JP2021003578A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve interest of a game machine executing a movable performance depending on progress of a game.SOLUTION: When a movable performance member 14 positioned on a non-operation state (starting position) is operated and moved (lifted) up to a finish point, a notification image 500 is displayed on a display screen 7a, and the movable performance member 14 is lifted in company with the display, to thereby change from the non-operation state to an operation state. Therefore, player's attention can be directed to a movable performance by impressing operation of the movable performance member to the player. Hereby, interest when the movable performance is executed can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 52

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine), a slot machine (rotary body type game machine), and the like.

Conventionally, a game machine that plays a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal is known. In this type of gaming machine, there is a so-called "gimmick" configured to execute a movable effect by a movable member (movable accessory or the like) for the effect according to the progress of the game (for example, Patent Document 1). See).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-59691

However, it is becoming commonplace to execute a movable effect in a game machine these days, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the interest of the game machine that executes the movable effect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game machine that executes a movable effect according to the progress of a game.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

The game machine of means 1
A game machine that plays a game using a predetermined game medium.
A production control means that can control the production associated with the game,
Movable production means that can be changed between non-operating state and operating state,
A notification means capable of transmitting information regarding the movable effect means is provided.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a movable effect that changes the movable effect means from a non-operating state to an operating state.
When executing the movable effect, the gist is to notify the notification means that the state of the movable effect means is changed and change the movable effect means to the operating state.

According to such a game machine, when the movable effect is executed, the fact that the state of the movable effect means changes is notified, and the movable effect means changes to the operating state. Therefore, it is possible to impress the player with the execution of the movable effect that the movable effect means is changed to the operating state. This makes it possible to improve the interest when the movable effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined time during the game,
It is a gist that when the movable effect means is in the non-operating state at the predetermined time, the movable effect can be executed together with the specific effect.

According to such a game machine, when the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined time during the game and the movable effect means is inactive at the timing (predetermined time) when the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is combined with the specific effect. Movable production becomes feasible. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed when the movable effect means is in the non-operating state, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the movable effect is executed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by linking the specific effect and the movable effect.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine of means 1 or 2 described above.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined time during the game,
It is a gist that when the movable effect means is in the operating state at the predetermined time, the specific effect can be executed under that state.

According to such a game machine, when the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined time during the game and the movable effect means is in the operating state at the timing (predetermined time) when the specific effect is executed, it remains as it is. Specific effects can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute a specific effect in a situation where the movable effect has already been executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by linking the specific effect and the movable effect.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine of any one of the above-mentioned means 1 to 3.
The effect control means
The gist is that when a predetermined return condition is satisfied after the execution of the movable effect, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state without notifying the notification means that the state of the movable effect means is changed. And.

According to such a game machine, when a predetermined return condition is satisfied after the movable effect is executed, the movable effect means changes to the non-operating state without being notified that the state of the movable effect means changes ( (Return). Therefore, when the movable effect means in the operating state changes (returns) to the non-operating state, the player is not notified to that effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disturbed as much as possible by not giving a notification that may make the player feel annoyed.

According to the above invention, it is possible to improve the interest of a game machine that executes a movable effect according to the progress of the game.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (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. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 is a flowchart of random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of V round processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a non-specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the movable production related processing. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a table which shows the correspondence between the type of a big hit and the movable piece operation timing (the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value) in a V round. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the 2nd prize opening sensor and a specific area (movable piece). It is a schematic diagram of the 2nd prize winning device. (A) is a table showing the types of variable effect patterns, and (B) is a table showing the types of opening effects. It is a figure which shows the flow (the effect example 1) of the effect when the big hit variation effect including a movable effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the flow (the effect example 1) of the effect when the big hit variation effect including a movable effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the flow (the effect example 2) of the effect when the big hit variation effect including a movable effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the flow (the effect example 3) of the effect when the opening effect including a movable effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the flow (the effect example 3) of the effect when the V round is executed through the opening effect including a movable effect.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and this is a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface (game area). An example to which the invention is applied will be described. Specifically, a symbol variable game (also simply referred to as "variable game") in which a special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port is performed, and the special symbol is performed in the variable game. Is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol, for example, a so-called "type 1" gaming machine that enables a jackpot game (special game) in which a player can be given a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball). explain.

In the following description, the front side (front side) is simply the front side (front side) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and is the side (front side) where the player is located during the game. Further, the rear side (rear side) is simply the back side (back side) side when the game machine is viewed from the front. Furthermore, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the game machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows the surface side (board surface side) of 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 attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

The front frame 51 includes a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and a hit ball capable of storing the game ball and supplying the game ball to the launcher side. A supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 has a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (any of these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. One or both are simply referred to as "effect button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (also referred to as "effect button 63") depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 or the like capable of emitting a sound effect) is also provided. The frame lamp 66 is composed of, for example, an LED.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means capable of inputting by an operation from the outside. The player can properly use the effect buttons to be used according to the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The effect button 63 (input means) is also referred to as an "operation means", the first effect button 63a is also referred to as a "first input means" or a "first operation means", and the second effect button 63b is referred to as a "first". Also referred to as "2 input means" or "second operating means".

The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input is sufficient. For example, an input means (for example, the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63). For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. Good. Further, it may be a tilting type operating means such as an operating lever or an operating stick that can be tilted in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction. Further, in this embodiment, two effect buttons, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b, are provided, but the number of effect buttons may be one or three or more. ..

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game. The board lamp 5 is composed of, for example, an LED.

An image display device 7 is provided as a display device (effect display means) for the effect near the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). The image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and is provided on the back surface side of the game board 2 so that the display screen 7a faces an opening provided at substantially the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. It is provided.

The effect symbol 8 performs variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical, horizontal, diagonal directions, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scrolling is performed from top to bottom. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of numerical symbols (symbol types) representing the numbers "1" to "9", and the numerical symbols are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed by scrolling the numerical symbols 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 fluctuation (stop display).

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right (stop display mode) displayed (stop display) on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b), the first special symbol display 41a (“first special symbol display unit”” described later The result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed on (also referred to as), and the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"). The result of the above, that is, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also simply referred to as “winning / failing determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. The stop symbol with the first stop order is also called the "first stop symbol", the stop symbol with the second stop order is also called the "second stop symbol", and the stop symbol with the third stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

Here, any or all of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol 8 are referred to simply as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the ordinary symbol is also called "ordinary symbol" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is also called "special symbol", and the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol". The second special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, it refers to any or all of the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol. Also referred to as "identification information display means".

The stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 can be defined as follows. For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the doublet such as "222" or "777" may be stopped and displayed with the same triplet (also referred to as "big hit effect symbol"). It is possible. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is different, and the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a different design (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). Is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol 8. That is, in general, the player directly grasps the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment (big hit or miss) by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. Instead of doing so, the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is viewed and grasped.

It should be noted that the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not have to be provided separately, and may be one symbol display area for displaying three effect symbols. Further, in this embodiment, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8 are displayed. For example, a matrix-like symbol display area of 3 rows and 3 columns is provided on the display screen to display 9 effect symbols. Then, when each symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display, the stop mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbol can be displayed by the arrangement of each row (symbol combination) of one vertical row, one horizontal row, and one diagonal row, or the symbol display area (symbol display area). The number of effect symbols and the mode of the symbol display area are particularly questionable, such as dividing the effect symbol display area) into a plurality of (for example, four) areas and performing variable display and stop display of three effect symbols in each area. Absent.

Here, among the results of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the "big hit" is also referred to as a "specific result", and the "missing" is also referred to as a "non-specific result". In addition, among the stop display modes of the identification information (special symbol and / or effect symbol), the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is "big hit" is referred to as "big hit mode" or "specific mode". Alternatively, it is also referred to as "specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is "off" is also referred to as "off mode", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, the variation display executed based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is also called "big hit variation" or "specific variation game", and is based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination being wrong. The fluctuation display executed by the player is also referred to as "outside fluctuation" or "non-specific fluctuation game".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the effect symbol 8 as described above (also referred to as “effect symbol game effect”), the jackpot game effect (also referred to as “effect symbol game effect”) executed in association with the jackpot game ( Various effects related to the game (effect display) such as "special game effect") and demonstration effect for waiting for customers are displayed. Further, in the production display such as the production design game production and the big hit game production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, various images other than the production design such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. In addition, the production design game production is also referred to as "variable production".

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second effect hold 9b described later is provided (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold 9a, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a, which will be described later, can be easily shown to the player. Similarly, the display mode (number of displays) of the second effect hold 9b allows the player to easily indicate to the player the number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. .. It should be noted that one or both of the first production hold 9a and the second production hold 9b is also referred to as "production hold". In addition, the production hold is also referred to as a "holding symbol". Further, various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as an effect symbol, a background image, a character image, and an effect hold (holding symbol), are also collectively referred to as an "effect image".

A center decorative body 10 that surrounds the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. The center decorative body 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molded product, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped part (board part) having an open center. .. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 becomes visible through the central opening of the center decoration body 10.

At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13 having an illumination member (board lamp 5) such as an LED and capable of lighting according to the game state is arranged.

Further, on the left side of the center decorative body 10 and in front of the warp portion 12, a movable decorative member 14 that can be operated according to the game effect is provided. The movable decorative member 14 functions as a movable accessory for an effect that can be operated on the front side (near) of the display screen 7a.

The movable decorative member 14 of this embodiment is composed of a modeled object having a flag as a motif, and is usually located in front of (starting point) of the warp portion 12 as shown in FIG. 3, and the entire flag. Is tilted to the left (also referred to as "non-operating state" or "first state"). Then, when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied, the movable decorative member 14 at the start point position (standby position) moves to the predetermined end point position (the left side of the display screen 7a) along the left opening edge (left side of the display screen 7a) of the central opening of the center decoration body 10. The movable decorative member 14 moves (ascends) to the operating position), or the movable decorative member 14 that has reached the end point position tilts to the right (toward the right opening edge of the center decorative body 10) (see FIG. 52).

That is, as the operation mode (operation pattern) of the movable decorative member 14, the first operation mode of moving (raising) from the start point position to the end point position along the left opening edge of the center decoration body 10 and the right after moving to the end point position. There is a second mode of operation that tilts toward the direction. Then, when the predetermined first operating condition is satisfied, the movable decorative member 14 operates in the first operating mode, and when the predetermined second operating condition is satisfied, the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operating mode. The state in which the movable decorative member 14 is moved (raised) from the start point position to the end point position or tilted to the right at the end point position is also referred to as an "operating state" or a "second state". Further, the effect of changing the movable decorative member 14 from the non-operating state to the operating state is also referred to as "movable effect".

After the movable decorative member 14 is operated in the first operating mode or the second operating mode (that is, after it is in the operating state), when a predetermined operation end condition (also referred to as "return condition") is satisfied, the movable decorative member 14 is operated. 14 tilts to the left and moves (descends) from the end point position to the start point position (this is also referred to as a "third operation mode"). As a result, the movable decorative member 14 is in an inactive state (movable production end). ..

The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is realized by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a slide rail, a gear, a motor, etc. for moving the movable decorative member 14 up and down and tilting it left and right. Since the configuration of the drive mechanism itself is not related to the gist of the present invention, detailed description of the drive mechanism will be omitted. Further, the movable effect in which the movable decorative member 14 operates will be described later.

Here, the image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying various effect images according to the game situation is also referred to as a "display effect unit" or a "display effect means", and is referred to as a "display effect unit" during the game effect. The movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating is also referred to as a "movable effect member" or a "movable effect means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, the effect button 63 is also "movable" when it is possible to execute a movable effect that operates the effect button 63 in a predetermined operation mode, for example, the effect button 63 vibrates or moves up and down. It can be said to be a "directing means". In addition, the speaker 67 capable of producing sound by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the situation of the game is also called a "sound production unit" or "sound production means", and can be used in the situation of the game. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 capable of producing a light effect by emitting various lights according to the situation are also referred to as a "light effect unit" or a "light effect means". In addition to the board lamp 5, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have a built-in illumination member such as an LED like the decoration member 13, and are lit according to the game situation by the action of the illumination member. When blinking or the like, these effect buttons 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, these "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11) in the game area 3, a fixed prize is provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball (ball entry possibility) does not change. A device 19 is provided. Random numbers for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct are acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (“1st special symbol”). (Also referred to as “hit / fail judgment”) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a variable second starting port 21 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) that changes the ease of entering the game ball (possibility of entering the ball) is provided. 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 determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

That is, the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol hit / fail determination, first special symbol variation game) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and the variation of the second special symbol. The display (second special symbol hit / miss determination, second special symbol variable game) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21.

The variable winning device 22 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. Due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 23, the second starting port 21 is divided into a first mode (closed state) and a second mode (open state) in which the game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. It can be changed. 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 is capable of entering the game ball only when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state. .. If the opening / closing member 23 is more difficult to enter when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state than when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, the second starting port 21 is completely opened when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a variable first large winning opening 30 (“first variable entry opening”” in which the ease of entering the game ball (possibility of entering the ball) changes. The first large winning device 31 equipped with (also referred to as) and the variable second large winning opening 35 (“second variable entry opening”” in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering a ball) changes. A second prize-winning device 36 equipped with (also referred to as)) is provided. In this embodiment, the second large winning opening 35 (second large winning device 36) is arranged directly above the first large winning opening 30 (first large winning device 31). It also refers to one or both of the first large winning opening 30 (first large winning device 31) and the second large winning opening 35 (second large winning device 36), and is also referred to as a "special entry opening".

The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. Due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32, the first large winning opening 30 changes between an inaccessible state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state (open state) in which the game ball can enter. Can be.

The second big prize device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. Due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37, the second large winning opening 35 changes into a ball-entry state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and a ball-entry state (open state) in which the game ball can enter. Can be.

Further, the second special winning device 36 has 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 a game ball entered into the second large winning opening 35 can pass. ), And a movable piece 150 for guiding (sorting) the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 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 large winning opening sensor 35a described later, and is driven by the movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). To. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is a non-specific area 49 (area other than the specific area). Induced by, it becomes impossible to pass through the specific region 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39 and is guided to the specific area 39. It is possible to pass through 39 (also referred to as "V passage"). The movable piece 150 is also referred to as a "movable member" or a "distribution member". Further, the second large winning device 36 or the second large winning opening 35 including the movable piece 150 is also referred to as a “V attacker”.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, at least one of the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39, and this (passing V) is detected by the specific area sensor 39a described later. Based on this, it is configured to generate the high probability state described later. The high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 that determines whether or not to generate a high-probability state based on the presence or absence of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is a so-called "V probability machine", and the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation. It functions as a mouth (probability change area). Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first grand prize device 31 (first grand prize opening 30). The specific area 39 may be provided in the first prize-winning device 31 (first prize-winning opening 30).

Here, the configuration of the second prize-winning device 36 will be described in detail. FIG. 50 is a schematic view showing the second grand prize device 36. As shown in the figure, all the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35 pass through a predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second large winning device, and all of them pass through the second large winning opening sensor 35a (“winning ball”). It passes through the "detecting means" or "ball entry detection sensor"). The second large winning opening sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35, and based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the second major winning opening 35 is reached. It is possible to count the number of balls entered. When the game ball is detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the detected number (that is, the number of balls entered) is rounded by the number of balls entered counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. It is counted in units. This counting result (counting value) is cleared at the end of the round.

Further, the game ball detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a then always passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 through the predetermined game ball guidance passage (FIGS. 50A and 50B). ). The specific area 39 allows the game ball to pass only when the movable piece 150 is operating (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. 50B). The specific area sensor 39a is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball into 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. 50A). The non-specific area sensor 49a is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball into 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 the game ball from the second special winning opening 35, and are 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 emissions from the second large winning opening 35. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the number of detections (that is, the number of emissions) is the number of emissions counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. Is counted in round units. This counting result (counting 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 passing through the specific area by a specific area passing counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later, and the non-specific area sensor. The number of game balls detected by 49a is counted as the number of non-specific region passages by a non-specific region passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. These counts are also performed in round units, and the count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

In addition, a specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as "first discharge detecting means" or "first discharge detecting sensor") and a non-specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as "first discharge detecting means" or "first discharge detecting sensor") for detecting the discharge of a game ball entering the second large winning opening 35 The detection sensor 49a (also referred to as "second emission detection means" or "second emission detection sensor") is generally also referred to as "emission detection means" or "emission detection sensor".

In this embodiment, the control program of the main control unit 80 counts the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected game balls related to the second major winning opening 35, and the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls match based on the counting result. By determining the discrepancy, it is possible to monitor the presence or absence of abnormalities, fraud, etc. related to the entry of the ball into the second large winning device 36 (second large winning opening 35) having the specific area 39. .. Inside the second grand prize device 36 (second grand prize opening 35), in order to operate the movable piece 150 for opening and closing the specific area 39, a game ball bites into the movable piece 150, and the second grand prize is won. There is a risk that the game ball will be clogged in the device 36 (second prize opening 35). When such ball clogging occurs, the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match because the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35 are not ejected thereafter. By monitoring the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged in this way, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging. In addition, even when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a due to fraudulent activity such as so-called thread hanging goto, the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match, so the presence or absence of fraudulent activity is monitored based on this. , It is also possible to prevent unexpected damage from occurring.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by the control program of the main control unit 80. Specifically, the specific area valid period for treating the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a as valid is set when the operation of the movable piece 150 starts, and the period excluding the specific area valid period (specific area). When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a) during the period other than the valid period), it is determined that an error has occurred and the detection is treated as invalid. It is supposed to be. Further, even when an abnormality occurs in the signal (specific area passing signal) of the specific area sensor 39a due to a poor connection or the like, it is possible to generate an error. It is also possible to monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent activity, equipment failure, damage, etc. by determining an error based on the specific area validity period or the connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, which causes unexpected damage. It is possible to prevent this from happening.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided in the area on the right side of the center decoration 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 correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened.

Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general winning opening provided on the side. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entry openings that trigger the payout of the prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at each 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 opening 27 is "10", and the first big prize is awarded. The number of prize balls in the mouth 20 and the second prize opening 35 is "15".

In this way, a game in which a plurality of entry ports (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, and gate 28) are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ..

Of the plurality of entry ports, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28 allow a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 to enter. It is provided as follows. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main display 40 is arranged outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) and at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) that displays a variable display and a stop display of a normal symbol are included.

Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol (first special symbol hold). The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the stored number of the second special figure hold) and the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the stored number of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 are included.

Further, the main display 40 includes a round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game to be executed when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (specific result). , The game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, the launch direction indicator 47 indicating the launch direction of the game ball (whether it should be left-handed or right-handed), and the first special symbol hit / fail A hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit is included.

The various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit. Therefore, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit.

In the special symbol display unit, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed as a stop is used to enter the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Notify the result of the lottery (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special special symbol (specific identification information), that is, when it is a hit symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol displayed as stopped is displayed. A special game (big hit game) for opening the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is executed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (1st large winning opening 30 and 2nd large winning opening 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 hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination, seven types of big hits of "7R 1st to 7th big hits" are provided (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (also referred to as a "specific mode" or a "specific display result") corresponding to each of the seven types of jackpots.

Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is "7R first jackpot", the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R first jackpot symbol). In the case of "7R 2nd jackpot", the 3 LEDs of "imn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 2nd jackpot symbol), and in the case of "7R 3rd jackpot", 3 of "jln" It is assumed that the LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (7R 3rd big hit symbol), and in the case of "7R 4th big hit", the 3 LEDs of "jkn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 4th). (Big hit symbol), in the case of "7R 5th jackpot", the 3 LEDs of "kln" shall be turned on and the rest shall be turned off (7R 5th jackpot symbol), and in the case of "7R 6th jackpot", "klp" 3 LEDs of "" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 6th big hit design), and in the case of "7R 7th big hit", 3 LEDs of "kln" are turned on and the rest are turned off. (7R 7th jackpot symbol). Further, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is "off", one LED of "n" is turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol, non-specific mode).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "15R 8th jackpot" and "15R 9th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination (see FIG. 8). The LED of the second special symbol display 41b can take a display mode (also referred to as a "specific mode" or a "specific display result") corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots.

Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is "15R 8th jackpot", the four LEDs of "acde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 8th jackpot symbol). In the case of "15R 9th jackpot", it is assumed that the four LEDs of "bfgh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 9th jackpot symbol). Further, when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is "off", one LED of "g" is turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol, non-specific mode).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) and the type of jackpot (type of number of rounds, number of jackpots, etc.) of the special symbol are not limited to this embodiment, and can be set arbitrarily.

Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display of the special symbol may be such that each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows in a predetermined order, for example, in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. Further, the stop display mode of the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained until the next variable display of the first special symbol is started. Similarly, the stop display mode of the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained until the next variable display of the second special symbol is started.

The stop display (maintenance of the stop display mode) of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (also referred to as “stop display period”) elapses. The stop display time can be, for example, any time of 1.0 seconds or less (for example, "0.6 seconds (600 ms)"). In this embodiment, it is based on the stop display time of the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment (also referred to as "missing stop display time") and the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment being a big hit. The stop display time of the special symbol (also referred to as the "big hit stop display time") is the same time. The off-stop display time and the jackpot stop display time may be different.

If the special symbol displayed as stopped is an out-of-line symbol (non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display period (out-of-stop display time) of the out-of-line symbol is After that, the oldest (earliest) special symbol hold in the memory order is exhausted, and the variable display of the next special symbol is started. In addition, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is an out-of-line symbol and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, after the stop display period (out-of-stop display time) of the out-of-order symbol has elapsed. However, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol (specific mode), when the stop display period (big hit stop display time) of the jackpot symbol elapses, the game shifts to the opening period of the jackpot game described later. After the opening period, the first round of the jackpot game is started. The round is also referred to as a "round game" or a "unit open game". Also, the round may be simply referred to as "R".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if the ball enters the second start port 21, it is stored. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. An upper limit is set for 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. The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display (variable game) of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol 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 symbol. Even when the display (variable game) is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold 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 hold, the first special figure is held. It is intended to display the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds. When is "1", the "u" LED is turned off and the "v" LED is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". When the number of holds is "2", "u ●" The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold is increased. Is to be displayed. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable time for a predetermined time and then stopped, and the stop-displayed normal symbol (stop symbol) notifies the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. To do. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened 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 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. Is. Further, the stop display mode of the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is maintained until the next variation display of the normal symbol is started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and this is acquired. Various kinds of information are temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green). When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of holds "2" to "4" is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

As shown in FIG. 4, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 7R lamp and a 15R lamp. In the round display 45, for example, when any of the 7R first to seventh jackpots is obtained, the 7R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "7R (15R) Δ" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on). Further, when the 15R 8th jackpot or the 15R 9th jackpot is reached, the 15R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "7R Δ15R ▲" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on).

As shown in FIG. 4, the hit indicator 48 is composed of three LEDs indicated by "b1 to b3", and the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (specific mode, specific display result) is displayed on the special symbol display unit. Occasionally, by turning on the LED in a predetermined manner in accordance with this, it is displayed (notified) that the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit. Specifically, for example, after the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a big hit (specific result) and the variation display of the first special symbol based on this is performed on the first special symbol display 41a, the above-mentioned 7R When any of the 1st to 7th jackpot symbols is displayed (stopped display) on the 1st special symbol display 41a, "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" (for example, ■: on, □: off). ), The LEDs of "b1" and "b2" are turned on, and the LED of "b3" is turned off. Further, the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a jackpot (specific result), and after the variation display of the second special symbol based on this is performed on the second special symbol display 41b, the above-mentioned 15R 8th jackpot symbol or When the 15R 9th jackpot symbol is displayed (stopped) on the 2nd special symbol display 41b, it is displayed as "b1 ■ b2 □ b3 ■" (for example, ■: on, □: off). The LEDs of "b1" and "b3" are turned on, and the LEDs of "b2" are turned off.

In this way, the hit indicator 48 determines whether or not the special symbol hits the target when a jackpot occurs (when the jackpot symbol is displayed) depending on the lighting mode of the three LEDs "b1 to b3". However, it is possible to notify which of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment and the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The notification of the type of special symbol hit / fail determination triggered by the hit display 48 is also referred to as "judgment notification", and the hit display 48 is also referred to as "judgment notification means".

The determination notification by the hit indicator 48 is performed over a predetermined period from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol), and in this embodiment, from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the occurrence of the next big hit. It will be held during (until the next jackpot symbol is displayed). For example, while advancing the game by hitting left (while the variable display of the first special symbol is being performed), the jackpot symbol is displayed (stop display) on the first special symbol display 41a, and then the jackpot game is performed before hitting right. When the jackpot symbol is displayed (stop display) on the second special symbol display 41b while the game is being advanced in (while the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner), the jackpot symbol on the first special symbol display 41a is displayed. The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 becomes "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" with the display of the above, and then the hit display is displayed until the jackpot symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. The display mode “b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □” of the vessel 48 is maintained. Then, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, the two LEDs "b1" and "b2" of the hit display 48 that have been lit up to that point are turned off and "b2" is turned off to hit. The display mode (lighting mode) of the display 48 is “b1 ■ b2 □ b3 ■”. Further, for example, when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and then the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a again after the jackpot game, the first special symbol display 41a is used. The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 becomes "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" triggered by the display of the previous jackpot symbol, and then the jackpot symbol related to the next jackpot is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Even after this, the display mode "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" of the hit indicator 48 is maintained. Therefore, in this embodiment, between the "first (previous) big hit" and the "after (next) big hit" (big hit), the special symbol hit / fail judgment that triggered the first (previous) big hit is determined. It is possible to indicate (notify) the type.

The execution period (judgment notification period) of the determination notification by the hit indicator 48 does not have to extend to the big hit interval as in this embodiment. For example, from the occurrence of a big hit (display of a big hit symbol) to the end of the big hit game related to the big hit, or from the occurrence of a big hit (display of a big hit symbol) to the elapse of a predetermined time after the big hit game related to the big hit. , It is possible from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the variable display of the special symbol after the big hit game related to the big hit is performed a predetermined number of times. Further, when the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a game state (also referred to as "specific game state") that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state such as a high probability state or a time saving state described later, it is determined. It is also possible to set the notification period from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the end of the specific gaming state. Further, when a specific area abnormal passage occurs during the big hit game, a predetermined period from the occurrence of the specific area abnormal passage can be set as the determination notification period. In this case, a display mode (lighting mode) indicating the type of special symbol hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / fail judgment or second special symbol hit / fail judgment) that triggered the big hit game being executed when the specific area abnormal passage occurs. ), The LED of the hit indicator 48 is turned on.

Further, in this embodiment, the display mode (initial display mode) of the hit indicator 48 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is, in principle, a mode in which all three LEDs of "b1 to b3" are turned off (all). It is turned off). Further, in this embodiment, the display by the hit indicator 48 (that is, “judgment notification”) is the target of backup. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned off while the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is “b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □”, the LED lighting pattern data related to the display mode is stored (backed up) in the RAM. Then, when the power is turned on next time, the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the same as before the power outage occurs, based on the backed up lighting pattern data. However, when the RAM is cleared when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the backed up lighting pattern data is erased, and the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the above-mentioned initial display mode (all off). To. It should be noted that the determination notification by the hit display 48 may be configured not to be the target of backup.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, which is a “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as a "unit"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub-control unit", a "sub-control unit", or a "effect control unit") that controls an effect to be executed as the game progresses, and a game ball. A payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) that controls payout, an image display device 7, an effect display 102, an effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a, an effect 2 special figure hold indicator 103b, etc. It includes an image control board 100 (also referred to as an "image control unit") that controls display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and is above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub-control board that stores the sub-control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The power supply board 109 functions as a power supply means for supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by receiving power supplied from the outside. Specifically, power is applied to various electric parts required for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as various substrates, devices / devices, 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) in a state of being exposed to the outside of the power supply board case. When the power switch is turned on, power supply is started, and when the power switch is turned off, power is supplied. Supply is stopped.

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 game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and signals are output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, non-specific The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. is there. 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 that have entered the second large winning opening 35. Is what you do. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27. 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). By controlling (programming) the microcomputer 81, it is possible to count the number of detections by each sensor (counting means).

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, the second winning opening solenoid 38, and the movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also called "electrical drive source" or "drive means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the opening / closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first winning device 31. is there. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second prize-winning device 36. is there. Further, 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 hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general drawing. The hold indicator 44, the round indicator 45, the game status indicator 46, the launch direction indicator 47, and the hit indicator 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 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and inserted). (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launching device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) 116 that controls 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 a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses 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 gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out prize balls and pays out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launcher 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch sensor 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

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

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. As an effect control means (also referred to as "effect execution means") that controls various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding device or member (effect means) for the effect. It works.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is used in the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (also referred to as “image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , The image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b are controlled to display. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a and the number of hold items displayed on the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reserved pieces. Similarly, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is the number of holds displayed on the second effect hold display area 9d and the second special figure hold indicator 43b by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of reserved items as. In this method, the effect display is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect display on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By covering the image, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, may become invisible. Such hold indicators 103a and 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.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like 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. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the lighting of the lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled via the lamp control board 107.

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

Further, on the sub-control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c and the first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) 2 The 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 from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply “effect button detection switch”.

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" (specific result) and "missing" (non-specific result) as the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit. If it is determined to be a big hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. The special game is a game in which a game ball is inserted into the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 (special entry opening) that is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. A special game that is executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include "7R (round) 1st jackpot", "7R 2nd jackpot", "7R 3rd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot", "7R 5th jackpot", There are a total of nine types, "7R 6th jackpot", "7R 7th jackpot", "15R 8th jackpot" and "15R 9th jackpot". The 7R 1st to 7th jackpots are jackpots in which the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the jackpot (1st jackpot 30 or 2nd jackpot 35) is 7 times, and the 15R 8th and 9th jackpots , The number of times (number of rounds) of opening of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is 15 big hits.

Here, the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots are generally referred to as "7R jackpots", and the 15R 8th and 9th jackpots are also collectively referred to as "15R jackpots". Further, the jackpot game related to the 7R jackpot is also referred to as "7R jackpot game", and the jackpot game related to the 15R jackpot is also referred to as "15R jackpot game".

In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots depending on the number of rounds, 7R jackpot and 15R jackpot. For example, two types of 5R jackpot and 10R jackpot, one type of 7R jackpot, etc. , Various jackpot types can be provided, and three or more types (for example, three types of 5R jackpot, 7R jackpot, and 10R jackpot) can be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R (15R jackpot), but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to this, and can be, for example, less than 15R (for example, 10R).

In each round of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of this embodiment, one of the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35 is open (ball-entry state, game ball-acceptable state), and the other It becomes a closed state (a state in which the ball cannot be entered, a state in which the game ball cannot be accepted). That is, the two large winning openings 30 and 35 (special entry openings) are not opened at the same time, and one of the large winning openings (special entry openings) is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is closed and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big prize opening) opens and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) closes, and in the third round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) opens like the first round. Closed and the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) opens, and in the 4th round, the 1st big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) opens like the 2nd round and the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper prize opening) will be closed. After that, every time the 5th and 6th rounds progress, the 1st big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) is closed, the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened, and the 1st big prize opening. The opening of the winning opening 30 (lower large winning opening) and the closing of the second major winning opening 35 (upper large winning opening) occur alternately. That is, in the big hit game of this embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened in the odd round, and the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is opened in the even round. The 1st big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) and the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) alternate with the opening of the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) first. Open.

Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. In this embodiment, the opening patterns of the first special winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 are the same. That is, in the odd round during the big hit game, the second big winning opening 35 is opened until 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses from the start of the round, and is closed after 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses to end the round. That is, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern with an opening time of 25,000 ms and an opening number of once. A game ball can be easily entered into the second large winning opening 35, which is opened in this opening pattern, by hitting right. On the other hand, in the even-numbered round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened until 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses from the start of the round, and then closed after 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses to end the round. .. That is, the first large winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern with an opening time of 25,000 ms and an opening number of once. A game ball can be easily entered into the first large winning opening 30 opened in this opening pattern by hitting right.

Further, in the fifth round during the big hit game, in addition to opening the second big winning opening 35, the movable piece 150 is based on the number of game balls entering the second big winning opening 35 becoming a predetermined number. Is supposed to work. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 35, the entered game ball is detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the number of detected game balls (that is, the second large winning opening 35a). The number of balls entered into the large winning opening 35) is counted by a number of balls entered counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80. When the counting value by the ball entry number counting means reaches a predetermined value, the movable piece 150 operates on this occasion. That is, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is defined by a predetermined value (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35).

The predetermined value (counting value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set within the range of the number of game balls (specified number) that are allowed to enter the second large winning opening 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 larger than the first predetermined value. Is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, the correspondence between the "big hit type" and the "first predetermined value and the 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 set to "1", and the second predetermined value (second count value) is set to "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 (7R first, third, fifth, seventh jackpot and 15R eighth jackpot in this example), and other than that. The jackpot type (7R 2nd, 4th, 6th jackpot and 15R 9th jackpot in this example) is not set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the movable piece 150 operates at least once in the fifth round of the jackpot game, and can operate at most twice.

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

In this embodiment, as the operation mode (operation pattern) when the movable piece 150 operates, two types of modes in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 are relatively different are provided in advance. That is, there are two modes: a mode in which the game ball has a low possibility of passing through the specific area 39 (first operation mode) and a mode in which the game ball has a high possibility of passing through the specific area 39 (second operation mode). It is provided, and when the movable piece 150 operates, it operates in any mode. The mode in which the movable piece 150 is operated is determined by the above-mentioned predetermined value that triggered the operation when the movable piece 150 is operated, that is, the counting value by the number of winning balls counting means (second large winning opening sensor 35a). It is determined by the number of game balls detected by the player, that is, the number of balls entered into the second major winning opening 35).

Specifically, when the count value (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in this example) and the movable piece 150 operates, the movable piece 150 is in a specific area. It operates in a mode in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the 39 is low (first operation mode), and the count value (the number of balls entered in the second large winning opening 35) is the second predetermined value (“2” in this example). When the movable piece 150 operates, the movable piece 150 operates in a mode in which the game ball has a high possibility of passing through the specific area 39 (second operation mode). When the movable piece 150 operates in the first motion mode, the possibility that the game ball passes 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 that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is high, and the game ball easily passes 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. Therefore, the 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, fifth, and seventh jackpots and the 15R eighth jackpot are assigned to the specific area 39. It is a big hit (also referred to as "V-passing planned big hit") in which the movable piece 150 is operated in a manner in which the game ball has a high possibility of passing (see FIG. 48). On the other hand, the jackpot for which the second predetermined value is not set, that is, the 7R second, fourth, sixth jackpot and the 15R ninth jackpot operates the movable piece 150 in a manner in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low. It is a big hit (also referred to as "V non-passing planned big hit") (see FIG. 48). That is, the "V passing planned jackpot" is a jackpot (probability variation jackpot) on the premise that a high probability state described later is generated (giving a privilege), and the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is a high probability described later. It is a big hit (non-probability change big hit) on the premise that a probability state is not generated (no privilege is given). The jackpot game (special game) related to the V non-passing jackpot is also called the "first special game", and the jackpot game (special game) related to the V passing jackpot is also called the "second special game". ..

Here, the relationship between the operation of the movable piece 150 and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is as follows. As shown in FIG. 49, when the counting value by the above-mentioned ball entry number counting means reaches the first predetermined value (“1” in this example), the movable piece 150 is set to the operating state for 80 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on). .. That is, when the first ball entering the second special winning opening 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 one operation number of times (opening number of times). In this case, the movement of the movable piece 150 is performed only for a very short time (momentary) of 80 ms, so that the game ball (the first (first) ball entering the second large winning opening 35) that triggered the movement is performed. By the time the corresponding game ball) passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and reaches the arrangement portion of the movable piece 150, the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed (it is in a non-operating state). Very likely (see Figure 50 (a)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely low.

On the other hand, when the counting value by the above-mentioned number of incoming balls counting means reaches the second predetermined value (“2” in this example), the movable piece 150 is set to the operating state for 3000 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on) (FIG. 49). That is, when the second ball is detected in the second winning opening 35, the specific area 39 is in the open state (V open) for 3000 ms (3 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of an operation time (opening time) of 3000 ms and an operation number of times (opening number) of 1. In this case, since the movement of the movable piece 150 is performed in a relatively long time of 3000 ms, the game ball that triggered the movement (the game ball corresponding to the second entry into the second prize opening 35). ) Passes through the second prize opening sensor 35a and reaches the arrangement portion of the movable piece 150, it is highly possible that the operation of the movable piece 150 has not been completed (in the operating state). High (see Figure 50 (b)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely high. If the movable piece 150 is in an 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 ball entry counting means reaches the first predetermined value. Then, when the counting value by the number of incoming balls counting means becomes the second predetermined value, the operation is performed in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific region 39 is opened for a longer time (3000 ms) than the short opening operation pattern. Then, in the "V non-passing planned jackpot", 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 planned jackpot", the movable piece 150 can operate in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) and then in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in the fifth round. It has become.

Therefore, in the "V non-passing big hit", even if the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 in the fifth round, it is extremely unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the round ( Since it is substantially zero), it is unlikely that the game state after the end of the big hit game will be in the high probability state described later, in other words, the big hit is likely to be in the normal state (low probability state) described later. It becomes. On the other hand, in the "V-passing jackpot", if two or more game balls enter the second big winning opening 35 in the fifth round, there is an extremely high possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the round. (Approximately 100%), the game state after the end of the big hit game is a big hit with a high possibility of becoming a high probability state described later. As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the fifth round of the jackpot game is set to the high probability state after the jackpot game is completed based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. It is a 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) the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second prize opening 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49, and is used as the game ball in the V attacker. It is involved. Therefore, the movable piece 150 is usually provided in a part such as the inside or the back side of the V attacker, which is difficult to understand at first glance around the game board 2 (game area 3) and the V attacker (Fig.). See 50). In addition, the opening patterns of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) during the big hit game of this embodiment are the V passing planned big hit and the V non-V for each of the 7R big hit and the 15R big hit. The opening time, the number of opening times, and the opening order are the same as the planned passing jackpot, and the opening pattern in the V round (fifth round in this example) is also the same (see FIG. 6). By controlling the movement of the movable piece 150 based on these things and the counting value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the ball entry counting means in the V round, for example, "When is the game ball entering the V attacker?" It may be difficult to determine the passage status (V passage status) of the game ball in the V round, such as "whether the game ball can pass through the specific region 39" or "whether the game ball has passed the specific region 39". It will be possible.

As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, even if the movement (opening pattern) of the V attacker is closely watched as in the conventional case, the result of the V round is discriminated (grassed, predicted) before its determination. 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 has passed through the specific area) can be determined (predicted) in advance.

The opening pattern of the large winning opening is not limited to this embodiment, and the opening pattern may be different between the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35. Further, in this embodiment, the large winning opening opening pattern is the same except that the number of rounds differs depending on the type of big hit (7R or 15R), but the large winning opening opening pattern may be different depending on the type of big hit. .. Furthermore, the operation patterns of the movable piece 150 (first operation mode, second operation mode) are not limited to this embodiment.

The distribution probability of each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 5% for the 7R first jackpot, 15% for the 7R second jackpot, 12% for the 7R third jackpot, and 7R fourth jackpot. 15%, 7R 5th jackpot is 18%, 7R 6th jackpot is 10%, and 7R 7th jackpot is 25%. When these are divided into V-passing jackpots and V-non-passing jackpots, 60% (5% + 12% + 18% + 25% = 60%) of V-passing jackpots and 40% (15% + 15) of V-non-passing jackpots. % + 10% = 40%) (see FIGS. 6 and 8).

On the other hand, the distribution probability of each big hit in the hit / fail 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. When divided into the planned passing jackpots, the V scheduled passing jackpots are 80% and the V non-passing scheduled jackpots are 20% (see FIGS. 6 and 8).

For this reason, if a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which has become easier to enter the ball due to the operation of the opening extension function (generation of a high base state) described later. , The possibility of a big hit scheduled to pass through V is higher than that of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting port 20. Further, if a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, it occurs in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. A 15R jackpot that cannot be obtained occurs.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / fail judgment) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (second special symbol hit / fail judgment) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the special symbol hit / fail judgment (big hit judgment) is performed based on a random number for special symbol hit / fail judgment (also referred to as “win / fail judgment information”), and the type of big hit is determined when a big hit occurs. Is performed based on a random number for determining a jackpot type (also referred to as a "random number for determining a symbol" or "information for determining a symbol"). As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct has a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type has a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a variable pattern random number (acquired information). There is also "variation pattern information").

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The normal symbol winning / failing determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment sets the gaming state when the variable game is executed by operating each function of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function (time reduction function), and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol. It is possible to control by a combination of non-operation. The game state when the variable game is executed can also be said to be a variable game mode (also referred to as “variable mode”).

For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is activated is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not activated is referred to as a "normal state" or a "low probability state". In the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is larger than in the normal state for the high probability state. A hit / fail judgment is made using the jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 8 (A)). Therefore, in the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function) is operating is referred to as "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is referred to as "non-time saving state". .. In the time-saving state, the average of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display) is shorter than the average of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often 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 hold becomes faster, and effective ball entry into the starting port (ball entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Further, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol hit / fail determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8C). As a result, the time saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol is operating) is compared with the non-time saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol is not operating), and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed. The probability that the display result of will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will increase.

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 30 seconds in the non-time saving state and 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, 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 function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the opening / closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (this is also referred to as a “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state" or "electric support state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state (high frequency state), it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand.

In the high base state, all the above-mentioned functions do not have to be activated. That is, as compared with the case where the function is not activated by the operation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22. It suffices if the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates 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 gaming state after the jackpot game when any of the 7R 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th jackpots and the 15R 8th jackpot (that is, the jackpot scheduled to pass V) is reached. Since there is an extremely high possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, 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 time reduction of the special symbol will be achieved. It becomes a state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state is the so-called "probability-changing game state". The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is of a type in which a high-accuracy high-base state (high-probability state) ends when a predetermined number of times (predetermined number of times) of special symbol variation display (variable game) is executed. It is said to be a pachinko game machine (so-called "ST machine"). Therefore, in the high-probability and high-base state, when the variable display (variable game) of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times) without a big hit, the special symbol is in a low probability state and a non-time saving state. It becomes a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a "low probability low base state". The high-accuracy high-base state also ends when the jackpot game is executed as a big hit in the high-accuracy high-base state.

In addition, when any of the 7R 2nd, 4th, 6th big hits and the 15R 9th big hit (that is, the big hit scheduled to not pass V) is reached, the game state after the big hit game is that the game ball is in the big hit game. Since the possibility of passing through the specific region 39 is extremely low, the special symbol is in a low probability state, and the special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state is a so-called "time-saving game state" (also referred to as "time-saving game state"), in which a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times, or 100 times) of special symbol variation display (variable game) is displayed. It ends when it is executed or becomes a big hit and the big hit game is executed.

Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game related to the jackpot scheduled to pass through V, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes the "low accuracy high base state". .. Further, although the possibility is extremely low, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the big hit scheduled to pass V, the game state after the big hit game becomes the “high accuracy high base state”.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 21 than to enter the ball into the first starting port 20. Because. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting 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 starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify the left game area that both LEDs should be turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

Further, in the present embodiment, only the LED display mode of the launch direction indicator 47 is used to provide an instruction notification instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B of the game area 3 to fire the game ball. Instead, it is also performed by displaying the launch instruction image on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). For the player, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier to visually recognize and understand the display contents than the launch direction display 47. Therefore, in general, the player should see the launch instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and perform "left-handed" or "right-handed", that is, Recognize whether the current game state is the "left-handed game state" in which a left-handed player is hit or the "right-handed game state" in which a right-handed player is hit. The left-handed game state is a low-base state in which a variable game is executed, and a 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, based on the low-accuracy low-base state in which the jackpot game is not performed, this low-accuracy low-base state can be regarded as the "normal gaming state". , A variable game performed in a low accuracy and low base state can be regarded as a "normal game". In addition, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing the special symbol and displaying the big hit symbol in a stopped manner, and for the player, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30, 2nd big winning opening). Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering the game ball into 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed can be determined. It can be regarded as a "special game state".

In this embodiment, when the game state (variable mode) is in the low base state, the game is advanced by hitting the left side, so that the first special symbol hit / miss judgment (first special symbol) based on the entry into the first starting port 20 Fluctuating game) is mainly executed. On the other hand, when the game state (variable mode) is in the high base state, the game is advanced by hitting right, so that the second special symbol hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21 (second special symbol variable game). Is mainly executed.

The low-accuracy high-base state (time-saving gaming state) is also referred to as the "first gaming state", and the high-accuracy high-base state (probability-changing gaming state) that is more advantageous for the player than the low-accuracy high-base state is "probability-changing gaming state". Also called "second game state".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. Further, in the present specification, "S"("S" in the flowchart) such as S101 means a step.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by 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 randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated 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) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, 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 processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. To do. The output command or the like includes information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type (big hit symbol), the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. In this case, the upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both with the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), the normal symbol operation process (S205), the special symbol operation process (S206), and the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , Non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), start ball entry process (S209), and power failure monitoring process (S210) are executed. After that, other processing (S211) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port 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 is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), proceed to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (number of normal symbol hold balls, Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter provided in the RAM for counting the number of hold of the normal figure) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H) of the random number counter for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value is acquired. (Acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol hold balls in the normal figure hold storage unit 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 port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309 without performing the processes of S306 to S308, and when the game ball has entered the second starting port 21. (YES in S305), the number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of 2 special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 2 special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) It is determined whether or not it is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309 without processing S307 and S308, but when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is less than 4, (NO in S306). YES in S306), add 1 to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the random number for determining the jackpot type, which are stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7 (A) are acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquisition) are acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit.

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

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the normal symbol operation status is "1" (YES in S401), normal symbol standby processing (S402) is performed, and when it is "2" (NO in S401, YES in S403), normal. Process during symbol change (S404) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), normal symbol confirmation processing (S406) is performed, and if it is "4" ( All of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), and ordinary electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

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

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

[Normal symbol hit / miss judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the time saving state table (the hit judgment value is "0" to "0" to Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (hit determination) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / miss judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (a normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is determined to be a miss (NO in S605), a stop display is made. Determine (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
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 Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish this process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the processing after S802. This process is completed without performing. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not is performed (S804), and this processing is completed. ..

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

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing is completed.

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

If the end flag per normal figure 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 been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), this process is completed and the process is reached. If so, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), this process is completed, and if reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1001 that the end flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. , Turn off the normal figure hit end flag (S1011), turn off the normal figure hit flag (S1012), set the normal figure operation status to "1" (S1013), and finish 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 operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure operation process (S206), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31, second large prize device 36) are divided into four stages, and these are divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the special symbol operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when it is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), special. Process during symbol change (S1104), if it is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), perform special symbol confirmation processing (S1106), and if it is "4" ( NO) for S1101, S1103, and S1105, and special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a big hit game. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process of S1212. If this process is completed without performing (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

When it is determined in S1201 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, there is at least one memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21. In this case, the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. .. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting 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, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the number of balls held in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B)). See).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold) is supported. The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3"" in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A). And "397"), the pass / fail judgment is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

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

Here, in determining the jackpot type, in the case of the hit / fail determination related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination related to the second special symbol is made. In this case, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. It should be noted that the special symbol hit / fail judgment and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment", respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol is obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. Further, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1304) related to the second special symbol functions as a “second hit / miss determination means”.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation 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) after the special figure 2 hit / fail 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 or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). .. As a result, if it is determined that the time saving state is not (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402).

When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is either "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first table for removing the number of holds (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the outlier and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is neither "1" nor "2", that is, either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the table for removing the second number of reservations. (Part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which is in a non-time saving state, is out of time, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "3, 4"), and fluctuates based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select a pattern (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number out-of-number table. In addition, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time-saving state and the jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of held balls is "1" (YES in S1410), it corresponds to the third hold number off table (in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected.

Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of reservations (FIG. In the fluctuation pattern table shown in 9, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time-saving state, the deviation, and the number of reserved balls "2 to 4"). (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time saving is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1404), and this process is completed. In the other processing (S1404), a processing such as setting a variation pattern specification command according to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in the variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 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 reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process is completed.

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

Further, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 21, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). ), The special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), each process of S1601 to S1609 is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 pass / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the hit / fail determination (S1603, S1604) related to the first special symbol functions as the “first hit / miss determination means”.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. )I do. Therefore, a detailed explanation of this process 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 special figure 1 reserved sphere number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process is completed.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) is executed as shown in FIG. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (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 change]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) elapses. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When it is determined that the value of the probability change counter is "0" (YES in S1905), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or when it is determined that the value of the probability variation 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 when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909). If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned off (S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911. 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). Next, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the judgment result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed. When the game control microcomputer 81 stops (ends) the variation display of the special symbol, the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol (stop symbol) is set. Then, when the set stop display time (stop display period) elapses, the special symbol confirmation process (S1106) is performed.

The process of turning off the probability change flag based on the value of the probability change counter becoming "0" and turning off the time reduction flag based on the value of the time reduction counter becoming "0" (S1906, The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes S1910) functions as a “game state control means” or a “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 jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot this time is 15R jackpot (15R 8th jackpot or 15R 9th jackpot) (S2002). As a result, when it is determined that the type of the jackpot this time is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), "15" is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game (S2003). Move to S2006 processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of the jackpot this time 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, the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode (lighting mode) of the round display 45 is set (S2006), and the process proceeds to S2007. Specifically, the lighting pattern data of the two LEDs (7R lamp, 15R lamp) constituting the round display 45 according to the above-mentioned determination result of S2002, that is, the type (number of rounds) of the jackpot this time. Is set (S2006). When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED (round lamp) of the round display 45 is lit according to the lighting pattern data.

In S2007, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. As described above, in the hit indicator 48, when a big hit occurs (when the big hit symbol is displayed), the special symbol hit / fail judgment that triggered the big hit is the first special symbol hit / fail judgment and the second special symbol. It indicates which of the judgments is correct or not. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has two types of jackpots, "7R jackpot" (7R 1st to 7th jackpots) and "15R jackpot" (15R 8th and 9th jackpots), and "7R jackpot". Is a big hit type when a big hit is made in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, and "15R big hit" is a big hit type when a big hit is made in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, the lighting pattern data of the three LEDs constituting the hit indicator 48 is set based on the determination result of S2002 described above (S2007). That is, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of the jackpot this time is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), the jackpot this time is based on the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (also referred to as "special figure 2 jackpot"). Therefore, as the lighting pattern data corresponding to this, the data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b3" among the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. 4 is set. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of the jackpot this time is not the 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), the type of the jackpot this time is the 7R jackpot, and the jackpot is based on the first special symbol hit / fail judgment ("Special figure". Since it is also referred to as “1 big hit”), as lighting pattern data corresponding to this, data for lighting the LEDs “b1” and “b2” among the three LEDs “b1 to b3” shown in FIG. 4 is used. set. When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED of the hit indicator 48 lights according to the lighting pattern data.

In this embodiment, the 7R jackpot is set as the special figure 1 jackpot, and the 15R jackpot is set as the special figure 2 jackpot. As a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, the 15R jackpot is not derived and the second As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the 7R jackpot is not derived (see FIG. 6). Therefore, when setting the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 in S2007, it is set based on the determination result (type of the big hit that occurred) in S2002. On the other hand, for example, when a common jackpot type is set for the special figure 1 jackpot and the special figure 2 jackpot, the type of the special symbol winning / failing judgment that triggered the jackpot is only the type of the jackpot that occurred ( Since it is not possible to determine whether or not the first special symbol is correct or not, it is not possible to determine the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 based on the type of jackpot that has occurred. Therefore, in such a case, for example, the jackpot flags set in the above-mentioned S1309 and S1609 correspond to the special figure 1 jackpot (for example, "special figure 1 jackpot flag") and the special figure 2 jackpot. It may be provided separately from the thing (for example, "special figure 2 big hit flag"). In this way, by determining the type of the jackpot flag that is ON (special figure 1 jackpot flag or special figure 2 jackpot flag), it is possible to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct or not, which triggered the jackpot when a jackpot occurs. It is possible to determine the type, and thereby it is possible to appropriately determine the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48.

Next, in S2008, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the type of big hit (type of big hit) 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 big hit (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if it is any of the 7R 1st jackpot to the 7th jackpot, an opening pattern for the 7R jackpot corresponding to each jackpot is set, and if it is the 15R 8th jackpot or the 15R 9th jackpot, respectively. Set the opening pattern for the 15R jackpot corresponding to the jackpot. Then, in each jackpot game, the opening and closing operation of the jackpot (special ball slot) is executed according to the corresponding jackpot opening pattern.

Next, the movable piece operation timing according to the type of jackpot 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 entered into the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker). The number of balls entered, which triggers the operation, is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 48). Specifically, "the first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls that specify the first operation timing" and "the ball that defines the second operation timing" are predetermined according to the type of jackpot. A second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the number is set (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 control of the movable piece 150 is performed based on the value set in S2009 and the counting value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the ball entry 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 the jackpot type is "V passing scheduled jackpot".

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

The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201). Then, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command is supposed to perform a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period.

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

The opening period is set before the first opening operation of the jackpot in the jackpot game is started, and after the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol has elapsed. It is a period, which is a period during which the variable display (variable game) of the special symbol (directed symbol) cannot be executed. The opening period is also called the "starting period". In addition, the effect executed during the opening period (start period) is also referred to as "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 started, 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. Further, the length of the opening period (opening time) may be different depending on the game state when the big hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

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

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

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

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), the big winning opening processing is performed (S2108), and this processing is completed. As a result, the big winning opening is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. Further, in the big winning opening opening process of S2108, the big winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, and the opening pattern defined in the starting round 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 determining that it is not the round start time include, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the execution of the round, and during the interval period after the end of the round. 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 large winning opening opening operation is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is determined whether or not the executing round is a V round (S2112). As described above, since the fifth round of the jackpot game is the V round in this embodiment, it is determined here whether or not it is the fifth round. If the running round is a V round (fifth round) (YES in S2112), the V round processing described later is performed (S2113), if it is not a V round (NO in S2112), a V round processing (S2113) is performed. ) Is not performed, and the process shifts to S2114.

In S2114, it is determined whether or not the round end condition of the running round is satisfied (S2114). Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the round execution time (“25 seconds” in this embodiment) defined for the running round has elapsed (or is defined for the running round). The opening pattern has been completed), and (2) the specified number of game balls (“9” in this embodiment) specified in the running round have been entered in the running round. The conditions are set. Then, when either of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. If it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2114), this process ends without performing the process after S2115.

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

In S2116, at the end of the round, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed, and a process of setting a predetermined interval time (large winning opening closing process) is performed (S2116). .. In this embodiment, two types of time, "2000 ms (2 seconds)" and "200 ms (0.2 seconds)", are provided as the interval time between rounds, and the interval time set at the end of the V round (fifth round). The interval period between the player and the sixth round) is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time set at the end of the other rounds is set to "200 ms". At the end of the V round, the V round ends in order to secure time for determining the match / mismatch between the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls in the V round from the viewpoint of monitoring the presence or absence of ball clogging and preventing fraud. The later interval time is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time between the other rounds is set to "200 ms". As a result, it is possible to quickly and smoothly open the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 alternately in the other rounds while monitoring the ball jam in the V round and preventing fraud.

Next, in S2117, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the previous large winning opening closing process (S2116) has elapsed (S2117). This process of S2117 is also a process performed after it is determined that the round is not being executed in S2111 (NO in S2111). If it is determined by S2117 that the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S2117), if it is determined that this process has been completed and has elapsed (YES in S2117), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2118). , It is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2119). Then, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2119), this process ends in order to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2119), the jackpot end process (S2120) for ending the jackpot game is executed. In the jackpot end 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 completed. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the rounds in the big hit to be executed are completed.

Here, in the jackpot end process (S2120), the process of setting the ending command is performed, and the set ending command is the game state at the time of a jackpot and the type information of the jackpot from among a plurality of ending commands. And, based on the 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.

The ending period is after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game are completed, and the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed. It is a period set before. The ending period is also called the "end period". During the ending period (end period), the big prize opening will be closed. The effect executed during the ending period (end period) is also referred to as "ending effect" or "end effect".

Further, in the V round (in the big hit game), the information indicating the result of passing through the specific area as to whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area is also referred to as "specific area information". This specific area information indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: ON) and that the game ball has not passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: OFF). The ending period determining means (ending period determining means) having the information to be shown and determining the ending period can determine the ending period based on the specific area information.

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

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as a “special game execution means”. Further, among the special symbol operation processes (S206), the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special symbol changing process (S1104), and the special symbol determination process (S1106). Functions as a "variable game execution means".

[V round processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the V-round processing (S2113), first, the number of game balls entered into the V-attacker (second major winning opening 35) during the V-round, that is, by the above-mentioned means for counting the number of entered balls. 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 balls entered into the V attacker during the V round, and the number of balls entered that triggers the operation is determined. "1 predetermined value (first count value)" and "second predetermined value (second count value)" are set in the above-mentioned S2009. In S2701, is the count value by the ball entry counting means in this V round set to "the first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls entering that specifies the first operation timing" set in S2009? It is judged whether or not. In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (c1) is set to "1" regardless of the jackpot type (see FIG. 48), so if the counting value by the ball entry counting means is "1" (YES in S2701). ), S2702 processing is performed, and if it is not "1" (NO in S2701), the process proceeds to S2703 processing without performing S2702 processing.

In S2702, a specific area opening / closing process for opening / closing the specific area 39 is performed by operating the movable piece 150 (S2702). Since the specific area opening / closing process here corresponds to the first operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "1", the operation of the movable piece 150 in this case is specified. This is performed in a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the region 39 is opened by 80 ms (see FIG. 49).

Further, in S2702, a specific area validity period is set by operating the movable piece 150. The specific area validity period is a period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid (giving a privilege). The period other than the valid period is a period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid (no privilege is granted). When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area valid period (outside the specific area valid period), the detection is determined to be invalid and an error regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 occurs. It is determined that a kind of "abnormal passage through a specific area" has occurred (error determination means). In this embodiment, the period from the start of the operation 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 operation is set as the specific area valid period. The validity period is continued even after the operation of the movable piece 150 ends. When the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game ball is detected by the specific area 39a just before the end of the operation of the movable piece 150, the detection is detected. This is to treat it as valid. Since the operation of the movable piece 150 in the S2702 is based on the short opening operation pattern, it is extremely unlikely that the game ball will be detected by the specific area sensor 39a by the operation.

Next, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round (big hit game) being executed is related to the "V-passing scheduled big hit" (S2703). In the case of a big hit scheduled to pass through V, 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 the subsequent entry of the game ball into the V attacker. It has become. Therefore, in S2703, when it is determined whether or not the V round being executed is related to the "V-passing planned jackpot" and it is determined that it is not the V-passing scheduled jackpot (NO in S2703), that is, the executing V If the round is related to "V non-passing big hit", this process is completed without performing the processes of S2704 and S2705.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the V round being executed is related to the "V-passing planned jackpot" (YES in S2703), is the counting value by the ball entry counting means the second predetermined value (c2)? Determine if not (S2704). Here, the counting value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the ball entry counting means in the V round is the second predetermined value corresponding to the "number of balls entering the ball that defines the second operation timing" set in S2009. (C2) ”is determined. In this embodiment, since the second predetermined value (c2) is set to "2" (see FIG. 48), if the counting value by the ball entry counting means is "2" (YES in S2704), the processing of S2705 If it is not "2" (NO in S2704), this process ends without performing the process of S2705.

Similar to the above-mentioned S2702, the S2705 performs a specific area opening / closing process for opening / closing 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 operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "2", the operation of the movable piece 150 in this case is This is performed in a long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) (see FIG. 49). Further, also in S2705, a specific area validity period is set by operating the movable piece 150. 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 valid period, it is determined that the detection is invalid and that a 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 (the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a within the valid period), the game status indicator 46 is displayed in a predetermined manner. As an aspect, it is notified that the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode is "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■". Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) 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). The V flag is not turned on when V passage is detected (during the invalid period). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is 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 not turned on based on the passage of V by fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

[Game status 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 to be turned ON in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) described later. When it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability change counter is set (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204).

In S2203, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol winning / failing determination) that can be executed in a high probability state is set in the probability variation counter. In this embodiment, "150" is set.

When it is determined that the V flag is ON in S2201 (YES in S2201) and the processing of S2202 to S2204 is performed, or when it is determined that the V flag is not ON (OFF) in S2201 (NO in S2201). YES), then turn on the time saving flag (S2206), set the time saving counter (S2207), and finish this process.

In S2207, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol winning / failing determination) that can be executed in the time saving state and the high base state (high frequency state) is set in the time saving counter. The operation period of the time saving function and the high base generation function (also referred to as "time saving period" or "electric support period") is determined by the number of times the special symbol is changed (the number of times the variable game is executed). In this embodiment, the number of times is predetermined according to the type of jackpot.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the 7R 1st, 3rd, 5th, 5th, and 7th jackpots and the 15R 8th jackpot, that is, in the case of the V-passing scheduled jackpot, it is "150 times". On the other hand, among the jackpots scheduled to pass through V, "50 times" for the 7R 2nd jackpot, "75 times" for the 7R 4th jackpot, and "100 times" for the 7R 6th jackpot and the 15R 9th jackpot. ,. Corresponding to this, in S2207, "50", "75", "100" or "150" is set according to the type of the finished jackpot (this jackpot).

Here, when "150" is set in each of the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter, the high accuracy and high base state is set until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 150 times after the jackpot game ends, and the 150th time. When the variable game (disengagement fluctuation) of is completed, the high accuracy high base state ends and the low accuracy low base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 150 times in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy high-base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

On the other hand, when the probability variation counter is not set, the end time (end) of the low probability high base state differs depending on the value set in the time reduction counter. That is, when "50" is set in the time reduction counter without setting the probability variation counter, the low accuracy and high base state is reached until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 50 times after the jackpot game ends. When the second variable game (disengagement fluctuation) is completed, the low-accuracy high-base state ends and the low-accuracy low-base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 50 in the low accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "75" is set in the time reduction counter without setting the probability variation counter, the low accuracy and high base state is set until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 75 times after the jackpot game ends. When the second variable game (disengagement fluctuation) is completed, the low-accuracy high-base state ends and the low-accuracy low-base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 75 times in the low accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "100" is set in the time reduction counter without setting the probability variation counter, the low accuracy and high base state is set until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 100 times after the jackpot game ends, and 100. When the second variable game (disengagement fluctuation) is completed, the low-accuracy high-base state ends and the low-accuracy low-base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 100 in the low accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added. The values set in the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter are not limited to this embodiment, and the values can be set in consideration of game playability, ball ejection rate, and the like. Further, for example, "10,000" may be set in the time reduction counter or the probability variation counter. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) is practically considering the jackpot probability in a high probability state, the business hours of the game store per day, the number of variable games that can be executed during the business hours, and the like. Is the same as guaranteeing a high probability state (high probability high base state) until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the game state is set to the high probability state (high probability high base state), it can be said that the high probability state (high probability high base state) is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (high probability high base state). Substantially synonymous).

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as a “game state control means”.

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

When it is determined by S2402 that the specific area is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), the specific area passage command is set in the RAM output buffer (S2404), and this process is performed. To finish. That is, when the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (fifth round) passes through the specific area 39 during the valid period of the specific area (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), this is detected. The V flag is turned on (S2403), and the specific area passage command is set (S2404).

The processing of S2403 and S2404 is when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern in the V round of the V-passing planned jackpot or the V-non-passing scheduled jackpot, and V. It is executed in any case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern in the V round of the planned passing jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if an irregular event of passing V at a V non-passing scheduled jackpot that does not assume V passing occurs, the irregular V passing is treated as an effective 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 region passage command.

On the other hand, when it is determined by S2402 that the specific area is not in the valid period (NO in S2402), the invalid period passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM without turning on the V flag (NO in S2402). S2405), this process is completed. That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period) (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage is an abnormal passage in the specific area (specific area error). Yes, an invalid period pass command is set to indicate that. When this invalid period passing command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), the sub-control board 90 receives the invalid period passing command based on the received invalid period passing command, and the sub-control board 90 displays the image display device 7 (display). A predetermined error notification is performed using the screen 7a), the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the speaker 67, and the like. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S2402 that can trigger the set of such invalid period passing commands (S2405) functions as an “error determination means”.

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) after 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 is 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 process after S2412. On the other hand, if it is determined that the non-specific area sensor 49a has detected (YES in S2411), it is determined whether or not the V flag is OFF (S2412), and if it is OFF (YES in S2412), S2413. If it is not OFF (NO in S2412), this process ends without performing the process after S2413. If the V flag is not OFF (NO in S2412), that is, 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 the game ball is detected by the non-specific region sensor 49a, the detected number is counted as the number of non-specific region passages by the non-specific region passage counting means (not shown), so that the counting value (count) in S2413. (Value) is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the number of passages through the non-specific area is “9”. If the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not "9" (NO in S2413), the main process is completed as it is, and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9". In that case (YES in S2413), the specific area non-passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2414), and this process ends. In other words, while the game ball enters the V attacker (second prize opening 35) in the V round (fifth round), the V flag does not turn on (V does not pass) and nine (specified 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), the specific area non-pass 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-passage did not occur in the V-round (the V-round ended without V-passage occurring) based on the reception of the specific region non-passage command.

[Processing at the time of starting ball]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start-in / entry process (S209) after the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the start ball entry process (S209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, the special figure 2 reserved balls, and the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501).

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

The S2503 reads out the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired by the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit (acquisition information). S2503). Next, the S2504 determines the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol (S2504). Specifically, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) acquired at the time of entering the starting port is determined according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). , Judge whether it is a big hit or a miss. If the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. In the processing of S2504, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) regarding the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / miss judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) (so-called " It is equivalent to "hold look-ahead").

In the preliminary judgment, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, the jackpot determination table for the high-probability state in the high-probability state, and the jackpot determination for the normal state in the normal state (low-probability state). Based on the table, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value.

As other pre-determination modes, for example, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (high probability). It is assumed that it has a fluctuation pattern information judgment table (for state), and fluctuation pattern information is based on the fluctuation pattern information judgment table according to the game state and the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). Can be determined. From this fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to determine in advance whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

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

The sub-control unit 90 (sub-control board) analyzes the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted by the main control unit 80 to determine whether the information is related to a big hit and the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol. It is said that some of the jackpot types can be identified (discriminated). Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is judged in a high probability state, and low. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged in the probability state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random number values read by S2503, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is not transmitted to the sub control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other jackpot type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value (variation pattern random number value) of the type determination random number value and the fluctuation pattern random number counter and the information indicating the result of the preliminary judgment is generated and set as the special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible.

Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-described processing according to Special Figure 2 (S2506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start port. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S2506), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S2507.

In S2507, if 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, it is in a high base state (YES in S2507), the processing after S2508 is not performed. This process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the process related to the preliminary determination after S2508.

Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. Judgment (second special symbol hit / miss judgment) is easy to be performed. Further, in this embodiment, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol) (so-called "special figure 2"). Priority variable machine "). In such a configuration, for example, the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed in a high base state, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clarified that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit. In this case, the player intentionally eliminates the special figure 2 hold (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing by using the priority of the special figure 2 hold digestion, and the special figure showing the result of the preliminary judgment is shown. Technical intervention such as intentionally generating a jackpot related to 1 is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big hit. Therefore, when the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S2507), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the pre-determination of Special Figure 1 after S2508.

The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S2508). The acquired random number value read out is pre-determined (S2509), and the game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the first special symbol read out by S2501 and the information pre-determined by S2509 (pre-judgment information) is provided. Special figure 1 Generated as a start-in ball command and set in the RAM output buffer (S2510). The preliminary determination (hold look-ahead) of S2509 is performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 accuracy determination process (S1207).

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S210) after the start / entry process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), this process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the game machine (whether it is in a high probability state, whether it is in a big hit game, the number of reserved balls is some, probable change. Data related to (the number of remaining fluctuations in the time reduction is several, etc.) is stored (backed up) in RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (S105). In the S2602, in addition to the data related to the current state of the gaming machine, it is possible to store (back up) arbitrary data predetermined as a backup target. In this embodiment, since the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the backup target as described above, the S2602 also stores the lighting pattern data related to the display mode.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 47. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description 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 on the sub-control board 90 performs the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 39 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (when the power supply by the power board 109 is started). The program is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executed. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and the like are set, and various flags, statuses and counters are reset.

Next, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff 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 supply board 109 to the sub-control board 90 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Then, if the determination result of S4002 is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result of S4002 is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. 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, but the power off signal is output. If it is ON and the contents of the RAM are kept normal (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 after that. For this reason, the processing of S4001 to S4003 is also referred to as "power-on processing".

Here, when the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the power-on processing (S4001 to S4003), it notifies that the power-on processing is being executed until the power-on processing is completed (power supply). (Notification at the time of turning on) is executed (second notification means). Specifically, a message indicating that the power-on processing is being executed is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and a notification sound indicating that fact 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 judgment of S4002 is a negative judgment (NO in S4002), the RAM initialization (S4003) is also executed. If the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed and the RAM initialization (S4003) is not executed, the message "Power is being restored" is displayed, and the CPU initialization process (S4001) and RAM initialization (S4003) are displayed. When both are executed, the message "Ram clearing" is displayed. These messages are displayed by transmitting a command (power-on command) from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100 and processing the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 that receives the command. Will be executed. Which of the "power restoration in progress" and "ram clearing" messages is displayed is determined by the content (type) of the command transmitted from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100. Further, in this embodiment, one type of notification sound for power-on processing is used, and the sound is output from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a variation start command) is transmitted, when a variation effect pattern described later is determined, and the like. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect 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) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. It is transmitted to the control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. (Direction design game production, special game production related to big hit game, etc.) is executed.

Next, the S4007 allows the interrupt, and then the S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, operation control of the movable decorative member, It is possible to control the audio output from the speaker.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception interrupt processing (S4008), first, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the external INT of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the input unit (S4101). As a result, when it is determined that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), this processing is completed without performing the processing of S4102. On the other hand, when 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 process is completed. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). .. This switch data indicates whether or not there is an operation (ON, OFF) for each of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b, and is used to execute an operation-compatible effect based on the operation of the effect button 63. is there. Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as a frame lamp 66 and a board lamp 5 to a predetermined drive circuit (not shown), and a movable decorative member 14 (electrically driven). The drive data output process (S4203) for outputting the drive data for driving the source) to a predetermined drive circuit (not shown) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303), and the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. (S4304), a switch process is performed to set the display content (for example, operation-compatible effect) of the display screen 7a based on the above.

Next, the movable effect-related processing (S4305) described later is performed. After that, other processing 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 determining the effect is performed (S4306), and this processing is completed.

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first 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 shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. ..

The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random operation for determining the jackpot type (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation patterns random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , The sub-control board 90 is stored in the predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub-control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

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

The S4406 determines 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 fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the fluctuation production end processing (S4407) is performed, the process shifts to the processing of S4408, and it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (S4406). S4406 is NO), and the process shifts to S4408 without performing the variable effect end processing (S4407).

In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is ended. It can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes the variable effect start process (S4402) and the variable effect end process (S4404) also functions as a “variable game execution means”.

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

Here, the special game production includes at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the opening of the big winning opening (before the start of the first round) accompanying the start of the special game, and the round game constituting the special game (big hit game). Includes a round effect (big hit game effect) to be executed.

In this embodiment, an opening command according to the type of jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the opening command causes an opening effect, a round effect, etc. according to the type of jackpot to be started this time. Be identified. Then, in the special game effect selection process (S4409), the effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and the information based on the received opening command (type of opening command, jackpot game at the start timing) are selected. Set a special game start command that can specify the jackpot type, etc. in the sub output buffer. When the set special game start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an image of the corresponding special game effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. This is executed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

The opening effect of this embodiment includes an opening effect that does not include a movable effect and an opening effect that includes a movable effect. In the special game effect selection process (S4409), any one of them is included. The opening effect (opening effect pattern) of is selected. Details of the opening production will be described later.

Next, the S4410 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). As a result, when it is determined that the ending command has been received (YES in S4410), the ending effect selection process (S4411) for selecting the effect 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. Then, the process proceeds to the process of S4413 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to the process of S4413 without performing the ending effect selection process (S4411).

In this embodiment, the ending command according to the jackpot type and the presence / absence of V passage related to the jackpot this time is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the ending command, the effect mode after the jackpot game, etc. Is identified. Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the effect pattern of the selected ending effect, the information based on the received ending command (type of ending command, type of jackpot related to the finished jackpot game, effect mode after the jackpot game, etc. ) Is set in the sub output buffer at the end of the special game. 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 and the like related to the end of the big hit game on the display screen of the image display device 7. Execute on 7a.

Next, S4413 determines whether or not a specific area passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413). As a result, when it is determined that the specific area passage command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process shifts to the processing of S4418 without performing the processing of S4415, and it is determined that the specific area passage command has been received (in S4413). YES), set the V-pass specification command in the sub-output buffer (S4415).

When the V-passage designation command set in S4415 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 sends image data for notifying that V-passage has occurred to the image control board. It is read from the ROM of 100, and the V passage notification effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Examples of the V-passage notification effect include displaying a character image of "V" on the display screen 7a and outputting a sound effect indicating V-passage. Although the possibility is extremely low, the V-passing designation command is set (S4415) and the V-passing notification effect is executed even when the V-passing is performed at the 15R 9th jackpot, which is the planned V-passing jackpot.

Next, the S4418 determines whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418). As a result, if it is determined that the round start command has not been received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420 without processing S4419. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round start command has been received (YES in S4418), the round specification 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 rounds to be started (start round), and the CPU (effect control) of the sub control board 90. The microcomputer 91) specifies the number of rounds of the start round 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 process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 conforms to the jackpot game being executed according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. The round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, in S4420, other processing related to the effect control is performed (S4420), and this processing is completed. As other processing performed by the S4420, processing based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command, an invalid period passing command, a specific area non-passing command, etc.) is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed based on the reception of the variation start command from the main control board 80 in the reception command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, various effect determination random numbers such as a variation effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and a specific effect determination random number are acquired. Performs random number processing for determining the effect (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the variable effect to be executed, the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined. The variable effect means an effect executed in association with the variable display (variable game) from the start of the variable display to the end (stop display) of the special symbol, and the effect symbol game effect (effect symbol). (8) Variable display and stop display), as well as movable effects, sound effects, light effects, etc. can be regarded as variable effects.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the fluctuation start command received by the S4401 described above (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For the variation pattern designation command, for example, the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the determination result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination or the second special symbol winning / failing determination is input. The determination result information to be designated, the symbol information to specify the jackpot type (big hit symbol), and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol. By analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be started this time is performed. ) Is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2.) Can be determined. The variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, etc. included in the variation pattern designation command can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

The S4503 then refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. 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 production mode.

Here, the effect mode is an effect environment (effect format) when the variable game is executed, and if the effect mode is different, the background of the display screen 7a, the variable effect, the reach effect, the advance notice effect, etc. are various. Part or all of the production mode of the production is different. Specifically, for example, an image displayed on the image display device 7 (for example, a display mode (for example, a symbol design, a numerical design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8 is different, a character, an item, a background image, etc. appearing are different, etc. The effect display) is different depending on the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (reach effect, notice effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode.

In this embodiment, one of the effect modes A, B, and C is set when the game state is controlled to the low accuracy low base state, and the effect mode D is set when the game state is controlled to the low accuracy high base state. The effect mode E is set when it is set and controlled to the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, by confirming the effect mode, the player can grasp whether the current gaming state is the low accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, or the high accuracy high base state. Even if you check the production mode, it is difficult to grasp whether the current game state is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state (probability change or not) (substantially impossible). An effect mode (probability non-notification mode) may be provided.

Whether the production mode in the low accuracy low base state is "A", "B", or "C" (mode status is "1", "2", "3") is, for example, for selecting the production mode. It can be selected (determined) by a lottery (random number lottery) using the random numbers of. Further, when the effect mode is changed between the effect modes A to C, for example, the number of times the variable game is executed (the number of symbol variations) in one effect mode reaches a predetermined number, or the effect mode change lottery is performed. It can be performed when a predetermined effect mode change condition is satisfied, such as winning a (random number lottery). In addition, the effect mode D is set with the transition to the low accuracy high base state after the big hit game related to the V non-passing big hit, and the high accuracy high base state after the big hit game related to the V passing planned big hit is set. The effect mode E is set when the transition occurs. Then, when the variable game (disengagement fluctuation) is executed a predetermined number of times (150 times in this example) without a big hit in the effect mode E (high accuracy high base state), the variable game is used as the high accuracy high base. Since the state ends, any one of the effect modes A to C (for example, the effect mode A) is set from the next variable game. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called "ST machine", the effect mode E (high accuracy and high base state) is also referred to as "ST mode".

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

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). As the variable effect pattern, a variable mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is mainly set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), the case where the reach effect is executed (variable effect with reach), the case where the reach effect is not executed (normal variable effect), and the like are determined. Further, the variable effect pattern includes, in addition to the variable mode of the effect symbol 8, execution modes such as a display effect, a sound effect, a light effect, and a movable effect that are executed in association with the variable display of the effect symbol 8. Whether or not to execute the production is also decided.

In addition, the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). When the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol) constitute the jackpot mode. (Also referred to as "reach symbol" or "reach mode"), the stop display (temporary stop) is performed, and the remaining one (for example, the third stop symbol) continues to be variable (also referred to as "reach state"). Then, it means an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode. According to this reach production, it is possible to effectively fuel the expectations of the player aiming for a big hit.

Here, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), the variation effect pattern of the present embodiment is roughly classified into an deviation variation effect pattern corresponding to the deviation variation and a jackpot variation effect pattern corresponding to the jackpot variation. In this embodiment, the deviation variation effect pattern and the jackpot variation effect pattern are further classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect and the movable effect, respectively. Specifically, the deviation variation effect patterns include a first deviation variation effect pattern that does not include either a reach effect or a movable effect, a second deviation variation effect pattern that includes a reach effect and does not include a movable effect, and a reach effect and a movable effect. It is classified into three types: the third deviation effect pattern including both of the above. Further, the jackpot variation effect pattern is classified into two types: a first jackpot variation effect pattern that includes a reach effect and does not include a movable effect, and a second jackpot variation effect pattern that includes both a reach effect and a movable effect.

The variation effect pattern set (selected) in S4505 belongs to (corresponds to) at least one of the first to third out-of-range variation effect patterns and the first and second jackpot variation effect patterns. Since there are a plurality of reach production patterns such as a normal reach production and a super reach production as described later, the variable production pattern including the reach production (other than the first deviation variable production pattern) is included in the reach production pattern. It is further classified according to it. Further, there are a plurality of types of variation effect patterns belonging to the first deviation effect pattern, the variation effect pattern belonging to the second deviation variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern belonging to the third deviation variation effect pattern. It may be. This also applies to the first and second jackpot fluctuation effect patterns.

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). There are two types of stop display: temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (paused), and the effect symbol is placed at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen, such as a number or a character. It means that it is displayed in a state where it is slightly moved so that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol ends, and the effect symbol recognizes the number, the character, or the like at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that it is completely stopped and displayed when it can be done. When the effect symbol is fixedly stopped after the variable display, the display result of the variable display (result of the variable effect) is definitively displayed (confirmed display) (derived display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the effect symbol can be executed once or a plurality of times until the final stop is reached.

The stop effect symbols determined (selected) by S4505 are a symbol that temporarily stops (also referred to as a "temporary stop symbol") and a symbol that is fixedly stopped (also referred to as a "fixed stop symbol"). Specifically, the effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the variable effect, that is, the fixed stop symbol, is "787" or the like in the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is wrong and there is reach. One of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is considered to be different from the other production symbols (reach out-of-reach), and when there is no reach, three productions such as "635" At least one of the symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is regarded as a disjointed pattern (complete disjoint pattern) in which the other effect symbols are different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and it is any of the 7R 1st to 7th big hits and the 15R 9th big hit, it is doublet other than "777", and in the case of the 15R 8th big hit. It is doublet of "777". As a result, with respect to the 7R jackpot, it is impossible to determine whether the jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot only by the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8. Further, with respect to the 15R 8th jackpot and the 15R 9th jackpot, it is possible to determine whether the jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8.

The stop display mode (stop effect symbol) of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately set. Further, regarding the 7R jackpot, it may be possible to determine whether the 7R jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8, and the 15R 8th jackpot and the 15R 9th jackpot may be determined. Regarding the big hit, it may be impossible to determine whether it is a V-passing scheduled big hit or a V-non-passing scheduled big hit through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8. Further, for all the jackpots, it may or may not be possible to determine whether the jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8. Good.

In addition, the effect symbol 8, that is, the temporary stop symbol, which is temporarily stopped in the middle of the fluctuation display before reaching the fixed stop, is basically a roll (reach out-of-reach, complete) other than the above-mentioned doublet (big hit mode). It is said to be doublet, etc.). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed in which the effect symbol 8 is stopped at doublet and then displayed in a variable manner again, the temporary stop symbol is doublet (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a roll corresponding to a jackpot with a relatively low degree of advantage (for example, a jackpot with a lower advantage than the 15RV scheduled jackpot). Further, the fixed stop symbol after the re-lottery can be again set as a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low degree of advantage, or a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively high degree of advantage. Further, since the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (immediately before) the final stop after the variable display ends, the effect symbol 8 that temporarily stops immediately before the final stop is also a temporary stop symbol, but in this case, it is provisional. The stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, Super reach C and the like are set. In S4505, which of these effects is to be performed or which of these effects is not to be performed (this is also referred to as "normal variation") is determined based on the variation effect pattern determination table.

Then, for example, when the variation effect with reach is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed, there is a possibility of a big hit as compared with the case where the normal reach effect (any of reach A to C) is executed. Is set to be high. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher possibility of becoming a big hit (big hit expectation) as compared with the normal reach production. Further, when the reach effect is executed and the movable effect is executed, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the reach effect is executed without executing the movable effect. ing. That is, it can be said that the reach effect with the movable effect is a game effect with a higher possibility of becoming a big hit (expectation for a big hit) as compared with the reach effect without the movable effect.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control board 90 receives a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more as a variation pattern specification command from the main control board 80, the present embodiment corresponds to the command. Reach effects (variable effects with reach) can be set (executed) based on commands. Among them, when the fluctuation time is 30,000 ms, the normal reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect (normal reach variation effect), and when the fluctuation time is 45,000 ms or more, the SP reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect. (SP reach fluctuation production). In this embodiment, three types of normal reach of reach A to C and three types of super reach of SP reach A to C are provided as the types of reach effect, but the type (number) of reach effect is this. It is not limited to, and may be provided with more reach effects.

Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the fluctuation display, the fluctuation speed of all the symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and then, when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) elapses, the first stop symbol The fluctuation speed of the left effect symbol (8L in this example) decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporarily stops), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). The fluctuation speed of is reduced and the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). After that, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and one variation display ends with this. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such fluctuation display, normal fluctuation and reach production are performed.

For example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol according to the number of reserved balls of the special symbol or the game state is not activated (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R display the variable. When started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and then the right effect symbol 8R (second stop) is stopped. The symbol) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the symbols having the same number (reach mode), the reach is established, and then the reach effect is developed. On the other hand, if the reach is not established (that is, if it is a normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped), and then the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is stopped (third stop symbol). Temporary stop). In this embodiment, it takes about 11 seconds from the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example) in the normal variation. However, in the normal fluctuation when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol is activated, the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is normal (variation). It is shorter than (when the time reduction function is not activated), and along with this, the time required for the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to stop (temporarily stop) also increases. It gets shorter.

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

Next, in S4506, processing related to the setting of the advance notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). The advance notice effect is an effect that suggests a variable display currently being executed or a stored hold (variable display to be executed later). For example, the display result of the variable display currently being executed is It is an effect that suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit mode, or suggests that the display result of the variable display executed later may be a big hit mode. The advance notice production is also called "suggestion production". In this embodiment, the advance notice effect (also referred to as "hold look-ahead advance notice") based on the effect hold information (preliminary judgment result) stored in the S4400 and the current (this time) change display (also referred to as "the change") are displayed. Since various notice effects such as the notice effect (also referred to as "the change notice") can be executed, the S4506 can determine whether or not to execute each notice effect (whether or not to execute). Set the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect to be executed. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect pattern are determined. It is decided, and a notice effect pattern is set based on the decision result. The notice effect (suggestion effect) is, for example, to display an image (also referred to as "notice image" or "suggestion image") suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit on the display screen 7a (also referred to as "notice display" or "suggestion display"). It is done by. In addition to such display effects (notice display, suggestion display), the advance notice effect can also be performed by sound effect, light effect, and movable effect, and can also be performed by combining these effects. ..

The storage content of the production hold information stored in the S4400 (the storage content of the production hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in the S4502 (for this special symbol fluctuation display The notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, based on the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol (variation pattern and stop symbol related to the special symbol fluctuation display this time), which is also specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command). , The type (notice type) and mode of the advance notice effect to be executed, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, and the like are different. When executing a notice effect, one of the multiple notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be executed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be executed. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be executed at each execution timing during one variation display (during the variation effect).

Next, in S4507, a variation effect start command for starting variation effect etc. based on the variation effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is set in the sub-output buffer (S4507), and the variation effect start process is performed. Finish. When the variation 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 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data for fluctuation effect (image data constituting the change start, change in progress, change stop, etc. of the effect symbol 8) corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and the advance notice effect specified based on the variation effect start command. The pattern, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image data corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect and the advance notice effect based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. Execute on the display screen 7a. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Further, in accordance with the execution of the variable effect, each effect such as a sound effect, a light effect, and a movable effect is executed via the voice control board 106 and the lamp control board 107.

[Movable production related processing]
Next, the movable effect-related processing (S4305) executed by the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) will be described. This process is related to the operation of the movable decorative member 14.

As shown in FIG. 46, in the movable effect-related processing (S4305), first, it is determined whether or not the first operating condition is satisfied (S4701). As described above, the first operating condition is a condition that triggers the execution of the first operating mode in which the movable decorative member 14 at the start point position (non-operating state) is moved (raised) to the ending point position.

For example, when a variable effect pattern (third out-of-range variable effect pattern or second big hit variable effect pattern) including a movable effect is selected (set) in the above-mentioned S4505, the variable effect during the variable effect based on the variable effect pattern is performed in advance. At the predetermined operation start timing, the movable decorative member 14 at the starting point position operates in the first operation mode. In addition, when an opening effect pattern including a movable effect is selected (set) in the opening effect selection process (S4900) described later, when a predetermined operation start timing during the opening effect based on the opening effect pattern is reached, The movable decorative member 14 at the starting point position operates in the first operating mode.

In the S4701, it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied when the operation start timing as described above arrives when the movable decorative member 14 is in the starting point position. The operation start timing of the movable decorative member 14 can be appropriately determined by the effect pattern.

Further, in order to determine whether or not the movable decorative member 14 is in the start point position (non-operating state), for example, a sensor (position detecting means) capable of detecting that the movable decorative member 14 is in the start point position is provided, and the detection thereof is performed. A signal can be input to the sub-control board 90 and performed based on the detection signal (position determination means). When the movable decorative member 14 is not in the start point position (non-operating state) when the operation start timing of the movable decorative member 14 (the timing at which the first operating condition is satisfied) arrives (for example, when the detection signal of the position detecting means is OFF). ), The movable decorative member 14 is not operated in the first operation mode, and the notification by the notification image 500 (described later) is not performed (a set of operation notification commands described later). This is because the normal operation of the movable decorative member 14 cannot be guaranteed, which may lead to a failure or breakage of the movable decorative member 14. In such a case, a process (return process) for returning the movable decorative member 14 to the starting point position (non-operating state) is performed, and as a result, it is confirmed that the movable decorative member 14 is in the starting point position (non-operating state). If possible, the movable effect can be executed thereafter. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the movable decorative member 14 is in the start point position (non-operating state) even after the return processing is performed, an error occurs due to the board lamp 5, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), or the like. It is configured to perform notification. As a result, it is possible to notify the outside that a defect (trouble) has occurred in the movable decorative member 14 (a type of information regarding the movable effect means).

When it is determined that the first operating condition is satisfied in S4701 (YES in S4701), the first drive data for operating the movable decorative member 14 in the first operating mode is set in the sub output buffer (S4703), and the movable decoration is made. An operation notification command for notifying the operation of the member 14 is set in the sub output buffer (S4705). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4701 that the first operating condition is not satisfied (NO in S4701), the process shifts to the process of S4707 without performing the processes of S4703 and S4705.

When the first drive data set in the S4703 is output to a predetermined drive circuit (not shown) by the drive data output process (S4203), the movable decorative member 14 operates in the first operation mode according to the first drive data. (See FIGS. 52 (A)-(C) and 55 (A)-(C)). Further, when the operation notification command set in S4705 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the image data corresponding to the operation notification command to the ROM of the image control board 100. The broadcast image 500 based on the image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIGS. 52 (A) to (C) and FIGS. 55 (A) to (C)).

The broadcast image 500 is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen 7a at least while the movable decorative member 14 operates in the first operating mode, that is, while moving (raising) from the start point position to the end point position. In this embodiment, it is displayed at the lower left of the screen on the side (left side) where the movable decorative member 14 is provided. Then, when the movable decorative member 14 reaches the end point position, the notification image 500 is erased from the screen. The display (operation notification) of the notification image 500 notifies that the movable decorative member 14 moves (rises) from the start point position to the end point position (changes from the non-operating state to the operating state).

Next, in S4707, it is determined whether or not the second operating condition is satisfied (S4707). As described above, the second operating condition is a condition that triggers the execution of the second operating mode in which the movable decorative member 14 that has moved to the end point position is tilted to the right.

For example, when the jackpot variation effect pattern (second jackpot variation effect pattern) including the movable effect is selected (set) in the above-mentioned S4505, the movable decorative member 14 is first operated by the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern. When a predetermined tilt timing arrives after operating in the mode and reaching the end point position, the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operating mode. Further, when an opening effect pattern including a movable effect is selected (set) in the opening effect selection process (S4900) described later, the movable decorative member 14 operates in the first operating mode in the opening effect based on the opening effect pattern. When a predetermined tilt timing arrives after reaching the end point position, the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operating mode.

In S4707, it is determined that the second operating condition is satisfied when the movable decorative member 14 reaches the end point position and the tilt timing as described above arrives. The tilting timing of the movable decorative member 14 can be any timing after the movable decorative member 14 reaches the end point position. For example, the timing immediately after the arrival (the timing substantially the same as the arrival) or It can be appropriately determined according to the effect pattern, such as the timing after a few seconds have passed from the arrival (the timing after a while after the arrival).

Further, the determination of whether or not the movable decorative member 14 has reached the end point position (whether or not it is in the operating state) is determined, for example, by a sensor (position detecting means) capable of detecting that the movable decorative member 14 is at the end point position. Is provided, and the detection signal can be input to the sub-control board 90 and performed based on the detection signal. Also in this case, as in the case of the start point position (non-operating state) described above, the return processing, the error notification, and the like can be configured to be performed.

When it is determined in S4707 that the second operating condition is satisfied (YES in S4707), the second drive data for operating the movable decorative member 14 in the second operating mode is set in the sub output buffer (S4709), and the second operation data is set. 2 Set the tilting effect command for displaying the effect accompanying the operation of the movable decorative member 14 based on the drive data in the sub output buffer (S4711). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4707 that the second operating condition is not satisfied (NO in S4707), the process proceeds to S4713 without performing the processes of S4709 and S4711.

When the second drive data set in S4709 is output to a predetermined drive circuit (not shown) by the drive data output process (S4203), the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operation mode according to the second drive data. (See FIGS. 52 (D), 54 (A), 55 (D)). Further, when the tilt effect command set in S4711 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the image data corresponding to the tilt effect command to the ROM of the image control board 100. The effect display based on the image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIGS. 52 (D), 54 (A), and 55 (D)). This effect display will be described later.

Next, in S4713, it is determined whether or not the return condition for returning the movable decorative member 14 which has been in the operating state by operating in the first operating mode or the second operating mode to the non-operating state is satisfied (S4713). As a result, when it is determined that the return condition is satisfied (YES in S4713), the third drive data for returning the movable decorative member 14 to the non-operating state is set in the sub output buffer (S4715). On the other hand, if it is determined that the return condition is not satisfied (NO in S4713), this process ends without performing the process of S4715. The establishment of the return condition will be described later.

When the third drive data set in S4713 is output to a predetermined drive circuit (not shown) by the drive data output process (S4203), the movable decorative member 14 operates in the third operation mode according to the third drive data. , Move from the end point position to the start point position (see FIGS. 54 (B) and 56 (D)).

[Opening effect selection process]
Next, among the special game effect selection processes (S4409) executed based on the reception of the opening command from the main control board 80 in the reception command analysis process (S4302), the opening effect is the process related to the selection of the opening effect. The selection process (S4900) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 51 (B), the opening effect pattern of this embodiment includes a first opening effect pattern and a second opening effect pattern. The first opening effect pattern is an opening effect pattern that does not include a movable effect, and the second opening effect pattern is an opening effect pattern that includes a movable effect. The opening effect selection process (S4900) is a process of selecting one of the two opening effect patterns.

As shown in FIG. 47, in the opening effect selection process (S4900), first, it is determined whether or not the movable effect completed flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is ON (S4901). The movable effect completed flag is a flag indicating whether or not the variation effect based on the jackpot variation effect pattern (second jackpot variation effect pattern) including the movable effect has been executed, and is turned ON when the variation effect is executed.

Therefore, when the jackpot game is started after the variable effect based on the big hit variation effect pattern (second big hit variation effect pattern) including the movable effect, the movable effect has been turned ON. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is started after the variable effect based on the big hit variation effect pattern (first big hit variation effect pattern) that does not include the movable effect, the movable effect has been turned off.

When it is determined in S4901 that the movable effect has been turned ON (YES in S4901), when the first opening effect pattern is selected (S4903), and when it is determined that the movable effect has not been turned ON (OFF) (NO in S4901). ), Select the second opening effect pattern (S4905). After that, the movable production flag is cleared (S4907), and this process is completed.

When the first opening effect pattern is selected (set), the opening effect that does not include the movable effect is executed. For example, the opening effect is executed by the image display device 7 or the like under the condition that the movable decorative member 14 is in the operating state or the movable decorative member 14 that has been in the operating state returns to the non-operating state. See FIGS. 53 (A) and 54 (B)).

When the second opening effect pattern is selected (set), the opening effect including the movable effect is executed. For example, the opening effect is executed by the image display device 7 or the like with the change from the non-operating state to the operating state (that is, the movable effect) of the movable decorative member 14 (see FIGS. 55 (A) to 55 (D)). ).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects are executed according to the progress of the game under the control process by the effect control microcomputer 91 described above. In the following, among such effects, an example of an effect related to the movable effect-related process (S4305) and the opening effect selection process (S4900) will be described. The step (S) in the following description corresponds to the step of the control process by the effect control microcomputer 91 described above.

[Production example 1]
An effect example 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. The effect example 1 shows the flow (development) of the effect when the "big hit variation effect including the movable effect (second big hit variation effect pattern)" is executed as the variation effect related to the V-passing scheduled jackpot.

In the variation effect based on the second jackpot variation effect pattern (movable variation effect), the reach effect is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a at a predetermined time during the variation effect (during the specific variation game). When the reach effect develops into the SP reach effect and a predetermined operation start timing arrives (YES in S4701), the movable decorative member 14 at the start point position (non-operating state) operates in the first operating mode (S4703). The state of the production at this time is shown in FIGS. 52 (A) to 52 (C).

When the operation start timing of the movable decorative member 14 arrives, the movable decorative member 14 is activated (movable effect) at the lower left (near the movable decorative member 14) of the display screen 7a during which the SP reach effect is being executed (displayed). The notification image 500 indicating (to the effect that the state of the means changes) is displayed. The notification image 500 is displayed based on the operation notification command (S4705). The notification image 500 is an example of "information about the movable effect means", and the display screen 7a (image display device 7) for displaying the notification image 500 is an example of the "notification means". The notification image 500 is also displayed when the movable decorative member 14 operates in the first operation mode in the deviation variation effect (third deviation variation effect pattern) including the movable effect.

Here, in this embodiment, the notification image 500 is a figure (illustration) representing a "hand pointing to the side of the movable decorative member 14", but the fact that the movable decorative member 14 operates (the state of the movable effect means changes). The mode is not particularly limited as long as the player can recognize the above. For example, it is possible to display characters (messages) such as "operating" and "attention", and to display an arrow pointing toward the movable decorative member 14. Further, it is also possible to notify that the movable decorative member 14 is activated (the state of the movable effect means is changed) by the voice from the speaker 67, or by lighting the board lamp 5.

As shown in FIGS. 52 (A) to 52 (C), when the movable decorative member 14 operates in the first operation mode and rises from the start point position to the end point position during the SP reach effect, the broadcast image 500 continues during that time. Is displayed. FIG. 52 (B) shows a state in which the movable decorative member 14 is rising toward the end point position, and FIG. 52 (C) shows a state in which the movable decorative member 14 has reached the end point position (operating state).

Next, when a predetermined tilt timing arrives after the movable decorative member 14 reaches the end point position as shown in FIG. 52 (C) (YES in S4707), the movable decorative member 14 is then shown in FIG. 52 (D). Operates in the second operating mode and tilts to the right (S4709). At this time, on the display screen 7a, an effect of notifying that the jackpot has been confirmed as a result of the reach effect (big hit confirmation effect) is displayed, and an effect image 510 notifying that the jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot is displayed. Is displayed. Further, when the movable decorative member 14 is operated (tilted to the right) in the second operating mode, the notification image 500 that has been displayed up to that point is erased from the screen and is hidden.

When the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operating mode, the notification image 500 may be continuously displayed, or another notification image indicating that the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operating mode may be displayed. You may.

The effect image 510 is displayed based on the tilt effect command (S4711), and is displayed as the movable decorative member 14 is tilted to the right. Such tilting of the movable decorative member 14 to the right and the accompanying display of the effect image 510 are also referred to as “tilt effect”.

In this embodiment, the effect image 510 is a telop display (telop image) flowing from the flag portion of the movable decorative member 14 tilted to the right toward the right side of the screen. In addition, the effect image 510 for notifying that the jackpot is scheduled to pass through V includes the characters "super lucky!", And the player is made to recognize the occurrence of the jackpot scheduled to pass through V through the characters ( See FIG. 52 (D)). It should be noted that the effect image 510 for notifying that the V-passing scheduled jackpot has occurred may be any mode as long as it can make the player recognize the occurrence of the V-passing scheduled jackpot.

After the movable decorative member 14 is tilted to the right in this way to perform the jackpot confirmation effect and the tilting effect, the movable decorative member 14 is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIGS. 53 (A) to 53 (C). While still tilted to the right (operating state), the opening production at the start of the jackpot game related to the jackpot scheduled to pass through V, the round production during the jackpot game (during the round game), and the ST mode production after the jackpot game (production mode) The production is developed in the order of E).

In the opening effect, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), the content of the effect image 510 (telop display) indicates the number of times a big hit has occurred. This indicates the number of occurrences (number of consecutive villas) in anticipation of the subsequent continuous occurrence of big hits (so-called "renso") in the ST mode (high accuracy and high base state). Here, the case where the character "first time" is displayed corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit scheduled to pass through V as the so-called "first hit" is shown. After that, this number of times display is added according to the number of times of occurrence while the big hit occurrence in ST mode is repeated.

Further, in the round production during the jackpot game following the opening production, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), the content of the production image 510 (telop display) is the number of prize balls won in the jackpot game (given by the player). The amount of game profits) and the number of big hits (number of consecutive villas) mentioned above are shown. The number of winning prize balls is updated (added) based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening. In the display of the number of prize balls won by the production image 510 at this time, the number of prize balls won per big hit game can be displayed, or the total number of prize balls won when the big hits are consecutively villas can be displayed. ..

Further, in the ST mode production after the big hit game that shifts through the opening effect and the round effect, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), the content of the effect image 510 (telop display) is that the current game state is the ST mode ( It indicates that it is in a high accuracy and high base state). At this time, an image 520 (remaining fluctuation number image) showing the remaining fluctuation number (ST period) until the end of the ST mode is also displayed on the display screen 7a.

After the movable decorative member 14 is in the operating state and shifts to the ST mode in this way, as long as the ST mode is repeated with the planned V-passing jackpot (V-passing) in between (the consecutive villas continue), the movable decorative member 14 remains. It is kept in the operating state, and the variable game (variable effect) and the big hit game (big hit game effect) are executed as it is. Therefore, during the ST mode, the variable effect pattern including the movable effect and the opening effect pattern (see FIG. 51) are not selected (set). Then, after shifting to the ST mode, it is movable when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times) without a big hit and the ST mode ends, or when the ST mode ends due to the occurrence of a V non-passing scheduled big hit. The decorative member 14 operates in the third operating mode and returns to the non-operating state (S4715). That is, the condition for returning the movable decorative member 14 in the operating state to the non-operating state is satisfied together with the ending condition for the ST mode (YES in S4713).

In this embodiment, when the movable decorative member 14 operates in the third operating mode (when returning to the non-operating state), the information regarding the operation (that the state of the movable effect means changes) is not notified. There is. This is because the return of the movable decorative member 14 is due to the end of the movable effect, and has no particular meaning in terms of game progress (in terms of effect). Therefore, when the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state, the player is not positively notified of this. This also applies to the production examples 2 and 3 described later.

Even when the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state, it is possible to display a notification image indicating the return on the display screen 7a as in the case where the movable decorative member 14 rises from the start point position to the end point position. Is.

The flow of the movable effect according to the above-mentioned production example 1 is as follows: "After executing the movable effect during the specific variable game to activate the movable effect means, the movable effect is performed until the special game started after the specific variable game is completed. This is an example of "when the means is not changed to the non-operating state", and "when the movable effect means is changed to the non-operating state based on the fact that a predetermined condition (return condition) is satisfied after the end of the special game". This is an example. Further, at least one of the SP reach effect (reach effect), the jackpot confirmation effect, the opening effect, the round effect, the ST mode effect, and the tilt effect (display of the effect image 510) shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 is a "specific effect". This is an example.

[Production example 2]
Next, an effect example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 54. The same points as in Production Example 1 will be omitted or simplified. The effect example 2 shows the flow (development) of the effect when the big hit variation effect (second big hit variation effect pattern) including the movable effect is executed as the variation effect related to the V non-passing scheduled big hit.

Of the "big hit variation effects including movable effects" related to the V non-passing scheduled big hits, the contents of the effects before the big hit confirmation effect shown in FIG. 54 (A) is shown in FIG. 52 (A) described in the effect example 1. ) To (C) are the same.

Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the end point position is reached and a predetermined tilt timing arrives (YES in S4707), the movable decorative member 14 operates in the second operating mode and tilts to the right ( S4709). At this time, on the display screen 7a, an effect of notifying that the jackpot has been confirmed as a result of the reach effect (big hit confirmation effect) is displayed, and an effect image 510 notifying that the jackpot is a V non-passing scheduled jackpot. (Tilt effect) is displayed (S4711).

In this embodiment, the effect image 510 corresponding to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot is assumed to include the characters "lucky!". This replaces the character "super lucky!" In the production image 510 corresponding to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot in the above production example 1, and the character "lucky!" Without "super" in "super lucky!" Through this, the player is made to recognize the occurrence of the V non-passing scheduled jackpot. It should be noted that the effect image 510 for notifying that the V non-passing scheduled jackpot has occurred is not particularly limited as long as it can make the player recognize the occurrence of the V non-passing scheduled jackpot.

In this way, after the movable decorative member 14 is tilted to the right and the jackpot confirmation effect and the tilting effect are executed, when the opening period of the jackpot game related to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot is started, the movable decorative member 14 is moved. It operates in the third operating mode and returns to the non-operating state (S4715). In this case, the condition for returning the movable decorative member 14 in the operating state to the non-operating state is satisfied based on the start of the jackpot game (opening period) (reception of the opening command) (YES in S4713). At this time, the movable decorative member 14 is inactive by the end of the opening period (during the opening period). In addition, a start gate (special game start port) for starting a big hit game is provided, and when the big hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the start gate after the stop display of the big hit symbol, the start gate is reached. The above-mentioned return condition may be satisfied based on the passage of the game ball.

After the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state, as shown in FIG. 54C, a round effect (round game) is executed while the movable decorative member 14 is kept in the non-operating state, and the jackpot game is performed. Even when the later variable game (variable effect) is executed, the movable decorative member 14 is kept in an inactive state unless the variable effect including the movable effect is executed.

The flow of the movable effect according to the above-mentioned production example 2 is "after the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game to activate the movable effect means, and before the special game started after the specific variable game ends ( This is an example of "when the movable effect means is changed to the inactive state (based on the start of the special game)". Further, at least one of the jackpot confirmation effect and the tilt effect (display of the effect image 510) shown in FIG. 54 (A) is an example of the "specific effect".

[Production example 3]
Next, the production example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. The same points as in Production Examples 1 and 2 will be omitted or simplified. The effect example 3 shows the flow (development) of the effect when the opening effect (second opening effect pattern) including the movable effect is executed.

The opening effect including the movable effect is executed when the jackpot variation effect (first jackpot variation effect pattern) that does not include the movable effect is executed before the opening effect is reached. In this embodiment, when a jackpot variation effect that does not include a movable effect is executed, whether the jackpot that is the trigger for the execution is a "V-passing scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is determined by the V-round of the jackpot game. It is decided not to notify until the result of (5th round in this example) is confirmed. For this reason, the jackpot variation effect that does not include the movable effect is referred to as a "big hit type non-notification effect" in which the jackpot type cannot be determined through the reach effect during the variation effect, the jackpot confirmation effect, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8, and the like. It has become.

In the opening effect based on the second opening effect pattern (movable opening effect), when the start timing of the opening period arrives (YES in S4701), as shown in FIGS. 55 (A) to 55 (C), the movable decorative member 14 is the first. It operates in one operating mode and rises from the start point position to the end point position (S4703). At this time, the opening effect is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the notification image 500 indicating that the movable decorative member 14 is activated (the state of the movable effect means changes) is displayed (S4705). The display of the broadcast image 500 is started when the movable decorative member 14 starts operating in the first operating mode.

Next, when the movable decorative member 14 reaches the end point position as shown in FIG. 55 (C) and a predetermined tilt timing arrives (YES in S4707), the movable decorative member 14 moves as shown in FIG. 55 (D). It operates in the second operating mode and tilts to the right (S4709). At this time, the display screen 7a displays an effect image 510 (telop display) including characters (for example, "I did it!") Congratulating the big hit (S4711).

In this way, when the movable decorative member 14 rises from the start point position to the end point position during the execution of the opening effect (during the opening period), and then the movable decorative member 14 tilts to the right to execute the tilting effect, then While the movable decorative member 14 is kept tilted to the right (operating state), the opening effect (opening period) ends and the round game proceeds. Along with this, a round effect is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a.

After shifting to the round game (round effect), the state in which the movable decorative member 14 is tilted to the right (operating state) is maintained until at least the V round (fifth round). Then, when the round game (big hit game) being executed at that time is due to the big hit scheduled to pass through V, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), while the round effect of V round is displayed, the V attacker ( When the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35) passes through the specific area 39 (passes V) (S4413, S4415), the effect image 510 (for example, "V") including a character (for example, "V") that notifies the occurrence of V passage is included. The telop display) is displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, the movable decorative member 14 is kept in an operating state, and thereafter, the mode shifts to the ST mode through the jackpot game, and the ST mode is repeated with the V-passing jackpot (V-passing) in between (consecutive villas continue). ), The movable decorative member 14 is kept in an operating state.

On the other hand, when the running round game (big hit game) is due to a big hit scheduled to not pass through V, the possibility that the game ball passes through V during the V round is extremely low, and the V round ends without passing through V. Is normal. In this case, when the V round ends without passing through the V, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the movable decorative member 14 operates in the third operating mode and returns to the non-operating state (S4715). Here, the end of the V round related to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot is a condition (return condition) for returning the movable decorative member 14 to the non-operating state (YES in S4713). After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the round effect (round game) is executed while the movable decorative member 14 is kept in the non-operating state, and the variable game (variable effect) after the big hit game is executed. Even so, the movable decorative member 14 is kept in an inactive state unless a variable effect including a movable effect is executed.

At least one of the opening effect, the round effect, and the tilting effect (display of the effect image 510) shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 is an example of the "specific effect". Further, the maintenance of the operating state or the return to the non-operating state of the movable decorative member 14 based on the presence or absence of V passage in the V round shown in FIGS. 56A and 56B is the movable effect of the above-described production examples 1 and 2. It is possible to apply even when the jackpot variation effect including the above is executed.

[Action and effect of Examples]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the movable effect is executed in the jackpot variable effect (specific variable game) including the movable effect, the movable decorative member 14 rises from the start point position to the end point position. Tilt to the right at the end point (change from non-operating state to operating state). The movable decorative member 14 that has been activated in this way is subsequently changed (returned) to a non-operating state (return) before the jackpot game that is started following the jackpot variation effect (specific variation game) is completed (effect example 2). , V non-passing scheduled jackpot in production example 3), jackpot The non-operating state does not change and remains in the operating state until the game is completed (V-passing scheduled jackpot in production example 1 and production example 3). Therefore, if the movable effect is executed during the big hit variation effect (during the specific variable game), then if the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state by the end of the big hit game, it is in a low probability state (low probability high base state). , 1st game state), high probability state (high probability high base state, ST mode, 2nd game state) if it does not return (if it is maintained in the operating state), and so on, the movable decorative member 14 is in the operating state. It is possible to differentiate the game development after becoming, by the timing when the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state. This makes it possible to improve the interest of variable games and jackpot games (special games).

Further, as in the production examples 1 and 2, there are cases where the movable decorative member 14 does not return to the non-operating state and cases where it returns during the opening effect (during the opening period) executed following the jackpot variation effect including the movable effect. By providing the above, the start timing (opening period) of the jackpot game can be set as a turning point of whether or not the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest when the jackpot game is started (opening period).

Further, as in the production example 3, V is provided by providing a case where the movable decorative member 14 does not return to the inactive state and a case where the movable decorative member 14 does not return to the non-operating state in the V round during the big hit game executed after the opening effect including the movable effect. The round can be a turning point for whether or not the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the jackpot game (V sure machine) including the V round.

Further, when the movable decorative member 14 shifts to the ST mode after the big hit game while being kept in the operating state, the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times) without the big hit occurring during the ST mode, and the ST When the mode ends or the ST mode ends due to the occurrence of a jackpot scheduled to pass through V, the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state. For this reason, the movable decorative member 14 that has been activated by the jackpot fluctuation effect or the opening effect related to the V-passing planned jackpot is then repeated in the ST mode with the V-passing scheduled jackpot (V-passing) in between (consecutive villas continue). ), It will be kept in operation. As a result, the movable decorative member 14 in the operating state can excite the game during the consecutive villa period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, when the movable effect member 14 is operated in a variable effect including a movable effect or an opening effect, a notification image 500 indicating that effect is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the movable effect member 14 changes to the operating state with the display. (See FIGS. 52 (A) to (C) and FIGS. 55 (A) to (C)). Therefore, it is possible to impress the player that the movable decorative member 14 operates and to direct the player's attention to the movable effect. This makes it possible to improve the interest when the movable effect is executed.

Further, the variable effect pattern and the opening effect pattern are provided with a pattern including a movable effect and a pattern not including the movable effect (see FIG. 51). Then, when a specific effect such as an SP reach effect or an opening effect is executed (started) in a situation where the movable decorative member 14 is inactive, it is possible to execute the movable effect at the same time. .. Further, it is possible to execute a specific effect such as an opening effect, a round effect, a tilt effect, an ST mode effect, etc. under the condition that the movable decorative member 14 is in the operating state (the condition where the movable effect has been executed). ing. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by linking the specific effect and the movable effect.

Further, when the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state after the movable decorative member 14 is activated by executing the movable effect, information regarding the return (indicating that the state of the movable effect means changes) is provided. It is decided not to notify (not notify the notification means). As described above, the return of the movable decorative member 14 is due to the end of the movable effect, and has no particular meaning in terms of game progress (in terms of effect). Nevertheless, when the information regarding the return of the movable decorative member 14 is notified, the player may rather feel annoyed. In this regard, by not notifying the information regarding the return of the movable decorative member 14, for example, even if some effect is executed when the movable decorative member 14 returns to the non-operating state, the movable decorative member 14 The return does not interfere with the production. This makes it possible to prevent the game from being spoiled as much as possible.

Although examples have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope of each claim. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the movable effect means (movable accessory, gimmick) used in the movable effect is the movable decorative member 14 provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10, but the form of the movable effect means is as described above. It is not limited to the example. For example, a movable body for production that is usually located approximately in the center of the upper part of the center decoration body 10 (standby position) and descends to the front side (operating position) of the display screen 7a when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied, or usually Is located approximately in the center of the lower part of the center decoration body 10 (standby position), and when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied, a movable body for effect that rises to the front side (operating position) of the display screen 7a is used as a movable effect means. May be good. Further, it is not provided on the game board 2 (board surface) such as the center decorative body 10, but is provided on the frame body (for example, the upper part of the frame body) constituting the outer shell of the pachinko game machine 1 (game machine). A movable body (frame movable accessory, frame gimmick) may be used as a movable effect means. In this case, the notification that the state of the movable effect means changes may be provided in such a manner that the player can recognize that the frame movable accessory (frame gimmick) is operating.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification image 500 is displayed at the timing when the movable decorative member 14 starts the operation in the first operation mode (S4701, S4705), but at the timing before the start of the operation, You may notify that the movable decorative member 14 (movable effect means) is activated. For example, at a timing predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before) the start of operation of the movable effect means, a timer display indicating the remaining time until the start of operation in a countdown format is displayed as a notification that the state of the movable effect means changes. It can be configured to be displayed on an image display device (display screen) or other display device. In this way, it is possible to direct the player's attention to the movable effect even before the start of operation of the movable effect means, and to enhance the interest.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable effect that changes the movable effect means from the non-operating state to the operating state is performed by the movable decorative member 14 operating from the start point position (standby position) to the end point position (operating position) at the end point position. Although it was supposed to be more inclined, the mode of the movable production is not limited to this. For example, instead of changing (moving) the position of the movable body constituting the movable effect means, the appearance (form) of the movable body changes, the movable body rotates at a fixed position, and so on. Any change (difference) may occur depending on the operating state. In addition, the movable effect means is composed of a plurality of movable bodies, and each movable body is usually separated from each standby position (non-operating state), and each movable body operates and is united (integrated). It is also possible to make a movable effect such that the motif (modeled object) of is completed (operating state).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable decorative member 14 is operated in the first operating mode based on the establishment of the first operating condition, and then operates in the second operating mode based on the establishment of the second operating condition. , The movable decorative member 14 is the first operating mode and the second operating based on the establishment of one operating condition without separating the operating condition that triggers the first operating mode and the operating condition that triggers the second operating mode. The operation may be performed in the order of the modes, or the first operation mode and the second operation mode may be a series of (one) operation modes. Further, the movable effect may be configured only in the first operation mode in which the movable decorative member 14 operates from the start point position to the end point position without performing the tilting effect as in the above-described embodiment. In short, if it is possible to take a state in which the movable effect means is not operating (non-operating state) and a state in which it is operating (operating state), and the effect is exhibited by the operating state. The mode (execution mode) of the movable effect is not particularly limited.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game states include three gaming states of low accuracy low base state, low accuracy high base state, and high accuracy high base state, but other gaming states include high accuracy low base state. It may be provided. In this case, for example, the high accuracy low base state is set as the first gaming state and the high accuracy high base state is set as the second gaming state, or the low accuracy low base state is set as the first gaming state and the high accuracy low base is set as the second gaming state. It is also possible to do it. In short, a plurality of gaming states having different advantages for the player are provided, the gaming state having a relatively low advantage for the player is defined as the first gaming state, and the gaming state having a relatively high advantage is the second gaming state. It is possible to put it in a gaming state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not the probability variation function is activated based on whether or not the game ball has passed (passed through V) a specific area in the second big winning opening 35 (V attacker) during the big hit game. The present invention is not limited to this, although an example is shown in which the present invention is applied to a V-probability machine for determining. For example, the present invention can be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “design probability changer”) that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. Alternatively, a game ball that has a specific area (V area) in the large winning opening that can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and that has entered the large winning opening during the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called ST machine is illustrated, but a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which a game in a high probability state (probability variation game state) is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (so-called pachinko game machine). The present invention can also be applied to a "probability variation loop machine"). In addition, a pachinko gaming machine (so-called "fall lottery machine") that performs a lottery (so-called "fall lottery") as to whether or not to end the high-probability state each time the special figure fluctuation display (variable game) starts in the high probability state. ”), The present invention can also be applied.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player is given a game privilege of generating a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area in the V round during the big hit game. The privilege referred to in the invention is not limited to the occurrence of a high probability state. For example, it gives some benefit to the player, such as a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is high, and a fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is shorter than usual. If so, the content (type) of the benefit does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one privilege may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process (so-called "special figure 2") in which the second special symbol hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is preferentially digested over the first special figure hold (variation display of the first special symbol) is performed. Although "priority change") has been adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and a control process (so-called "special figure 1 priority change") may be used in which the first special figure hold is preferentially digested over the second special figure hold. Alternatively, the priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process of a control process (so-called “ball entry order (memory order) fluctuation”). In addition, a control process (so-called "special figure 1,") that executes the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol hold and digestion of the second special symbol hold) in parallel is performed. 2 Simultaneous fluctuation ") may be adopted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is read out for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined (acquired information). Although it was supposed to be (preliminary determination) (see the start-in ball processing (S209), FIGS. 11, 37, etc.), the pre-determination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure reservation storage unit, a main control unit or a sub control unit stores an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on the start-in ball) to be pre-determined. It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermination storage unit) may be determined (predetermined). In this case, by storing the result of the pre-determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the pre-determination. Alternatively, instead of pre-determining the acquired information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball may be pre-determined. That is, the acquired information may be determined in advance before being stored in the special figure reservation storage unit. In this case, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the acquired information to be pre-determined separately from the special figure holding storage unit, and it is also necessary to read the acquired information stored in the special figure holding storage unit for the pre-determination. Absent.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by inactivating / operating the probability fluctuation function, but the type (number) of the jackpot probability is It is not limited to this, and even if three or more kinds of probabilities can be set, for example, a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Good. Further, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Multiple types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the multiple types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when the power of the game machine is turned on, for example. May be good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and a pachinko game machine (ball game) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface (game area). An example of applying the present invention to a machine) is illustrated, but the game medium used for the game is a game medal, and the game can be advanced by inserting the game medal and rotating / stopping the reel (rotating body). The present invention is also applicable to a possible slot machine (reel type gaming machine).

[Other]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (Examples, other embodiments) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to a player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode after the variable display. In this type of game machine, there is a so-called "gimmick" configured to execute a movable effect by a movable member (movable accessory, etc.) for the effect according to the progress of the game (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. (See 2013-59691).

However, it is becoming commonplace to execute a movable effect in a game machine these days, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the interest of the game machine that executes the movable effect.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game machine that executes a movable effect according to the progress of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to the player based on the identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game.
A production control means that can control the production associated with the game,
It is a game machine equipped with a movable effect means that can be changed between a non-operating state and an operating state.
The effect control means
When a specific variable game in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode is executed, it is possible to execute a movable effect that changes the movable effect means from a non-operating state to an operating state during the specific variable game.
After the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game to bring the movable effect means into an operating state, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state before the special game started after the specific variable game ends. It is characterized in that the movable effect means is not changed to the non-operating state until the special game is completed.

According to such a game machine, the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode that triggers the execution of the special game, so that the movable effect means during the specific variable game. Changes from the non-operating state to the operating state. After that, the movable effect means that has been in the activated state does not change to the inactive state (returns) before the special game started after the specific variable game ends, or does not change to the non-activated state until the special game ends. It remains in operation. For this reason, the game development after the movable effect during the specific variable game (after the movable effect means is changed to the operating state) is differentiated by whether or not the movable effect means returns to the non-operating state by the end of the special game. It becomes possible. This makes it possible to improve the interest of variable games and special games.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
A game state control means capable of controlling a game state when the variable game is executed is provided.
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state.
The second gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state.
The effect control means
After the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game to activate the movable effect means, the game state after the end of the special game started after the specific variable game is controlled to the first game state. When this is done, the movable effect means is changed to the non-operating state before the special game ends, while when controlled to the second game state, the movable effect means is not activated until the special game ends. It is characterized by not changing to a state.

According to such a game machine, when the game state after the end of the special game is controlled to the first game state, the movable effect is activated by the movable effect during the specific variable game that triggers the execution of the special game. The means changes (returns) to the non-operating state before the subsequent special game ends (before being controlled to the first game state). On the other hand, when the game state after the end of the special game is controlled to the second game state, the movable effect means that has been activated by the movable effect during the specific variable game that triggers the execution of the special game is the subsequent special game. Remains in the operating state (does not change (return) to the non-operating state) until the end of (until it is controlled to the second gaming state). Therefore, after the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game and the movable effect means is activated, it depends on whether or not the movable effect means returns to the non-operating state by the end of the special game after the special game state. It is possible to suggest whether the gaming state of is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. This makes it possible to further improve the interest after the movable effect (after the movable effect means is changed to the operating state).

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above.
The effect control means
After the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game to bring the movable effect means into an operating state, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state before the special game started after the specific variable game ends. In the case of causing the movement, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state based on the start of the special game.

According to such a game machine, when the movable effect means that has been activated by the movable effect during the specific variable game changes (returns) to the non-operating state before the end of the special game, it is based on the start of the special game. It changes (returns) to the non-operating state. Therefore, it is possible to change (return) the movable effect means that has been in the operating state during the specific variable game to the non-operating state when the special game is started. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the start timing of the special game as a turning point of whether or not the movable effect means changes (returns) to the non-operating state.

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 effect control means
After the movable effect is executed during the specific variable game to bring the movable effect means into an operating state, the movable effect means is not changed to a non-operating state until the special game started after the specific variable game is completed. In this case, after the end of the special game, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to such a game machine, if the movable effect means that has been activated by the movable effect during the specific variable game does not change (return) to the inactive state by the end of the special game, after the end of the special game, It changes (returns) to a non-operating state based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Therefore, it is possible to keep the movable effect means that has been in the operating state during the specific variable game in the operating state after the end of the special game until a predetermined condition is satisfied. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game after the special game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is
A game board in which a game area where a game ball can flow down is formed,
A ball entry detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the entry slot provided in the game area, and a ball entry detection means.
An acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information based on ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means, and
A winning / failing determination means that makes a winning / failing determination based on the acquired information acquired by the acquisition means, and
A winning type determining means for determining the winning type as a result of the winning / failing determination,
A symbol display means for displaying a symbol in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the result of the hit / fail determination.
After the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode indicating winning, a special game execution means for executing a special game including a plurality of unit opening games for opening the special entrance provided in the game area, and
An effect display unit that can display various effect displays as the game progresses,
A variable effect executing means that executes a variable effect that displays the effect symbol in a variable manner on the effect display unit and then stops and displays it in a display mode according to the result of the hit / fail determination in accordance with the symbol display by the symbol display means.
An effect mode determining means for determining an effect mode in the variable effect,
A movable effect member that can move between a predetermined standby position and an operating position and does not interfere with the visibility of the effect display unit at both the standby position and the operating position.
A drive control means for controlling the drive of the movable effect member is provided.
The types of hits include a first hit in which a predetermined first privilege is given and a second hit in which a second privilege having a smaller amount of privilege than the first privilege is given.
The effect mode determining means is
When the hit type determining means determines that the first hit, the first effect mode in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display mode or the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the second display mode in the variation effect. Decide on one of the two production modes,
When it is determined by the hit type determining means that it is the second hit, it is determined in the second effect mode.
The drive control means
When the first effect mode is determined, the movable effect member is displaced from the standby position to the operating position at a predetermined timing in the variation effect, and the first unit opening game in the special game is started. Also executes the first drive control to position the movable effect member at the operating position,
When the second effect mode is determined, the movable effect member is displaced from the standby position to the operating position at a predetermined timing in the variation effect, and by the start of the first unit opening game in the special game. It is characterized in that the second drive control for starting the return of the movable effect member to the standby position is executed.

According to such a game machine, when the movable effect member is driven by the first drive control when the hit / fail determination result is a hit, the movable effect member is in the operating position from the variable display of the symbol to the execution of the special game. Will continue to be located in. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling by driving the movable effect member to the operating position during the symbol change, and it is possible to maintain the given uplifting feeling until the subsequent special game is being executed. .. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect using the movable effect member.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the game machine that executes the movable effect according to the progress of the game.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, a game machine that plays a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal is known. In this type of game machine, there is a so-called "gimmick" configured to execute a movable effect by a movable member (movable accessory, etc.) for the effect according to the progress of the game (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. (See 2013-59691).

However, it is becoming commonplace to execute a movable effect in a game machine these days, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the interest of the game machine that executes the movable effect.

The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game machine that executes a movable effect according to the progress of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A game machine that plays a game using a predetermined game medium.
A production control means that can control the production associated with the game,
Movable production means that can be changed between non-operating state and operating state,
A notification means capable of transmitting information regarding the movable effect means is provided.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a movable effect that changes the movable effect means from a non-operating state to an operating state.
When the movable effect is executed, the notification means is notified that the state of the movable effect means is changed, and the movable effect means is changed to the operating state.

According to such a game machine, when the movable effect is executed, the fact that the state of the movable effect means changes is notified, and the movable effect means changes to the operating state. Therefore, it is possible to impress the player with the execution of the movable effect that the movable effect means is changed to the operating state. This makes it possible to improve the interest when the movable effect is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined time during the game,
When the movable effect means is in the non-operating state at the predetermined time, the movable effect can be executed together with the specific effect.

According to such a game machine, when the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined time during the game and the movable effect means is inactive at the timing (predetermined time) when the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is combined with the specific effect. Movable production becomes feasible. Therefore, when the specific effect is executed when the movable effect means is in the non-operating state, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the movable effect is executed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by linking the specific effect and the movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined time during the game,
When the movable effect means is in the operating state at the predetermined time, the specific effect can be executed under that state.

According to such a game machine, when the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined time during the game and the movable effect means is in the operating state at the timing (predetermined time) when the specific effect is executed, it remains as it is. Specific effects can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute a specific effect in a situation where the movable effect has already been executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest by linking the specific effect and the movable effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3 described above.
The effect control means
When a predetermined return condition is satisfied after executing the movable effect, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state without notifying the notification means that the state of the movable effect means is changed. And.

According to such a game machine, when a predetermined return condition is satisfied after the movable effect is executed, the movable effect means changes to the non-operating state without being notified that the state of the movable effect means changes ( (Return). Therefore, when the movable effect means in the operating state changes (returns) to the non-operating state, the player is not notified to that effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disturbed as much as possible by not giving a notification that may make the player feel annoyed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is
A movable effect member that can operate between a predetermined standby position and an operating position,
A movable effect control means capable of executing a movable effect for operating the movable effect member from the standby position to the operating position at a predetermined execution timing during a specific effect.
A notification control means capable of executing an operation notification for notifying that the movable effect member operates in accordance with the movable effect,
A position determining means for determining whether or not the movable effect member is in the standby position at the execution timing is provided.
The notification control means
When the position determination means determines that the position is in the standby position, the operation notification is executed while the operation notification is executed.
When the position determination means determines that the position is not in the standby position, the operation notification is not executed.

According to such a game machine, it is possible to prevent a notification that does not match the operation of the movable effect member from being given in a game machine that can execute a notification that the movable effect member is displaced according to the movable effect. Become.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 2, it is possible to improve the interest of the game machine that executes the movable effect according to the progress of the game.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board lamp, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect symbol display area (effect symbol display section), 8 effect symbol, 9a 1st effect Hold, 9b 2nd production hold, 10 center decoration, 14 movable decoration member, 16 game nail, 19 fixed winning device, 20 1st starting port, 21 2nd starting port, 22 variable winning device, 23 opening / closing member, 30th 1 big winning opening, 31 1st big winning device, 32 opening / closing member, 35 2nd big winning opening (V attacker), 36 2nd big winning device, 37 opening / closing member, 39 specific area, 40 main indicator, 41a 1st Special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 50 game machine frame, 51 front frame, 52 main body frame, 53 outer frame, 60 launch handle, 63a 1st effect button, 63b 2nd 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), 500 Notification image, 510 production image (telop image).

Claims (4)

A game machine that plays a game using a predetermined game medium.
A production control means that can control the production associated with the game,
Movable production means that can be changed between non-operating state and operating state,
A notification means capable of transmitting information regarding the movable effect means is provided.
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a movable effect that changes the movable effect means from a non-operating state to an operating state.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the movable effect is executed, the notification means is notified that the state of the movable effect means is changed, and the movable effect means is changed to the operating state. The effect control means
It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined time during the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the movable effect means is in the non-operating state at a predetermined time, the movable effect can be executed together with the specific effect. The effect control means
It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined time during the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the movable effect means is in the operating state at the predetermined time, the specific effect can be executed under that state. The effect control means
When a predetermined return condition is satisfied after executing the movable effect, the movable effect means is changed to a non-operating state without notifying the notification means that the state of the movable effect means is changed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

Images