control that controls the distribution member 71 to the first state (passage permission state) for 500 ms. It is an operation pattern that repeats

When the number of winning prizes in the first big winning hole 30 in one round game reaches the first number of change points (first number of change points), the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 changes from the first operation pattern. When the operation pattern is changed to the second operation pattern and the second change point number (second change point call number) is reached, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is changed from the second operation pattern to the third operation pattern. . As shown in FIG. 74, for 10R and 12R associated with the jackpot symbol 1, jackpot pattern 2, and jackpot pattern 5, and 6R associated with the jackpot pattern 3, the number of first change points is set to three, and the number of the first change point is set to three. is set to seven. Therefore, for example, when the jackpot symbol 1 is won and the number of winnings to the first big prize opening 30 becomes three in the 10th round game, the first operation pattern is switched to the second operation pattern, and the first big prize is won. When the number of wins to the mouth 30 reaches seven, the second operation pattern is switched to the third operation pattern (see period A in FIG. 75). In addition, in the 10th round game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol 1, if the third prize in the first big prize winning port 30 does not occur, as shown in the period B of FIG. 75, the round game is completed. The operation pattern of the distribution member 71 remains unchanged from the first operation pattern.

For 2R related to the big win symbol 3, the first number of changing points is set to 7, and the number of second changing points is set to 9 (see FIG. 74). Therefore, for example, when the jackpot symbol 3 is won, and the number of winning prizes in the first big prize opening 30 in the 2nd round game becomes seven, the first operation pattern is switched to the second operation pattern, and the first big prize is won. When the number of wins into the mouth 30 reaches nine, the second operation pattern is switched to the third operation pattern.

When the first operation pattern, the second operation pattern, and the third operation pattern are provided as the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 in this way, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the first operation shown in FIG. Instead of the big winning hole sensor detection process (S2502, S2802), the first big winning hole sensor detection process shown in FIG. 76 is executed. In this process, if it is determined in step S2605 that the value of the distribution member operation flag is the value "1" corresponding to the first operation pattern, then the value of the big winning opening winning counter is set to the first value. (S2611), and if the determination result is YES, the value of the distribution member operation flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the second operation pattern (S2607 ). It should be noted that, if the determination result of step S2611 is NO, the first big winning opening sensor detection process is finished. Also, if the determination result in step S2605 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the distribution member operation flag is "2" (S2612). If "2", then it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is the second change point number (S2613), and if the determination result is YES, the distribution member operation flag is set. The value is set to the value "3" corresponding to the third actuation pattern (S2614). If the determination result in step S2612 is NO, or if the determination result in step S2613 is NO, the first big winning opening sensor detection process ends.

The value of the distribution member operation flag is changed by executing the first big winning hole sensor detection process (FIG. 76). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the distribution member solenoid so that the distribution member 71 operates in an operation pattern corresponding to the value of the distribution member operation flag in the distribution member control processing (FIG. 23) of step S112. ON/OFF control.

As described above, according to the modified gaming machine described with reference to FIGS. 73 to 76, since the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 changes multiple times during one round game, the operation of the distribution member 71 is complicated. It is possible to make it more difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the distribution member 71 and the timing of passing through the specific area 39 related thereto.

In addition to the first change point number and the second change point number, there may be a third change point number, a fourth change point number, and the like. Alternatively, the first operation pattern may be changed to the second operation pattern at the first number of change points, and the second operation pattern may be returned to the first operation pattern at the second number of change points. .

Also, in the above embodiment, a distribution member operation round is provided in which the number of change points is set to "none" (see FIG. 14). (maximum number of winning prizes), and an opening pattern in which the distribution member 71 is opened after the closing time equal to or longer than the time required for the game ball to reach the distribution member 71 after passing through the first big prize opening 30. may be used as the second actuation pattern. This is because even with such a configuration, it is possible to configure an operation pattern in which it is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 .

Further, in the above embodiment, the distribution member operation rounds are provided in which the number of change points is set to "none", but these rounds may not be used as the distribution member operation rounds.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of operation patterns of the distribution member 71 are provided, and the operation pattern is changed when the number of prizes entered into the first big prize opening 30 reaches the number of change points. On the other hand, only one operation pattern of the distribution member 71 may be used. Specifically, for example, only an operation pattern that repeats control to the first state (passage permitting state) for 3 seconds and control to the second state (passage prevention state) for 1 second may be used. Also in this case, when the number of winning prizes into the first big prize winning opening 30 reaches the end point number, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be terminated.

Further, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is not limited to the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern described above, and can be arbitrarily changed in consideration of the passage rate to the specific region 39 . Note that the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 includes a pattern in which the distribution member 71 is kept in the second state (passage prevention state) without being controlled in the first state (passage permission state).

Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called V probability machine) that can be controlled to a high probability state based on passing through the specific area 39 in the first big winning opening 30 is used. A gaming machine that executes a small winning game by opening a big winning device having a specific area inside, and executes a big winning game when a game ball passes through this specific area (a so-called one-kind-two-kind mixing machine or Hanemono type gaming machine). may be In this case, the small winning game corresponds to the "special game", and executing the big winning game corresponds to "granting the privilege".

Further, in the above-described form, when the jackpot pattern 3 is won, the high probability state is hidden (the special figure fluctuation is executed several times after the jackpot game is finished, and then the high probability state is notified). However, it may be configured without such a latent probability variation jackpot.

Further, in the above embodiment, the distribution member 71 is changed from the first state (passage permitting state) to the second state (passage blocking state) based on the game ball passing through the specific area 39 in the first big winning hole 30. Although controlled, the distribution member 71 may be controlled from the first state to the second state based on the game ball passing through the area other than the specific area 39 . Areas other than the specific area include, for example, the gate 28, the first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, and the like. In this case, the passage of the game ball through an area other than the specific area corresponds to the special switching condition.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first operation pattern is a pattern in which passage through the specific region 39 hardly occurs, and the second operation pattern is a pattern in which passage through the specific region 39 occurs very easily (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, the first actuation pattern is a pattern in which passage through the specific region 39 is difficult to occur, and the second actuation pattern is more likely to cause passage through the specific region than the first actuation pattern, but it does not almost always occur. An operation pattern that cannot be said may be used. In other words, even an operation round that can pass through the specific region 39 may not always pass through the specific region 39 . In this case, by setting the value of the number of change points to a small value (for example, 3), it is possible to make the operation round easier to pass through the specific region 39, and conversely, set the value of the number of change points to a larger value (for example, 7). By doing so, it is possible to make the operation round difficult to pass through the specific region 39 . In this case, there is no need to provide a jackpot for latency probability variation.

In addition, when configured in this way, even if the production is changed when the number of winning balls into the first big winning hole 30 reaches the change point number (for example, 3) in the distribution member operation round. good. Specifically, for example, when the number of winning balls into the first big winning hole 30 reaches the number of change points in the distribution member operation round, the character "V Chance!" The image may be displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 77(B)). For this purpose, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines YES in step S2606 of FIG. Then, the sub-control board 90 (rendering control microcomputer 91) that has received this may perform processing for displaying the image shown in FIG. 77(B). This makes it possible for the player to recognize that now is the chance to pass the game ball through the specific area 39 . Note that before the number of prizes entered into the first big prize opening 30 reaches the number of change points, the character image of "V Chance!" is not displayed as shown in FIG. 77(A).

In addition, a plurality of change point numbers are set in one distribution member operation round, and a configuration in which the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is changed each time each change point number is reached (for example, the first change point number (3), the first operation pattern is switched to the second operation pattern, and when the second number of change points (7) is reached, the second operation pattern is switched to the third operation pattern). In some cases, the effect may be changed for each number of change points. Specifically, for example, if the third actuation pattern is an actuation pattern that makes it easier to pass through the specific region 39 than the first actuation pattern, but makes it harder to pass through the specific region 39 than the second actuation pattern. (For example, the first operating pattern is a pattern that repeats opening for 24 ms and closing for 10000 ms, the second operating pattern is a pattern that repeats opening for 500 ms and closing for 500 ms, and the third operating pattern is for 500 ms. 77(A) to the screen shown in FIG. 77(B) when the first change point number (three) is reached. 77(B) to the screen shown in FIG. 77(C) when the second number of change points (7) is reached. For this purpose, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines YES in step S2611 of FIG. A command to be sent to the sub-control board 90 to notify that the second number of change points has been reached (second change point number arrival command ) to the sub-control board 90 . Then, the sub-control board 90 (rendering control microcomputer 91) that has received the first change point number arrival command performs processing for displaying the image shown in FIG. The received sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91) may perform processing for displaying the image shown in FIG. 77(C).

In the screen shown in FIG. 77(C), a character image of "Hit the ball into the V!!" is displayed on the display screen 7a. This effect is stronger than the effect shown in FIG. 77(B), and is an effect that urges the player to pass through the specific area 39 . That is, by stimulating the player with the effect shown in FIG. 77(C), the interest in the game is improved. Incidentally, the change in the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 may be a change in which the ease of passing through the specific area 39 gradually increases as the number of prizes won in the first large prize winning opening 30 increases. Then, the change may be a gradual decrease, or a change in which the increase and decrease are repeated. No matter what kind of operation pattern change is adopted, by executing an effect that matches each operation pattern change, it is possible to stir up the player or give the player a sense of security. It can be expected to improve the amusement interest.

Note that when the character image "V Chance!" shown in FIG. The display of such a character image may be stopped at the timing when the ball passes through the specific area 39 (or when the number of balls passing through the specific area 39 reaches the number of end points). For this purpose, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines YES in step S3207 of FIG. Then, if the sub-control board 90 (rendering control microcomputer 91) that received this is displaying the image shown in FIG. 77(B) or FIG. Just do it. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the V-passage is possible even though the specific area 39 is blocked.

Further, in the above embodiment, the passing round game is provided twice in one jackpot game, but it may be provided three times or more, or may be provided only once.

Further, in the above-described form, in the latent probability variation jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot pattern 3), the number of change points in the second passing round game is set to a value smaller than the number of change points in the first passing round game. It may be set to the same value as the number of change points in the first passing round game.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening during one "round game" reaches the number of change points, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 is changed. ], the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 may be changed when the number of winning prizes into the large winning opening reaches the number of change points.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine that cuts the number of times of variable probability), but it may be configured as a so-called variable loop machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first start port 20 in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change and the second start port 21 in which the ease with which a game ball enters is variable are provided. 20 or the second starting port 21 may be omitted. In the case where the first starting port 20 is not provided, the game ball is configured to enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 even when the electric chew 22 is in the closed state.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are obtained as the random numbers (numerical information) obtained based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the obtained random number, whether or not the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be obtained based on the starting prize and what is determined in each random number.

Further, in the above-described form, the starting prize winning command includes win/fail information, but does not include information on the presence or absence of reach (see FIG. 21). On the other hand, the start winning command may also include information on the presence or absence of reach. Then, it is preferable to perform prohibition control so that the fanning production for failure is executed only when the reach-less failure (doesn't fail) is performed. In addition, the continuous effect random number determination table is set so that the winning probability of the transition lottery is the highest when the result of the preliminary determination is a jackpot, the next highest when the result is a loss with reach, and the lowest when the result is a loss without reach. should be set.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above-described Embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions of the following means. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<A>
The invention according to means 1A is
A ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A special winning hole (first big winning hole 30) arranged in the game area, an opening/closing member (32) for opening and closing the special winning hole, and a specific area through which a game ball passing through the special winning hole can pass. (39) and a non-specific area (70), and when in the first state (state shown in FIG. 3(A)), game balls are distributed to the specific area, and in the second state (state shown in FIG. 3(B)) Special winning means (first big winning device 31) having a distribution member (71) that distributes game balls to the non-specific area when in
special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S111 and the like) capable of executing a special game for opening the opening/closing member based on the ball entering the ball entrance;
Benefit granting means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S3104 etc.) capable of granting a benefit (controllable to a high probability state) based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the special game,
A game machine (including a distribution member control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S112 etc.) capable of switching the state of the distribution member between the first state and the second state A pachinko machine 1),
The distribution member control means switches the distribution member from the first state to the second state based on establishment of a predetermined special switching condition (in the embodiment, the game ball passes through the specific area 39). The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, depending on the setting of the special switching condition, it becomes easy for the player to overlook the passage of the game ball through the specific area, and it is possible to make it difficult to understand whether or not the privilege is granted. Become.

The invention according to means 2A is
The gaming machine according to means 1A,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the special switching condition is passage of the game ball to the specific area.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning hole, the distribution member is switched from the first state to the second state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent many game balls that have entered the special winning hole from passing through the specific area. As a result, it becomes easy to overlook the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and it is possible to make it difficult to know whether or not the privilege is given.

Moreover, compared with the structure which does not switch a distribution member to a 2nd state, even if it passes through a specific area, it is possible to shorten the period when the specific area is controlled by the 1st state. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally maintain this state while the specific region is being controlled to the first state.

The invention according to means 3A is
The gaming machine according to means 2A,
The special game includes multiple round games,
When the number of game balls passing through the specific area during one round game reaches a predetermined end point number (for example, one), the distribution member control means moves the distribution member to the third The game machine is characterized in that it can be switched from state 1 to the second state.

According to the game machine of this configuration, it is possible to change the number of game balls to pass through the specific area depending on the setting of the number of end points, and to change the easiness of recognizing whether or not the specific area has been passed. is possible.

The invention according to means 4A is
The gaming machine according to means 3A,
Based on the entrance ball into the ball entrance, success or failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408),
Symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1406, S1412, S1704, etc.) for stopping and displaying the symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the success/failure determination through variable display,
The special game executing means executes the special game when the symbols are stop-displayed as winning symbols (jackpot symbols) indicating winning,
The game machine is characterized in that the number of end points is set to a value corresponding to the type of winning symbol from among a plurality of values (see FIG. 71(B)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the number of end points changes according to the type of winning symbol, so it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the sorting member. As a result, it can be expected that the player will give up guessing the operation pattern of the sorting member. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the eye to pass through the specific area.

The invention according to means 5A is
The gaming machine according to means 3A,
A game characterized in that the number of end points is set to a value according to the number of the round game in one special game from among a plurality of values (see FIG. 71(C)). machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the number of end points changes depending on the number of rounds of the round game, so it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the distribution member. As a result, it can be expected that the player will give up guessing the operation pattern of the sorting member. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the eye to pass through the specific area.

The invention according to means 6A is
The gaming machine according to means 3A,
Based on the entrance ball into the ball entrance, success or failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408),
Symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1406, S1412, S1704, etc.) for stopping and displaying the symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the success/failure determination through variable display,
The special game executing means executes the special game when the symbols are stop-displayed as winning symbols (jackpot symbols) indicating winning,
The number of end points is set to a value corresponding to the combination of the type of winning symbol and the number of round games in one special game from among a plurality of values (FIG. 71 (A) See) is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the number of end points changes according to both the type of winning symbol and the number of rounds of the round game, so the number of end points is changed according to either one. Compared to , it is possible to make it even more difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the sorting member. As a result, it can be expected that the player will give up guessing the operation pattern of the sorting member. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the eye to pass through the specific area.

The invention according to means 7A is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3A to 6A,
The distribution member control means is
When the number of winning prizes in the special winning openings during one round game reaches a predetermined number of change points, the operating pattern of the sorting member is set to one of a plurality of types of operating patterns (first 1 operation pattern) to another operation pattern (second operation pattern),
When the number of game balls passing through the specific area reaches the end point number during the operation with the operation pattern 1, even if the winning number reaches the change point number after that, the other (see period C in FIG. 16).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, after the game balls for the number of end points pass through the specific area during one round game, even if the number of winning prizes to the special winning opening reaches the number of change points, Since the sorting member is not controlled to the first state, it is possible to control whether or not passage through the specific area is permitted by changing the operation pattern of the sorting member, while making it difficult to recognize the occurrence of passage through the specific area. becomes.

The invention according to means 8A is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3A to 7A,
The privilege is to control the game state after the special game is finished to a privilege game state (high probability state) in which the special game is more likely to be executed than the normal game state.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game state after the special game is finished is controlled to the privilege game state.

The invention according to means 9A is
The gaming machine according to means 8A,
Even if passage to the specific area occurs during the special game, production mode control means (steps S5202 and S5212) capable of controlling the same specific production mode (ZZ RUSH) as when passage to the specific area does not occur If both are YES, the effect control microcomputer 91) that executes S5209,
When it is controlled to the specific production mode, informing means capable of informing that it is controlled to the privilege game state (S5710-1, S5713, S5718 etc. related to S zone production control microcomputer 91 ), and is a gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is made difficult for the player to visually recognize the occurrence of passing through the specific area, and it is made difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special game state is being controlled from the point of view of the performance mode. , to notify that it is controlled to the privilege game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the players think that they are not controlled to the privilege game state at a glance, but to inform them that they are actually controlled to the privilege game state, so that the interest after the special game can be improved.

The invention according to means 10A is
A ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A special winning hole (first big winning hole 30) arranged in the game area, an opening/closing member (32) for opening and closing the special winning hole, and a specific area through which a game ball passing through the special winning hole can pass. (39) and a non-specific area (70), and when in the first state (state shown in FIG. 3(A)), game balls are distributed to the specific area, and in the second state (state shown in FIG. 3(B)) Special winning means (first big winning device 31) having a distribution member (71) that distributes game balls to the non-specific area when in
Based on the entrance ball into the ball entrance, success or failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408),
Symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1406, S1412, S1704, etc.) for stopping and displaying symbols (special symbols) indicating the results of the success/failure determination through variable display;
When the symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol (jackpot symbol) indicating winning, a special game executing means (game control microcomputer for executing step S111 etc.) capable of executing a special game including a round game for opening the opening and closing member 81) and
Based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area during the special game, a high probability that the game state after the end of the special game can be controlled to a high probability state in which the winning probability in the win/fail judgment is higher than that in the normal game state. State control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S3104 etc.),
A distribution member control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S112 etc.) capable of switching the state of the distribution member between the first state and the second state,
The winning symbols include passing winning symbols (jackpot pattern 1, jackpot pattern 2, jackpot pattern 3 or jackpot pattern 5) that allow the game ball to pass through the specific area during the special game, and a game during the special game. There is a non-passing winning pattern (big winning pattern 4) in which the ball is difficult to pass through the specific area,
The sorting member control means operates the sorting member when winning the winning symbol for passing and operating the sorting member when winning the winning symbol for non-passing. When the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area during the game reaches a predetermined end point number (for example, one), the distribution member can be switched from the first state to the second state (step S3208). etc.).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, regardless of whether the symbol for passing or the winning symbol for non-passing is won, based on the game ball passing through the specific area that determines the transition to the high probability state, The state of the distribution member is switched to a state in which the game balls are not distributed to the specific area. Therefore, compared with the case where such a configuration is not used, it becomes easier to overlook that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and it becomes possible to make it difficult to understand whether or not to shift to the high-probability state.

<B>
The invention according to means 1B is
A ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A special winning hole (first big winning hole 30) arranged in the game area, an opening/closing member (32) for opening and closing the special winning hole, and a specific area through which a game ball passing through the special winning hole can pass. (39) and a non-specific area (70), and when in the first state (state shown in FIG. 3(A)), game balls are distributed to the specific area, and in the second state (state shown in FIG. 3(B)) Special winning means (first big winning device 31) having a distribution member (71) that distributes game balls to the non-specific area when in
special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S111 and the like) capable of executing a special game for opening the opening/closing member based on the ball entering the ball entrance;
Benefit granting means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S3104 etc.) capable of granting a benefit (controllable to a high probability state) based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area during the special game,
A game machine (including a distribution member control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S112 etc.) capable of switching the state of the distribution member between the first state and the second state A pachinko machine 1),
The distribution member control means is a gaming machine characterized in that it controls the operation of the distribution member based on the number of prizes awarded to the special prize winning opening (see FIG. 16).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide a new game feature in which the operation of the sorting member is controlled based on the number of winnings in the special winning opening.

The invention according to means 2B is
The gaming machine according to means 1B,
The distribution member control means controls the number of change points (for example, 3, see FIG. 14) in which the number of winnings to the special winning opening in a predetermined period during the special game (execution period of one round game) is predetermined. ), the actuation pattern of the sorting member is changed from one actuation pattern (first actuation pattern) out of a plurality of actuation patterns (first actuation pattern) to another actuation pattern (second actuation pattern) ( See FIG. 16).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operating pattern of the sorting member changes from one operating pattern to another operating pattern based on the number of winnings in the special winning opening. Therefore, if an operation pattern that makes it easier to pass through the specific area and an operation pattern that makes it harder to pass through the specific area than this, the ease of passing through the specific area changes according to the number of prizes won in the special winning opening. It becomes possible to provide new playability.

The invention according to means 3B is
The gaming machine according to means 2B,
The special game includes multiple round games,
The distribution member control means changes the operation pattern of the distribution member when the number of winning prizes to the special winning opening in one round game reaches the number of change points (if YES in step S2606, S2607 It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation pattern of the distribution member is switched according to the number of winnings to the special winning opening during one round game. Therefore, depending on the operation pattern of the distribution member, it is possible to provide a period during which game balls are likely to pass through the specific area and a period during which game balls are difficult to pass through the specific area during one round game.

The invention according to means 4B is
The gaming machine according to means 3B,
Based on the entrance ball into the ball entrance, success or failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408),
Symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1406, S1412, S1704, etc.) for stopping and displaying the symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the success/failure determination through variable display,
The special game executing means executes the special game when the symbols are stop-displayed as winning symbols (jackpot symbols) indicating winning,
The game machine is characterized in that the number of change points is set to a value corresponding to the type of winning symbol from among a plurality of values (see FIG. 72(B)).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the number of change points changes according to the type of winning symbol, so the timing at which the operation pattern of the sorting member is changed, compared to a configuration where there is no change in the number of change points. can be made difficult for the player to predict.

The invention according to means 5B is
The gaming machine according to means 3B,
A game characterized in that the number of change points is set to a value corresponding to the number of round games in one special game (see FIG. 72(C)) from among a plurality of values. machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the number of change points changes depending on the number of rounds of the round game. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the timing at which is changed.

The invention according to means 6B is
The gaming machine according to means 3B,
Based on the entrance ball into the ball entrance, success or failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408),
Symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1406, S1412, S1704, etc.) for stopping and displaying the symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the success/failure determination through variable display,
The special game executing means executes the special game when the symbols are stop-displayed as winning symbols (jackpot symbols) indicating winning,
The number of change points is set to a value corresponding to a combination of the type of winning symbol and the number of round games in one special game from among a plurality of values (FIG. 72 (A) See) is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the number of change points changes according to both the type of winning symbol and the number of rounds of the round game, the number of change points is changed according to either one. Compared to , it is possible to make it even more difficult for the player to predict the timing at which the operation pattern of the distribution member is changed.

The invention according to means 7B is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3B to 6B,
The distribution member control means determines that the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening during one round game is the first change point number (for example, 3, see FIG. 75) and the second change point number (for example, 7). , see FIG. 75), the operation pattern of the distribution member is changed.

According to the game machine of this configuration, the operation pattern of the distribution member changes multiple times during one round game, so the operation of the distribution member is complicated, and the behavior of the distribution member and its related It is possible to make it even more difficult for the player to predict the timing of passing through the specific area.

The invention according to means 8B is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3B to 7B,
The privilege is to control the game state after the special game is finished to a privilege game state (high probability state) in which the special game is more likely to be executed than the normal game state.

According to the game machine of this configuration, if the operation pattern of the distribution member is provided with an operation pattern that easily passes through the specific area and an operation pattern that makes it difficult to pass through the specific area, during one round game It is possible to provide a period in which it is easy to determine the control to the privilege game state and a period in which it is difficult to determine the control to the privilege game state.

The invention according to means 9B is
The gaming machine according to means 8B,
Even if passage to the specific area occurs during the special game, production mode control means (steps S5202 and S5212) capable of controlling the same specific production mode (ZZ RUSH) as when passage to the specific area does not occur If both are YES, the effect control microcomputer 91) that executes S5209,
When it is controlled to a specific production mode, an informing means capable of informing that it is controlled to the privilege game state (S5710-1, S5713, S5718 etc. processing related to S zone production control microcomputer 91) and a gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the game machine of this configuration, it is made difficult to recognize whether or not the player is being controlled to the privilege game state from the point of view of the performance mode, and the fact that the player is being controlled to the privilege game state is notified. Therefore, it is possible to make the players think that they are not controlled to the privilege game state at a glance, but to inform them that they are actually controlled to the privilege game state, so that the interest after the special game can be improved.

The invention according to means 10B is
A ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A special winning hole (first big winning hole 30) arranged in the game area, an opening/closing member (32) for opening and closing the special winning hole, and a specific area through which a game ball passing through the special winning hole can pass. (39) and a non-specific area (70), and when in the first state (state shown in FIG. 3(A)), game balls are distributed to the specific area, and in the second state (state shown in FIG. 3(B)) Special winning means (first big winning device 31) having a distribution member (71) that distributes game balls to the non-specific area when in
Based on the entrance ball into the ball entrance, success or failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408),
Symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1406, S1412, S1704, etc.) for stopping and displaying symbols (special symbols) indicating the results of the success/failure determination through variable display;
When the symbol is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol (jackpot symbol) indicating winning, a special game executing means (game control microcomputer for executing step S111 etc.) capable of executing a special game including a round game for opening the opening and closing member 81) and
Based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area during the special game, a high probability that the game state after the end of the special game can be controlled to a high probability state in which the winning probability in the win/fail judgment is higher than that in the normal game state. State control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S3104 etc.),
A distribution member control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S112 etc.) capable of switching the state of the distribution member between the first state and the second state,
The winning symbols include passing winning symbols (jackpot pattern 1, jackpot pattern 2, jackpot pattern 3 or jackpot pattern 5) that allow the game ball to pass through the specific area during the special game, and a game during the special game. There is a non-passing winning pattern (big winning pattern 4) in which the ball is difficult to pass through the specific area,
The sorting member control means operates the sorting member when winning the winning symbol for passing and operating the sorting member when winning the winning symbol for non-passing. When the number of winnings to the special winning opening in the game reaches a predetermined number of change points (for example, 3), the operating pattern of the sorting member is set to one of a plurality of types of operating patterns (first This is a gaming machine characterized in that it changes from a second operation pattern) to another operation pattern (second operation pattern).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, regardless of whether the symbol for passing or the winning symbol for non-passing is won, when the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening reaches the number of change points, the distribution member is moved. Since the operation pattern is changed, depending on the setting of the operation pattern of the distribution member and the number of change points, it is possible to provide a hit that is easily controlled to a high probability state and a hit that is difficult to be controlled to a high probability state.

1... Pachinko game machine 3... Game area 7... Image display device 20... First starting port (entrance)
21... Second starting port (entrance)
30... 1st Grand Prize Opening (Special Prize Opening)
31... First big winning device (special winning means)
32... Opening/closing member 39... Specific area 70... Non-specific area 71... Distribution member 81... Game control microcomputer 91... Production control microcomputer 100... Image control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a special game including a round game in which a special winning opening is opened, and granting a privilege based on the fact that a game ball that has won the special winning opening passes through a specific area,
Distributing member control means capable of controlling a distributing member that can take a first state in which game balls pass through the specific region and a second state in which game balls do not pass through the specific region,
The operation pattern of the distribution member includes a plurality of operation patterns including a control period to the first state,
The distribution member control means is
changing the operation pattern of the sorting member to a specific operation pattern based on the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening in a specific round game becoming the first change point number;
Based on the fact that the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening in the specific round game in which the sorting member is operated in the specific operation pattern has reached a second change point number larger than the first change point number. to change the operation pattern of the distribution member to another operation pattern different from the specific operation pattern;
In another round game different from the specific round game, the distribution member is operated, but the number of winning prizes to the special winning opening in the other round game is the first change point number and the first The game machine is characterized in that it is possible not to change the operation pattern even if it reaches any of the number of change points of 2.

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