JP7308534B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine provided with display means for performing variable display of identification information, and capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result. (See Patent Document 1, for example). In this type of gaming machine, the display result of the variable display is notified to the player according to the display mode of the identification information that is stopped (derivatively displayed) after the variable display. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game while paying attention to the identification information displayed on the display means.

JP-A-2008-370

In the gaming machine of the type described above, the main purpose of the game is to variably display the identification information with the aim of executing a special game. If it is repeated many times, there is a possibility that the interest in the game will fade and the interest in the game will decrease.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows the enjoyment of the game to be maintained while the variable display of identification information is repeated.

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

The game machine of means 1 is
a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which identification information is variably displayed and then stopped;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game;
Mode setting means capable of setting the mode of the variable game,
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The mode setting means can set a first mode or a second mode as the mode based on a predetermined mode control condition ,
The second mode is a mode more advantageous for the player than the first mode,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined effect during the stop display time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game,
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect that can be executed both when the first mode is set and when the second mode is set, and only when the second mode is set. There is a second predetermined effect that can be executed,
A first mode and a second mode are provided as modes of the first predetermined effect,
The production executing means is
When the first mode is set, the stop when the identification information is stop-displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game before the number of executions of the variable game in the first mode reaches a predetermined number. The first predetermined effect is executed during the display time, and the second predetermined effect is executed during the stop display time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game of the predetermined number of times. without
When the second mode is set, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game before the number of times the variable game is executed in the second mode reaches the predetermined number of times The first predetermined effect is executed during the stop display time, and the second predetermined effect is executed during the stop display time when the identification information is stop-displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game of the predetermined number of times. run ,
When executing the first predetermined effect, it is possible to execute the first predetermined effect in the first mode or the second mode,
When the mode set when executing the first predetermined effect is the first mode, the possibility of executing the first predetermined effect in the first mode is higher than in the second mode,
When the mode set when executing the first predetermined effect is the second mode, the possibility of executing the first predetermined effect in the second mode is higher than in the first mode. This is the gist .

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to keep the interest in the game while the variable display of the identification information is repeated.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the types of jackpots and the opening patterns of the jackpots. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flow chart of V round processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. 9 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; 9 is a flowchart of non-specific area sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of the process at the time of starting ball entry. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a flow chart of end processing of fluctuation production. It is a flow chart of end processing of fluctuation production. It is a table showing correspondence between types of jackpots and movable piece operation timings (first predetermined value and second predetermined value) in V-round. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between the second big winning opening sensor and the specific area (movable piece). It is a schematic diagram of a second big winning device. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in battle mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in battle mode; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the right-handed instruction notification during the big hit stop display time, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the right-handed instruction notification during the opening period, and (C) It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the right hitting instruction|indication information in round game. 10 is a table showing performance symbols of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variable effect based on a specific variable effect pattern of Example 2; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variable effect based on a specific variable effect pattern of Example 2; It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable effect based on another specific variable effect pattern.

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

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

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

In addition, the front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotational angle) of the player, and can store game balls and supply the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. Also, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as a Also simply referred to as "effect button 63") is provided. A plurality of production buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game production.

A frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for decoration are provided on the front frame 51 . Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, as long as it can detect the input from the player, or means for the player to directly touch the button portion to make an input (for example, a haunting type , touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that performs input by detecting that a part of the player's body is in proximity.

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are projected. A ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4 to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launcher side. In addition, the game board 2 is provided with board surface lamps 5 for decoration.

An image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game board 2 (within the game area). The image display device 7 consists of a liquid crystal display, and is provided on the back side of the game board 2 so that its display screen 7a faces an opening provided substantially in the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). . The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a production pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "production pattern display section") in which production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as a "production pattern 8") are displayed. is provided.

The effect symbol 8 is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling up and down, left and right, oblique directions, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom. The production pattern display area 7b is composed of three pattern display areas, for example, "left", "middle" and "right". A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of number patterns (symbol types) representing numbers "1" to "9", and the number patterns are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the production pattern 8 is performed by scrolling the number patterns in the order of "1"→"2" . . . "8"→"9" (ascending order). , when it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the scroll display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display).

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

Here, any one or all of the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the effect symbol 8 are simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, the normal pattern is also called “normal pattern” or “normal identification information”, the special pattern is also called “special pattern”, and the first special pattern is “special pattern 1” or “first special pattern”. ”, and the second special symbol is also called “special figure 2” or “second special figure”. Furthermore, the image display device 7 that displays the production design 8, the first special design display device 41a that displays the first special design, and the second special design display device 41b that displays the second special design. It is also called "identification information display means".

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

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

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

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

In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special figure pending described later. , and a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display portion) for displaying the second effect pending 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect suspension or the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension display 43b displayed in the first special figure suspension display 43a described later The number of memories of the second special figure reservation displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 . The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives the game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit and guides it to the stage part 11 . A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first start port 20, which will be described later. Furthermore, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13, which has an electric decorative member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED and can be turned on according to the game state, is arranged in the shape of letters, figures, or the like. there is

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

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

On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a variable second starting hole 21 (also referred to as a "variable starting hole") that changes the ease with which a game ball enters (possibility of entering a ball). A variable winning device 22 is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol suitability determination ) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the win/loss determination.

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

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

On the right side of the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3, there is a variable first big winning hole 30 (“first variable ball entering hole”) in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering a ball) changes. ), and a variable second big prize opening 35 ("second variable ball entrance") in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering a ball) changes. ) is provided. In this embodiment, a second big winning port 35 (second big winning device 36) is arranged right above the first big winning port 30 (first big winning device 31). Either one or both of the first big winning hole 30 (first big winning device 31) and the second big winning hole 35 (second big winning device 36) may be referred to as a "special ball winning hole".

The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big prize opening 30 by the operation of the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. Due to the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32, the first big winning hole 30 changes into a state where a game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state where a game ball can enter (open state). can.

The second big prize winning device 36 has an opening/closing member 37 and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by the operation of the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize winning solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state. Due to the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 37, the second big winning hole 35 changes into a state where game balls cannot enter (closed state) and a state where game balls can enter (open state). can.

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

Although the details will be described later, the movable piece 150 operates based on the number of game balls detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, which will be described later, and is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). be. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not in operation (non-operating state), the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is a non-specific area 49 (area other than the specific area). , and it becomes impossible to pass through the specific area 39 . On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, i.e., when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and is guided to the specific area. It becomes possible to pass through 39 (also referred to as “V pass”). In addition, the movable piece 150 is also called a "movable member" or a "distribution member." Also, the second big winning device 36 or the second big winning opening 35 configured including the movable piece 150 is also called "V attacker".

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

Here, the configuration of the second big winning device 36 will be described in detail. FIG. 49 is a schematic diagram showing the second big winning device 36. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, all the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 pass through a predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second big winning device, and all the second big winning hole sensor 35a ("entered ball Also called "detection means" or "entrance detection sensor"). The second big winning hole sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 35. Based on the detection by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a It is possible to count the number of incoming balls. When a game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the detected number (that is, the number of entering balls) is counted by entering ball counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. Counted in units. This counting result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

In addition, the game ball detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a then passes through a predetermined game ball guide passage and always passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 (Fig. 49 (a), (b) )). A game ball can pass through the specific area 39 only when the movable piece 150 is in operation (operating state), in other words, only when the specific area 39 is open. A specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39, and a game ball passing through the specific area 39 is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (see FIG. 49(b)). The specific area sensor 39 a is a sensor for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39 . A non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49, and a game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (see FIG. 49(a)). The non-specific area sensor 49 a is a sensor for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 49 . The specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a are also sensors for detecting the discharge of game balls from the second big winning hole 35, and based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a It is possible to count the number of ejections from the second big winning port 35 . When a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the detected number (that is, the number of discharges) is counted by discharge number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. counted in rounds by This counting result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

Further, the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 39a is counted as the number of specific area passages by specific area passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. The number of game balls detected by 49a is counted as the number of non-specific area passages by non-specific area passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control section 80, which will be described later. These counts are also performed in units of rounds, and the counting results (count values) are cleared at the end of the round.

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

In this embodiment, the control program of the main control unit 80 counts the number of game balls entered and the number of discharges related to the second big winning hole 35, and based on the counting result, the number of balls entered and the number of discharges are matched and By judging the mismatch, it is possible to monitor whether or not there is an abnormality or fraud related to the ball entering the second big prize winning device 36 (second big prize opening 35) having the specific area 39. . Inside the second big prize winning device 36 (second big prize opening 35), the movable piece 150 for opening and closing the specific area 39 is operated, so that the game ball bites the movable piece 150, etc., and the second big prize is awarded. There is a possibility that the device 36 (the second big winning port 35) is jammed with game balls. When such ball clogging occurs, since the game balls that entered the second big winning hole 35 are not discharged thereafter, the number of entering balls and the number of discharged balls do not match. By monitoring the number of incoming balls and the number of discharged balls in this way, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging. Also, even if the game balls are detected by the specific area sensor 39a due to fraud such as so-called string hanging, the number of incoming balls does not match the number of discharged balls, so the presence or absence of fraud is monitored based on this. , it is also possible to prevent unexpected damage from occurring.

Further, in this embodiment, the control program of the main control unit 80 makes it possible to determine the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 . Specifically, the specific area effective period, which treats the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a as effective, is set with the start of the operation of the movable piece 150, and the period excluding the specific area effective period (specific area If the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the period other than the valid period) (when the specific area sensor 39a is detected), it is determined that an error has occurred and the detection is treated as invalid. and In addition, even when an abnormality occurs in the signal of the specific area sensor 39a (specific area passage signal) due to a connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, etc., it is also possible to consider the occurrence of an error. It is also possible to monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent acts, failures, damages, etc. of equipment by judging errors based on such specific area effective period and connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, which may cause unexpected damage. can be prevented from occurring.

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the area on the right side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3 . Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened.

Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 27 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 3 . In this embodiment, there are four general prize-winning ports 27, three of which are left general prize-winning ports provided to the left of the first starting port 20, and one to the right of the first big prize-winning port 30. It is the right general winning entrance provided in the direction. The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, the second big winning hole 35, and the general winning hole 27 are ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. When a game ball enters the game ball, a predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "1", the number of prize balls in the general winning port 27 is "10", and the first big prize. The number of prize balls of the opening 20 and the second big winning opening 35 is "15".

A game in which a plurality of entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first big winning opening 30, second big winning opening 35, general winning opening 27 and gate 28) are arranged in this way The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting", and shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". .

Among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter, The second starting port 21, the first big prize winning port 30, the second big winning prize port 35, the right general winning prize port 27 and the gate 28 allow game balls flowing down the right game region 3B of the game regions 3 to enter. It is set up as In the pachinko game machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the win/loss determination based on the ball entering the first starting hole 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, and the first winning hole 30 are hit to the right. The goal is to enter the ball into the second prize-winning hole 35 . The right game area 3B is an example of the "predetermined area".

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) in the lower right part of the game board 2 . The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) that variably displays and statically displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and statically displays the second special symbol. Display device 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays the normal symbols in a variable display and stop display, and propriety determination information related to the first special symbol (first special symbol reservation ), the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of memories, the second special figure reservation display 43b that displays the number of memories of the propriety determination information (second special figure reservation) related to the second special design, and the normal The result of the normal pattern holding indicator 44 that displays the memory number of the operation holding (normal pattern holding) of the pattern display 42 and the first special pattern propriety judgment or the second special pattern propriety judgment has become a big hit (specific result). In this case, a round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball (left-handed state or right-handed state). A shooting direction indicator 47 indicating whether the game should be in a right state or not, and a winning indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol right/wrong judgment or the second special symbol right/wrong judgment is a big hit. Various displays included in the main display 40 are controlled for display by a main control unit, which will be described later. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols, and the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are collectively referred to as the special symbol display unit. Therefore, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display section.

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

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

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

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, "15R 8th big win" and "15R 9th big win" are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display device. The LED of 41b can take a display form (also referred to as "specific form" or "specific display result") corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots.

Specifically, if the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is "15R 8th big hit", the four LEDs of "acde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 8th big hit pattern), " In the case of 15R 9th big win, four LEDs of 'bfgh' are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 9th big win pattern). In addition, when the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is "off", one LED of "g" is turned on and the rest are extinguished (off symbol, non-specific mode).

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

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

The stop display of the special symbol (maintenance of the stop display mode) is performed until a predetermined stop display time (also referred to as "stop display period") elapses. In this embodiment, the special symbol stop display time (also referred to as "loss stop display time") based on the fact that the result of the special symbol suitability determination is lost, and the result of the special symbol suitability determination is based on the big hit. The stop display time of the special symbol (also referred to as "big hit stop display time") is set to be different. Also, in this embodiment, the big hit stop display time differs according to the game state when the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the big win pattern (specific mode). Specifically, the off stop display time is "0.6 seconds (600 ms)", and the jackpot stop display time is "1.0 seconds (1000 ms)" or "5.0 seconds (5000 ms)" depending on the game state. ”. Regarding the jackpot stop display time, when the special pattern is stopped and displayed as the jackpot pattern (specific mode) in the low base state described later, the stop display time is set to 5.0 seconds, and the special pattern is the jackpot in the high base state described later. When the symbol (specific mode) is stopped and displayed, the stop display time is set to 1.0 second. In this embodiment, such a stop display time (stop display period) is used to execute various effects, notifications, etc. when the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed. Details on this point will be described later.

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

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

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage part is consumed when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the special symbol suitability determination random number 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 variation display of the special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbols Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the entered ball, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 7R lamp and a 15R lamp. In this round indicator 45, for example, when any one of the 7R first to seventh big wins occurs, the lamp for 7R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is like "7R▲15RΔ" (for example, △: off, ▲: on). Also, when the 15R 8th big win or 15R 9th big win is achieved, the lamp for 15R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "7RΔ15R▴" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on).

As shown in FIG. 4, the winning indicator 48 is composed of three LEDs indicated by "b1 to b3", and the special symbol display section displays the above-mentioned big winning symbols (specific mode, specific display result). Sometimes, by lighting the LED in a predetermined manner along with this, it is displayed (notified) that the result of the first special symbol right/wrong judgment or the second special symbol right/wrong judgment is a big hit. Specifically, for example, the result of the first special symbol suitability determination becomes a big hit (specific result), and after the first special symbol display device 41a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on this, the above-mentioned 7R When any one of the 1st to 7th jackpot symbols is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display 41a, "b1, b2, b3 □" (for example, ▪: lights on, □: lights off). ), the LEDs "b1" and "b2" are turned on and the LED "b3" is turned off. Also, the result of the second special symbol suitability determination becomes a big hit (specific result), and after the variation display of the second special symbol based on this is performed on the second special symbol display device 41b, the above-mentioned 15R eighth big win symbol or When the 15R ninth jackpot symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the second special symbol display 41b, "b1, b2, b3," (for example, ■: lit, □: unlit). LEDs b1" and "b3" are lit, and LED "b2" is extinguished.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided at substantially the center of the rear surface side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above this main control board case. is provided with an image control board housing case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board housing housing the sub control board 90 on the image control board housing case. A case is provided. In addition, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

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

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

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88 . Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include the first start sensor 20a, the second start sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big prize sensor 30a, the second big prize sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the non-specific sensor. A region sensor 49a and a general winning hole sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also called "game ball detection means".

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided inside the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 . The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big winning hole 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 out of the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35. be. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls entering the second large winning opening 35. It is something to do. The general winning hole sensor 27a is provided in each general winning hole 27 and detects a game ball entering the general winning hole 27. FIG. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) is provided with an area for counting and storing the number of game balls detected by each of these sensors (game ball detection means). The number of detections by each sensor can be counted by the control (program) of the microcomputer 81 (counting means).

As the solenoids, the second starting solenoid 24, the first big winning solenoid 33, the second big winning solenoid 38 and the movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "electrical driving source" or "driving means". The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the opening/closing member 23 of the variable prize winning device 22, and the first big prize winning solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. be. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second big prize device 36 , and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize prize device 36 . be. Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol reservation display 43a, a second special symbol reservation display 43b, and a general symbol. A holding display 44, a round display 45, a game state display 46, a shooting direction display 47 and a win display 48 are connected. The display control of the main display 40 including each of these displays is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

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

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

The main control board 80 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.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (also referred to as an "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The production control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores programs and the like for controlling game production as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. there is The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 95 . The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached.

An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90 . The sub control board 90 (sub control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the sound control board 106 (sound control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) display according to the game situation. As production control means (also referred to as "production execution means") that controls various productions such as production, sound production, and lamp production (light production) to be executed by corresponding devices and members for production (production means) It works.

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

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

Also, the 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 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 of the image control board 100 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100 .

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

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

The sub-control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a 2 effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch. It should be noted that the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

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

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "7R (round) first jackpot", "7R second jackpot", "7R third jackpot", "7R fourth jackpot", "7R fifth jackpot", There are a total of nine types of "7R 6th big win", "7R 7th big win", "15R 8th big win" and "15R 9th big win". 7R 1st to 7th jackpots are jackpots in which the number of openings (number of rounds) of the jackpot (1st jackpot 30 or 2nd jackpot 35) is 7 times, and 15R 8th and 9th jackpots , the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 15 times.

Here, the 7R 1st to 7th big wins are generally called "7R big wins", and the 15R 8th and 9th big wins are also collectively called "15R big wins". In addition, the jackpot game related to the 7R jackpot is also called "7R jackpot game", and the jackpot game related to the 15R jackpot is called "15R jackpot game".

In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots, 7R jackpot and 15R jackpot, depending on the number of rounds. , it is possible to provide various jackpot types. In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to 15R (15R jackpot), but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to this, and can be set to less than 15R (for example, 10R).

In each round of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of the present embodiment, one of the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35 is opened (a state where a ball can be entered, a state where a game ball can be accepted), and the other It will be in a closed state (unable to enter ball, unacceptable state for game balls). In other words, the two large winning openings 30 and 35 (special ball entry openings) are not opened at the same time, and either one of the large winning openings (special ball entry opening) is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the first big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) is closed and the second big prize opening 35 (upper big prize opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big prize opening is closed. 30 (Lower Grand Prize Opening) opens, 2nd Grand Prize Opening 35 (Upper Grand Prize Opening) closes, and in the 3rd round, the 1st Grand Prize Opening 30 (Lower Grand Prize Opening) opens as in the 1st Round. It is closed and the second big prize opening 35 (upper big prize opening) is opened, and in the fourth round, the first big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) is opened and the second big prize opening is opened in the same way as the second round. 35 (Upper Grand Prize Opening) will be closed. After that, every time the 5th and 6th rounds proceed, the first big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) is closed, the second big prize opening 35 (upper big prize opening) is opened, and the first big prize opening is opened. The opening of the winning opening 30 (lower special winning opening) and the closing of the second special winning opening 35 (upper special winning opening) occur alternately. That is, in the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the second big winning port 35 (upper big winning port) is opened in odd-numbered rounds, and the first big winning port 30 (lower big winning port) is opened in even-numbered rounds. The first big prize opening 30 (lower big winning opening) and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) are alternately opened after the opening of the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening). Open.

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

In addition, in the fifth round during the jackpot game, in addition to opening the second big winning hole 35, the movable piece 150 is based on the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 reaching a predetermined number. is assumed to operate. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 35, the entering game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor 35a, and the number of the detected game balls (that is, the second The number of balls entering the big winning opening 35) is counted by a ball entering counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control section 80. FIG. When the counted value by the number-of-entered-balls counting means reaches a predetermined value, the movable piece 150 operates with this as a trigger. In other words, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is defined by a predetermined value (the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35).

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

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, the correspondence relationship between the "jackpot type" and the "first predetermined value and second predetermined value" is stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 80 (value storage means ). In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (first count value) is "1" and the second predetermined value (second count value) is "2". The first predetermined value is set for all jackpot types. On the other hand, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type (in this example, the 7R 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th jackpot and 15R 8th jackpot). The jackpot types (in this example, the 7R second, fourth and sixth jackpots and the 15R 9th jackpot) are not set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movable piece 150 operates at least once in the fifth round of the jackpot game, and can operate twice at maximum.

The manner of setting the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value shown in FIG. 47 is merely an example, and various other manners can be adopted. Also, in this embodiment, "2" is set as the second predetermined value, but the second predetermined value may be set to a value of "3" or more (for example, any one of "3" to "9"). is also possible. Further, the second predetermined value may be set to a different value depending on the type of jackpot, such as "2" for the 7R first jackpot and "3" for the 7R third jackpot, for example.

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

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

As described above, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type and is not set for other jackpot types. For this reason, five types of jackpots corresponding to the specific jackpot type for which the second predetermined value is set, that is, the 7R first, third, fifth, seventh jackpot and the 15R eighth jackpot are directed to the specific area 39. It is a big hit (also referred to as "V-passing scheduled big hit") in which the movable piece 150 is operated in a manner in which the game ball is highly likely to pass (see FIG. 47). On the other hand, the big hits for which the second predetermined value is not set, that is, the 7R second, fourth, and sixth big wins and the 15R ninth big win operate the movable piece 150 in a manner in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low. This is a big hit (also referred to as "V non-passing scheduled big hit") (see FIG. 47). In other words, the "V-passing scheduled jackpot" is a jackpot (variable variable jackpot) that is premised on generating a high-probability state described later (granting a privilege), and the "V-non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a high-probability event described later. The big hit (non-variable big win) is based on the premise of not generating a probability state (not giving a privilege). In addition, the big hit game (special game) related to the V non-passing scheduled big hit is also called "first special game", and the big winning game (special game) related to the V passing scheduled big hit is also called "second special game". .

Here, the relationship between the operation of the movable piece 150 and the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is as follows. As shown in FIG. 48, when the count value obtained by the above-described ball-in number counting means reaches a first predetermined value ("1" in this example), the movable piece 150 is put into operation for 80 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned ON). . That is, when the first ball into the second big winning hole 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is opened (V open) for 80 ms (0.08 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of 80 ms of operation time (opening time) and 1 operation frequency (opening frequency). In this case, the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed only for a very short time (instantaneous) of 80 ms, so the game ball that triggered the operation (the first (first) ball into the second big winning hole 35) By the time the corresponding game ball) passes through the second big winning hole sensor 35a and reaches the arrangement portion of the movable piece 150, the operation of the movable piece 150 is finished (it is in a non-operating state). Very likely (see Figure 49(a)). Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely low.

On the other hand, when the count value obtained by the above-described ball-in number counting means reaches the second predetermined value (“2” in this example), the movable piece 150 is put into the operating state (movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on) for 3000 ms (FIG. 48). That is, when the second ball entering the second big winning hole 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is in an open state (V open) for 3000 ms (3 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of 3000 ms of operation time (opening time) and one operation number (opening number). In this case, since the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in a relatively long time of 3000 ms, ) passes through the second prize-winning slot sensor 35a and reaches the position where the movable piece 150 is disposed, the movement of the movable piece 150 is not finished yet (it is in an operating state). High (see FIG. 49(b)). Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely high. In addition, when the movable piece 150 is in the operating state when the round game ends, the operation of the movable piece 150 also ends with the end of the round game.

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

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

Here, the movable piece 150 is a member that guides (distributes) a game ball entering the V attacker (second big winning hole 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49, and the game ball in the V attacker Be involved. For this reason, the movable piece 150 is usually provided in a portion that is difficult to understand just by looking at the game board 2 (game area 3) and around the V-attacker, such as the inside or the back side of the V-attacker (Fig. 49). In addition, the opening patterns of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) during the big winning game of this embodiment are V-passing scheduled big winning and V non-going big winning for each of the 7R and 15R big wins The opening time, the number of times of opening, and the order of opening are the same for the planned passing jackpot, and the opening pattern for the V round (the fifth round in this example) is also the same (see FIG. 6). With these things and the operation control of the movable piece 150 based on the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the entering ball number counting means in the V round, for example, "When is the game ball entering the V attacker? It is difficult to determine the specific area passing situation (V passing situation) of the game ball in the V round, such as whether the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 in It becomes possible.

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

Note that the opening pattern of the big winning opening is not limited to this embodiment, and the opening patterns of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 may be different. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of rounds differs depending on the type of jackpot (7R or 15R), and the patterns for opening the jackpot are the same. good. Furthermore, the operation pattern (first operation mode, second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 is not limited to this embodiment.

The distribution probability of each jackpot in the judgment of the first special pattern (special drawing 1) is 5% for the 7R first jackpot, 15% for the 7R second jackpot, 12% for the 7R third jackpot, and 7R for the fourth jackpot. 15%, 7R 5th big hit 18%, 7R 6th big hit 10%, 7R 7th big hit 25%. If these are divided into V-passing scheduled jackpots and V non-passing scheduled jackpots, the V-passing scheduled jackpots are 60% (5% + 12% + 18% + 25% = 60%), and the V non-passing scheduled jackpots are 40% (15% + 15%). %+10%=40%) (see FIGS. 6 and 8). On the other hand, the distribution probability of each big hit in the judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R 8th big hit and 20% for the 15R 9th big hit. Divided into the scheduled passage jackpot, the V scheduled jackpot is 80% and the V non-passage scheduled jackpot is 20% (see FIGS. 6 and 8). For this reason, when a big hit is determined by the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which has become easier to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. , the possibility of becoming a V-passing scheduled big hit is higher than in the case of a big win by the judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20. - 特許庁In addition, when a big hit is achieved by the judgment of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, it does not appear in the judgment of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. A 15R jackpot appears.

In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1, the game ball enters the second start port 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the hit/fail determination (first special symbol hit/fail determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the success/failure determination (second special symbol success/failure determination) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 21 increases.

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

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

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state when a variable game is executed has a probability variable function for special symbols and normal symbols, a variable time shortening function (time saving function), and an open extension function. It is possible to control by a combination of activated or deactivated states. The game state when the variation game is executed is an example of the variation game mode (also referred to as "variation mode").

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

In addition, for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the variable time reduction function (time saving function) is operating is called "time saving state", and the state not operating is called "non-time saving state". . In the time saving state, the average of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average of the special symbol variation time in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry into the starting port (an entry that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. In addition, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function for normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for special symbols. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state. For this reason, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol propriety determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state. Determination of normal design) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)). As a result, the time-saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for normal patterns is operating) is compared to the non-time-saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for normal patterns is not operating), and the fluctuation display of normal patterns The probability that the display result of .

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the big win game when any one of the 7R 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th big wins and the 15R 8th big win is achieved during the big win game. Since the probability that the ball will pass through the specific area 39 is extremely high, the special symbol will be in a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, and the special symbol will be in a time-saving state and a high base state ( See Figure 6). This game state is also referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state is a so-called "probability variable game state", and the variable display (variable game) of a predetermined number of special symbols is executed, or the big hit is executed and the jackpot game ends. do. In addition, if the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is not made, it becomes a normal state of the special symbol, a time saving state and a high base state (low probability high base state).

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

In addition, the game state after the big hit game when any of the 7R 2nd, 4th, 6th big win and 15R 9th big win is achieved, there is no possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the big win game. Since it is extremely low, it will be in the normal state of the special design, and will be in the time-saving state and high base state of the special design (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as "low certainty high base state". Low probability high base state is the so-called "time saving game state" (also referred to as "time saving state"), and a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times or 100 times) of special symbols fluctuation display (variation game) The game ends when the game is executed or a big win is achieved and the big win game is executed. In addition, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a "high probability high base state".

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier for the ball to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. It is from. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol propriety determination, the game ball is hit to the right to enter the second start port 21. - 特許庁This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting left. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right game area 3B (right hitting instruction notification).

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

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, the instruction notification for instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B in the game area 3 to shoot the game ball is given only by the LED display mode of the shooting direction indicator 47. Alternatively, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) may display a firing instruction image. For the player, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier to see and understand the display contents than the shooting direction indicator 47 is. Therefore, in general, the player sees the shooting instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and decides which of "left hitting" and "right hitting" should be performed. It is recognized whether the current game state is a ``left-handed game state'' in which a left-handed game is played or a ``right-handed game state'' in which a right-handed game is played. The left-handed game state is a low base state in which a variable game is executed, and the right-handed game state is a state in which a jackpot game is executed (special game state) and a high base state in which a variable game is executed. The details of the instruction notification of the launch direction will be described later.

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

In this embodiment, when the game state (fluctuation mode) is in the low base state, the game is progressed by hitting to the left, so the first special symbol right or wrong determination (first special symbol Variation game) is mainly executed. On the other hand, when the game state (variation mode) is in the high base state, the game is progressed by hitting to the right, so that the second special symbol propriety determination (second special symbol variation game) based on the ball entering the second start port 21 is mainly executed. Then, when any of the 7R first to seventh jackpots occurs in the low-probability low base state (normal game state), the game state after the jackpot game related to the jackpot ends is the “low-probability high-base state” and the “high Whether it is set (controlled) to which of the "probable high base state" is not notified (concealed) in the performance for a predetermined period after the occurrence of the big win and after the end of the big win game, and within the predetermined period, a predetermined condition is established, the game state at that time is notified by an effect. Details of this configuration will be described later.

In addition, the low probability low base state (normal game state) and the high probability low base state (that is, the “low base state”) are also called “first game state”, and the low probability high base state (time-saving game state) ) and high probability high base state (probability variable gaming state) (that is, "high base state") is also referred to as "second game state". In addition, among the second game state (high base state), the low certainty high base state is also called "first mode" or "first variation mode", and is a high certainty that is more advantageous to the player than the low certainty high base state. The high base state is also called "second mode" or "second variation mode". Furthermore, regarding the high-probability low base state, it can be said that the game state is more advantageous for the player than the low-probability low-base state and the low-probability high-base state, based on the jackpot probability. The low base state and / or low probability high base state state is also referred to as "first mode" or "first variation mode", and the high probability low base state is referred to as "second mode" or "second variation Also called a mode.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. FIG. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 . Also, in this specification, "S" in S101 and the like ("S" in the flow chart) means a step.

The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

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

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

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

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) provided mainly in the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the general winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. A detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower tray full data.

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

After normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), starting mouth sensor detection process (S204), normal picture operation process (S205), special figure operation process (S206), specific area sensor detection process (S207) , Non-specific area sensor detection processing (S208), start-up ball processing (S209), and power-off monitoring processing (S210) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S211) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10). ), and the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

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

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309 without performing the processing of S306 to S308, and when the game ball enters the second start port 21 (YES in S305), the number of special 2 pending balls (the number of 2nd special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of 2nd special pending provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) It is determined whether or not the number is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). And if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), proceed to S309 without performing the processing of S307 and S308, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than 4 ( YES in S306), add 1 to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S307).

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

Subsequently, in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 20a (S309). ). When the game ball has not entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), this processing is finished without performing the processing after S310, and when the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) It is determined whether or not the number is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S310), this process ends without performing the processing after S311, and if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (S310 YES), add "1" to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S311).

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

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 following the starting opening sensor detection process (S204). In the general pattern operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal pattern display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal pattern operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . Then, when the general pattern operation status is "1" (YES in S401), normal design standby processing (S402) is performed, and when it is "2" (NO in S401, YES in S403), normal Design fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO in both S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design determination processing (S406) is performed, and if it is "4" ( All of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal design standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (S501), and if "0" (YES in S501) , the process ends without performing the processes after S502. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the normal design is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal design propriety determination process, which will be described later, is performed (S502), and then a normal design variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8(D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

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

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. "239") based on the high-probability general pattern success/failure determination, it is determined whether or not hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, the time saving flag is not ON in S602, that is, if it is determined that it is in a non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit determination Based on the value "0", "1"), it is determined whether it is a hit or not based on the low-probability normal pattern propriety determination (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether the result of the general pattern right or wrong determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per general pattern) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the normal pattern to stop display ( Normal pattern off pattern) is determined (S606) and the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal pattern) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608) , terminate the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ), the process ends. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal design fluctuation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the processing after S802 This processing ends without performing On the other hand, if the normal pattern fluctuation time has passed (YES in S801), the normal pattern fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the normal pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of normal symbols with the display result (hitting normal symbols or losing normal symbols) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbols are correct is performed (S804), and this processing is finished. .

[Normal design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal design determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern per flag is ON (S901). If the normal pattern per flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if the normal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether it is in the time saving state (S902). And if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second starting port open counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

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

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in normal electric accessary product processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal pattern is ON (S1001). Ordinary figure per end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1001 that the end flag per normal pattern is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. , Turns off the normal pattern per end flag (S1011), turns off the normal pattern per flag (S1012), sets the normal pattern operation status to "1" (S1013), and ends this process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (S205).

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure operation processing (S206) following normal figure operation processing (S205). As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure operation process (S206), the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (first big winning device 31, second big winning device 36) is divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. And, if the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), special symbol standby processing (S1102) is performed, and if it is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), special Design fluctuation processing (S1104) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), special design confirmation processing (S1106) is performed, and if it is "4" ( NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105), special electric accessary processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. In addition, the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

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

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

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special figure reservation (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (see the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A)) (the jackpot determination value is "3") and "397"), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), a win/fail judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (see FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", and "449". , "503".

If the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) is "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS) is read, and the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8(B) The jackpot type is determined based on the determination table (S1307), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" ("off") (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends.

Here, in judging the jackpot type, in the case of the hit/fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and the hit/fail judgment related to the second special symbol is determined. In this case, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. In addition, the special symbol propriety determination and the big hit type determination may be referred to as "determination", respectively, and the big hit determination may be performed to include which jackpot symbol is determined as "determination". In addition, the main control section 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the right/wrong determination (S1303, S1304) relating to the second special symbol functions as a "second right/wrong determination means".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the game state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). . As a result, if it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402).

In S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), with reference to the non-time saving state jackpot table (part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. Note that, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, in S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of pending second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). The number of reservations referred to here is the number of memories including the information that determines the variation pattern by this process, so the number of reservations is set to any value from "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined that the number of reservations in S1405 is either "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reservation number deviation table (non-time saving state and The part corresponding to the number of balls that are out and held "1, 2") is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1406). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is neither "1" or "2", that is, that it is either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reservation number deviation table (The part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the number of retained balls "3, 4"), variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) variation based on Select a pattern (S1407). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P8-P11 is selected. In addition, the first retention number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time period than the second retention number deviation table. Also, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is set to be longer than that of the table for the second pending number deviation (4000 ms).

Moreover, when it determines with it being a time saving state by S1401 (it is YES by S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether a big-hit flag is ON (S1408). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the table for the time saving state jackpot (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P12-P14 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is determined whether or not the pending number is "1" (S1410). The number of reservations referred to here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". If it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" in S1410 (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P15-P18 is selected.

In addition, when it is determined that the number of reservations is not "1" in S1410, that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for exception of the number of reservations (Fig. 9 of the variation pattern table shown in Figure 9), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the number of held balls “2 to 4”) Select the variation pattern based on (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19-P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and out of time is more likely to select a short variation pattern than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-saving state and out of time. there is This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by making it possible to select more variation patterns with a short variation time in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1404), and this processing ends. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Also, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-controller 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, if the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003", the address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (if stored up to the upper limit number) RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the second special figure reservation is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), as shown in FIG. 21, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205) is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

Also, in the special symbol waiting process (S1102) shown in FIG. ), special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207), special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), each process of S1601 to S1609 is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit in the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for judging whether the special symbol is right or wrong is read out and processed. It should be noted that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the success/failure determination (S1603, S1604) relating to the first special symbol functions as "first success/failure determination means".

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this processing is omitted.

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Then, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (when stored up to the upper limit number) RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the first special figure reservation is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), as shown in FIG. 21, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has passed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Next, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), 1 is subtracted from the variable probability counter (S1904), and whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0" is determined (S1905). If it is determined that the variable probability counter value is "0" (YES in S1905), the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or if it is determined that the value of the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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

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

In addition, the probability variation flag is turned off based on the value of the probability variation counter becoming "0", and the time reduction flag is turned off based on the value of the time reduction counter becoming "0" (S1906, S1910), the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as "game state control means" or "mode setting means".

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is determined whether the type of the jackpot this time is a 15R jackpot (15R eighth jackpot or 15R ninth jackpot) (S2002). As a result, when it is determined that the type of the current jackpot is the 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game is set to "15" (S2003), Move to the processing of S2006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the type of the current jackpot is not the 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), the jackpot type is the 7R jackpot (any of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots), so the value of the round counter is "7". is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006.

In S2006, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the round indicator 45 is set (S2006), and the process proceeds to S2007. Specifically, the lighting pattern data of the two LEDs (the lamp for 7R and the lamp for 15R) that constitute the round indicator 45 according to the determination result of the aforementioned S2002, that is, the type (number of rounds) of the current jackpot. (S2006). When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED (round lamp) of the round indicator 45 is lit according to the lighting pattern data.

In S2007, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the win indicator 48 is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. As described above, the hit indicator 48, when a big hit occurs (when the big hit pattern is displayed), the special symbol right/wrong judgment which triggered the big hit is the first special symbol right/wrong judgment and the second special symbol right/wrong judgment. It indicates which one of the right/wrong judgment. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment has two types of jackpots: "7R jackpot" (7R first to seventh jackpots) and "15R jackpot" (15R eighth and ninth jackpots). ” is a jackpot type in the case of a big hit in the first special symbol propriety determination, and “15R jackpot” is a jackpot type in the case of a big hit in the second special symbol propriety determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, based on the determination result of S2002 described above, lighting pattern data for the three LEDs forming the win indicator 48 is set (S2007). That is, when it is determined that the type of the big hit this time is the 15R big hit in S2002 (YES in S2002), the big hit this time is based on the second special symbol propriety judgment (also called "special figure 2 big hit"). Therefore, data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b3" out of the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. 4 is set as lighting pattern data corresponding to this. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of the big hit this time is not the 15R big hit (NO in S2002), the type of the big hit this time is the 7R big hit, and the big hit is determined by the first special symbol 4. Therefore, as the lighting pattern data corresponding to this, the data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b2" out of the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. set. When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED of the win indicator 48 lights according to the lighting pattern data.

In this embodiment, the 7R big hit is set as the special figure 1 big hit, and the 15R big hit is set as the special figure 2 big hit, and the 15R big hit is not derived as a result of the first special symbol suitability determination, and the second It is configured such that the 7R big hit is not derived as a result of the special symbol propriety determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in setting the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 in S2007, it is set based on the judgment result (type of the big hit that occurred) in S2002. On the other hand, for example, if a common jackpot type is set for the special figure 1 jackpot and the special figure 2 jackpot, only the type of the jackpot that occurred is the type of special symbol success/failure determination that triggered the jackpot ( 1st special symbol right/wrong judgment or second special symbol right/wrong judgment) cannot be determined, so the lighting pattern data of the winning indicator 48 cannot be determined based on the type of the generated big win. Therefore, in such a case, for example, the big hit flag set in the above-mentioned S1309 and S1609 corresponds to the special figure 1 big hit (for example, "special figure 1 big hit flag") and the special figure 2 big hit Things (for example, "special figure 2 big hit flag") may be provided separately. In this way, by determining the type of the big hit flag that is ON (special figure 1 big hit flag or special figure 2 big hit flag), it is possible to determine the special symbol success or failure that triggered the big hit when the big hit occurred. It is possible to discriminate the type, thereby making it possible to appropriately determine the lighting pattern data of the win indicator 48 .

Next, in S2008, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot) is set (S2008), and the process proceeds to S2009. As described above, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big win (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if any of the 7R 1st to 7th big wins, the release pattern for the 7R big win corresponding to each big win is set, and if the 15R 8th big win or the 15R 9th big win, respectively. Set the opening pattern for the 15R big hit corresponding to the big hit of . Then, in each big-hit game, the opening/closing operation of the big-winning opening (special ball entrance) is executed according to the corresponding big-hitting opening pattern.

Next, the movable piece operation timing corresponding to the type of the big hit is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. As described above, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round (fifth round in this embodiment) is performed based on the number of game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 (V attacker). The number of balls that trigger the action is determined according to the type of the big win (see FIG. 47). Specifically, the predetermined "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls that define the timing of the first operation" and "the number of balls that (predetermined value setting means). In this embodiment, "1" is set as the first predetermined value (c1), and "2" is set as the second predetermined value (c2). The operation of the movable piece 150 is controlled based on the value set in S2009 and the count value (the number of balls hit by the V attacker) by the ball hit count counting means in the V round (fifth round). The second predetermined value (c2) is not set when the type of jackpot is "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", but is set only when it is "V passing scheduled jackpot".

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

The main control section 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub-control section 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201). After receiving the opening command, the sub-control section 90 performs a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period.

Also, in S2011, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends.

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

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processes of S2010 and S2011 functions as "opening period setting means".

[Special electric accessory processing (jackpot game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). In S2103, when it determines with a time saving flag being ON (it is YES at S2103), a time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and it transfers to the process of S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the probability variation flag is OFF, so the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the processing of S2102. Moreover, when it determines with a time saving flag not being ON by S2103 (it is NO at S2103), since a time saving flag is OFF, it transfers to the process of S2105, without performing the process of S2104. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since it is always in the low base state during the non-time saving state, it is also controlled to the low base state during execution of the big hit game.

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

When it is determined at S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES at S2106), the round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), the big winning opening opening process is performed (S2108), and this process ends. As a result, the big winning hole is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" if the first round is started, and "2R start command" if the second round is started. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201. Also, in the big winning hole opening process of S2108, the opening pattern which is the big winning hole opening pattern determined according to the type of the big win to be executed and which is determined for the round to be started is started.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2111. Here, examples of cases where it is determined that it is not the round start time include during the opening period before the start of one round, during the execution of the round, during the interval period after the end of the round, and the like. In S2111, it is determined whether or not the round is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opening operation based on the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (S2111). As a result, when it is determined that the round is being executed (the operation of opening the big winning opening is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is determined whether or not the round being executed is the V round (S2112). As described above, in this embodiment, the fifth round of the jackpot game is the V round, so here it is determined whether or not it is the fifth round. If the round being executed is the V round (fifth round) (YES at S2112), the V round processing described later is performed (S2113). ) and proceed to the processing of S2114.

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2114), the round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command capable of specifying the round to end is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round is ended, and "2R end command" if the second round is ended. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201.

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

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

Here, in the jackpot end processing (S2120), the processing of setting the ending command is performed. And based on ON/OFF of the V flag, any ending command is selected and set. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of ending command to be set.

During the ending period, it is possible to perform variable display of special symbols (effect symbols) after all the big winning slots (the first big winning slot 30 and the second big winning slot 35) have been opened in the jackpot game. It is a period set before . The ending period is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the big winning opening is closed. The effect executed during the ending period (end period) is also called "ending effect" or "end effect".

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

In S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, it is determined whether the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2122 ), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the later-described game state setting process (S2124) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (S206).

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as "special game execution means". In addition, among the special symbol operation processing (S206), the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special symbol fluctuation process (S1104) and the special symbol determination process (S1106) functions as "variable game execution means".

[V round processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the V round process (S2113), first, the number of game balls entering the V attacker (second big winning hole 35) during the V round, that is, by the above-described entering ball number counting means It is determined whether or not the count value is the first predetermined value (c1) (S2701). As described above, in the V-round, the movable piece 150 is operated based on the number of game balls entering the V-attacker during the V-round. 1 predetermined value (first count value)” and “second predetermined value (second count value)” are set in S2009 described above. In S2701, whether the counted value by the number-of-balls-counting means in this V-round is the "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls-in that defines the timing of the first operation" set in S2009. It judges whether or not. In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (c1) is set to "1" regardless of the jackpot type (see FIG. 47). ), the process of S2702 is performed, and if it is not "1" (NO in S2701), the process proceeds to S2703 without performing the process of S2702.

In S2702, specific area opening/closing processing is performed to open/close the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 (S2702). Since the specific area opening/closing process here corresponds to the first movement of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "1", the movement of the movable piece 150 in this case is A short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the region 39 is opened for only 80 ms is performed (see FIG. 48).

In addition, in S2702, the specific area validity period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. The specific area effective period is a period during which the detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be effective (grant of benefits). A period other than the effective period is a period during which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (privilege not granted). If the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period (outside the specific area effective period), the detection is determined to be invalid, and an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 It is determined that one type of "abnormal passage of specific area" has occurred (error determining means). In the present embodiment, the specific region valid period is set to the period from the start of the movement of the movable piece 150 in the V-round to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the end of the movement. The reason why the valid period is continued even after the operation of the movable piece 150 is finished is that when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 just before the operation of the movable piece 150 is finished and the game ball is detected by the specific area 39a, the detection is performed. This is because it is treated as valid. In addition, since the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2702 is based on the short opening operation pattern, the possibility that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a by the operation is extremely low.

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the V-round being executed relates to the "V-passing scheduled jackpot" (YES in S2703), is the count value by the number-of-balls counting means the second predetermined value (c2)? It is determined whether or not (S2704). Here, the value counted by the ball-entering number counting means (the number of balls entering the V-attacker) in the V round is set in S2009 as the second predetermined value corresponding to the number of entering balls that defines the timing of the second operation. (c2)" is determined. In this embodiment, the second predetermined value (c2) is set to "2" (see FIG. 47), so if the counted value by the number-of-balls counting means is "2" (YES in S2704), the process of S2705 If it is not "2" (NO in S2704), this process ends without performing the process of S2705.

In S2705, as in S2702 described above, specific area opening/closing processing is performed to open/close the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 (S2705). However, since the specific area opening/closing process of S2705 corresponds to the second motion of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "2", the motion of the movable piece 150 in this case is A long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) is performed (see FIG. 48). Also, in S2705, the specified area validity period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. As a result, when the specific area 39 is opened by the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2705 and the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the specific area valid period, the detection is determined to be valid. On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period, the detection is determined to be invalid and it is determined that the specific area abnormal passage (specific area error) has occurred (error determination means).

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

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the specific area valid period, and the V flag is turned ON outside the specific area valid period (V During the invalid period), the V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected. In addition, when the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process (S2124) described later). By doing so, the V flag is prevented from being turned ON based on V passage by fraudulent act, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to a high probability state.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. When it is determined that the V flag is ON in S2201 (YES in S2201), the variable probability flag is turned ON (S2202), the variable probability counter is set (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204).

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

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

In S2207, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol propriety determination) that can be executed in the time saving state and high base state (high frequency state) is set in the time saving counter. The operation period of the time saving function and the high base generation function (also called "short time period" or "electric support period") is determined by the number of fluctuations in special symbols (the number of executions of fluctuation games). In this embodiment, the number of times is predetermined according to the type of big win, and differs depending on the type of big win. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "50 times" for 7R first and 7R second big wins, "75 times" for 7R third and 7R fourth big wins, and 7R fifth big win. , "100 times" for the 7R 6th jackpot and 15R 9th jackpot, and "10,000 times" for the 7R 7th jackpot and 15R 8th jackpot. Corresponding to this, in S2207, "50", "75", "100" or "10,000" is set according to the type of the finished jackpot (this jackpot).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The time-saving counter and the variable probability counter count the number of times obtained by summing the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol. The values to be set in the time reduction counter and the variable probability counter are not limited to those of the present embodiment, and can be determined in consideration of the playability, the rate of putting out balls, and the like.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state control means" or "mode setting means".

[Specific area sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) next to the special figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 35, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). As a result, if it is determined that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), this process ends without performing the processes after S2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific area sensor 39a has detected (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the detection is during the specific area valid period (S2402).

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

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2402 that the specified area is not valid (it is invalid) (NO in S2402), the invalid period passage command is set in the output buffer of the RAM without turning ON the V flag ( S2405), this processing ends. That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in a period (invalid period) other than the specific area effective period (detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage is a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error). There is, and an invalid period passage command indicating this is set. When this invalid period passage command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), the sub-control board 90 outputs the image display device 7 (display The screen 7a), the frame lamp 66, the board surface lamp 5, the speaker 67, etc. are used to notify a predetermined error. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S2402 that can trigger the setting of such an invalid period passage command (S2405) functions as "error determination means".

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (S2411). As a result, when it is determined that there is no detection by the non-specific area sensor 49a (NO in S2401), this process ends without performing the processes after S2412. On the other hand, if it is determined that the non-specific area sensor 49a has detected (YES at S2411), it is determined whether the V flag is OFF (S2412). If it is not OFF (NO in S2412), this process ends without performing the processes after S2413. Note that if the V flag is not OFF (NO in S2412), ie, if the V flag is ON, V passage has occurred in the V round, so the processing after S2413 is not performed.

In S2413, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9" (S2413). As described above, when a game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, the detected number is counted as the non-specific area passage number by the non-specific area passage counting means (not shown). value) to determine whether or not the non-specific area passing number is "9". If the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not "9" (NO in S2413), this processing is finished as it is, and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9". If so (YES at S2413), the specific area non-passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2414), and this processing ends. In other words, in the V round (5th round), while the game ball enters the V attacker (second big winning hole 35), the V flag does not turn ON (V does not pass) 9 (regular number) When the game ball passes through the non-specific area 49 (when nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a), a specific area non-passing command is set (S2414).

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

[Starting ball entry process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), and then the starting ball entering process (S209). As shown in FIG. 37, in the starting ball entry process (S209), first, the number of special 1 reserved balls, the number of special 2 reserved balls and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501).

Then, in S2502, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S2502). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number at S307 in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting hole 21. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 pending balls has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506 without performing the processing of S2503 to S2505.

In S2503, read out the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit ( S2503). Then, in S2504, the acquisition random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, the value of the special symbol success/failure determination random number counter (random number value for special symbol success/failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting port is determined according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). , to determine whether it is a big hit or a miss. Moreover, when the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big win is determined. The processing of this S2504 is a prior determination (so-called " It is equivalent to "suspended read ahead").

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

In addition, as another prior determination mode, for example, as a variation pattern information determination table that can determine variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (high probability for the state), and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state, and the variation pattern information based on the acquired random number (value of the special symbol correctness determination random number counter, etc.) can be determined. Based on this variation pattern information, it is possible to determine in advance whether or not a big win, the type of big win, and whether or not a game effect with a high degree of reliability of a big win will be executed.

Next, in S2505, game information including at least the number of held balls data related to the second special symbol read in S2501 and the information (predetermined information) pre-determined in S2504 is generated as a special figure 2 start ball command. , is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2505). In addition, as a special figure 2 start ball command, part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S2503 may be sent to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

In the sub-control unit 90 (sub-control board), by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted by the main control unit 80, whether it is information related to a big hit, the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol It is possible to identify (determine) some types of jackpots. Also, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur when the determination is made in the probability state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball command as a hold (production hold information), pre-determines the production hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether it is correct or not in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information determined to be a big hit is stored in .

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong among the acquired random numbers read in S2503 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (jackpot Generate and set command data including information indicating the type determination random number), the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of the preliminary determination as a special figure 2 start ball command Is possible.

Then, in S2506, similarly to the processing related to the special figure 2 described above, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S2506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number at S311 in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting hole. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2506), this process ends without performing the processes after S2507.

In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2507), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, in a high base state (YES in S2507), without performing the processing after S2508 Finish this process. On the other hand, when it determines with a time saving flag being OFF, ie, a low base state (it is NO at S2507), it progresses to the process which concerns on prior determination after S2508.

Here, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if the current game state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is operating, and the special figure 2 is valid or not Judgment (second special symbol propriety judgment) is likely to be performed. In addition, in this embodiment, digestion of special figure 2 reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of special figure 1 reservation (variation display of the first special symbol) (so-called "special figure 2 priority change machine"). In such a configuration, for example, the pre-determination of the special figure 1 is performed in the high base state, the result is notified to the player by means of an announcement or the like, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. In this case, the player uses the special figure 2 reservation digestion priority, intentionally eliminates the special figure 2 reservation (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the special figure showing the result of the preliminary determination Technical intervention such as intentionally generating a jackpot related to 1 becomes possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big win. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing related to the advance determination of special figure 1 after S2508 is not performed, and this processing is finished.

The processing of S2508-S2510 is to perform the processing similar to that of S316-S318 described above for special figure 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting entrance sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (S2508), Pre-judgment is performed on the obtained random number read out (S2509), and game information including at least the number of held balls data related to the first special symbol read out in S2501 and the information pre-determined in S2509 (pre-determination information), It is generated as a special figure 1 start ball command and set in the output buffer of RAM (S2510). It should be noted that the prior determination of S2509 (holding prefetch) is performed prior to the validity determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 carries out a power-off monitoring process (S210) following the start-up ball-entering process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (S2602), turn ON the power off flag (S2603), and perform loop processing without returning to interrupt processing (S105). In S2602, it is possible to store (back up) any data that is predetermined to be backed up, in addition to data relating to the current state of the gaming machine. In this embodiment, as described above, the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode of the win indicator 48 is backed up. Therefore, in S2602, the lighting pattern data related to the display mode is also stored.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control section 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 45. FIG. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). The effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub-control board 90, when the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on (when the power supply by the power supply board 109 is started), the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. A program is read from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executed. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Next, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). The power-off signal is output from the power board 109 to the sub-control board 90 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. If the judgment result of S4002 is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result in S4002 is YES (YES in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is not initialized and the process proceeds to S4004. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If it is ON and the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. For this reason, the processing of S4001 to S4003 is also called "power-on processing".

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

In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 . The effect determination random number includes a notice effect determination random number for determining a notice effect and a effect pattern determination random number for determining a effect pattern. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later, etc., can be performed. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 .

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the RAM output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamps. It is transmitted to the control board 107 . Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various production devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command to perform various Production (production pattern game production, special game production related to big hit game, etc.) is executed.

Next, in S4007, interrupts are permitted, and thereafter S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, the display control of performance symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, the lighting control of various lamps, the operation control of the movable decorative member, It becomes possible to control the voice output from the speaker and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), first, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, whether or not the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is received by the external INT of the effect control microcomputer 91 It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the input section (S4101). As a result, if it is determined that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), this process ends without performing the process of S4102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and this processing ends. This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 2msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed (S4201). . This switch data indicates whether or not each of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b is operated (ON, OFF), and is provided for execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the effect button 63. be. Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for illuminating lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and drive data for driving the movable production member 14 (electric drive source) are generated. Output drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. Lamp data and drive data are created by 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Then, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302), which will be described later, is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303). Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). After that, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for effect determination are executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball command has been received (YES in S4395), effect pending information storage processing (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. .

Effect pending information storage processing (S4400), various information (prior determination results, jackpot type determination random Numbers, game information such as fluctuation pattern random numbers), depending on the type of special design (1st special design, 2nd special design) and the number of special design pending balls at the time of sending and receiving the start ball command (at the time of command generation) , is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command corresponding to the number of pending balls "4" of special figure 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball command Such information is stored as special figure 1 effect reserved information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 out of the special figure 1 effect reserved information storage area. The effect pending information stored in this way is used for execution of various effects such as a variable effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect pending information) of the effect pending information storage area in the sub control board 90 are stored in the special figure pending storage section (first special figure pending storage section, second special figure It matches the storage contents (obtained information) of the reserved storage unit). For this reason, the effect pending information storage area of the sub control board 90 can also be said to be "obtained information storage means".

In S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). As a result, when it is determined that the variation start command is received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed, and the process of S4406 is performed, and it is determined that the variation start command has not been received. In the case (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start process (S4402).

In S4406, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). As a result, when it is determined that the variation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the variation effect end processing (S4407) described later is performed, and the process of S4408 is performed, and it is determined that the variation stop command has not been received. In the case (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the fluctuation production end process (S4407).

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

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

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

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

In addition, when the type of the jackpot to be started this time is the eighth jackpot of 15R, it corresponds to the start of the jackpot game related to the "V passage scheduled jackpot", that is, the start of the 15R jackpot game on the premise of generating a high probability state. An opening effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. - 特許庁The opening production in this case is a production that impresses the start of a big hit game on the premise that a large amount of prize balls will be acquired and the transition to a high-probability-high base state. This is done by displaying character images such as "big win", "V big win", and "big bonus". Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 15th RV expected big hit is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the round start command received in S4418, which will be described later). be done.

In addition, when the type of the jackpot to be started this time is the 15R 9th jackpot, it corresponds to the start of the jackpot game related to the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", that is, the start of the 15R jackpot game on the premise that the high probability state is not generated. An opening effect is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . The opening performance in this case is a performance that impresses the start of a jackpot game on the assumption that a large number of prize balls will be acquired and a transition to a time-saving state (low-probability-high base state) will occur. A character image such as "big hit" or "normal bonus" is displayed on the top. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 15RV non-passing scheduled jackpot is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the round start command received in S4418, which will be described later). Be expanded.

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

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

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

In addition, when the jackpot type of the finished jackpot game is the 15R eighth jackpot (V passing scheduled jackpot) and V passes during the jackpot game, the probability variation game state (high The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 performs an ending effect indicating the transition to the fixed height base state). The ending effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the probability variable gaming state (high probability high base state), for example, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, "probability fluctuation start", "Enter heaven mode", etc. is performed by displaying a character image of

In addition, when the jackpot type of the finished jackpot game is the 15R ninth jackpot (V non-passing scheduled jackpot) and V does not pass during the jackpot game, a time-saving game is performed as an ending effect corresponding to the end of the 15R jackpot game. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 performs an ending effect indicating the transition to the state (low probability-high base state). The ending production in this case is a production that impresses the start of the time-saving gaming state (low probability high base state), for example, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, such as "time-saving start" or "chance mode entry". This is done by displaying a character image.

Next, in S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). As a result, if it is determined that the specific area passing command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4418 without performing the processes of S4413 and S4414, and if it is determined that the specific area passing command has been received ( YES in S4412), it is determined whether or not the specific area passing command is based on V passing in the 15R jackpot (S4413).

If the received specific area pass command is based on the V pass in the 15R jackpot (YES in S4413), the V pass designation command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4414). On the other hand, if the received specific area passing command is not based on the V passing in the 15R jackpot (NO in S4413), that is, if it is based on the V passing in the 7R jackpot, the processing of S4418 is performed without performing the processing of S4414. transition to

When the V passage specification command set in S4414 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits image data for notifying that V passage has occurred. 100, and the V-passing notification effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG. As the V-pass notification effect, for example, a character image of "V" is displayed on the display screen 7a, or an effect sound representing V-passage is output. The V-passing notification effect is executed when V-passing is made with a 15R big hit, and is not executed when V-passing is made with a 7R big hit. This is because, in the 7R big win, the player is not informed (hidden) whether the big win is a ``V-passing scheduled jackpot'' or a ``V non-passing scheduled jackpot''. It should be noted that, although the possibility is extremely low, even when the V non-passing scheduled jackpot 15R ninth jackpot is V-passed, the V-pass designation command is set (S4414), and the V-pass notification effect is executed.

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

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

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

[Variation production start processing]
Next, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), the variation effect start process (S4402) executed based on the reception of the variation start command from the main control board 80 will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable production start process (S4402), first, various production determination random numbers such as variable production determination random numbers, advance notice production determination random numbers, production pattern determination random numbers, and specific production determination random numbers are acquired. Random number processing for effect determination is performed (S4501). In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing of receiving the variation start command from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Based on this acquired value, the variable effect and the advance notice effect to be executed, the effect pattern to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined. In addition, the variable effect means the effect that is executed along with the variable display (variable game) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end (stop display), and the effect symbol game effect (effect symbol 8 floating display and stationary display).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the production mode D (mode status "4"), the game state is a high base state, even if the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without the occurrence of a big win in the production mode B (battle mode). This is the effect mode set when In addition, it is also the effect mode set when the game state is controlled to the high-accuracy-high base state after the big-hit game related to the 15R eighth big-hit (15RV passage planned big-hit). In this embodiment, the production mode D is the heaven mode. When the effect mode D is set, the player can recognize through the effect mode that the current game state is a high-probability-high base state (probability-variable game state).

The production mode E (mode status "5") is a production mode set when the game state is controlled to the low probability/high base state after the big hit game related to the 15R 9th jackpot (15RV non-passing scheduled jackpot). In this embodiment, the production mode E is the chance mode. When the performance mode E is set, the player can recognize through the performance mode that the current game state is the low-probability-high base state (time-saving game state).

In addition, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability high base state without V passage occurring in the big hit game related to the 15R 8th big hit, the production mode E is changed. set. Also, although the possibility is extremely low, when V passage occurs in the big hit game related to the 15R 9th big win and the game state after the big win game is controlled to a high probability high base state, the production mode D is changed. set.

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

Next, in S4505, based on the variable performance determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable performance pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable performance pattern that matches the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). As the variable effect pattern, mainly, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the production pattern game production (variation production), when executing a reach production (variation production with reach), when executing a character production using a specific character (character fluctuation production), reach production and character production If not executed (normal fluctuation production), etc. are determined. In addition, the variable effect pattern includes, in addition to the variable mode of the effect pattern 8, execution modes such as display effect, sound effect, light effect, movable effect, etc., which are executed accompanying the variable display of the effect pattern 8. It is also determined whether or not to execute the effect.

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

Also, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the performance symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the performance symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop performance symbol") is determined and set. The types of stop display include temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scrolling display (variable display) of the production design is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), and the production design is at a predetermined stop position (for example, production design display area 7b) on the display screen, and the numbers, characters, etc. It means that it is displayed in a state of moving slightly to the extent that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also referred to as "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the performance symbols is completed, and the performance symbols are at a predetermined stop position (for example, the performance symbol display area 7b) on the display screen, and the numbers, characters, etc. are recognized. It means that it is displayed completely stopped in a state where it can be done. When the production pattern is fixed and stopped after the variable display, the display result of the variable display (the result of the variable production) is definitely displayed (determined display) (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the performance symbols can be performed once or multiple times until the final stop.

The stop effect symbols to be determined (selected) in S4505 are a temporarily stopped symbol (also referred to as a "temporary stop symbol") and a fixed stop symbol (also referred to as a "fixed stop symbol"). Specifically, the effect pattern 8 that is stopped (fixed stop) as a result of the variable effect, that is, the fixed stop pattern is out of the special symbol propriety determination result, and if the reach is out, "787" etc. Of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R, one production pattern is different from the other production patterns (reach out), and when there is no reach, three productions such as "635" At least one of the patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R is a separate pattern (completely separated pattern) different from the other patterns. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and if it is any of the 7R 1st to 7th big hits and the 15R 9th big hit, it will be a double number other than "777", and in the case of the 15R 8th big hit It is considered to be the double order of "777". As a result, as for the 7R big win, it is impossible to determine whether the big win is a V-pass scheduled big win or a V non-pass scheduled big win through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8.例文帳に追加As for the 15R 8th big win and the 15R 9th big win, it is possible to determine whether the big win is a V-pass scheduled big win or a V non-pass scheduled big win through the stop display mode of the production pattern 8.例文帳に追加

In addition, the effect pattern 8 that is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variable display before reaching the fixed stop, that is, the temporary stop pattern is basically the above-mentioned Zoro (jackpot mode) other than the above-mentioned Zoro (jackpot mode). outliers, etc.). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed to variably display the effect pattern 8 again after stopping the effect pattern 8 at the double roll, the temporarily stopped pattern is the double roll (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a relatively low-advantage jackpot (for example, a 15RV non-passage scheduled jackpot with a lower advantage than a 15RV passage-scheduled jackpot). In addition, fixed stop symbols after the re-lottery can be made again as the symbols corresponding to the big win with a relatively low degree of advantage or the symbols corresponding to the big win with a relatively high degree of advantage. Furthermore, since the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (just before) the fixed stop after the end of the variable display, the production pattern 8 temporarily stopped just before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop pattern. The stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 described above is only an example, and it is possible to appropriately set what to stop display as the stop production pattern.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a variation mode (variation pattern) of the performance pattern 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, Super reach C, character effects, etc. are set. In S4505, based on the fluctuation production pattern determination table, it is determined whether to perform any of these productions or not to carry out these productions (this is also referred to as "normal fluctuation").

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

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

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

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

Depending on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 described later, for example, after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed at the same time. Stop all at once (temporary stop), or all patterns continue to fluctuate even after a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) until the first stop pattern stops. etc. may be different from the aspects described above.

Next, in S4506, the process (notice effect setting process) related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). The advance notice effect is a effect that suggests a change display that is currently being executed or a change that is stored (change display that will be executed later). This is an effect of suggesting the possibility of a big win mode, or suggesting the possibility that the display result of the variable display to be executed later will be a big win mode. The advance notice performance is also called "suggestion performance". In this embodiment, the notice effect (also referred to as "reserved prefetch notice") based on the effect suspension information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4400, and the current (this time) fluctuation display (also referred to as "the relevant fluctuation".) Since various notice effects such as related notice effects (also referred to as "the relevant change notice") can be executed, in S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute each notice effect (execution or not), An execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed is set. Specifically, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice effect determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence or absence of the notice effect execution and the notice effect pattern are determined. Then, based on the result of this determination, a notice performance pattern is set. The notice effect (suggestion effect) is, for example, displaying an image (also referred to as a "preview image" or a "suggestion image") suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit on the display screen 7a (also referred to as a "prediction display" or a "suggestion display"). It is done by In addition to such display effects (notice display, suggestive display), the notice effect can be performed by sound effects, light effects, and movable effects, and it is also possible to perform by combining these effects. .

The storage contents of the production suspension information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production suspension information storage area) and the result of the special design propriety determination specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (for this special figure fluctuation display Appropriateness determination result), also the variation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command (variation pattern and stop symbol related to this special figure variation display), the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is , the type (notice type) and mode of the notice effect to be executed, the presence or absence of the notice effect, etc. are different. When executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be executed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be executed. That is, during one variable display (during variable performance), a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be executed at respective execution timings.

Next, in S4507, the variable production start command for starting the variable production etc. is set in the sub output buffer based on the fluctuation production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506 (S4507), and the fluctuation production start process is executed. Finish. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data for variable performance corresponding to the variable performance pattern set in (image data constituting the start of variation of performance pattern 8, during variation, stop of variation, etc.), and notice performance specified based on the command to start variation performance Predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the pattern, that is, the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the fluctuation effect, notice effect, etc. based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. It is executed on the display screen 7a. In addition, a variable display (blinking display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Furthermore, in accordance with the execution of the variable effect, various effects such as sound effect, light effect, and movable effect are executed via the sound control board 106 and the lamp control board 107 .

[Variation production end processing]
Next, in the received command analysis process (S4302), the fluctuation effect end process (S4407) executed based on the reception of the fluctuation stop command (see S1902) from the main control board 80 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, in the fluctuation performance end process (S4407), first, it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation display (the fluctuation) in which the fluctuation is stopped is an off fluctuation (S4601). As a result, when it is determined that it is not a deviation variation (NO in S4601), that is, when the variation is a big hit variation, the processing of S4619 described later (see FIG. 46B) is shifted to.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the stopped variation is a deviation variation (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the v-mode status is "2" (S4603). As described above, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, so when the mode status is "2", the current production mode is the production mode B, that is, the battle mode.

If it is determined in S4603 that the mode status is not "2" (NO in S4603), that is, if the current mode status is "1", "3", "4" or "5", the process of S4623 described later (See FIG. 46B). On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode status is "2" (YES in S4603), that is, if it is in the battle mode, whether or not the battle mode continues to the next fluctuation display (also referred to as "next fluctuation") (S4605). The process of S4605 can also be said to be the process of determining whether or not the battle mode ends with the change (loss change).

Here, the battle mode is a production mode (production mode B) that is started (set) after the end of the 7R jackpot game. The continuation period of the battle mode is set (determined) based on the operation period of the determined time saving function and the high base generating function (see FIG. 6).

Specifically, when the battle mode start opportunity is the 7R first jackpot or the 7R second jackpot, after the jackpot game ends, the battle mode is performed until 50 fluctuation games are performed. Then, when the 50th variation game ends without the occurrence of a big hit, the battle mode ends. After that, when the battle mode is caused by the 7R first big hit, it shifts to the revenge mode (production mode C) corresponding to the high probability low base state, and when it is caused by the 7R second big hit, the low probability It shifts to the normal mode (production mode A) corresponding to the low base state (normal game state).

Further, when the battle mode is started with the 7R third big win or the 7R fourth big win, after the big win game ends, the battle mode is performed until 75 times of variation games are performed. Then, when the 75th variation game ends without the occurrence of a big hit, the battle mode ends. After that, when the battle mode is caused by the 7R third big win, it shifts to the revenge mode (performance mode C), and when it is caused by the 7R fourth big win, it shifts to the normal mode (performance mode A).

In addition, when the battle mode start opportunity is the 7R fifth big win or the 7R sixth big win, the battle mode is entered until 100 times of variation games are performed after the end of the big win game. Then, when the 100th variation game ends without the occurrence of a big hit, the battle mode ends. After that, when the battle mode is caused by the 7R fifth big win, it shifts to the revenge mode (performance mode C), and when it is caused by the 7R sixth big win, it shifts to the normal mode (performance mode A).

Further, when the battle mode start opportunity is the 7R seventh jackpot, after the jackpot game ends, the battle mode is set until 100 times of variation games are performed. Then, when the 100th variation game ends without a big hit, the battle mode ends. After this, it shifts to the heaven mode (production mode D) corresponding to the high probability high base state (probability variable gaming state).

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the 7R jackpot game ends and the battle mode is started, the battle mode can be continued until 50 times, 75 times or 100 times of variable games are performed. there is Then, when the variation game is played 100 times in the battle mode, after that (after the 101st time), it is possible to shift to the heaven mode. Utilizing such a continuation mode of the battle mode, the variable game of each time when the variable game in the battle mode reaches 50 times and when it reaches 75 times is set as the battle mode continuation branch point, and the change of the branch point An effect is executed to indicate whether or not the battle mode continues in the game. In addition, when the variable game in the battle mode reaches 100 times, the variable game is set as the battle mode final branch point, and an effect indicating whether or not to shift to the heaven mode is executed at the variable game at the branch point. ing. Details of the battle mode will be described later.

In addition, the specification (determination) of the number of executions of the variable game during the battle mode by the sub control unit (production control microcomputer) is, for example, a counter similar to the variable probability counter or the time saving counter provided in the main control unit. It can be performed by providing it in the RAM, or by including information on the number of remaining fluctuations in the probability fluctuation / time saving in the fluctuation start command or the fluctuation stop command from the main control unit and specifying it based on this.

When it is determined that the battle mode continues in S4605 (YES in S4605), it is determined whether or not the variation that has stopped variation corresponds to the variation game of the battle mode continuation branch point (S4607). That is, whether the fluctuation (disruption fluctuation) that has stopped fluctuation corresponds to the 50th (also referred to as "first branch point") or 75th (also referred to as "second branch point") variation game in the battle mode. It is determined whether or not (S4607). As a result, if it is determined that it does not apply (NO in S4607), the effect (also referred to as "first stop effect") corresponding to the end of the deviation fluctuation other than the branch point during the battle mode (when the design stops). An effect pattern (also referred to as "first stop effect pattern") is set (S4609). On the other hand, if it is determined to be applicable (YES in S4607), the production (also referred to as "second stop production") corresponding to the end of the branching point (continuation) during the battle mode (when the design stops). A production pattern (also referred to as "second stop-time production pattern") is set (S4611). Then, following the processing of S4609 or S4611, the process proceeds to the processing of S4623, which will be described later. Details of the effects based on the first stop effect pattern and the second stop effect pattern will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4605 that the battle mode does not continue (NO in S4605), that is, if the battle mode ends with the variation that has stopped, it is determined whether or not to shift to heaven mode from the next variation. (S4613). The transition to the heaven mode is when the current battle mode is caused by the 7R 7th jackpot.

If it is determined in S4613 that the mode is to be shifted to heaven mode (YES in S4613), the production pattern corresponding to the end of the deviation variation that is the end of the battle mode immediately before the transition to heaven mode (also referred to as "third stop effect"). (also referred to as "third stop effect pattern") is set (S4615). On the other hand, if it is determined not to shift to heaven mode (NO in S4613), that is, if it shifts to revenge mode or normal mode, it corresponds to the end of the battle mode ending immediately before shifting to revenge mode or normal mode. An effect pattern (also referred to as "fourth stop effect pattern") of the effect (also referred to as "fourth stop effect") is set (S4617). Then, following the processing of S4615 or S4617, the process proceeds to the processing of S4623, which will be described later. Details of the effects based on the third stop effect pattern and the fourth stop effect pattern will be described later.

The above is the processing in the case where the variation that has stopped the variation is the deviation variation. , it is determined whether the current mode status is "1" or "3" (S4619). As described above, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, and the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, respectively. , the normal mode, and if the mode status is "3", the current effect mode is the effect mode C, that is, the revenge mode.

Here, the production mode A is set when the game state is controlled to the low-probability-low base state, and the production mode C is set when the game state is controlled to the high-probability-low base state. is. That is, both of the production modes A (normal mode) and B (revenge mode) are left-handed game states. Therefore, the determination process of S4619 can be said to be a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the left-handed gaming state.

If it is determined that the mode status is not "1" or "3" in S4619 (NO in S4619), that is, if the mode status is "2", "4" or "5" (right-handed game state ), the process proceeds to S4623 without performing the process of S4621. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode status is "1" or "3" (YES in S4619), that is, if it is in the normal mode or in the revenge mode (if it is in the left-handed game state), the game area 3 A right hitting instruction notification command for designating execution of right hitting instruction notification for instructing the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 3B (predetermined area) is set in the sub output buffer (S4621). ).

When the right-handed instruction notification command set in S4621 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the right-handed instruction notification on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. An effect (also referred to as a "right-handed instruction notification effect") is executed. At this time, the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed (started) during the stop display time (jackpot stop display time) of the fluctuation (jackpot fluctuation) that has been stopped. Receiving a variation stop command (see S1902) when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit design (specific mode), that is, based on the fact that the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit design, the right hitting instruction notification effect This is because it is executed (started). The contents of the right hitting instruction notification effect will be described later.

Next, in S4623, a variable effect end command for stop-displaying the effect pattern 8 and ending the variable effect is set in the sub-output buffer (S4623), and this process is finished. Also, in S4623, if any one of the first to fourth stop effect patterns is set in S4609, S4611, S4615 or S4617 described above, that is, if it corresponds to the end of the variation effect related to the deviation variation during the battle mode, A command for designating the execution of the effect based on the set stop time effect pattern (also referred to as "stop time effect command") is also set (S4623). The effect command at the time of stop may be a command separate from the end command of the variable effect, or may be included in the end command of the variable effect.

When the variable effect end command set in S4623 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect pattern that has been displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. 8 is stop-displayed and the variable performance is terminated. The performance symbol 8 stopped and displayed at this time is the stop performance symbol set in S4505 described above.

In addition, when the stop effect command set in S4623 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the stop effect command on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Execute the presentation display.

[Battle Mode]
Next, the battle mode will be explained. As described above, the battle mode is either when the low probability high base state (first mode) is set as the gaming state after the 7R jackpot game or when the high probability high base state (second mode) is set. This is a production mode that is also executed in .

During the battle mode, the ally character defeats the enemy character for each variation game (variation effect), and the battle mode is entered by defeating the enemy boss character in the variation game at the battle mode continuation branch point (50th and 75th times in this example). continues, the game progresses. Then, after the start of the battle mode, by defeating the enemy boss character in the 100th variable game (battle mode final branch point), the game shifts to heaven mode, and as a result, the game is in a high-probability base state (probability-variable game state). person is notified.

When the battle mode is started, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 displays an effect screen corresponding to the battle mode (battle mode effect) as shown in FIG. 50(A). As shown in the figure, on the display screen 7a during the battle mode, there are effect symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) and an image 701 indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the battle mode (also called "remaining number of fluctuations image"). , an image 702 (also referred to as a "right-handed instruction image") instructing to hit to the right, an image 901 representing an ally character (also referred to as an 'ally-character image'), and an image 902 representing an enemy character (also referred to as an 'enemy character image'). ) and an image 903 indicating the remaining number of enemy characters to be defeated (also called a "remaining number image") are displayed.

An image 702 (right-handed instruction image) including right-handed characters and a right arrow is displayed from the 1st round of the 7R-jackpot game when the 7R-jackpot occurs in the low-probability-low base state. After that, it is displayed until the state (right-handed game state) in which the game is advanced with right-handed players ends.

During the battle mode, an effect display (subtraction display) is developed in which 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining fluctuations indicated by the image 701 each time a variable game is started (every one fluctuation). Also, during the battle mode, several enemy characters appear in the upper left corner of the screen (see FIG. 50(A)) at each start of the variation game (each variation), and the scene of the friendly characters defeating the enemy characters is depicted. The effect display (variable effect) is developed by images 901 and 902 during the variable game. Such a battle mode and the effect display by the images 701, 901, 902 executed during the battle mode are an example of the "mode effect".

The effect display (subtraction display) by the image 701 is executed based on the reception of the variation start command from the main control board 80 . Also, the effect display by the images 901 and 902 (the effect display depicting how the friend character defeats the enemy character) is executed based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505.

During the battle mode (during the high base state), the variation display of the special symbols (variation game) is executed based on the variation pattern during the time saving state, and most of the deviation variation during the battle mode is a variation pattern with a variation time of 2000ms. (P22), and most of the deviation fluctuations that start with the special figure 2 reserved ball number "1" are executed based on the fluctuation pattern (P18) with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms (see FIG. 9). Effect display by images 901 and 902 is executed as a change effect corresponding to the deviation change executed based on these change patterns (P18 or P22). In addition, when a variation pattern other than the variation patterns P18 and P22 is selected during the battle mode, an effect display (for example, a predetermined ready-to-win effect) corresponding to the deviation variation or the big hit variation based on the selected variation pattern is displayed. executed.

Further, when the effect display by the images 901 and 902 is executed, the effect display in which the number of remaining enemy characters shown by the image 903 decreases is developed accordingly. The effect display by the image 903 (remaining number of enemy characters subtraction display) is a stop effect executed based on one of the first to third stop effect patterns set in S4609, S4611 or S4615. It is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the special symbol (and effect symbol 8) is stopped and displayed in a non-specified manner due to the end of the variation. The effect display by this image 903 can be executed when either the low-probability-high base state or the high-probability-high base state is set, and is an example of the "first predetermined effect".

In this embodiment, the number of remaining enemy characters to decrease (for example, any one of 1 to 10) is determined by the first to third stop effect patterns. It should be noted that the decrease in the number of remaining enemy characters may be determined by a variation effect pattern set at the start of variation.

Also, in the battle mode, the deviation fluctuations executed at the battle mode continuation branch point (50th, 75th) and the battle mode final branch point (100th) are always executed based on the 30000 ms fluctuation pattern (P17 or P21). It is configured to be That is, when executing the variation display of the 50th, 75th and 100th special figures 2 in the battle mode, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), regardless of the number of special figure pending balls, as an off variation pattern He is trying to select (set) the variation pattern P17 or P21 (see FIG. 9). Then, when the variation game of each branch point of the battle mode is started, as shown in FIG. As an effect display corresponding to the variation (variation effect), images 901 and 904 develop a effect display depicting a confrontation scene between an ally character and an enemy boss character. At this time, the number of remaining fluctuations indicated by the image 701 is "0". An effect display using the images 901 and 904 (a confrontation effect between an ally character and an enemy boss character) is also an example of the “mode effect”.

Then, when the ally character is defeated at the branch point (50th, 75th or 100th time), the battle mode ends due to the change (NO in S4605, NO in S4613). In this case, when the branch point deviation fluctuation ends, as shown in FIG. 50(C), the right-handed instruction image, the ally character image, and the enemy character image that have been displayed until then are not displayed on the display screen 7a. An image 703 (also referred to as a "left-handed instruction image") instructing a left-handed player, and an image 905 (also referred to as a "battle-mode end notification image") including characters indicating the end of the battle mode (for example, "END"). ) is displayed. The display of images 703 and 905 is a stop effect executed based on the fourth stop effect pattern set in S4617. mode) during the stop display time (during the stop display period). The display of these images 703 and 905 can be executed when either the low-probability-high base state or the high-probability-high base state is set, and is an example of the "first predetermined effect". The display of the images 703 and 905 informs the player that the battle mode (high base state) will end and shift to the low base state.

The display of the image 703 (left-handed instruction image) (also referred to as “left-handed instruction notification effect”) is executed for a while after the next variation is started (for example, until a predetermined time such as 10 seconds elapses). be done. This is to prompt the player to switch the shooting operation of the game ball from "right-handed" to "left-handed".

In addition, the display of the image 905 (battle mode end notification image) (battle mode end effect) is executed until a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) of the variation game is completed after the next variation, and then the display of the image 905 is changed. Then, an image (not shown) indicating the current mode (normal mode or revenge mode) is displayed (also referred to as "mode notification effect"). By executing the mode notification effect, the player is notified of the current game state (here, the low-probability-low base state or the high-probability-low base state). In this way, after the end of the battle mode, by informing the current game state after the predetermined number of variable games are completed, the normal mode (low probability low base state) and revenge mode are displayed until the predetermined number of variable games are completed. It is possible to attract the player's interest in which of the (high-probability-low base state) the transition is made, and to maintain the amusement of the game.

On the other hand, if the ally character wins at the battle mode continuation branch point (50th or 75th time), the battle mode continues after the change (YES in S4605, YES in S4607). In this case, as shown in FIG. 51(A), an effect display is executed in which the number of remaining enemy characters shown in the image 903 is reduced by one when the change of the branch point for continuation of the battle mode ends. This is for the enemy boss character. At this time, the effect display by the image 903 (remaining number of enemy characters subtraction display) is a stop effect executed based on the second stop effect pattern set in S4611, and a special symbol ( And it is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the effect symbol 8) is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode. The effect display by the image 903 at this time can be executed when either the low-probability-high base state or the high-probability-high base state is set, and is an example of the "first predetermined effect". The image 903 is displayed after the next change as long as the battle mode continues (see FIG. 50(A)).

Also, when the allied character wins at the battle mode continuation branch point and the loss variation ends, as shown in FIG. display) is executed. The effect display (addition display) by the image 701 at this time is a stop time effect executed based on the second stop time effect pattern set in S4611. is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the stop display is performed in a non-specific mode (unspecified mode). The effect display by this image 701 (additional display of the number of remaining fluctuations) can be executed when either the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state is set, and the "first predetermined effect is an example of

Also, when the ally character wins at the battle mode final branch point (100th time) and the loss variation ends, as shown in FIG. , the number of remaining enemy characters shown in the image 903 becomes "000", and characters indicating that all enemy characters have been defeated (for example, characters such as "repel all") ), etc. (also referred to as “probability-variable suggestive image”) appears. The effect display by the images 701, 903, and 906 at this time is the stop time effect executed based on the third stop time effect pattern set in S4615. is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the stop display is performed in a non-specific mode (unspecified mode). The effect display by these images 701, 903 and 906 can be executed only when the high accuracy base state is set, and is an example of the "second predetermined effect". The display of the images 701, 903, and 906 notifies the player that the game is shifted to heaven mode, that is, that the current game state is the high-probability/high-base state. The images 701, 903 and 906 shown in FIG. 51(B) are displayed after the shift to heaven mode until the next big hit occurs, but it is possible to hide them by developing a variable effect during that time. .

[Right shot instruction notification effect]
Next, a description will be given of the right-handed instruction notification effect executed based on the right-handed instruction notification command set in S4621. As shown in FIGS. 52(A) and (B), the right-handed instruction notification effect based on the right-handed instruction notification command includes a handle image and an arrow representing a state in which the firing handle 60 is rotated clockwise (rightward). This is performed by displaying an image 801 (also referred to as a "right-handed instruction effect image") composed of an image and a character image of "Right-handed!" on the display screen 7a. This image 801 (right-handed instruction effect image) is conspicuous in terms of image size and design compared to the aforementioned image 702 (right-handed instruction image) that does not include a steering wheel image and is composed of a right arrow. This is a display mode that can strongly appeal to the player's visual sense. This is to strongly encourage the player to switch from left-handed to right-handed.

The right-handed instruction notification effect (display of the right-handed instruction effect image) is in the low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state). Executed during the pause display period. A display example of the display screen 7a at this time is shown in FIG. As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot stop display time in the low base state is set to 5.0 seconds (5000 ms), so as shown in FIG. The image 801 is displayed while the stop display (confirmation display) is being performed in double eyes). This allows the player to recognize (understand) the start of hitting to the right as well as the determination of the big win.

In this embodiment, even after the opening period has started after the big hit stop display time (stop display period) has passed, the right-handed instruction notification effect (right-handed instruction effect image display) is continuously performed. A display example of the display screen 7a at this time is shown in FIG. As described above, when the special symbol is displayed as a jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is started after the stop display time, an opening command (see S2010) is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. , the opening effect based on the opening command is executed over a predetermined opening period (see S4408 and S4409). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52(B), the image 801 is displayed even while the opening effect is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed even during the opening period.

When the opening period elapses and the round start command of the first round is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90, the round effect of the first round is executed. A display example of the display screen 7a at this time is shown in FIG. When the round effect is displayed on the display screen 7a with the start of the first round (when the round effect is started), the image 801 (right-handed instruction effect image) that has been displayed on the display screen 7a is hidden. Next (erased), instead of this, an image 702 (right-handed instruction image) is displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a.

In other words, when a big win occurs in the low base state, the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the image 801 is executed before the opening period related to the big win starts, and with the end of the opening period (start of the first round) as a trigger, The display of the image 801 ends. After the end of the opening period (after the start of the first round), the image 702 is displayed to instruct to hit to the right.

The image 702 is during the jackpot game, during the ending period after the end of the final round of the jackpot game, and after the ending period has passed, in a high base state (battle mode, heaven mode), and in the high base state, the special pattern (production pattern) is a jackpot mode. During the stop display period (during the jackpot stop display time) and during the opening period of the jackpot that occurred in the high base state, it continues to be displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a (Fig. 50 (A), (B), see FIGS. 51(A) and (B)). Then, for example, when the battle mode ends without a big win occurring during the battle mode and shifts to the normal mode or revenge mode, the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, so the low base state The image 702 is hidden (erased) with the shift to , and instead, an image 703 (left-handed instruction image) is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 50(C)).

On the other hand, if a big hit (for example, a 15R jackpot) occurs during the battle mode (during the high base state), the image 702 is displayed as it is on the display screen 7a, and the image 801 (right-handed instruction effect image) is not displayed (right-handed instruction). The notification effect is not executed). Since the battle mode is in a high base state (right-handed game state), the player has already hit right-handed, and the image 801 (right-handed) in a conspicuous manner (flashy manner) than the image 702 (right-handed instruction image) is displayed. This is because there is little need to display the instruction effect image) again (execute the right-handed instruction notification effect). In addition, the jackpot stop display time (1.0 seconds in this example) in the high base state is shorter than the jackpot stop display time (5.0 seconds in this example) in the low base state, and the mode of the right hitting instruction notification effect This is because it is troublesome to change in a short period of time.

In addition, the sub-control section (effect control microcomputer 91), the image control section (image control microcomputer 101), and the images 702 and 801 that perform control related to the execution of the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the images 702 and 801 are displayed. The image display device 7 (display screen 7a) functions as an "instruction notification executing means".

[Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the low probability base state (first mode) or the high probability height base state (second mode) is set as the game state (variation game mode) (During the battle mode) In the variation game executed during, when the identification information (special design, production design) is stopped in a non-specific mode (outgoing mode), at the time of the stop display (at the end of the outgoing variation), There is a stop effect (second 1 predetermined effect) is executed (see FIGS. 50(A), (B), and FIG. 51(A)).

In addition, the variable game executed at the branch point when the low-probability base state or high-probability base state is set (during the battle mode) (the 50th, 75th or 100th fluctuation game during the battle mode) If the identification information is stopped in a non-specific manner (outgoing manner), and with this the battle mode (high base state) ends and moves to the low base state, at the time of the stop display (at the end of the deviation fluctuation) , left-handed instruction notification (effect display by image 703), and end of battle mode notification (effect display by image 905). reference).

Furthermore, the identification information in the variable game (the 100th variable game in the battle mode) executed at the battle mode final branch point when the high-accuracy high base state (second mode) is set (during the battle mode) In the case of stop display in a non-specific mode (loss mode), at the time of the stop display (at the end of the loss variation), the display of the number of remaining fluctuations is changed to "∞" (infinite) (effect display by image 701) , an effect when the number of remaining enemy characters to be defeated is set to zero (effect display by image 903), and an effect when all enemy characters have been defeated (effect display by image 906). Effect) is executed (see FIG. 51(B)).

Therefore, during the battle mode, when the non-specific mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable game before reaching the branch point, when the first predetermined effect is executed, the game state is the low certainty high base state (first mode) or high base state (second mode) becomes unclear to the player, and the first predetermined effect is executed when the non-specific mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable game of the branch point. When , it becomes clear to the player that the game state is not the high-probability-high base state (second mode), and the second predetermined effect is executed when the non-specific mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable game of the final branch point. When done, it becomes clear to the player that the game state is the high-probability/high-base state (second mode).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game during the battle mode, the mode production ( First predetermined effect or second predetermined effect) can appear. As a result, while the variable game is repeated in the battle mode, the player's interest is attracted to the performance when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specified manner (the performance at the end of the deviation fluctuation), and the interest of the game is maintained. becomes possible.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is displayed in a non-specific manner (disappearing manner) in a variable game during the battle mode, the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect is executed during the stop display period. be done. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the stop display period (loss stop display time) of the non-specific mode (loss mode). This makes it possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the non-specific mode stop display period, the remaining enemy characters are subtracted (first predetermined effect, second predetermined effect) by the image 903, and the number of remaining fluctuations is added by the image 701. Display (first predetermined effect), Left-handed instruction notification effect by image 703 (first predetermined effect), Battle mode end notification by image 905 (first predetermined effect), Infinite display of remaining variation count by image 701 (second predetermined effect) When a stop effect (predetermined effect) such as an all-enemy character repelling notification (second predetermined effect) is executed (started) by the image 906, the stop effect will be the following after the stop display period has elapsed. It is continuously displayed (executed) even after the variable game is started. Therefore, the stop time production (predetermined production) is executed across the next variation game. This makes it possible to make it easier to recognize the execution of the stop-time effect (predetermined effect).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a game state (variation game mode) after the end of the jackpot game (special game) related to the 7R jackpot, the low probability base state (first mode) or the high probability base state (Second mode) is set, and the high-probability/high-base state is more advantageous for the player. Then, the same (common) mode production (battle mode) is executed in both the case where the low probability base state is set and the case where the high probability height base state is set, and during the execution period of the mode production During (during the battle mode), the above-described first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect is executed. For this reason, the player determines from the mode performance (battle mode) whether the game state (variable game mode) after the end of the jackpot game is set to a low-probability-high base state or a high-probability-high base state. Although it is not possible, it is possible to determine the mode that is set at that time through a stop-time effect (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the branch point variation game. As a result, in the variation game after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game (special game) is executed with the identification information stopped and displayed in a specific mode (jackpot mode) in a variable game in the low base state, at the start of the jackpot game Before the start of the set opening period, a right-handed instruction notification effect (instruction notification) is executed by displaying an image 801 (see FIG. 52(A)). A jackpot game is a game in which a game ball is entered into a big winning hole (special ball entering hole), and the big winning hole is configured so that a game ball launched toward the right game area 3B can enter. ing. For this reason, the right hitting instruction notification effect (display of the image 801) is executed before the start of the opening period of the jackpot game, so that the player is informed that the game ball should be shot toward the right game area 3B. It is possible to recognize from an early stage before the start of the jackpot game and deal with the ball entering the jackpot. As a result, the game ball can be shot appropriately at the start of the jackpot game, so that it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the image 801 is executed before the opening period starts, the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the image 801 is also executed during the opening period. (See FIGS. 52(A) and (B)). Then, when the opening period ends and the round game of the first round is started, instead of the right-handed instruction notification by the display of the image 801 (also referred to as "first right-handed instruction notification effect"), the image 702 is displayed. Right-handed instruction notification (also referred to as "second right-handed instruction notification effect") is executed (started) (see FIG. 52(C)). Therefore, the instruction notification to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 3B is executed not only before the start of the opening period but also after the end of the opening period. As a result, it is possible to continuously encourage appropriate shooting of game balls.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode (display of the image 801) of the right-handed instruction notification (first right-handed instruction notification effect) executed before the opening period starts, and the manner (display of the image 801) executed after the opening period. Since the mode (display of image 702) of the right-handed instruction notification (second right-handed instruction notification effect) is different, the right-handed instruction is given from before the opening period (before the start of the jackpot game) to after the end (during the jackpot game). It is possible to change the notification. As a result, it is possible to issue an instruction to hit to the right in accordance with the game situation.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (jackpot mode) in a variable game, a right-handed instruction notification (image 801 or display of image 702) is executed. This enables the player to recognize that the game ball should be shot toward the right game area 3B when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the low base state (first game state) in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 (variable starting port) is relatively low, which is the trigger for execution of the variable game. and a relatively high base state (second game state), where the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner in the low base state, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner in the high base state. , and the stop display period (jackpot stop display time) is different. Therefore, it is possible to change the execution period, execution timing, etc. of the right-handed instruction notification according to the game state when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode. As a result, it is possible to perform right-handed instruction notification in accordance with the game state.

In the first embodiment described above, when the identification information is stopped in a non-specific manner (outgoing manner) in the variable game during the battle mode, the number of remaining enemy characters is subtracted and displayed at the time of stop (effect by image 903) display), or when stopping effect (display by image 701) in which the number of remaining fluctuations in the battle mode is added and displayed, the stop effect (first predetermined effect) is relatively advantageous and highly reliable for the player. It may be executed in a manner suggesting the possibility that the high base state (second mode) is set.

Specifically, for example, a first mode (normal mode) and a second mode (special mode) are provided as modes of stop performance as the first predetermined performance, and the stop performance (first predetermined performance) is executed. In this case, either the first mode or the second mode is selected, and the stop effect is executed in the selected mode. Then, when the game state when executing the stop effect (first predetermined effect) is the low probability high base state (first mode), the selectability (executable) of the first mode is higher than that of the second mode In the case of the high probability high base state (second mode), the selectability (executability) of the second mode is made higher than that of the first mode. In this way, by configuring the performance at stop (first predetermined performance) to be executed in the first mode or the second mode, it suggests the possibility that the high base state (second mode) is set. It is possible to execute the stop-time effect (first predetermined effect) in such a manner.

In this way, during the battle mode, if the execution frequency of the stop effect according to the second mode is higher than the execution frequency of the stop effect according to the first mode in the deviation variation performed before the final branch point, the current game state It can be said that there is a high possibility that is in a high-probability-high base state (probability-variable expectation). On the other hand, if the execution frequency of the stop-time production according to the first mode is higher than the execution frequency of the stop-time production according to the second mode, the possibility that the current gaming state is a high-probability-high base state (probability-variable expectation) is low. I will be able to say it. Therefore, during the battle mode, the player guesses the currently set game state (mode) through the stop-time effect (first predetermined effect) executed at the end of the deviation variation performed before the final branch point. becomes possible. This makes it possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The first mode (normal mode) and the second mode (special mode) of the stop effect (first predetermined effect) are set by, for example, the display mode of the image displayed in the stop effect (first predetermined effect). can be done. Specifically, for example, a normal color (for example, blue) and a special color (red) may be provided as the display colors of the image 903 and the image 701, with the first mode being the normal color and the second mode being the special color. can. Further, as a mode of subtraction display of the remaining number of enemy characters by the image 903, a mode in which the speed of the subtraction display is different, or a mode in which the number of remaining characters to be subtracted (subtraction number) is different may be provided. For example, a first mode in which the subtraction display speed is a predetermined speed and a second mode in which the subtraction display speed is faster than the first mode are provided, or a first mode in which the subtraction number is a predetermined number, and a second mode are provided. A second mode in which the number of subtractions is larger than that in the first mode can be provided. It should be noted that the mode of the stop effect (first predetermined effect) is not limited to the first mode and the second mode, and three or more modes may be provided.

Also, in the first embodiment described above, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner (outgoing manner) in the variable game during the battle mode, the stop-time effect (predetermined effect) corresponds to the game state (mode) at that time. You may make it perform a pending|holding prefetch notice in the aspect which does. Specifically, for example, a reserved pattern (a reserved icon) constituting a second effect reserved 9b indicating that the second special figure reserved is stored is displayed on the display screen 7a during the battle mode, and the reserved pattern is displayed. By changing the display mode out of the display mode of (1) with the end of the fluctuation as a trigger, a pending prefetch notice (also referred to as a "holding change notice") may be performed. In this case, the normal reserved pattern in which the reserved change notice is not performed is set as the normal reserved pattern, and the reserved pattern when the reserved change notice is performed is set as the notice reserved pattern. And, as the notice pending pattern, the first notice pending pattern that can be displayed when the game state is in the low probability high base state (first mode), and the second notice pending pattern that can be displayed when the game state is in the high probability high base state (second mode) 2 advance notice pending symbols are provided, and when the execution condition of the pending advance notice is established at the end of the deviation fluctuation, the first advance notice pending symbol or the second notice pending symbol is displayed according to the game state at that time. Configure.

According to such a configuration, through the effect (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner, the suggestion regarding the variable game based on the special figure hold (for example, the second special figure hold) stored at that time It is possible to do This also makes it possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, the stop-time effect (predetermined effect) during the battle mode may be a display effect using various images such as the images 701 and 903, or may be a sound effect, a light effect, or a movable effect. It may be a combination of presentations.

In the above-described first embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification effect and the left-handed instruction notification effect include the display of the images 702, 703, and 801, the light emission of the illumination members such as the board surface lamp and the frame lamp, and the sound output from the speaker. etc., or a combination thereof.

Also, in the above-described Embodiment 1, when the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state due to the end of the battle mode, the second special figure pending that occurred during the previous battle mode (during the high base state) is digested. When a big hit (so-called "retraction") occurs due to (priority digestion), instead of the right hitting instruction notification (first right hitting instruction notification effect) using the image 801, the right hitting instruction notification (second right hitting instruction notification) is performed by the image 702 production) may be performed. In this way, the player who has been hitting right until recently can be simply urged to start hitting right again, so that the player will not feel the troublesomeness of the right hitting instruction notification performance as much as possible. becomes possible. In this case, the jackpot stop display time related to the jackpot (15R eighth or ninth jackpot in the first embodiment) resulting from the digestion of the second special figure reservation in the low base state is changed to the jackpot stop display time in the high base state. Similarly, a relatively short time (for example, 1.0 second) may be set, and the second right-handed instruction notification effect may be performed during the short stop display period. In this way, when right-handed hitting is resumed immediately after right-handed hitting is finished, right-handed hitting can be resumed smoothly without a wasteful interval.

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

In the above-described first embodiment, the three (three-digit) production patterns 8 are composed of numeral patterns "1" to "9", respectively. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the production pattern 8 displayed in the low probability low base state (normal mode) and the high probability low base state (revenge mode) is the same as the first embodiment "1" to "9" A number pattern is used, and the production pattern 8 displayed in the low-probability-high base state (battle mode) and the high-probability-high base state (battle mode, heaven mode, chance mode) is a character with a number pattern and a character representing a number. It shall be comprised including a design.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, the character "A" corresponds to the number "1", the character "B" corresponds to the number "2", and so on. Character patterns 802 of characters “A” to “I” are associated with number patterns 801 . In other words, the effect pattern includes nine number patterns 801 of "1" to "9" and nine character patterns 802 of characters "A" to "I". Then, as shown in the figure, the effect symbols of this embodiment are classified into an even group and an odd group. In addition, the expression of the character pattern 802 (the character pattern that is paired with the even number pattern among the number patterns 801 of "1" to "9") that constitutes the production pattern belonging to the even group has a "normal face" or a "displeased face". The facial expression of the character pattern 802 (the character pattern paired with the odd number pattern among the number patterns 801 of "1" to "9") constituting the production pattern belonging to the odd group is "smile".

Hereinafter, a symbol consisting of the number "1" and the character "A" will also be referred to as "symbol 1A", and a symbol consisting of the number "2" and the character "B" will also be referred to as "symbol 2B". A symbol consisting of "3" and character "C" is also called "symbol 3C", a symbol consisting of number "4" and character "D" is also called "symbol 4D", and number "5". The pattern consisting of the character "E" is also called "symbol 5E", the pattern consisting of the number "6" and the character "F" is also called "symbol 6F", and the number "7" and the character "G". A pattern consisting of the number "8" and the character "H" is also referred to as "symbol 7G", a pattern consisting of the number "8" and the character "H" is also referred to as "symbol 8H", and a pattern consisting of the number "9" and the character "I". This is also called "pattern 9I".

In this embodiment, each pattern (symbols 1A to 9I) composed of number patterns 801 (1 to 9) and character patterns 802 (A to I) is a left production pattern 8L, a middle production pattern 8C and a right It is displayed as production pattern 8R. Incidentally, the number pattern 801 constituting the effect pattern 8 (symbols 1A to 9I) is an example of the "first pattern element", and the character pattern 802 is an example of the "second pattern element".

In the high base state, the second special symbol suitability determination (variation display of the second special symbol) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 is mainly executed, and the result is the 15R eighth jackpot (V passing scheduled jackpot). ), as the stop display mode (specific mode) of the corresponding effect symbols 8, the same symbols of the odd group (for example, "symbol 7G, symbol 7G, symbol 7G", etc.) are displayed, and the 15R ninth jackpot is displayed. In the case of (V non-passing scheduled jackpot), as the stop display mode (specific mode) of the corresponding effect symbols 8, the same symbols of the even group (for example, "symbol 4D, symbol 4D, symbol 4D") are displayed. be. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the performance pattern 8 is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, it is determined whether the V-pass or V non-pass schedule jackpot is determined depending on whether the number patterns constituting the specific mode are odd or even. can be determined. It is also possible to determine whether the V-passing scheduled big win or the V non-passing scheduled big win is based on whether the facial expression of the character pattern constituting the specific mode is a smiling face or a non-smiling face (a normal face or a grumpy face).

In this embodiment, as the effect pattern of the variable effect (variable effect pattern), after the start of the variable effect, the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R are patterns (the same type of pattern in this example) that constitute the jackpot mode. When the stop display (temporary stop display) is performed and ready-to-win is established, the type (stop display mode) of the pattern (ready-to-win pattern, stop pattern) that constitutes the ready-to-win is changed (also called "stop pattern change effect". ) is provided (also referred to as “specific variable effect pattern”). The specific variation effect pattern is one of the effect patterns of the variable effect with reach, and when the sub control board 90 receives a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern with a variation time of 45000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) can be set (executed).

In the high base state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state), the specific fluctuation production pattern is set in the above-mentioned fluctuation production start process (S4402) (S4505), and the fluctuation production based on the specific fluctuation production pattern is started A variable effect start command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4506), and the command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006). 7 is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a. The flow of this variable effect (effect display) will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. FIG. In the figure, various images displayed on the display screen 7a other than the production pattern 8 are omitted in order to avoid complicating the explanation.

When the variable performance based on the specific variable performance pattern is started, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C and 8R start to be displayed in a variable manner on the display screen 7a. After that, as shown in FIG. 54(A), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the same symbol of the even group, and reach is established. The figure shows a case where "symbol 4D" is stopped (temporarily stopped) as a ready-to-win symbol. The stop display mode (ready-to-win pattern type) of the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R at this time (when ready-to-win is established) is a stop display mode indicating that there is a possibility of a V non-passing scheduled big hit. This stop display mode is an example of the "first stop display mode".

Subsequently, after the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 54(B), while the middle effect pattern 8C continues to be displayed in a variable manner, the left and right number patterns 801, 801 801 variably displays. At this time, the left and right character designs 802, 802 remain stationary (the character "D" remains unchanged). Then, the number patterns 801, 801 after the change are stopped and displayed at "7" as shown in FIG. 54(C). As a result, the left and right number patterns 801, 801 change from "4" (even number) to "7" (odd number). At this time, the number corresponding to the character "D" is originally "4", but since the number is changed to "7", the correspondence relationship between the number pattern 801 and the character pattern 802 is lost.

In order to normalize the corresponding relationship, this time, as shown in FIG. 55A, the left and right character designs 802, 802 of the left performance design 8L and the right performance design 8R constituting the ready-to-win design are variably displayed. . At this time, the left and right number patterns 801, 801 remain stationary ("7" remains unchanged). Then, the character patterns 802, 802 after the change are stopped and displayed as the character "G" as shown in FIG. 55(B). As a result, the left and right character designs 802, 802 change from the character "D" (displeased face) to the character "G" (smiling face). This character "G" is originally a character corresponding to the number "7". As a result, the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R that constitute the ready-to-win pattern become the "symbol 7G" of the odd number group, and the stop display mode (ready-to-win pattern type) indicates that there is a possibility of the V passage scheduled big hit. It becomes a stop display mode showing . This stop display mode is an example of the "second stop display mode".

In this way, after the ready-to-win state is established in the variable effect, the variable display and stop display of the number patterns included in the ready-to-win pattern and the variable display and stop display of the character patterns included in the ready-to-win pattern are performed with a time difference (in stages). By being executed, the ready-to-win symbol stop display mode (ready-to-win symbol type) is changed (changed).

After the stop display mode of the ready-to-win symbols is changed (after the stop symbol change effect), the effect symbol 8 in the ready-to-win state moves to a predetermined position (for example, upper left) on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 55(C). , and the SP (super) ready-to-win effect is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a. Then, after the SP ready-to-win production, the production pattern 8 is stop-displayed (determined stop) in a jackpot mode (specific mode) or a losing mode (non-specific mode), and the variable performance ends.

Incidentally, as described in the first embodiment, the SP ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a higher possibility of winning a big hit (big hit expectation) than the normal ready-to-win effect. In this embodiment, the normal ready-to-win effect is an example of the "predetermined effect", and the SP ready-to-win effect is an example of the "specific effect".

[Effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the variation performance executed during the high base state includes the number pattern 801 (first pattern element) and the character pattern 802 (second pattern element). The symbols to be played can be displayed as a left effect symbol 8L, a middle effect symbol 8C and a right effect symbol 8R (see FIG. 53). Then, of the left, middle and right performance patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (a plurality of patterns) variably displayed in the variable performance based on the specific variable performance pattern, the left performance pattern 8L and the right performance pattern 8R stop at the same design. After display (temporary stop) and reach establishment, left and right two number patterns 801, 801 included in the stop-displayed effect pattern (stop pattern) are changed and stopped to display the number patterns 801, 801. The mode changes to a mode different from when reach is established (see FIGS. 54(A) to (C)). Next, the character patterns 802, 802 corresponding to the number patterns 801, 801 whose display modes have changed are variably displayed, and then stopped. At this time, the character patterns 802, 802 are stopped and displayed in the display mode associated with the number patterns 801, 801 after the display mode is changed. For this reason, the display mode of the character patterns 802, 802 also changes to a mode different from that when the ready-to-win state is established (see FIGS. 55A and 55B).

Thus, after the start of the variable production, the left production pattern 8L and the right production pattern 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the same pattern, and after the ready-to-win is established, the number patterns included in the stopped-displayed pattern (ready-to-win pattern). 801, 801 and character patterns 802, 802 are independently (in stages) variably displayed (partially) with a time lag, respectively, and then stop-displayed, thereby forming the ready-to-win pattern 8L and the right effect. The stop display mode (ready-to-win pattern type) of the symbol 8R is different between before (previous stop display mode) and after the change (later stop display mode) of the display modes of the number and character designs. For this reason, when the production pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable production, if there is a change in the display mode of the number patterns and character patterns that make up the stop-displayed production pattern (stop pattern), the once-stopped production pattern , the stop display mode will change. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the display mode of the symbol element of the stop-displayed effect symbol (stop symbol) in addition to the effect symbol to be stopped-displayed after the variable display. It is possible to enhance the interest of the production.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the left production pattern 8L and the right production pattern 8R are stop-displayed (temporarily stopped) in the variable production and reach is established, the left production pattern 8L and the right production pattern 8R (reach The stop display mode (ready-to-win pattern type) of the symbols) includes the stop display mode (first stop display mode) by even-numbered group symbols (ready-to-win symbols) and the stop display mode (second stop display mode) by odd-numbered group symbols (ready-to-win symbols). The latter is more advantageous for the player than the former. This is because the latter is a stop display mode that constitutes a jackpot mode related to the V-passing scheduled jackpot, and there is a possibility that the jackpot will result on the premise of generating a high probability state.

Then, when the stop display mode of the ready-to-win pattern changes with the change in the display mode of the number pattern and the character pattern included in the left effect pattern 8L and the right effect pattern 8R constituting the ready-to-win pattern, that is, the stop pattern change effect is executed, the stop display mode before the change is the stop display mode (first stop display mode) with even-numbered group symbols, and the stop display mode after the change is the stop display mode with odd-numbered group symbols. (second stop display mode). Therefore, even if the stop display mode at the time of establishment of the ready-to-win state is the first stop display mode (non-probable variable reach) with relatively low advantage, the number patterns included in the ready-to-win patterns that constitute the first stop display mode. And when a change occurs in the display mode of the character pattern, the stop display mode of the ready-to-win pattern is changed (promoted) to the second stop display mode (probability variable reach), which has a relatively high degree of advantage. As a result, it is possible to effectively raise the player's interest in and expectations for changes in the display mode of the symbol elements included in the performance symbols that constitute the ready-to-win symbols.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation of the big win, the stop display mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (a plurality of symbols) that are stopped and displayed after the variation display is the jackpot mode (specific mode). becomes. During the execution of the variable performance, it is possible to execute an SP ready-to-win performance (specific performance) whose degree of expectation for big win is higher than that of the normal ready-to-win performance (predetermined performance), and the left performance pattern 8L and the right performance that constitute the ready-to-win pattern. When the display mode of the first pattern element and the second pattern element included in the pattern 8R changes, the SP ready-to-win effect is executed after the change. Therefore, when ready-to-win is established in the variable performance, when the display mode of the number pattern and the character pattern included in the ready-to-win pattern is changed and the SP ready-to-win performance is executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit is increased. becomes. As a result, it is possible to heighten the player's interest in and expectations for the execution of the SP ready-to-win effect triggered by the change in the display mode of the symbol elements included in the effect symbols constituting the ready-to-win symbol.

It should be noted that in the second embodiment described above, the performance symbols composed of the number symbols and the character symbols are displayed in the high base state, but they may also be displayed in the low base state. Also, the configuration of the production pattern may differ (change) depending on the production mode instead of the game state. For example, if there are a plurality of production modes in one game state (for example, low-probability-low base state), the production patterns including the number patterns and character patterns similar to those in the second embodiment are displayed in one of the production modes. However, the same effect pattern as in the first embodiment may be displayed in another effect mode. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the production pattern and change the appearance of the variable production, thereby making it difficult for the player to get bored.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the variable performance based on the specific variable performance pattern (the variable performance including the stop symbol change performance) can be executed in the high base state, but it can be executed in the low base state. good. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the low base state.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the SP ready-to-win effect is developed after the stop symbol change effect, but the SP ready-to-win effect may or may not be developed. In this way, it is possible to diversify the variation effects including the stop symbol change effect.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the effect pattern including the number pattern and the character pattern is displayed, but the pattern elements constituting the effect pattern may be elements other than numbers and characters. , any element that can be identified (distinguished) by the player. Further, the pattern elements that constitute the production pattern may be three or more elements (for example, a number pattern, a character pattern, an item pattern, etc.).

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, when two of the three performance symbols are stopped (temporarily stopped) and reach is established, the stop display mode of the reach symbol is changed during the reach performance (stop symbol change effect ) is executed, but it may be configured so that the stop symbol change effect is executed after the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped). Another form related to this configuration example will be described.

Concretely, for example, the effect patterns including the number patterns and the character patterns similar to those of the second embodiment are displayed. When the 8R stops (temporarily stops) with a specific outcome, it develops into a high-expectation production (specific production) such as an SP reach production with high expectations for a big hit compared to the normal reach production (predetermined production) and a development production. Equipped with a pattern (also referred to as “other specific variable performance pattern”), and a specific outcome that triggers development to a high-expectation performance, and a combination of numbers included in the performance pattern is “112” or “223”. , etc., and the left and middle numbers are the same, and the right number is +1.

In this case, when a variable performance based on another specific variable performance pattern is executed, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start variable display on the display screen 7a, and then, as shown in FIG. Stop display (temporary stop) with completely separated stitches. FIG. 56(A) shows a combination of "design 1A, design 2B, and design 5E" as a complete loose stitch.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56(B), the left, middle, and right character patterns 802, 802, 802 included in the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to change display, and then, as shown in FIG. As shown, the left, middle, and right number patterns 801, 801, 801 included in the effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R start to be displayed in a variable manner. After that, as shown in FIG. 56(D), the left and middle character patterns 802 and 802 stop displaying the character "A", and the right character pattern 802 stops displaying the character "B". The symbols 801 and 801 are stopped at "1" corresponding to the character "A", and the number symbol 801 on the right is stopped at "2" corresponding to the character "B" to display a specific outcome. FIG. 56(D) shows a combination of "symbol 1A/symbol 1A/symbol 2B" as a specific outcome. After the specific outcome is displayed, the high expectation performance is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a.

As described above, in another embodiment, after the production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are completely separated and temporarily stopped, the character patterns are variably displayed and stopped, and the number patterns are variably displayed and stopped. By doing so, the stop display mode of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R changes from the initial completely separated eyes (first stop display mode) to a specific outcome (second stop display mode) that triggers the execution of the high-expectation performance. ) is changed (changed). That is, the stop symbol change effect is executed after the three effect symbols are stop-displayed (temporarily stopped). In this other form, as in the second embodiment, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the display mode of the symbol elements of the statically displayed performance symbols (stop symbols), thereby enhancing the interest of the variable performance. is.

In other forms, the number pattern 801 is an example of the "second pattern element" and the character pattern 802 is an example of the "first pattern element".

As described above, Examples 1 and 2 and other embodiments have been described as embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these, and each claim can be made without departing from the scope described in each claim. It is not limited to the description wording of the paragraphs, but extends to a range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and it is possible to add improvements as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

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

In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine of the type that is controlled in a high probability state until the next big hit occurs by setting "10,000" in the variable probability counter. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by setting a value (for example, "100", "200", etc.) that can end the high probability state without the occurrence of the next big hit in the variable probability counter, the number of special figure fluctuation display times after the end of the big hit game is a predetermined number. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko game machine (so-called "ST machine") of the type in which the high-probability state ends based on becoming. Alternatively, a type of pachinko game machine (so-called "falling lottery machine") that performs a lottery (so-called "falling lottery") whether to end the high probability state each time the special figure fluctuation display starts in the high probability state It is possible to apply the present invention.

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

Also, in the above-described embodiment, etc., the control processing (so-called "special figure 2 priority fluctuation") was adopted, but not limited to this, it may be a control process (so-called "special figure 1 priority fluctuation") that preferentially digests the first special figure reservation over the second special figure reservation. Alternatively, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested first Control processing (a so-called “variation in ball entry order (stored order)”) may be used as control processing. In addition, the control processing (so-called "special figure 1, 2 Simultaneous Variation”) may be adopted.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, etc., for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is read, and the read acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is determined. (Pre-judgment) was supposed to be performed (starting ball entry process (S209), see FIG. 11, FIG. 37, etc.), but the method of pre-judgment is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, the area (acquired information storage means) that stores the acquired information that is subject to preliminary determination (that is, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball) is stored in the main control unit and sub-control It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the obtained information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information used for the preliminary determination (acquired information stored in another storage area). Alternatively, instead of pre-determining the acquisition information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, it may be pre-determined for the acquisition information acquired based on the starting ball. That is, it may be determined in advance before storing the acquisition information in the special figure reservation storage unit. In this case, there is no need to provide an area for storing the acquisition information to be subject to preliminary judgment separately from the special figure reservation storage unit, and the acquisition information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit need to be read out for preliminary judgment do not have.

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

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

(Reference Invention 1)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine provided with display means for performing variable display of identification information, and capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result. (See, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-370). In this type of gaming machine, the display result of the variable display is notified to the player according to the display mode of the identification information that is stopped (derivatively displayed) after the variable display. Therefore, the player proceeds with the game while paying attention to the identification information displayed on the display means.

In the gaming machine of the type described above, the main purpose of the game is to variably display the identification information with the aim of executing a special game. If it is repeated many times, there is a possibility that the interest in the game will fade and the interest in the game will decrease.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine that allows the enjoyment of the game to be maintained while the variable display of the identification information is repeated. .

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which identification information is variably displayed and then stopped;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game;
Mode setting means capable of setting the mode of the variable game,
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The mode setting means can set a first mode or a second mode as the mode,
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game, the effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined effect at the time of the stop display,
The predetermined effects include a first predetermined effect executable when the first mode is set and a second predetermined effect executable when the second mode is set. do.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game executed when the first mode is set, the first predetermined effect can be executed at the time of the stopped display. becomes. Further, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode in the variable game executed when the second mode is set, a second predetermined effect different from the first predetermined effect can be executed at the time of the stop display. becomes. Therefore, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game, an effect (first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect) corresponding to the mode of the variable game at that time can appear. As a result, while the variable game is repeated, the player's interest is attracted to the effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner, and the interest in the game can be maintained.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect during a period from when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game until a predetermined stop display period elapses. characterized by being

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stop-displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game, the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect can be executed during the stop-display period. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest during the non-specific mode stop display period. This makes it possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 described above,
The effect executing means is capable of continuously executing the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect even after the stop display period has passed and the next variable game is started. .

According to such a gaming machine, when the predetermined effect (the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect) is executed during the non-specific mode stop display period, the stop display period elapses and the next variable game is started. Even after that, the predetermined performance can be continuously executed. Therefore, the predetermined effect is executed across the next variation game. This makes it possible to make it easier to recognize the execution of the predetermined effect (the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect).

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above,
The first mode and the second mode are modes that can be set after the special game ends,
The second mode is a mode more advantageous for the player than the first mode,
The effect executing means can execute a similar mode effect during the set mode in both the case where the first mode is set and the case where the second mode is set, and the mode The first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect can be executed during the execution period of the effect.

According to such a gaming machine, the first mode or the second mode is set as the mode of the variable game after the end of the special game, of which the second mode is more advantageous for the player. A similar mode effect is executed both when the first mode is set and when the second mode is set. A rendition can be performed. Therefore, although the player cannot determine from the mode effect whether the mode of the variable game after the end of the special game is set to the first mode or the second mode, the identification information is in a non-specific manner. Through the effect (predetermined effect) at the time of stop display, it is possible to determine the mode that is set at that time. As a result, in the variable game after the end of the special game, it is possible to increase interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 described above,
The effect executing means is capable of executing the first predetermined effect in a manner suggesting the possibility that the second mode is set during the execution period of the mode effect.

According to such a gaming machine, when the first predetermined effect is executed during the execution period of the mode effect, it is possible to suggest the possibility of setting the second mode depending on the aspect (content) of the first predetermined effect. Become. Therefore, the player can guess the currently set variable game mode through the first predetermined effect. This makes it possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-5 described above,
Acquired information storage means capable of storing acquired information acquired based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The variable game executing means can execute the variable game based on the acquired information,
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are effects that suggest the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

According to such a gaming machine, the acquisition information acquired by the establishment of the predetermined condition is stored, and the variation game is executed based on the acquisition information. The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect described above function as effects for suggesting the stored acquired information. Therefore, through an effect (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode, it is possible to suggest a variation game based on the acquired information stored at that time. This makes it possible to enhance interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

According to the present invention 1 as described above, it is possible to maintain interest in the game while the variable display of the identification information is repeated.

(Reference invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been widely known a gaming machine that can execute a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player when the result of a win-or-fail judgment executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed based on the result of the win/deny determination, and then stopped and displayed (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-95470). .

However, the variation effect based on the result of the success/failure judgment tends to be uniform in its effect mode, and there is room for further improvement in order to increase the interest of the gaming machine that performs the variation effect.

This reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the variable presentation.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A gaming machine that can execute a special game in which a predetermined profit can be awarded to a player when the result of the success/failure determination executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result,
display means capable of displaying a plurality of patterns;
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a variable effect in which the plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination,
The design includes at least a first design element and a second design element,
In the variable effect, when the display mode of the first pattern element included in the stopped-displayed pattern among the plurality of symbols changes, the display mode of the second pattern element included in the stopped-displayed pattern changes,
The stopped display mode of the stopped-displayed pattern before the display mode of the first pattern element and the second pattern element changes, and the display mode of the first pattern element and the second pattern element after the display mode changes. It is characterized by being different from the stop display mode by the stop-displayed pattern.

According to such a gaming machine, in the variable performance executed based on the result of the winning/failure determination, the display of the first symbol element included in the stopped symbol (also referred to as "stopped symbol") among the plurality of symbols. When the mode changes, the display mode of the second symbol element included in the stopped symbol also changes. Then, display of the stop display mode (also referred to as "previous stop display mode") by the stop symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed, and the display of the first symbol element and the second symbol element. The stop display mode (also referred to as "later stop display mode") by the stop symbol after the mode is changed is configured to be different. Therefore, when the pattern is stop-displayed by the variable performance, if the display mode of the pattern elements included in the stop pattern is changed, the stop display mode by the once stop-displayed pattern is changed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only to the symbols to be stopped and displayed after the variable display, but also to changes in the display mode of the symbol elements included in the symbols (stopped symbols). It is possible to increase interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
The stop display modes include a first stop display mode and a second stop display mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first stop display mode,
The stop display mode by the stop-displayed symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed is the first stop display mode,
After the display modes of the first symbol element and the second symbol element have changed, the stop display mode of the stopped-displayed symbols is the second stop display mode.

According to such a gaming machine, there are the first stop display mode and the second stop display mode as the stop display modes of the symbols stopped and displayed in the variable effect, and the second stop display mode is preferred over the first stop display mode. This is a stop display mode that is more advantageous for the player. Then, when the stop display mode by the stop pattern changes with the change in the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element as a trigger, the stop display mode before the change becomes the first stop display mode, and the stop after the change. The display mode becomes the second stop display mode. Therefore, even if the stop display mode of the symbols stopped and displayed in the variable effect is the first stop display mode, if there is a change in the display mode of the symbol elements included in the stop symbols forming the first stop display mode. , the second stop display mode is more advantageous than the first stop display mode. As a result, it is possible to effectively raise the player's interest in and expectations for changes in the display mode of the symbol elements included in the stopped symbols.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above,
Having a specific mode as a stop display mode of the plurality of symbols when the plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then stopped based on the result of the suitability determination being the specified result,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect, during the variable effect, with a higher expectation than a predetermined effect in which the stop display mode of the plurality of symbols is the specific mode,
The specific effect can be executed after the display modes of the first pattern element and the second pattern element are changed.

According to such a gaming machine, in the variable effect that is executed based on the result of the success/failure determination being the specific result, the stop display mode of a plurality of symbols that are stopped and displayed after the variable display is the specific mode. During the execution of the variable performance, a specific performance with a higher expectation than a predetermined performance in which the stop display mode of a plurality of patterns is a specific mode can be executed, and is included in the symbols stopped and displayed in the variable performance. When the display mode of the first pattern element and the second pattern element changes, the specific effect can be executed after the change. Therefore, when the pattern is stop-displayed in the variable performance, when the display mode of the pattern element included in the stop pattern is changed and the specific performance is executed, the degree of expectation for the special game is increased. As a result, it is possible to heighten the player's interest in and expectations for the execution of the specific effect triggered by the change in the display mode of the symbol elements included in the stopped symbols.

According to the present invention 2 as described above, it is possible to enhance the interest of the variable presentation.

(Reference invention 3)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game machine that shoots game balls toward a game area formed on a game board to play a game, there is known one in which the shooting direction of the game balls is changed according to the game state. In this type of gaming machine, when the game state changes, it is common to instruct the player on the shooting direction of the game ball according to the game state after the change (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252630). (see publication).

In recent gaming machines, the effects and gameplay performed during the game have become complicated, and it is difficult for players who are not accustomed to the game to understand which area of the game area to shoot the game ball. It may be difficult to play, and there is a risk of losing interest.

The present reference invention 3 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decline in interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area,
a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which identification information is variably displayed and then stopped;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game of entering a game ball into a special ball entrance based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game;
opening period setting means for setting a predetermined opening period at the start of the special game;
an instruction notification executing means capable of executing an instruction notification for instructing the player to shoot the game ball toward a predetermined area of the game areas;
The special ball entrance is configured so that a game ball launched toward the predetermined area can enter,
The instruction notification executing means executes the instruction notification before the start of the opening period when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game and the special game is executed, from before the start of the opening period set at the start of the special game, in the game area An instruction notification is executed to instruct the player to shoot the game ball toward a predetermined area. A special game is a game in which a game ball is entered into a special ball entrance, and the special ball entrance is configured so that a game ball launched toward a predetermined area of the game area can enter. there is For this reason, since the instruction notification is executed before the start of the special game opening period, the player recognizes that the game ball should be shot toward a predetermined area from an early stage before the start of the special game. Therefore, it is possible to deal with the ball entering the special entrance. As a result, the game ball can be shot appropriately at the start of the special game, so it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above,
The instruction notification executing means is characterized by executing the instruction notification even after the opening period ends.

According to such a gaming machine, the instruction notification to the effect that the game ball is to be shot toward the predetermined area is executed not only before the opening period starts but also after the opening period ends. As a result, it is possible to continuously encourage appropriate shooting of game balls.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 described above,
A mode of the instruction notification executed before the opening period starts is different from a mode of the instruction notification executed after the opening period ends.

According to such a gaming machine, since the mode of instruction notification executed before the start of the opening period and the mode of instruction notification executed after the end of the opening period are different, the Before) to after the end (during the special game), it is possible to change the instruction notification. As a result, it is possible to issue instructions in accordance with the game situation.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-3 described above,
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game, the instruction notification executing means executes the instruction notification during the stop display period.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game, the instruction notification is executed during the stopped display period. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the game ball should be shot toward the predetermined area when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 described above,
The game area is provided with a variable starting port that can change the possibility of entering a game ball,
The variable game executing means is capable of executing the variable game based on the entry of a game ball into the variable starting port,
Having a first game state and a second game state as game states in which the variable game can be executed,
The second game state is a game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the variable starting port is higher than that in the first game state,
When the identification information is stop-displayed in the specific mode in the variation game executed in the first game state, and when the identification information is stop-displayed in the specific mode in the variation game executed in the second game state. It is characterized in that the stop display period is different between when the

According to such a gaming machine, there are a first game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the variable starter is relatively low and a second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the variable starter is relatively high, which is the trigger for executing the variable game. The stop display period is different between the case where the identification information is stop-displayed in the specific mode in the first game state and the case where the identification information is stop-displayed in the specific mode in the second game state. Therefore, it is possible to change the execution period, execution timing, etc. of the instruction notification according to the game state when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode. As a result, it is possible to issue instructions in accordance with the game state.

According to the present reference invention 3 described above, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

1 pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 3A left game area, 3B right game area, 4 rail member, 5 board lamp, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b production pattern display area (production pattern display unit ), 8 effect pattern, 9a first effect pending, 9b second effect pending, 10 center decorative body, 16 game nail, 19 fixed winning device, 20 first starting port, 21 second starting port, 22 variable winning device, 23 Opening/closing member 30 1st big prize winning opening 31 1st big winning device 32 Opening/closing member 35 Second big winning opening (V attacker) 36 Second big winning device 37 Opening/closing member 39 Specific area 40 Main display device, 41a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display portion), 41b second special symbol display device (second special symbol display portion), 50 gaming machine frame, 51 front frame, 52 body frame, 53 outer frame , 60 launch handle, 63a first effect button, 63b second effect button, 66 frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 100 image control board (image Control unit), 150 movable piece, 701 image (remaining variation number image), 702 image (right hitting instruction image), 703 (left hitting instruction image), 801 number design, 802 character design, 901 image (ally character image), 902 image (enemy character image), 903 image (remaining number of people image), 904 image (enemy character image), 905 image (battle mode end notification image), 906 image (probability suggestive image).

Claims (1)

a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game in which identification information is variably displayed and then stopped;
a special game executing means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game;
Mode setting means capable of setting the mode of the variable game,
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The mode setting means can set a first mode or a second mode as the mode based on a predetermined mode control condition ,
The second mode is a mode more advantageous for the player than the first mode,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined effect during the stop display time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game,
The predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect that can be executed both when the first mode is set and when the second mode is set, and only when the second mode is set. There is a second predetermined effect that can be executed,
A first mode and a second mode are provided as modes of the first predetermined effect,
The production executing means is
When the first mode is set, the stop when the identification information is stop-displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game before the number of executions of the variable game in the first mode reaches a predetermined number. The first predetermined effect is executed during the display time, and the second predetermined effect is executed during the stop display time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game of the predetermined number of times. without
When the second mode is set, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game before the number of times the variable game is executed in the second mode reaches the predetermined number of times The first predetermined effect is executed during the stop display time, and the second predetermined effect is executed during the stop display time when the identification information is stop-displayed in the non-specific mode in the variable game of the predetermined number of times. run ,
When executing the first predetermined effect, it is possible to execute the first predetermined effect in the first mode or the second mode,
When the mode set when executing the first predetermined effect is the first mode, the possibility of executing the first predetermined effect in the first mode is higher than in the second mode,
When the mode set when executing the first predetermined effect is the second mode, the possibility of executing the first predetermined effect in the second mode is higher than in the first mode. Characteristic game machine.

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