JP7029763B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

When a general pachinko machine wins a big hit by a lottery based on a prize at the starting opening, a big hit game (special game) that opens the big winning opening is performed. Winning the jackpot is indicated by an effect using an image display device or the like. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, it is notified that a big hit has been won by a combination of three decorative symbols (effect symbols) that are stopped and displayed on the image display device. Specifically, when a certain type of jackpot is won, for example, "7, 7, 7", three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same number symbol to indicate that the jackpot was won, and another. When you win a big hit of a kind, you can tell that you won the big hit by stopping and displaying the central symbol of the three decorative symbols as a symbol that is not a numerical symbol, such as "2, RUSH, 2". Shows.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-154997

However, in the above patent document, there is no mention of what kind of combination is displayed when the display of the effect symbol is resumed after the end of the jackpot game. In order to make the game machine easy to understand, it is considered that there is room to devise this point.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide an easy-to-understand gaming machine by devising the display control of the effect symbol.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Judgment means for determining whether to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player, and
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means is
When the combination of the effect symbols of the first aspect is displayed before the execution of the jackpot game, the combination of the effect symbols displayed according to the end of the jackpot game is set as the combination of the effect symbols of the first aspect.
When the combination of the effect symbols of the second aspect different from the first aspect is displayed before the execution of the jackpot game, the first combination of the effect symbols of the second aspect is displayed until the end of the jackpot game. It is characterized in that the combination of the effect symbols displayed according to the end of the jackpot game is changed to the combination of the effect symbols of the first aspect without displaying the combination of the effect symbols of the embodiment.

According to the present invention, it is possible to show the game content to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine. It is a schematic front view of the 2nd prize-winning device provided in the gaming machine. It is a schematic front view of the first prize-winning device provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 2, and is the figure which shows the display which is provided with the said gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table showing the opening mode of the big winning opening. It is a table explaining the display control of the effect symbol according to the type of a hit. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) It is a jackpot determination table. (B) It is a reach determination table. (C) It is a normal symbol hit detection table. (D) It is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. 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 a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms 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 variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of V chance setting processing. It is a table which shows the operation mode of the pseudo distribution member. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a movable piece control process. It is a flowchart of the process during operation of a movable piece. It is a flowchart of a movable piece stop process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting production process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting production process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of a setting volume change process. It is a timing chart which shows various movements at the time of execution of a special jackpot game. It is a timing chart which shows various movements at the time of execution of a small hit game. It is a figure of the display screen for demonstrating the display control of the effect symbol at the time of winning the jackpot other than the special V long jackpot. It is a figure of the display screen for demonstrating the display control of the effect symbol when the special V long jackpot is won. It is a figure of the display screen for demonstrating the display control of the effect symbol when a small hit is won. It is a figure of the display screen for demonstrating the display control of the effect symbol at the time of shifting from a selection standby screen to a volume adjustment screen, and returning to a selection standby screen again. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the announcement notice performed by the gaming machine of the modification example.

1. 1. Structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 2) mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a gaming ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the gaming ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the machine is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down is surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (reference numerals omitted) for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an image display device (effect display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later are variablely displayed. There is a display area. It should be noted that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect". The effect symbol display area 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, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

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

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and the storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B accordingly. Due to the display of the effect hold, the stored number of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 5) and the second displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. The number of stored special figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed. Further, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a movable board 15 is arranged in a retracted state on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting opening 20 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening, a first ball entry opening, a fixed starting opening, and a fixed entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 provided with the second starting port 21 is provided. The second start opening 21 is also referred to as a second start winning opening, a second entry opening, a variable start opening, and a variable entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery (big hit lottery) of the second special symbol (special figure 2). The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. If the electric chew 22 facilitates entry into the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew 22 is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

Further, a first gate (first passing area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3, and above the right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3. , A second gate (second passage area) 29 through which the game ball can pass is provided. The passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. ing.

Further, below the second gate 29 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, first special winning device, first) provided with a first large winning opening (first special winning opening, specific special winning opening) 30. 1 Special winning means) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens / closes the first special 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. 6). That is, the first large winning opening solenoid 33 is a drive source for the opening / closing member 32. A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

Further, in the upper right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, second special) provided with the second large winning opening (second special winning opening) 35. Winning means) 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member) 37, and opens and closes the second special 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. 6). The second large winning opening solenoid 38 is a drive source for the opening / closing member 37. The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, inside the second special winning device 36, the specific area (the V area, the first) through which the game ball that has passed through the second big winning opening 35 can pass is possible. (2 also referred to as a specific region) 39 and the present non-specific region (also referred to as the present non-V region and the second non-specific region) 70 are formed. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, the specific area 39 is simply referred to as a “specific area 39”, and the non-specific area 70 is simply referred to as a “non-specific area 70”. In the second large winning device 36, upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70, a second large winning opening sensor (second special winning opening) that detects the winning of a game ball to the second large winning opening 35. Detection means) 35a is arranged. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor (second specific area detecting means) 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor (second non-specific area detecting means) 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

Further, the second prize-winning device 36 includes a main distribution member (second distribution member) 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70. It is provided with a main distribution member solenoid 73 that drives the distribution member 71. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, the main distribution member 71 is simply referred to as a “distribution member 71”, and the main distribution member solenoid 73 is simply referred to as a “distribution member solenoid 73”. The distribution member solenoid 73 is a drive source for the distribution member 71. The distribution member 71 moves in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 takes a retracted state (first state) in which the game ball is distributed to the specific area 39. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, it takes an advancing state (second state) in which the game ball is distributed to the non-specific region 70. In other words, the distribution member 71 is a shutter member (second shutter member) that opens and closes the specific area 39.

FIG. 3A shows the time when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (passing allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 3B shows the non-energized state of the distribution member solenoid 73. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 to be unspecified. Pass through region 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probabilistic operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probabilistic actuation port. Further, the first prize-winning device 31 is not provided with a probability change operation port.

However, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first prize-winning device 31 of the present embodiment has a pseudo-specific region (corresponding to the "specific region" of the present invention, also referred to as a pseudo-V region or a first specific region) 34. , A pseudo non-specific region (pseudo non-V region, also referred to as a first non-specific region) 75 is provided.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, inside the first special winning device 31, a pseudo-specific area 34 and a pseudo-non-specific area through which a game ball that has passed through the first special winning opening 30 can pass. 75 is formed. In the first large winning device 31, the first large winning opening sensor (first special) that detects the winning of the game ball to the first large winning opening 30 is upstream of the pseudo specific area 34 and the pseudo non-specific area 75. Winning opening detection means) 30a is arranged. Further, in the pseudo specific area 34, a pseudo specific area sensor (first specific area detecting means) 34a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the pseudo specific area 34 is arranged. Further, in the pseudo non-specific area 75, a pseudo non-specific area sensor (first non-specific area detecting means) 75a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the pseudo non-specific area 75 is arranged.

Further, the first prize-winning device 31 includes a pseudo-distribution member (first distribution member) 76 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the first prize-winning opening 30 to either the pseudo-specific region 34 or the pseudo-non-specific region 75. The pseudo-distribution member solenoid 78 for driving the pseudo-distribution member 76 is provided. The pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is a drive source for the pseudo distribution member 76. The pseudo distribution member 76 moves in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is energized, the pseudo distribution member 76 is in a retracted state (first state) in which the game ball is distributed to the pseudo specific area 34. When the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the pseudo non-specific region 75 (second state). In other words, the pseudo distribution member 76 is a pseudo shutter member (first shutter member) that opens and closes the pseudo specific region 34.

FIG. 4A shows the time when the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is energized. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is energized, the pseudo distribution member 76 is in the first state (passing allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the pseudo specific area 34. When the pseudo distribution member 76 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the pseudo specific area 34 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 4B shows the time when the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is not energized, the pseudo distribution member 76 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the pseudo specific area 34. When the pseudo distribution member 76 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first special prize opening 30 passes through the first large prize opening sensor 30a and then rolls on the upper surface of the pseudo distribution member 76. It passes through the pseudo non-specific area 75. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

The pseudo specific area 34 of the present embodiment resembles a specific area (V area) as a trigger for a so-called jackpot winning. However, the jackpot is not won based on the passage to the pseudo-specific region 34, and the pseudo-specific region 34 is merely a passage region that triggers the execution of the effect by the sub-control board 90, which will be described later. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the effect is as if the jackpot was won based on the passage to the pseudo-specific area 34. As a result, it is intended to realize a game property as if a jackpot (two-kind jackpot) was won in a pseudo-so-called two-kind game. Of course, this pseudo specific area 34 does not function as a probabilistic operating port like the specific area 39 of the present embodiment.

Returning to FIG. 2, at the lower part of the game area 3, a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 16 for discharging a game ball that has not won any winning opening to the outside of the game area 3 are provided.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first gate 28, a normal winning opening 27, a first starting opening 20, a second starting opening 21, and an out opening 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting left. In this embodiment, since the ball passes through the first gate 28 when hitting to the left, if a player wins a normal symbol lottery based on this, a prize may be awarded to the second starting port 21.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, there are a second big winning device 36, a second gate 29, a first big winning device 31, a normal winning opening 27, a second starting opening 21, and an out opening 16. Is provided. By hitting right, the player wins a prize in the second large winning opening 35 (passing through the specific area 39), passes through the second gate 29, and wins a prize in the first large winning opening 30 (pseudo specific area 34). Aim to win a prize at the second starting port 21).

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the display devices 40 are arranged in the center on the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 40 variably display the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol (second identification symbol) that variably display the first special symbol (first identification symbol). A second special symbol display 41b and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol are included. Further, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol hold indicator 43a and a second special symbol that display the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold, special figure 1 hold). Storage of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the second special figure hold indicator 43b and the normal symbol display 42 that display the number of stored operations of the display 41b (second special figure hold, special figure 2 hold). Includes a normal map hold indicator 44 that displays numbers.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 as an opportunity. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, big hit lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol in a specific stop mode, that is, a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), it corresponds to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of winning). A special game (big hit game or small hit game) in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If a small hit is won, a small hit symbol such as "●●●● ○○ ●●" is displayed, in which the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left are lit. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, if there is a winning (winning) of a game ball in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the value of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning (numerical information). , The determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if the prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 6) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is in the second starting port 21, the first special figure is held. 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 6). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. If the stopped-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specified normal symbol (ordinary hit symbol, that is, a long-open symbol or a short-open symbol), the stop-displayed normal symbol is opened according to the type of the specified normal symbol and the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in the pattern. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a hit with a long open symbol, a long open symbol (one of the normal hit symbols) with both LEDs lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). do. If the lottery result is a hit with a short-open symbol, a short-open symbol (one of the normal hit symbols) with only the left LED lit is displayed, such as "○ ●". If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. It should be noted that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is the normal symbol reserved storage unit 86. It is temporarily stored in (see FIG. 6) as a normal figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 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 a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol. Even if a prize is won during the execution of the auxiliary game, the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for passing the predetermined number can be reserved.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit 99 together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit 99 is provided with at least a sub control board 90, and can control a game effect using an effect means (image display device 7, frame lamp 66, panel lamp 5, panel movable body 15, speaker 67, etc.). All you need is.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies electric power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. By turning the power switch 155 on and off, the power can be turned on / off. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and the game control microcomputer 81. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. Further, the RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85 (first special figure holding storage unit 85a and second special figure holding storage unit 85b).

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, a second gate sensor 29a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, and a second large winning opening sensor 35a. , The specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the ordinary winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The first gate sensor 28a is provided in the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29a is provided in the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in 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 won a prize in 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 a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38, and a distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

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. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The ball is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for the counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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.

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

Further, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the sub drive board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM 103 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 decorative patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be made to 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 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the board movable body 15 (see FIG. 2) connected to the sub drive board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10. The board movable body 15 is released from the stored state (see FIG. 2) that is compactly folded and stored at the peripheral portion (upper portion in this embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the central portion of the display screen 7a is released. It can be displaced to the exposed state (not shown) that is exposed in front of almost the entire area including it.

In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15, and controls the operation of the board movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the sub drive board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the panel movable body 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and the select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub control board 90. Further, the select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a includes an upward detection switch corresponding to the upper button, a downward detection switch corresponding to the lower button, a left direction detection switch corresponding to the left button, and a right corresponding to the right button among the select buttons 64. It consists of a direction detection switch.

Further, a pseudo specific area sensor 34a, a pseudo non-specific area sensor 75a, and a pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 are connected to the sub control board 90. The pseudo specific area sensor 34a is provided in the pseudo specific area 34 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the pseudo specific area 34. The pseudo non-specific area sensor 75a is provided in the pseudo non-specific area 75 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the pseudo non-specific area 75. The pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 drives the pseudo distribution member 76 of the first prize-winning device 31. As described above, the pseudo specific area sensor 34a, the pseudo non-specific area sensor 75a, and the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 are controlled by the sub control board 90. On the other hand, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are controlled by the main control board 80. Of course, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the second big winning opening solenoid 38 are also controlled by the main control board 80.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. If you win a big hit or a small hit, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) will be opened with an opening pattern according to the type (type of hit) of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. A "special game" is executed. A special game that is executed by winning a big hit is called a big hit game, and a special game that is executed by winning a small hit is called a small hit game.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit game includes a small hit opening game that opens the first large winning opening 30, an opening before the small hit opening game is started, and an ending after the small hit opening game is completed. Includes. In the small hit opening game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened once for 1.6 seconds (see FIG. 9).

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots (V long jackpot and V short jackpot). The "V long jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. .. The "V short jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. be.

Further, the "V long jackpot" includes a "normal V long jackpot" and a "special V long jackpot". The total number of rounds for both V-long jackpots is 16R. Both jackpots have the same opening mode after the 2R, but the opening mode of the 1R is different.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, "normal V long jackpot" is from 1R to 13R, and 15R is 1 for the first big winning opening 30 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (an example of normal opening time). Open once. 14R and 16R open the second big winning opening 35 once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In the 14R and 16R, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35.

On the other hand, in the "special V long jackpot" (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as "special jackpot"), in the 1st round, the first jackpot 30 is first opened for 1.6 seconds (first opening time, short). It opens for (corresponding to the opening time), then closes for 17 seconds, and then opens for up to 27.9 seconds (corresponding to the second opening time, an example of the normal opening time). That is, a short opening of 1.6 seconds is first performed as the first opening of the 1R, and then a long opening of a maximum of 27.9 seconds is performed as the second opening of the 1R after an interval (closing period) of 17 seconds. .. The reason for adopting such an opening mode is that the above-mentioned small hit and the above-mentioned small hit cannot be visually distinguished from the end of the first opening until a few seconds have passed.

Here, the jackpot game as a special V long jackpot can be said to be a special jackpot game in which a long opening game is performed after a short opening game. The short open game includes a first open of the first R over 1.6 seconds and a subsequent 17 second interval. The long opening game includes from the second opening of the 1R to the start of the ED over a maximum of 27.9 seconds. It can be said that the first opening of the 1R over 1.6 seconds is the opening with the short opening pattern. The second opening of the 1R for a maximum of 27.9 seconds and the opening after the 2R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds can be said to be an opening in a long opening pattern. In other words, the short opening pattern is an opening pattern in which only a small number of prizes of about 1 or 2 balls can be expected, and in other words, the long opening pattern is an opening pattern in which more prizes can be expected than in the short opening pattern. However, it is desirable that the long opening pattern is an opening pattern in which winnings up to the maximum number of winnings per 1R can be expected.

Further, the jackpot game as a normal V-long jackpot can be said to be a normal jackpot game in which a long-opening game is performed without going through a short-opening game. Further, in the above-mentioned small hit game, the first large winning opening 30 is opened for 1.6 seconds, and this opening can be said to be an opening pattern equivalent to the above-mentioned short opening pattern. The opening time in the small hit game does not have to completely match the opening time in the short opening game of the special big hit game. For example, even if there is a slight time difference such as 1.4 seconds or 1.8 seconds, it is included in the opening pattern equivalent to the short opening pattern.

On the other hand, in the "V short jackpot", the total number of rounds is 16R, but the actual total number of rounds is 13R. That is, from 1R to 13R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but in 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R, and 14R. Even with 16R, the second big prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. Therefore, in this V-short jackpot, from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected. That is, the V short jackpot is actually a jackpot of 13R.

Further, although the second big winning opening 35 is opened in 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, the opening time is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35. It is possible. In the 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (Fig.)). 3 (B)) to the first state (timing controlled from the first state (see FIG. 3A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-long jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the gaming state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, all the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are V long jackpots (however, 20% of them are special V long jackpots). That is, if a big hit is won by a lottery based on a prize in the second starting port 21 that can be entered by executing the electric support control described later, the V long big hit is always obtained. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball wins in the second starting port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) in which the game ball wins in the first starting port 20. The jackpot lottery (lottery of the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, the special V-long jackpot will not be won in the lottery shown in Special Figure 1. Further, in the lottery of Special Figure 1, no small hit is won (see FIG. 12 (A)). That is, only the lottery of Special Figure 2 has the possibility of winning the special V long big hit and small hit.

Here, the stop mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R when various hits are won will be described. When "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 1" or "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 2" shown in FIG. 8 is won, as shown in FIG. 10, doublets of numerical symbols (for example, "2.2.2" etc. ) Is selected. More specifically, if "Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 1" is won, the doublet of the gold symbol (3 or 7 in this embodiment) or the silver symbol (1, 2, 4, 5, in this embodiment). The doublet of 6, or 8) is selected. On the other hand, when the "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2" is won, the doublet of the gold symbol is not selected, but the doublet of the silver symbol is selected. Therefore, in this embodiment, the doublet of the gold symbol is a combination of the directing symbols in which the winning of the V long jackpot is confirmed.

If the "special figure 2_big hit symbol 3" is won, the doublet of the gold symbol is selected. Since the jackpots that can be won in the special figure 2 lottery are limited to V-long jackpots, doublets with gold symbols are selected.

In addition, if you win the "Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol 4" (special jackpot), or if you win the small hit, as shown in FIG. 10, the doublet of the numerical symbol such as the gold symbol or the silver symbol is selected. Instead, a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in which the middle effect symbol 8C is the chance symbol CZ (corresponding to the special symbol, see FIG. 57 (A)) is selected. The chance symbol CZ is an effect symbol indicating that the V chance effect (the effect related to the game called V chance) is started. The details of the V chance will be described later.

During the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 10, only one effect symbol at the time of fixed stop is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a except when the special jackpot is won.

After the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 10, in principle, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R at the time of the fixed stop is displayed. However, after the jackpot game based on the special jackpot, doublets of the same number symbol as the left effect symbol 8L at the time of the fixed stop are displayed. That is, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R including the chance symbol CZ is not displayed. This clearly shows that the jackpot game was executed (that is, the jackpot was won).

Further, after the small hit game, the same combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R as at the time of the fixed stop, that is, the combination including the chance symbol CZ is displayed. However, when the customer waiting effect makes one lap, a random eye that does not include the chance symbol CZ is displayed (see the remarks column of FIG. 10, FIGS. 58 (D) to (I)). As a result, if the player stops the game at the end of the small hit fluctuation and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes an empty machine, the hall visitor looking for a machine to play may misunderstand as if he / she is in some chance. It is possible to prevent this.

It should be noted that the volume adjustment screen (display screen 7a displaying the volume adjustment image T6) is displayed from the selection standby screen (display screen 7a displaying the selection standby image T2) before the customer waiting effect makes one round. When the screen returns to the selection standby screen again, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed at that time is the same as before the volume adjustment screen is displayed (see the remarks column in FIG. 10 and FIG. 59). That is, when the selection standby screen in which the combination including the chance symbol CZ is displayed shifts to the volume adjustment screen and the screen returns to the selection standby screen, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R including the chance symbol CZ is displayed again. Is displayed. This is because such a case is a case in which the time required for the customer waiting effect to make one lap has not passed, and it is highly likely that the player who won the small hit continues the game.

Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a small hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "hit type random number". .. As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit is won. It should be noted that the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 include ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 11B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 255.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 12A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stopped symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 13). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 12 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 is the normal hit symbol (long open symbol or short) as compared with the case where it is not activated. The probability of becoming an open pattern) increases.

Also, 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 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 12 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed.

The high base state (electric support control state) does not have to operate all the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is more easily released than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-long jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base if the passage to the specific area 39 is made during the jackpot game. It is a state. This gaming state is particularly called a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, if the specific area 39 is not passed (not necessarily done) during the jackpot game. It is a low-probability state), a short-time state, and a high-base state. This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low probability high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal gaming state". In addition, the state in which the special game is being executed is referred to as a "special game state", in particular, the state in which the big hit game is being executed is referred to as the "big hit game state", and the state in which the small hit game is being executed is referred to as "small hit". It will be referred to as "gaming state". Further, a state controlled to at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the second gate 29, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to the second starting port 21 to win a prize. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 34. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 15 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. 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 (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 11 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, 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. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. In this case, software does not need to update the random numbers.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6) is read, and the payout data for paying out the winning balls according to the type of winning opening is output to the RAM 84. Set in the buffer. Further, in the input process (S102), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) 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. 11 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the start port sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), and specific area sensor detection process (S107), which will be described later, are performed. Execute. After that, other processing (S108) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S108), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding display 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Further, the normal figure holding indicator 44 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of normal figure holding balls described later. Then, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 15), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main process is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, that is, the first gate sensor. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the 28a or the second gate sensor 29a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached 4 (upper limit number) (S204). ). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached 4 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (NO in S204), the special figure 2 is held. FIG. 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 11A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached 4 (upper limit number) (S210). .. Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached 4 (YES in S210), the processing is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (NO in S210), the special figure is 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 11A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal figure holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 11 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently used in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and is based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (C). To judge. Then, the symbol determination process is performed (S406). In the symbol determination process (S406), if the result of the hit determination process (S405) is "loss", the normal symbol stop symbol data (50H) corresponding to the "normal loss symbol" is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination process (S405) is the "long open symbol" out of the "hits", the normal symbol stop symbol data (51H) corresponding to the "long open symbol" is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. Then, if it is a "short open symbol" among the "hits", the normal symbol stop symbol data (52H) corresponding to the "short open symbol" is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 12 (D), if the gaming state is in the reduced working hours state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol (long open symbol or short open symbol) is set (S416), and the normal hit symbol data. If not (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is the data of a normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if the long-open symbol is won during the time-saving state, the opening pattern of the long-open TBL2 shown in FIG. 14 is set, and if the short-open symbol is won during the time-saving state, it is shown in FIG. Set the opening pattern of the short opening TBL2.

On the other hand, if the long-open symbol is won during the non-time reduction state, the opening pattern of the long-open TBL1 shown in FIG. 14 is set, and if the short-open symbol is won during the non-time reduction state, the figure is shown. The opening pattern of the short opening TBL1 shown in 14 is set. The opening pattern of the long opening TBL1 is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened with an opening time of 4 seconds in the second opening. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in the non-time saving state, if the long open symbol is won, the second special figure hold can be accumulated up to the upper limit of "4". Therefore, in this embodiment, a special big hit or a small hit may be won even in a non-time saving state. Further, the opening pattern of the short opening TBL2 is an opening pattern in which the electric chew 22 is opened once with an opening time of 0.2 seconds. Since this opening pattern has an extremely short opening time of 0.2 seconds, it is unlikely that a prize will be awarded to the electric chew 22. That is, this opening pattern is an opening pattern in which it is difficult to win a prize in the electric chew 22.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 operates the electric chew 22 according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation processing (S106) after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation processing (S106), as shown in FIG. 20, the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the large winning opening device (first large winning device 31 and second large winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and these are divided into five stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S1301). , S1303 YES), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1301 and S1303, YES for S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S1301, S1303, S1305, YES for S1307), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1308) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305, S1307 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1309) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, 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". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21, the first starting 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" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether the wait / wait flag is ON (S1415), if it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1415). S1416), turn on the customer waiting standby flag (S1417), and finish this process.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

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 S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure described later are described. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting / waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting / waiting flag is turned off (S1414), and the process is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is easier to win the jackpot (V long jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8). reference).

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 22 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure hold) of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Read the jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the jackpot stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. Read the random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12 (A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12A). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "0" to "164") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (big hit judgment value is "0" to "649") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 12 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) according to the hit type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1512). ) Finish the process.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1508, S1510). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the small hit determination values "65000" to "65535" (see FIG. 12A). Then, if it is a small hit (YES in S1508 or YES in S1510), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1509, S1511), and the special symbol stop symbol data (23H) corresponding to the small hit symbol is set in the special symbol buffer. Then (S1512) finish the process. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1504 or NO in S1505) and it is not a small hit (NO in S1508 or NO in S1510), it is "missing", so the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the losing symbol. Is set in the special figure buffer (S1512) and the processing is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), first, whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) is determined. Judgment (S1601). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is a special V long jackpot (special jackpot) based on the set special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8). (S1603). If it is not a special V long jackpot (NO in S1603), the normal V long jackpot is won, so the normal V long jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is the non-time saving state and the normal V). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the long jackpot) (S1604). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P21 will be selected.

Here, as shown in FIG. 13, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Also, when it becomes a reach, it is also decided whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach. Super reach is a reach in which the fluctuation time after reach is longer than that of normal reach. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

In step S1603 of FIG. 23, if it is a special V long jackpot (YES in S1603), a special V long jackpot table in a non-time saving state (a variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 in a non-time saving state and a special V long jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (value of label-TRND-T1) with reference to (the part corresponding to) (S1605). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P22 will be selected.

Further, in step S1602, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1606). If it is ON (YES in S1606), refer to the non-time saving state small and medium-sized hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13), and refer to the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label). -Select a variation pattern based on (value of TRND-T1) (S1607). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P23 will be selected.

On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1606), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1608). As shown in FIG. 12B, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state, and "0" to "5" in the time saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the short time state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1608), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). And, referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1609). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P24 (SP reach loss) or P25 (normal reach loss) is selected.

When the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1608), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time reduction state (the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is in the non-time reduction state and The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1610). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P26 or P27 will be selected.

Further, in step S1601, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 24, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 13). Processing (S1613 to S1621) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1610 above, except that the part of the determination table corresponding to the time saving state) is set. That is, if it is a normal V-long jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the normal V-long jackpot in the time-saving state of FIG. 13 (S1615). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P31 will be selected.

If it is a special V long jackpot (special jackpot), a fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the special V long jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 13 (S1616). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P32 will be selected. If it is a small hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the small hit in the time saving state of FIG. 13 (S1618). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P33 will be selected.

Further, in the case of a loss with reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 13 (S1620). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P34 (SP reach loss) is selected. Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state in FIG. 13 (S1621). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P35 or P36 will be selected.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13), the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of reserved balls. It works when "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-reduced state than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the variation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 23, the selected variation pattern is set (S1622), and this process is completed. The information of the set fluctuation pattern is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) is determined. Judgment (S1701). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1701), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1702). If it is ON (YES in S1702), it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is a V-long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (S1703). If it is a V-long jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the medium-time-saving medium V-long jackpot table (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 that corresponds to the non-time-saving state and V-long jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 will be selected.

In step S1703 of FIG. 25, if it is not a V long jackpot (NO in S1703), the V short jackpot is won, so that the V short jackpot table in the non-time saving state (non-time saving among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13) The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the V short jackpot (S1705). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P2 will be selected.

Further, in step S1702, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1706). When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1706), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 13). And, referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1707). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 (SP reach loss) or P4 (normal reach loss) is selected.

If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1706), that is, if there is no reach loss, the non-reach loss table during the non-time reduction state (the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is in the non-time reduction state and The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1708). Specifically, P5 or P6 will be selected.

Further, in step S1701, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1701), as shown in FIG. 26, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 13). Processing (S1709 to S1715) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1702 to S1708 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the determination table) is set. That is, if it is a V-long jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the V-long jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 13 (S1711). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P11 will be selected.

If it is a V-short jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the V-short jackpot in the time-saving state of FIG. 13 (S1712). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P12 will be selected. Further, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 13 (S1714). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P13 (SP reach loss) is selected. Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state in FIG. 13 (S1715). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P14 or P15 will be selected.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 25, the selected variation pattern is set (S1716), and this process is completed. The information of the set fluctuation pattern is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 13). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1802) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol determination process (S1005), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 13). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIGS. 8 and 9 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning jackpot.

The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process, which will be described later, following step S1904 (S1905). After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command is set (S1906), the jackpot game opening is started (S1907), and the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908).

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1909). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1909), an open pattern for small hits (see FIG. 9 for details) is set (S1910). At this time, the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the small hit game is set to a value corresponding to the number of times of opening in the small hit game (“1” in this embodiment).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the small hit opening command (S1911) and starts the small hit game opening (S1912) in order to start the small hit game, and sets the special operation status to "5". Set (S1913).

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1909 (NO in S1909), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1914) and this process is completed.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state management process (S1902), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001), and if it is ON, a special symbol executed during the high probability state. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" (S2003), and if it is "0", the probability variation flag is turned off (S). S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "160" at the time of transition to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005), and if it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and the time reduction is performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is "0" (S2007), and if it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "100" in the low accuracy and high base state, and the value of the time saving counter is set to "160" in the high accuracy and high base state at the time of transition to the time saving state. Is set to. This point will be described later.

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state specification command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2009), and ends this process.

[Game state reset process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state reset process (S1905), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and if it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high 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. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. do not have.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing 1 (Big Hit Game)] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1308), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been released in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open (that is, whether the big winning device is open). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time (opening time) of the big hit. Whether or not the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or whether the opening start time has been reached after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening is opened again has passed. Judgment (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (normal V-long jackpot or special V-long jackpot) (S2204). Then, if it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V-long jackpot, it is time to start the 14th round or the 16th round to open the second big winning opening 35, that is, the round counter. It is determined whether or not the value of is "3" or "1" (S2205). If it is not the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V validity period setting process (S2206) is performed.

In the V validity period setting process (S2206), the specific area sensor 39a is used for a few seconds during the opening of the second big winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the 14th and 16th rounds of the V long jackpot. Set to the V valid period for determining that the detection of the game ball by is valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 34) described later). See). Further, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It should be noted that the reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the second major winning opening 35 is closed is that the game ball may win the second major winning opening 35 immediately before the second major winning opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

That is, in this embodiment, 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 V valid period, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. 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 (FIG. 32) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the high probability state is not set.

In step S2207, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIGS. 8 and 9) according to the type of big hit. The distribution member 71 has been moving in a constant motion from the start of a specific round game (14th round and 16th round in this embodiment). In the V-long jackpot opening pattern (V-long opening pattern), in the 14th and 16th rounds, the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin. Will be done. On the other hand, in the opening pattern of the V short jackpot (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the second big winning opening 35 cannot be won in the 14th round and the 16th round. .. Further, in the V short opening pattern, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the distribution member 71 so that the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the game ball can win the second large winning opening 35. Is set.

In the following step S2208, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the big winning opening is opened twice in the 1st round of the special V long jackpot.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing 1 (FIG. 31), if the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the large winning opening is closed. Determine if the condition is met (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening in the round game reaches the specified maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment), or the time for closing the large winning opening. Any of the things that have been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 9) has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (closed) ( S2210). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (S2211). If it does not end (NO in S2211), the process ends as it is to start the next opening. When finished (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command is set (S2214) and the jackpot ending is started (S2215) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). As a result, in the next main-side timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 20). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) is performed to complete this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state setting process (S2221), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2302), "100" is set in the time reduction counter (S2303), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a non-high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2301, the probability variation flag is ON (S2304) and the probability variation counter is set to "160" (S2305). After that, the V flag is turned off (S2306). Subsequently, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2307), "160" is set in the time saving counter (S2308), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 160 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

In step S2309, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state specification command including the currently set game state information in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the game state setting process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1309), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2501). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first large winning device 31 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2501), it is determined whether or not the first large winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first large winning device 31 is open) (S2502). If it is not open (NO in S2502), it is time to open the first prize opening 30, that is, whether it is time to start the first opening after the opening time of the small hit. Is determined (S2503).

If the determination result in step S2503 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2503 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened (S2504-1) according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 9), and the round designation command is set (S2504-2). To be precise, the opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game is not called a round, but the name of the command for notifying the sub control board 90 of the opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the small hit game is. The same name will be used to match the "round designation command" sent during the jackpot game.

If the first prize opening 30 is open in step S2502 (YES in S2502), whether or not the number of prizes in the first prize opening 30 has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2505). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2505), whether or not it is time to close the first large winning opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 9) has elapsed since the large winning opening was opened. Whether or not it was done) is determined (S2506). Then, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2506), the process is completed.

On the other hand, if the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2505) or the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has passed (YES in S2506), the first big winning opening 30 is closed. (Block) (S2507). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2508), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit open counter is "0" (S2509).

If it is not "0" in step S2509 (NO in S2509), this process ends, but if it is "0" (YES in S2509), a small hit ending command is issued as a small hit end process to end the small hit game. As soon as it is set (S2510), the ending of the small hit is started (S2511). Then, the small hit end flag is set and the process is completed (S2512). The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the large winning opening is opened once.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2501 (YES in S2501), the opening as a small hit has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the small hit has elapsed (S2513), and the ending. If the time has not passed (NO in S2513), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2513), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2514), the small hit flag is turned off (S2515), and the special operation status is set to "1". Finish the process (S2516). As a result, in the next main-side timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 20).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2221, FIG. 32) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2701). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is regarded when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the first state (FIG. 3A). If there is no detection in step S2701 (NO in S2701), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2701), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2702). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2206) in the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 31). The V validity period is set as the period during the 14th and 16th rounds of the V long jackpot.

If it is determined in step S2702 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2702), the V flag is turned ON (S2703), the V passage command is set (S2704), and this process is completed. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass.

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 53. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 35 from the ROM 93 and executes it. 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 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed after that.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and an effect symbol determination for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol. There are random numbers etc. 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 values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect pattern variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, etc. ) Is executed. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the sub drive board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The 66 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. And, it is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 36, in the receive interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), in order to make the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the production, the lamp processing (S4307) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later and the lamp data created by other processing are sub-driven. Output to the board 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the panel movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the panel movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the board movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Further, the pseudo distribution member 76 is operated according to the opening setting of the movable piece in step S6005 described later.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4301), the movable piece control process (S4302), and the customer waiting effect process (S4303), which will be described later, are sequentially performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4304). Subsequently, the switch process (S4305) and the set volume change process (S4306), which will be described later, are performed. The switch process (S4305) is a process of setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, and the set volume change process (S4306) is output from the speaker 67. It is a process to set the loudness of the sound.

After that, lamp processing (S4307) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4307), lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4308) is performed. In the voice control process (S4308), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67 at a set volume.

Then, other processing such as updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4309), and this processing is completed.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result. The image control board 100 that has received the variation effect end command deterministically stops and displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (that is, displays them in a state where the fluctuation speed is zero). It should be noted that the definite stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called a definite stop, and the timing of the definite stop is called the definite stop time.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4408) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S4414. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the first waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S4412), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" (1). S4413), proceed to step S4414. Here, the customer waiting timer is a counter that measures the display timing of various images (selection waiting image T2, hole code compatible image T3, newly registered image T4, demo image T5, see FIG. 58) that are sequentially displayed as a customer waiting effect. be. The period from when the sub control board 90 receives the customer waiting command to when the next variable start command is received (that is, the period when the customer waiting waiting flag is ON on the main control board 80) is called the customer waiting state.

The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating the stage of the customer waiting state. Specifically, as shown in the table in FIG. 50, if the customer waiting flag is "0", it indicates that the customer waiting state is not in the customer waiting state (that is, non-customer waiting). If the customer waiting flag is "1", the stage of displaying the symbol stop image T1 (see FIG. 58 (D)) in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are completely stopped (that is, the customer waiting state is). It indicates that it is the started stage). Further, if the customer waiting flag is "2", it indicates that the selection waiting image T2 (see FIG. 58 (E)) is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "3", it indicates that the hall code corresponding image T3 (see FIG. 58 (F)) is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "4", it indicates that the newly registered image T4 (see FIG. 58 (G)) is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "5", it indicates that the demo image T5 (see FIG. 58 (H)) is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "6", it indicates that the volume adjustment image T6 (see FIG. 59B) is being displayed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4415). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4415), a V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character "V") is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect is used as a transition notification to the high-probability state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that controls the high-probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. It also has meaning. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4416), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a game state status value indicating the current game state is set based on the game state specification command to grasp the game state. Processing, etc.) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the variation effect start process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1403 and S1409 in FIG. 21). The variation pattern information includes symbol information and the like that specify a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (see FIG. 13). The symbol information or the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processing.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect (S5002). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and a change start command is given from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery and the presence or absence of reach. One table is selected based on the analysis result of, and the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, "2.2.2" etc.) that is finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, if a jackpot other than the special V long jackpot is won, the doublet of the number pattern is selected, and if the special V long jackpot or small hit is won, Select a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (referred to as "V chance eyes") in which the medium effect symbol 8C is the chance symbol CZ. If there is a loss with reach, select a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (referred to as "reach loss eye") in which the right effect symbol 8R is the same as the left effect symbol 8L and the middle effect symbol 8C is different from the left effect symbol 8L. However, in the case of loss without reach, a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (referred to as “missing eyes”) in which the right effect symbol 8R is different from the left effect symbol 8L is selected.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S5003). Specifically, it is based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of fluctuation pattern (P1 etc. in FIG. 13) while acquiring the random number for determining the fluctuation effect pattern. Select one table, and use the selected table to determine the acquired random number for determining the variation effect pattern, thereby selecting the variation effect pattern. This includes, for example, the type of reach (whether normal reach or SP reach is performed), the number of pseudo-reams, and which effect is to be executed when multiple effects belonging to SP reach are provided. The details of the variable production will be decided. In other words, once the variable effect pattern is determined, the effect time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of SW effect (effect button effect), the content of SW effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable effect, which consists of the type of background of the effect pattern, etc., will be determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the advance notice effect (S5004). Specifically, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. The advance notice effect is selected by selecting and using the selected table to determine the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Then, the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect with the selected variable effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005). When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. A variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of 7.

In the following step S5006, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than "0", and if it is larger than "0" (YES in S5006), the value of the customer waiting timer is cleared to "0" (S5007). .. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is not the value "0" corresponding to the non-customer waiting (S5008), and if it is not "0" (YES in S5008), the customer waiting flag is set. Clear to "0" (S5009) to finish this process.

Here, in this embodiment, as a variable effect when a special V long big hit or a small hit is won, as shown in FIGS. 57 (A) and 58 (A), the medium effect symbol 8C is used as the chance symbol CZ. A variable effect of stopping and displaying the combination of 8L, 8C, and 8R is executed. As a result, the player is notified that the game called V chance will be started.

[Opening effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the opening effect selection process (S4406), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the V chance flag indicating the execution status of the V chance effect to the value indicating no effect. Set to "0" (see table in FIG. 41) (S5101).

Here, in this embodiment, the V chance effect is performed along with the execution of the small hit game and the special big hit game. The V chance effect is an effect of notifying that the game should be aimed at the pseudo specific area (pseudo V area) 34. Specifically, it is an effect of displaying an effect image as shown in FIGS. 57 (B) and 58 (B) on the display screen 7a. The effect images shown in FIGS. 57 (B) and 58 (B) include a character image of "Aim for VCHANCE!" And a game explanation image showing how the game ball is passing through the pseudo specific area 34. There is. "VCHANCE" is the name of the pseudo-specific area 34. That is, the effect images shown in FIGS. 57 (B) and 58 (B) are images that inform that the game ball should be aimed at passing through the pseudo specific area 34. The game aiming at the passage of the game ball to the pseudo specific area 34 is called a V chance.

As shown in the table of FIG. 41, the V chance flag takes a value from “0” to “3”. If the V chance flag is "0", it means that the V chance effect is not produced. If the V chance flag is "1", it means that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance is produced. If the V chance flag is "2", it means that the small hit is won and the V chance effect is performed. If the V chance flag is "3", it indicates that the V chance production has ended.

Following step S5101, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a value "0" indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not in operation in the movable piece operation flag indicating the operation status of the pseudo distribution member 76 (S5102). ). In the present specification, the "movable piece" refers to the "pseudo distribution member 76". As shown in the table of FIG. 41, the movable piece operation flag takes a value from “0” to “2”. If the movable piece operation flag is "0", it indicates that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not in operation. If the movable piece operation flag is "1", it indicates that the operation of the pseudo distribution member 76 is started. If the movable piece operation flag is "2", it indicates that the pseudo distribution member 76 is in operation.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the movable piece operation timer that manages the success / failure determination timing of the passage of the pseudo specific area 34 to zero (S5103), and manages the effect execution time of a series of effects including the V chance effect. Clear the V chance production timer to zero (S5104).

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special game being executed is based on winning in a high probability state or a time saving state (S5105). Information about this game state is acquired by referring to the game state status. It may be acquired by referring to the game state information obtained by receiving the fluctuation start command, or may be included in the opening command.

If NO in step S5105, the processes shown in steps S5106 to S5119 described below are performed. That is, if it is determined that the winning hit is a "V short jackpot" (YES in S5106) based on the opening command (see Fig. 8), the production data of the 1st battle production in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5107). Then, the first normal opening effect start command for performing the normal opening effect (first normal opening effect) as the first hit is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5108).

Also, based on the opening command, if it is determined that the winning hit is a "normal V long jackpot" (NO for S5106, YES for S5109), the production data of the 1st battle production in which the main character wins the enemy character. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5110). Then, the first normal opening effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5111).

In addition, if it is determined that the winning hit is a "special V long jackpot" based on the opening command (NO for S5106 and S5109, YES for S5112), the production of V chance production at the time of winning the special V long jackpot. The data is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5113). Then, the V chance effect start command for starting the V chance effect (see FIG. 57B) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5114). After that, the value "1" (see the table in FIG. 41) indicating that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed is set in the V chance flag (S5115).

If it is not a special V long big hit in step S5112 (NO in S5112), the winning win is a "small hit". In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect data of the V chance effect at the time of winning the small hit in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5117). Then, the V chance effect start command for starting the V chance effect (see FIG. 58B) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5118). After that, the value "2" (see the table in FIG. 41) indicating that the small hit is won and the V chance effect is performed is set in the V chance flag (S5119).

If YES in step S5105 of the opening effect selection process, the processes shown in steps S5130 to S5143 shown in FIG. 42 are performed. That is, when it is determined that the winning hit is a "V short jackpot" (YES in S5130) or a "normal V long jackpot" based on the opening command (NO in S5130, YES in S5133). Is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5131 or S5134). Then, a continuous normal opening effect start command for performing a normal opening effect (continuous normal opening effect) that is not the first hit is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5132 or S5135).

If it is determined based on the opening command that the winning hit is neither "V short jackpot" nor "normal V long jackpot" (NO in S5130 and NO in S5133), step S5112 in FIG. 41 described above. -Perform the same processing as S5119 (S5136 to S5143). The description of steps S5136 to S5143 will be omitted.

[Round effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the round effect selection process (S4408), first, in the effect control microcomputer 91, whether or not the special game being executed is based on winning in a high probability state or a time saving state. Is determined (S5201). Information about this game state is acquired by referring to the game state status. It may be acquired by referring to the game state information obtained by receiving the fluctuation start command, or may be included in the round designation command.

If NO in step S5201, the processes shown in steps S5202 to S5208 described below are performed. That is, if it is determined that the winning hit is a "V short jackpot" (YES in S5202) based on the round designation command (see Fig. 8), the 1st battle effect in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character is performed. The effect start command for this is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5203). Then, the effect symbol display process (S5204) is performed. The effect symbol display process (S5204) is a process of displaying one effect symbol at the time of determining the symbol on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a at the start of the first round game. That is, the same doublet effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are definitively stopped and displayed in the variable effect before the big hit game are displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a (FIGS. 56 (A) and 56 (B)). reference). The display of this effect symbol is continued until all rounds are completed.

In addition, if it is determined that the winning hit is a "normal V long jackpot" based on the round designation command (NO for S5202, YES for S5205), the main character will perform the 1st battle production to win the enemy character. The effect start command for this purpose is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5206), and the effect symbol display process (S5207) is performed. The effect symbol display process (S5207) is the same as the process of step S5204.

Also, if it is determined based on the round designation command that the winning hit is neither "V short jackpot" nor "normal V long jackpot" (NO for S5202 and NO for S5205), "special V long jackpot" Or, since the player has won the "small hit", the V chance setting process (S5208) described later is performed.

On the other hand, if YES in step S5201, the processes shown in steps S5210 to S5216 described below are performed. That is, when it is determined that the winning hit is a "V short jackpot" (YES in S5210) or a "normal V long jackpot" based on the round designation command (NO in S5210, YES in S5213). In), an effect start command for performing a predetermined music effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5211 or S5214), and the effect symbol display process (S5212 or S5215) is performed. The effect symbol display processing (S5212, S5215) is the same as the processing in step S5204.

Also, if it is determined that the winning hit is neither "V short jackpot" nor "normal V long jackpot" based on the round designation command (NO for S5210 and NO for S5213), "special V long jackpot". Or, since the player has won the "small hit", the V chance setting process (S5216) described later is performed.

[V Chance Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the V chance setting process (S5208 and S5216), first, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the value of the V chance flag is the value "3" indicating that the V chance effect is completed. (See the table in FIG. 41). If the determination result is YES, it is the second and subsequent rounds in the special jackpot game, so the effect start command for performing a predetermined music effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5302).

On the other hand, if the value of the V chance flag is not "3" (NO in S5301), the processes of steps S5303 to S5309 described below are performed. That is, when the value of the V chance flag is a value "1" indicating that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed (YES in S5303), it is movable as the operation pattern of the pseudo distribution member 76. One-sided pattern 1 (first operation pattern) is set (S5304), and the process proceeds to step S5308.

The movable piece pattern 1 is an operation pattern shown in the pseudo distribution member operation TBL1 of FIG. 45. As a specific operation mode of the pseudo distribution member 76, it is controlled to a second state (see FIG. 4B) that prevents passage to the pseudo specific region 34 for 200 ms from the start of opening of the first large winning opening 30. Then, for 200 ms, it is controlled to the first state (see FIG. 4A) that allows passage to the pseudo specific region 34. After that, it is controlled to the second state for 600 ms, and then to the first state for 1600 ms. After that, it continues to be controlled to the second state.

The relationship with the opening timing of the first large winning opening 30 is as shown in FIGS. 54 (a) and 54 (b). As shown in FIG. 54, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass through the pseudo specific region 34 during the first control of the pseudo distribution member 76 to the first state for 200 ms. This is because it takes about one second for the game ball that has won the first prize opening 30 at the same time as the opening of the first prize opening 30 to reach the pseudo specific area 34. If the game ball passes through the pseudo specific region 34, the pseudo distribution member 76 is being controlled to the first state for a second time of 1600 ms.

Returning to FIG. 44, when the value of the V chance flag is the value "2" indicating that the small hit is won and the V chance effect is performed (NO in S5303, YES in S5305), the pseudo distribution member 76 The movable piece pattern 2 (second operation pattern) is set as the operation pattern of (S5306), and the process proceeds to step S5308. The movable piece pattern 2 is an operation pattern shown in the pseudo distribution member operation TBL2 of FIG. 45. As a specific operation mode of the pseudo distribution member 76, it is first controlled to the second state (see FIG. 4B) for 200 ms from the start of opening of the first large winning opening 30, and then the first state (see FIG. 4B) for 200 ms. 4 (see (A)) is controlled. After that, it continues to be controlled to the second state. The difference from the movable piece pattern 1 is that there is no control to the first state for 1600 ms.

The relationship with the opening timing of the first large winning opening 30 is as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and 55 (b). As shown in FIG. 55, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass through the pseudo-specific region 34 during the control to the first state for 200 ms in the movable piece pattern 2. As described above, even if the game ball has won the first prize opening 30 at the same time as the opening of the first prize opening 30, it takes about one second to reach the pseudo specific area 34.

The movable piece pattern 1 is an operation pattern of the pseudo distribution member 76 that can pass through the pseudo specific area 34, and the movable piece pattern 2 is an operation pattern of the pseudo distribution member 76 that cannot or is difficult to pass through the pseudo specific area 34. If so, the operation timing of the pseudo distribution member 76 may be appropriately changed, for example, by eliminating the control to the second state over the first 200 ms in both movable piece patterns.

Returning to FIG. 44, in step S5308, a value “1” (see the table of FIG. 41) indicating that the operation of the pseudo distribution member 76 is to be started is set in the movable piece operation flag (S5308). Then, the value of the V chance effect timer is set (S5309), and this process is completed. Specifically, 7100 ms, which is the total time of the opening time (1600 ms) and the ending time (5500 ms, see FIG. 55) of the first big winning opening 30 in the small hit game, is set in the V chance effect timer.

[Ending effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the ending effect selection process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command (S5501), and based on the analysis result, the jackpot game Select the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending (S5502). Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5503).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the jackpot won this time is a special V long jackpot based on the analysis result of the ending command (see FIG. 8) (S5504). If it is not a special V long jackpot, this process ends, but if it is a special V long jackpot, the first effect symbol change command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5505), and this process ends.

When the ending effect start command set in step S5503 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 sets the ending effect of the content specified by the ending effect start command. This is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. After the ending effect (after the end of the special game), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed until a new special symbol variation display (special symbol variation) is executed or the customer waiting effect is executed. Let me. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed at this time are, in principle, the same as when the symbols are confirmed (see FIGS. 56 (C) (D) and 58 (D)). For example, if a new special symbol change is not executed after the end of the small hit game, the V chance eye including the chance symbol CZ is stopped and displayed, that is, the symbol stop image T1 shown in FIG. 58 (D) is displayed.

On the other hand, when the jackpot game of the special V long jackpot is completed, that is, when step S5505 is executed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R displayed before and after the jackpot game change. Specifically, when the first effect symbol change command set in step S5505 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 is subjected to (after the end of the ending effect). (After the end of the jackpot game), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed with doublet numbers. More specifically, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed with doublet in a state where three left effect symbols 8L at the time of symbol determination are aligned. That is, the rolls including the chance symbol CZ (see FIG. 57 (A)), which is the stop roll when the symbol is confirmed, are not displayed, and the doublets of the numerical symbol (for example, "1.1.1") are displayed (for example, "1.1.1"). See FIGS. 57 (G) and 57 (H). As a result, from the viewpoint of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R after the special game, it is distinguished from the end of the small hit game, and the special game executed after the V chance effect is the big hit game, that is, It is possible to show the player that he was a big hit.

[Movable piece control process] As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the movable piece control process (S4302) after the receive command analysis process (S4301). In the movable piece control process (S4302), as shown in FIG. 47, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the V chance effect timer is “0” (S6001). If it is "0" (YES in S6001), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S6001), the V chance effect timer is subtracted (S6002), and the value of the movable piece operation flag is a value "0" indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not in operation. (See the table in FIG. 41). If the V chance effect timer is not "0", the special big hit game is being executed or the small hit game is being executed.

If the movable piece operation flag is not "0" in step S6003 (NO in S6003), then the movable piece operation flag is a value "1" indicating that the operation of the pseudo distribution member 76 is started (FIG. 41). (Refer to the table). (S6004). If this determination result is YES, an open setting is made to operate the pseudo distribution member 76 in the movable piece pattern (movable piece pattern 1 or movable piece pattern 2) set in step S5304 or S5306 described above (S6005). ). The operation of the pseudo distribution member 76 according to the open setting in step S6005 is performed in the drive control process (S4203) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 37) described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the movable piece operation timer (S6006). Specifically, the time from the start of opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the special big hit game or the small hit game to the determination of the success or failure of the passage to the pseudo specific area 34 is 3100 ms (1600 ms + 1500 ms (see FIGS. 54 and 55)). Is set in the movable piece operation timer.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a value "2" (see the table of FIG. 41) indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is operating in the movable piece operation flag (S6007). Then, the pseudo V area winning flag for indicating that the game ball has passed through the pseudo specific area 34 is cleared (S6008), and this process is completed.

When "2" is set for the movable piece operation flag in step S6007 described above, the determination result of step S6004 in this movable piece control process (FIG. 47) becomes NO, and the determination result of the subsequent step S6009 becomes YES. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the value of the movable piece operation timer is “0” (S6010). If it is not "0" (NO in S6010), the movable piece operating process (S6011) described later is performed, and if it is "0" (YES in S6010), the movable piece stop process (S6012) described later is performed. If the value of the movable piece operation timer is "0", the first state of the pseudo distribution member 76 regardless of whether the movable piece pattern 1 is set or the movable piece pattern 2 is set (FIG. 4 (FIG. 4). Control to A)) has ended (see FIGS. 54 and 55). Of course, the first prize opening 30 is also closed.

Further, in step S6003 of the present movable piece control process (FIG. 47), if the value "0" (see the table of FIG. 41) indicating that the movable piece operation flag is not in operation of the pseudo distribution member 76 is (in S6003). YES), then, it is determined whether or not the V chance flag is a value "1" (see the table of FIG. 41) indicating that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed (S6014). If this determination result is NO, the present process is terminated as it is, but if this determination result is YES, a value "3" (see the table in FIG. 41) indicating that the V chance effect is completed is set in the V chance flag. After setting (S6015), this process ends.

When the value of the V chance flag is set to "3" in step S6015, it becomes YES in step S5301 of the above-mentioned V chance setting process (FIG. 44), and the production start command for performing the music production is set. Becomes (S5302). That is, the music production is executed after the second R of the special jackpot game.

[Processing during operation of movable piece] As shown in FIG. 48, in the process during operation of movable piece (S6011), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 subtracts the movable piece operation timer (S6101), and the pseudo V area winning flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (S6102). If the pseudo V area winning flag is ON (YES in S6102), since the movable piece success effect or the movable piece failure effect described later has already been executed, this process ends. On the other hand, if the pseudo V area winning flag is not ON (NO in S6102), it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the pseudo specific area 34 based on the detection signal of the pseudo specific area sensor 34a. (S6103). If there is no passage to the pseudo specific area 34 (NO in S6103), this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage to the pseudo specific area 34 (YES in S6103), the pseudo V area winning flag is turned ON (S6104). Then, it is determined whether or not the movable piece pattern 1 is set (S6105). If the movable piece pattern 1 is set, since the special jackpot game is being executed, the effect start command for performing the movable piece success effect (winning notification effect) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6106).

The movable piece success effect is an effect in which the image of the main character in the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and then the character image of "V" is displayed in a large size on the display screen 7a (FIG. 57 (C). ) (D). By this production, the player knows that he has won the jackpot to play the special jackpot game. In other words, it can be said that this movable piece success effect is a winning notification effect that notifies the winning of the jackpot. Furthermore, the display of the character image of "V" here has a meaning as a jackpot winning notification.

In this embodiment, following the successful effect of the movable piece, the effect of displaying the character image of "BONUS" on the display screen 7a is executed (see FIG. 57 (E)). This effect is executed before the second opening of the first round in the special jackpot game (see FIG. 54 (d)). During the special jackpot game, unlike the other jackpot games, the effect symbol is not displayed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 57 (F)).

Returning to FIG. 48, if the movable piece pattern 1 is not set in step S6105 (NO in S6105), that is, if the movable piece pattern 2 is set, the small hit game is being executed, and the movable piece failure effect is produced. The effect start command for performing (non-winning notification effect) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6107). The movable piece failure effect will be described later.

When the movable piece pattern 2 is set, it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the pseudo specific area 34. Therefore, the process of this step S6107 is rarely performed. In case the passage to the pseudo specific area 34 is made during the small hit game, the movable piece failure effect can be executed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood that the jackpot has been won by executing the movable piece success effect even though the jackpot has not been won.

[Movable piece stop processing] As shown in FIG. 49, in the movable piece stop processing (S6012), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 is simulated with the set movable piece pattern (movable piece pattern 1 or movable piece pattern 2). A closing setting is made to end the operation of the distribution member 76 (S6201). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a value "0" indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not in operation in the movable piece operation flag (S6202). As a result, in the above-mentioned movable piece control process (FIG. 47), YES is determined in step S6003, and the processes of steps S6014 and S6015 are executed.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the pseudo V region winning flag is ON (S6203). If it is ON (YES in S6203), the movable piece success effect (S6106) or the movable piece failure effect (S6107) has already been performed, so this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the pseudo V region winning flag is not ON (NO in S6203), it is subsequently determined whether or not the movable piece pattern 1 is set (S6204). Then, if the movable piece pattern 1 is set (YES in S6204), since the special jackpot game is being executed, the effect start command for performing the movable piece revival effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6205). ).

In the movable piece revival effect, first, the character image of "failure" is displayed in a large size on the display screen 7a, and then the image of the main character in the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display screen 7a as in the above-mentioned movable piece success effect. It is an effect of displaying and then displaying the character image of "V" in a large size on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54 (c)). By this production, after making the player think that he has not won the jackpot, he is informed that he has actually won the jackpot to play the special jackpot game.

In other words, this movable piece revival effect is a winning notification effect (displaying a character image of "failure") that notifies the non-winning of the jackpot, and then a winning notification effect (the image of the main character) that notifies the winning of the jackpot. It is an effect of displaying or displaying a character image of "V"). It should be noted that the movable piece revival effect may be one in which the winning notification effect is performed without going through the non-winning notification effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, the movable piece revival effect is performed because the opening of the first large winning opening 30 is as short as 1.6 seconds, so even if the game ball is driven, the first large winning opening is performed. This is because it is conceivable that even one ball will not win in 30. Even when the movable piece revival effect is executed, the effect of displaying the character image of "BONUS" on the display screen 7a is executed following this effect (see FIG. 54 (c)).

Returning to FIG. 49, if the movable piece pattern 1 is not set in step S6204 (NO in S6204), that is, if the movable piece pattern 2 is set, the small hit game is being executed, and the movable piece failure effect is produced. The effect start command for performing the above is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6206).

The movable piece failure effect is an effect of displaying a large character image of "failure" on the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 55 (c) and 58 (C)). By this production, the player knows that the small hit game is being executed and the big hit is not won. That is, it can be said that this movable piece failure effect is a non-winning notification effect that notifies the non-winning of the jackpot. It should be noted that what kind of image is displayed as the above-mentioned movable piece success effect, movable piece failure effect, and movable piece revival effect can be appropriately changed.

[Customer waiting effect processing] As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a customer waiting effect process (S4303) after the movable piece control process (S4302). As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, in the customer waiting effect processing (S4303), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than “0” (YES in S7001). If the value of the customer waiting timer is not larger than "0" (NO in S7001), this process ends, but if the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than "0" (YES in S7001), the value of the customer waiting timer is subtracted. Then (S7002), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is "0" (S7003). If it is not "0" (NO in S7003), it is not the timing to switch the image of the customer waiting effect, so this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7003), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "1" (S7004).

When it is determined in step S7004 that the value of the customer waiting flag is "1", it is the switching timing from the symbol stop image T1 to the selection waiting image T2, so the selection waiting image display for displaying the selection waiting image T2. Set the command in the output buffer of RAM94 (S7005). The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the selection standby image display command set here displays the selection standby image T2 shown in FIG. 58 (E) on the display screen 7a.

The selection standby image T2 switches to the mobile terminal linkage function by operating the select button 64 up and down, and switches to the volume adjustment screen (display screen 7a displaying the volume adjustment image T6) by operating the select button 64 left and right. It is an image shown. The selection standby image T2 is superimposed and displayed in front of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are stopped and displayed. That is, it is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image T1 (see FIG. 56 (D)). Therefore, on the display screen 7a (selection standby screen) on which the selection standby image T2 is displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are partially missing from the player (FIG. 56 (E). )reference).

Following step S7005, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the second standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selection standby image T2, in the customer waiting timer (S7006). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the selection waiting image T2 (S7007), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7004 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "2" (S7008). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the selection standby image T2 to the hole code compatible image T3, so a hole code compatible image display command for displaying the hole code compatible image T3 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S7009). The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the hole code corresponding image display command set here displays the hole code corresponding image T3 shown in FIG. 58 (F) on the display screen 7a.

The hole code corresponding image T3 includes an image of the main character, a name of the hall in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, and an image of a greeting to the player. The hole code compatible image T3 is displayed in front of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the entire display screen 7a. Therefore, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed on the display screen 7a (hole code compatible screen) displaying the hole code compatible image T3.

Following step S7009, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the third standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the hall code compatible image T3, in the customer waiting timer (S7010). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to the hole code corresponding image T3 (S7011), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7008 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "3" (S7012). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the hole code compatible image T3 to the newly registered image T4, so a newly registered image display command for displaying the newly registered image T4 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (. S7013). The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the newly registered image display command set here displays the newly registered image T4 shown in FIG. 58 (G) on the display screen 7a.

The new registration image T4 is an image illustrating a method of new registration for using the mobile terminal linkage function. The newly registered image T4 is displayed in front of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the entire display screen 7a. Therefore, on the display screen 7a (new registration screen) displaying the newly registered image T4, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed.

Following step S7013, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the fourth standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the newly registered image T4, in the customer waiting timer (S7014). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "4" corresponding to the newly registered image T4 (S7015), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7012 is NO, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" as shown in FIG. 51 (S7020). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the newly registered image T4 to the demo image T5, so a demo image display command for displaying the demo image T5 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7021). The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the demo image display command set here displays the demo image T5 shown in FIG. 58 (H) on the display screen 7a.

The demo image T5 is an image of a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are fighting. The demo image T5 is displayed in front of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the entire display screen 7a. Therefore, on the display screen 7a (demo screen) displaying the demo image T5, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are not displayed.

Following step S7021, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the fifth standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the demo image T5, in the customer waiting timer (S7022). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "5" corresponding to the newly registered image T4 (S7023), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7020 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (S7024). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the demo image T5 to the selection standby image T2, so the selection standby image display command for displaying the selection standby image T2 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7025). .. Then, the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selected waiting image T2, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7026), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set according to the selected waiting image T2. Set to "2" (S7027).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a combination of the current effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R internally displayed behind the images for various customer waiting effects). , It is determined whether or not the combination includes the chance symbol CZ (S7028). If this determination result is NO, the present process is terminated. If YES, the second effect symbol change command is set (S7029), and the present process is terminated. The data indicating the current combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is held in the RAM 94 by the effect control microcomputer 91 (stored in the RAM 94 when the effect symbol is selected at the start of the variable effect). It shall be.

The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the selection standby image display command set in step S7025 causes the display screen 7a to display the selection standby image T2 shown in FIG. 58 (I). Further, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the second effect symbol change command set in step S7029 together with the selection standby image display command is a combination that does not include the chance symbol CZ behind the selection standby image T2. ) Displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

As described above, in this embodiment, once the customer waiting effect is executed to the end (this is said to make one round of the customer waiting effect), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R including the chance symbol CZ (for example, "1. Chance symbol") 3 ”, see FIG. 58 (E)) is changed to the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, see“ 1 ・ 6 ・ 3 ”, FIG. 58 (I)) that do not include the chance symbol CZ. Therefore, if the player stops the game without executing the change display of the next special symbol after the small hit game, the chance symbol CZ will not be displayed indefinitely. Therefore, it is a gaming machine that does not have the fear of giving a misunderstanding as if it is a chance to a hall visitor looking for a gaming table.

When the determination result in step S7024 is NO, the value of the customer waiting flag is "6", which is the switching timing from the volume adjustment image T6 (see FIG. 59B) described later to the selection standby image T2. Therefore, a selection standby image display command for displaying the selection standby image T2 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7030). Then, the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selected waiting image T2, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7031), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set according to the selected waiting image T2. Set to "2" (S7032) to finish this process. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the selection standby image display command set in step S7030 returns the display screen 7a to the selection standby screen (see FIGS. 59B and 59C).

[Switch processing] As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch state acquisition process (S4304) and a switch process (S4305) after the customer waiting effect process (S4303). As shown in FIG. 52, in the switch processing (S4305), first, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 is displaying the selection standby image T2, that is, whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “2”. Is determined (S7101). If the selection standby image T2 is not being displayed (NO in S7101), the process proceeds to other processing (S7106).

On the other hand, if the selection standby image T2 is being displayed (YES in S7101), then whether or not the right button of the select button 64 or the left button of the select button 64 is pressed, that is, the right of the select button detection switch 64a. It is determined whether or not the direction detection switch or the left direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 64a is turned on (S7102). If the right button or the left button of the select button 64 is not pressed, the process proceeds to another process (S7106).

On the other hand, if it is pressed (YES in S7102), the volume adjustment image display command for switching from the selection standby image T2 to the volume adjustment image T6 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7103). Then, the sixth standby time (8 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the volume adjustment image T6, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7104), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set according to the volume adjustment image T6. Set to "6" (S7105). The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the volume adjustment image display command set in step S7105 causes the display screen 7a to display the volume adjustment image T6 shown in FIG. 59 (B).

The volume adjustment image T6 includes an image of numbers and musical notes indicating the set volume. The volume adjustment image T6 is displayed in front of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the entire display screen 7a. Therefore, on the display screen 7a (volume adjustment screen) displaying the volume adjustment image T6, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed.

In the other processing (S7106), among the processing based on the operation of the effect button 63 and the select button 64, the processing other than the processing of switching from the selection standby image T2 to the volume adjustment image T6 is performed.

[Set Volume Change Process] As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the set volume change process (S4306) after the switch process (S4305). As shown in FIG. 53, in the set volume change process (S4306), first, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 is displaying the volume adjustment image T6, that is, whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "6". Judge whether or not. If the determination result is NO, this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the right direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 64a is turned on, that is, whether or not the right button of the select button 64 is pressed (S7202). ).

If it is not turned on (NO in S7202), proceed to step S7206. On the other hand, if it is turned on (YES in S7202), the currently set volume is increased by "1" (S7203). In step S7203, audio data corresponding to the set volume is set. As a result, the sound effect of the volume corresponding to the magnitude of the set volume is output from the speaker 67, and it is possible for the player to hear that the set volume has increased. The set volume (volume level) is set from the range from the minimum "0" (silence) to the maximum "9". Therefore, if the set volume at the present time is "9", the set volume will not be further increased.

After step S7203, the set volume increase display command is set in the output buffer of RAM94 (S7204), the sixth standby time (8 seconds in this embodiment) is set again in the customer waiting timer (S7205), and step S7206 is set. move on. When the set volume increase display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an image showing a numerical value of the increased set volume and a note showing a note that becomes louder as the set volume is higher (FIG. 59 (B)). This makes it possible for the player to visually grasp that the set volume has increased.

In step S7206, it is determined whether or not the left direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 64a is turned on, that is, whether or not the left button of the select button 64 is pressed. If it is not turned on (NO in S7206), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is turned on (YES in S7206), the set volume currently set is reduced by "1" (S7207). In step S7207, audio data corresponding to the set volume is set. As a result, the sound effect of the volume corresponding to the magnitude of the set volume is output from the speaker 67, and it is possible for the player to hear that the set volume has decreased. If the set volume at the present time is "0", the set volume will not be further reduced.

After step S7207, the set volume reduction display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7208), and the sixth standby time (8 seconds in this embodiment) is set again in the customer waiting timer (S7209) to perform this process. Finish. When the set volume reduction display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an image showing a numerical value of the reduced set volume and a note showing a note that becomes smaller as the set volume becomes smaller. This makes it possible for the player to visually grasp that the set volume has decreased.

If the customer waiting timer becomes "0" while the volume adjustment image T6 is being displayed (when the value of the customer waiting flag is "6"), the selection waiting image T2 is displayed again (see step S7030). Here, the volume adjustment image T6 is displayed from the state in which the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R including the chance symbol CZ is displayed behind the selection standby image T2 (see FIG. 59 (A)). (See (B)), when returning to the selection standby image T2 (see FIG. 59 (C)), the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R including the chance symbol CZ is displayed again behind the selection standby image T2. To. That is, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R do not change before and after the display of the volume adjustment image T6. This is done for the following reasons. That is, as a case where the display control shown in FIG. 59 is performed, it is conceivable that the player who wins the small hit changes the volume immediately after the small hit game. This is because it is not necessary to change the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R even in such a case.

7. Characteristic production control [When winning a jackpot other than the special V long jackpot] In this embodiment, when a jackpot other than the special V long jackpot is won, SP reach or normal reach is executed as a variable effect, as shown in FIG. Finally, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with doublet numbers. Then, during the jackpot game, one effect symbol at the time of fixed stop is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 56 (B)). The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R immediately after the end of the jackpot game are the same as the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R at the time of fixed stop) before the start of the jackpot game. (See FIGS. 56 (A) and 56 (C)).

[At the time of winning the special V long jackpot] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, at the time of winning the special V long jackpot, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R finally win the middle effect symbol 8C in the variable effect, and the middle effect symbol 8C is the chance symbol CZ. It is stopped and displayed at the result (V chance). Then, the V chance effect is executed (see FIG. 57 (B)). During the jackpot game, the effect symbol is not displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 57 (F)). Immediately after the end of the jackpot game, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not the V-chance eyes, but the number symbols (the same number symbols as the left effect symbols 8L when the confirmation is stopped) are displayed (FIG. 56). See (G). As a result, the player is clearly shown that the jackpot game has been performed (winning the jackpot).

[At the time of winning a small hit] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, at the time of winning a small hit, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R finally produce the medium effect symbol 8C in the variable effect, as in the case of the special V long jackpot. It is stopped and displayed at the result (V chance) which is the chance symbol CZ. Then, the V chance effect is executed (see FIG. 58 (B)). During the small hit game, the effect symbol is not displayed on the display screen 7a. Immediately after the end of the small hit game, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R remain as V chance eyes (see FIG. 58 (D)). However, when the customer waiting effect makes one lap from the state where the V chance eye is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed and displayed as lost eyes (see FIG. 58 (I)). In other words, the V chance eye is not displayed forever. This ensures that hall visitors are not misunderstood as an opportunity.

8. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R displayed when the jackpot game based on the jackpot other than the special V long jackpot is completed are symbols. Similar to the time of confirmation, the number pattern remains doublet (big hit stop mode) (see FIG. 56 (C)). Further, even if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not displayed as doublets in the variable effect as in the special V long jackpot, the effect symbols 8L, 8L, which are displayed when the jackpot game is completed, 8C and 8R are doublet numbers (see FIG. 57 (G)). Therefore, it is possible to create a production content that matches the actual situation of the game in which the jackpot is won. As a result, it is possible for the player to correctly recognize the game content.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, if a special V long jackpot or a small hit is won, is it a jackpot game based on the special V long jackpot while the first big winning opening 30 of 1600 ms is open? Since it is not possible to distinguish whether the game is a big hit game based on a small hit (see FIGS. 54 and 55), it is possible to expect the big hit to be won during this period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Then, when only the opening of 1600 ms is performed as in the small hit game, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R displayed when the small hit game is completed are the V chance eyes including the chance symbol CZ (the small hit game). The special stop mode) remains (see FIG. 58 (D)). Therefore, it is possible to make the player correctly recognize the game result that the jackpot was not won.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the special V long jackpot, the game ball is passed through the pseudo specific area 34 in the first jackpot 30 while the first jackpot 30 of 1600 ms is open. As a result, the jackpot winning is notified (see FIGS. 54 and 57 (C) (D)). Therefore, even if it is not a 1-type / 2-type mixer, it can be made to feel like a big hit in a 1-type / 2-type mixer, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pseudo specific area sensor 34a and the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 are connected to the sub control unit 99. Therefore, the sub-control unit 99 controls the operation of the pseudo-distribution member 76 and the successful effect of the movable piece based on the detection of the game ball by the pseudo-specific area sensor 34a (see FIGS. 57 (C) and 57 (D)). It is possible to freely perform the operation without being limited to the operation of 80. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the design of the production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the customer waiting effect is executed from the state where the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed at the V chance eye (specific combination), the effect symbols 8L, 8L, are displayed again. 8C and 8R can be changed to a form (missing eye) that is not the V chance eye (see FIGS. 58 (D) to (I)). Therefore, even if the game is completed without the change of the next special symbol being executed after the small hit game, it is possible to make it difficult to mislead the next player or the hall visitor who is looking for a table to play. ing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, since the V chance eye includes the chance symbol CZ, if the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the V chance eye and become empty, the next game is played. It is easy to misunderstand people and hall visitors who are looking for a platform to play, but if the customer waiting production goes around once, it will be changed from the V chance to the random, so it is necessary to prevent such inconvenience. Is possible.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the special V long is used from the time when the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed at the V chance to the time when the first large winning opening 30 of the maximum 27900 ms is opened. It is not possible to distinguish between winning a big hit and winning a small hit. Therefore, during this period, it is possible to expect that the jackpot will be won, and it is possible to improve the hobby of the game. If the small hit is contrary to the player's expectation, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R displayed when the small hit game is completed remain as the V chance. Therefore, if the game is ended as it is, there is a risk that the hall visitor who sees the V chance will mistakenly think that he has won the first prize. However, in this embodiment, since the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed to a form other than the V chance eye based on the display of the image of the customer waiting effect, it is possible to reduce such a fear.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even in the normal gaming state, if a long-open symbol is won by a normal symbol lottery, it is possible to easily win a prize in the electric chew 22. Therefore, a special V long big hit or a small hit may be won based on the winning of the electric chew 22. That is, the V chance effect is generated even in the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the normal gaming state. Further, since the small hit may be won in the normal game state in this way, it is possible that the ball will run out at the end of the small hit fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol won in the small hit). Therefore, there is a risk that the chance symbol CZ will remain displayed and become vacant. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the next player or the like from misunderstanding that the V-chance eye is in the middle of the chance by changing the V-chance eye to the random eye by executing the customer waiting effect. There is.

9. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above form, for a specific combination, a combination in which the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are displayed in a non-reach form in which the chance symbol CZ is displayed on the middle effect symbol 8C is set as the V chance, but the left effect is used. A combination that displays the chance symbol CZ in the form of reach in which the symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are the same may be the V chance eye (a specific combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R).

Further, in the above form, when a special V long big hit or a small hit is won, the rolls including the chance symbol CZ are finally stopped and displayed, but a specific roll consisting only of numerical symbols (for example, "1. A specific combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "2.3" and "1.1.2") may be finally stopped and displayed as the V chance.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a jackpot other than the special V long jackpot is won, the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed with doublet numbers as a jackpot stop mode, but the jackpot is won. If the player can recognize that, a combination other than doublets of numerical symbols may be used as a jackpot stop mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation control of the distribution member 71 may be performed based on the number of winnings in the second large winning opening 35. Specifically, for example, in the case of 14R or 16R in the V-long jackpot, the pass-allowed state may be controlled for 100 ms at the time of winning one ball, and the pass-allowed state may be controlled for a maximum of 29000 ms at the time of winning three balls. With this configuration, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 in the second passage allowable state. In this case, in the 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, the pass-allowable state is controlled for 100 ms at the time of winning one ball, but the distribution member 71 may not be in the pass-allowable state even if there are more prizes.

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called V probability machine (a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39) is used, but the symbol probability change machine (shifts to the high probability state according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol). It may be a gaming machine) that determines whether or not to do so. Further, although it is configured as a so-called ST machine (a gaming machine that cuts the number of probable changes), it may be configured as a so-called probabilistic loop machine.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is such that the high-probability state is not hidden, but it may be a gaming machine in which the high-probability state may be hidden. Specifically, as the types of hits, after a small hit game in which the total opening time of the large winning opening is 1.8 seconds or less, a small hit that controls the game state to be the same as before the execution of the small hit game, and a small hit game. After the big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened in the same manner as in the above, the big hit may be configured to have a big hit of latent probability change controlled to a high probability state. In this case, the final stop roll of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variable effect when the small hit or the big hit of the latent probability change is won may be a specific result such as the V chance eye. Regardless of which hit is won, after the special game (small hit game, big hit game), the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R will be left as specific rolls, and the customer waiting production will be one lap. Then, it should be changed to a random eye.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the special V long jackpot jackpot game, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are changed to doublets of numerical symbols and displayed, and the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of these doublets are displayed. Even if the customer waiting effect makes one lap from the state of being in the state, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are not changed with doublet. This is because it is assumed that the player will not end the game because it is controlled to the high accuracy high base state or the low accuracy high base state after the big hit game. However, even when the customer waiting effect makes one lap from the state where the doublet of the number symbol is displayed after the big hit game, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be changed to the random number. With this configuration, even if the game is terminated without the special symbol change display being executed even once after the big hit game, misunderstandings will be made to another hall visitor who saw the vacant table. It is possible to prevent it from occurring.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the special jackpot is completed, the doublet of the number symbol is displayed (see FIG. 57 (G)), but the effect symbol remains as the V chance eye (special stop mode). 8L, 8C, 8R may be displayed. In this case, as in the case of the end of the small hit game, when the customer waiting effect makes one lap, it is advisable to change the game to a different one.

Further, in the above embodiment, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed immediately after the end of the jackpot game is doublet (big hit stop mode) of the numerical symbol, but may be doublet (loss stop mode).

Further, in the above embodiment, the sub-control board 90 is configured to give an instruction to change the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to the image control board 100, but the image control board 100 processes the loop display of each image in the customer waiting effect. (Measurement of image switching timing and image switching processing) and processing of changing the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R when the customer waiting effect makes one lap (the customer waiting effect makes one lap and the selection standby screen is displayed again. It may be configured to perform the process of changing the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R at the timing). In this configuration, the sub-control board 90 only needs to send a command notifying the start of the customer waiting state to the image control board 100.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player may be configured to adjust the brightness of the image display device 7 which is a liquid crystal display device. Specifically, for example, the screen may be switched to the brightness adjustment screen based on the operation of the select button 64 or the like on the selection standby screen, and the screen may be returned to the selection standby screen after the brightness adjustment. In this case, when the brightness adjustment screen is switched to while the V chance eye including the chance symbol CZ is displayed and the selection standby screen is returned, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is not changed as the V chance eye. It is good to say. That is, it is preferable to display the same as when the volume adjustment screen in the above mode is displayed.

Further, the timing of changing the V-chance eye to the random eye does not have to be the timing when the customer waiting effect makes one lap. For example, the customer waiting effect may be at the timing of two laps, or the customer waiting effect may be at a timing earlier than one lap.

Further, the content of the image (standby image) displayed as the customer waiting effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be configured to display only the demo image T5, or it may be configured to be able to display an image other than each image that can be displayed in the above form.

Further, in the above form, when a special V long big hit or a small hit is won, an announcement notice (specific announcement) for directing the player's attention to the pseudo specific area 34 (inducing the player's consciousness) along with the fluctuation effect. Display) may be performed. As the announcement notice, for example, an effect of displaying an announcement image as shown in FIG. 60 on the display screen 7a can be adopted. This announcement image includes a character image such as "V chance" or "attention to the lower right!" And a game explanation image showing how the game ball passes through the pseudo specific area 34. Therefore, when the announcement image shown in FIG. 60 is displayed, the character image of "Attention to the lower right!" And the image of the pseudo specific area 34 indicate the area to be aimed at by the player, and the pseudo specific area 34 is displayed. With the game explanation image showing how the game ball passes, it is possible to explain the game of the game called V chance to be performed from now on. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the opportunity for the game ball to pass through the pseudo-specific area 34 and not exhibiting the original effect.

It should be noted that such an announcement notice may be executed as a continuous notice based on so-called look-ahead (preliminary determination). That is, it is determined whether or not a special jackpot or a small hit has been won at the time of winning the second starting port 21, and if there is a hold memory (referred to as a specific hold memory) that has won the special jackpot or the small hit. , The announcement image shown in FIG. 60 may be continuously displayed from the special symbol variation based on the reserved memory stored before the specific reserved memory to the special symbol variation based on the specific reserved memory. With such a configuration, it is possible to more reliably prevent the player from missing the opportunity for the game ball to pass through the pseudo-specific area 34. In addition, with such a configuration, since it is sufficiently announced that the game called V chance will be executed even before the start of the special jackpot jackpot game or small hit game, the special jackpot jackpot game or small hit game It is not necessary to take a particularly long opening time, and it is possible to keep a smooth game.

The jackpot game of the special jackpot is a short open game until the middle of the 1R, and the long open game is configured to start from the middle of the 1R. On the other hand, all of the 1Rs are short-open games, and the long-open games may be configured to start from the 2Rs. Further, the short-open game in the special jackpot jackpot game may be configured to be executed over a plurality of rounds. When the first large winning opening 30 is opened a plurality of times as a short-opening game, the number of times the first large winning opening 30 is opened in the small hit game is set to a plurality of times accordingly.

Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a is provided separately from the second large winning opening sensor 35a, but the second large winning opening sensor 35a may also serve as the specific area sensor 39a. In other words, the second large winning opening 35 may also serve as the specific area 39. In this case, the distribution member 71 and the non-specific area sensor 70a (that is, the non-specific area 70) are not required. Further, in this case, the V short opening pattern may be an opening mode in which the second major winning opening 35 is almost impossible to win, and the V long opening pattern may be an opening mode in which the second major winning opening 35 can be easily won. Further, a part of the opening period of the second special winning opening 35 may be made to function as a specific area, and the other opening period may be made to function as a non-specific area. In this case as well, the distribution member 71 is not required.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pseudo specific area sensor 34a, the pseudo non-specific area sensor 75a, and the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 are connected to the sub control unit 99 (sub control board 90), but the degree of freedom in the design of the effect must be considered. For example, it may be connected to the main control board 80. In this case, the main control board 80 performs the processing using these electric components.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change and the second starting port 21 in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed are provided, but the first starting port is provided. The configuration may not include either 20 or the second starting port 21. When the configuration is such that the first starting port 20 is not provided, the game ball is configured to enter the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22 even when the electric chew 22 is in the closed state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 are provided, but a configuration having only one large winning opening may be used. Further, in the above embodiment, a small hit is provided for the type of hit, but it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In this case, the configuration may be such that the V chance effect is not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number. And based on the random number, it may be decided whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the following description, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<A>
The invention according to means 1A is
One or more ball entry ports (first start port 20 and second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
One or more special winning openings (1st major winning opening 30 and 2nd major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, and
A symbol determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408) that determines the type of symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means (special symbol display 41) based on the ball entering the ball entry port.
A symbol display control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1406, S1412, and S1804) that causes the symbol display means to stop and display the symbol determined by the symbol determination means through variable display.
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, the special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1308 and S1309) for performing a special game (big hit game or small hit game) for opening the special winning opening, and
In parallel with the variation display of the symbol, an effect capable of causing a predetermined effect display means (image display device 7) to perform a variation effect of stopping and displaying the effect symbols (8L, 8C, 8R) via the variation display. It is equipped with a control means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5005, etc.).
The effect control means is
When the symbol determined by the symbol determining means is the first jackpot symbol (for example, "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2" shown in FIG. 8), it indicates that the effect symbol has been won as a jackpot in the variable effect. Display the stop in the jackpot stop mode (doublet of the number pattern),
When the symbol determined by the symbol determining means is the second jackpot symbol (“Special Figure 2_Big Hit Symbol 4” shown in FIG. 8), there is a possibility that the effect symbol has been won as a jackpot in the variation effect. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that displays a stop in a special stop mode (V chance eye including a chance symbol CZ) indicating that there is.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the effect symbol displayed when the special game based on the first jackpot symbol is completed is the jackpot stop mode.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the effect symbol displayed when the special game based on the first jackpot symbol is completed remains in the jackpot stop mode, it is possible to show the game content to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be.

The invention according to means 2A is
The gaming machine according to means 1A.
The effect control means displays the effect symbol displayed when the special game based on the second jackpot symbol is completed, not in the special stop mode (V-chance including the chance symbol CZ), but in the jackpot stop mode (the jackpot stop mode). It is a gaming machine characterized by being doublet) with a numerical pattern.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if the effect symbol is not stopped and displayed in the jackpot stop mode in the variable effect as in the second jackpot symbol, the effect symbol displayed when the special game ends is It becomes a jackpot stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to create a production content that matches the actual situation of the game in which the jackpot is won. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to correctly recognize the game content.

The invention according to means 3A is
The gaming machine according to means 2A.
The effect control means stops the effect symbol in the variable effect even when the symbol determined by the symbol determination means is a small hit symbol (special symbol stop symbol data “23H”, see FIG. 9). It is intended to stop and display in the mode (V chance eye including chance symbol CZ).
The special game execution means is
In the special game based on the second jackpot symbol (big hit game based on the special V long jackpot), the special winning opening (first winning opening 30) is opened over a predetermined first opening time (1600 ms). After performing the first opening control, the second opening control capable of opening the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) over a second opening time (27,900 ms) longer than the first opening time is performed. ,
In the special game (small hit game) based on the small hit symbol, the first opening control is performed but the second opening control is not performed.
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the effect symbol displayed when the special game based on the small hit symbol is completed remains in the special stop mode (V chance eye). be.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, while the first opening control is being performed, it is not possible to distinguish between a special game based on the second jackpot symbol and a special game based on the small hit symbol. You can expect to win the prize, and you can improve your interest in pachinko. Then, when only the first opening control with a short opening time is performed as in the special game based on the small hit symbol, the effect symbol displayed when the special game ends remains in the special stop mode. .. Therefore, it is possible to make the player correctly recognize the game result that the jackpot was not won.

The invention according to means 4A is
The gaming machine according to means 3A.
A specific area (pseudo-specific area 34) through which a game ball winning a prize in a specific special winning opening (first large winning opening 30), which is one of the special winning openings, can pass.
A distribution member (pseudo distribution member 76) that switches whether or not to pass through the specific area, and
A game ball detecting means (pseudo-specific area sensor 34a) capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area, and
A distribution member control means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes steps S4302, S4203, etc.) for controlling the operation of the distribution member is provided.
The distribution member control means
In the special game based on the second jackpot symbol (big hit game based on the special V long jackpot), the first operation pattern (shown in FIG. 45) in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area during the first opening control. The distribution member is operated by the movable piece pattern 1), and the distribution member is operated.
In the special game based on the small hit symbol, a second operation pattern (movable piece pattern 2 shown in FIG. 45) in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the specific area than the first operation pattern during the first opening control. The distribution member is operated at
The effect control means is
In the special game based on the second jackpot symbol, the winning notification effect (see FIGS. 57 (C) and 57 (D)) for notifying the jackpot winning based on the detection of the game ball by the game ball detecting means is performed. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is to be performed by a display means.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the special game based on the second jackpot symbol, the jackpot winning is notified by passing the game ball through a specific area in the specific special winning opening during the first opening control. Therefore, even if it is not a 1-type / 2-type mixer, it can be made to feel like a big hit in a 1-type / 2-type mixer, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means 5A is
The gaming machine according to means 4A.
A main control unit (main control board 80) that has the symbol determining means, the symbol display controlling means, and the special game executing means, and controls the progress of the game.
It has the effect control means and the distribution member control means, and includes a sub control unit (99) that controls the effect associated with the game.
The gaming ball detecting means (pseudo-specific area sensor 34a) and the driving source of the distribution member (pseudo-distribution member solenoid 78) are game machines characterized in that they are connected to the sub-control unit. ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the operation control of the distribution member and the winning notification effect executed in the special game based on the second jackpot symbol are not limited to the operation of the main control unit by the sub control unit. It will be possible to do it freely. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the design of the production.

The invention according to means 6A is
One or more ball entry ports (first start port 20 and second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
One or more special winning openings (1st major winning opening 30 and 2nd major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, and
A symbol determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408) that determines the type of symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display means (special symbol display 41) based on the ball entering the ball entry port.
A symbol display control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1406, S1412, and S1804) that causes the symbol display means to stop and display the symbol determined by the symbol determination means through variable display.
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, the special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1308 and S1309) for performing a special game (big hit game or small hit game) for opening the special winning opening, and
In parallel with the variation display of the symbol, an effect capable of causing a predetermined effect display means (image display device 7) to perform a variation effect of stopping and displaying the effect symbols (8L, 8C, 8R) via the variation display. It is equipped with a control means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5005, etc.).
The effect control means is
When the symbol determined by the symbol determining means is the first symbol (“special figure 1_big hit symbol 2” shown in FIG. 8), the jackpot stop mode indicating that the effect symbol has been won as a jackpot in the variable effect. Stop and display with (doublet of number pattern),
The symbol determined by the symbol determining means is the second symbol (“special symbol 2_big hit symbol 4” shown in FIG. 8) or the third symbol (small hit symbol, special symbol stop symbol data “23H”, see FIG. 9). In a certain case, a gaming machine (pachinko game) in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a special stop mode (V chance eye including the chance symbol CZ) indicating that the effect symbol may have been won in the variable effect. Machine 1)
The special game execution means is
In the special game (big hit game based on a big hit other than the special V long big hit) based on the first symbol, the special game is performed over a normal opening time (for example, 29500 ms) longer than a predetermined reference time (for example, 10000 ms) after the opening time elapses. It is possible to open the winning opening,
In the special game based on the second symbol (big hit game based on the special V long jackpot), after the opening time elapses, the special winning opening is opened for a short opening time (1600 ms) equal to or less than the reference time, and then the normal winning opening is opened. It is possible to open the special winning opening over an opening time (for example, 27,900 ms).
In the special game (small hit game) based on the third symbol, when the opening time elapses, the special winning opening is opened over the short opening time, but the special winning opening is not opened over the normal opening time.
The effect control means is
The effect symbol displayed when the special game (big hit game) based on the first symbol and the second symbol is completed is set as the jackpot stop mode (doublet of a numerical symbol).
A game characterized in that the effect symbol displayed when the special game (small hit game) based on the third symbol is completed is the special stop mode (V chance eye including the chance symbol CZ). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the special game in which the special winning opening is opened in the normal opening time from the beginning, the production symbols are displayed in the jackpot stop mode both before and after the special game, and the opening is performed in the short opening time. In a special game that opens in the normal opening time, the special stop mode is set before the special game, but after the special game, it is displayed in the jackpot stop mode, and in the special game where only the opening in the short opening time is performed, the special stop mode is used. Before and after the game, the effect symbols are displayed in a special stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to display the content according to the actual situation of the game, and it is possible to reduce the risk of giving a misunderstanding to the player.

<B>
The invention according to means 1B is
A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408) that determines a hit based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and
Based on the result of the determination by the hit determination means, the special game execution (big hit game, small hit game) that opens the special winning opening (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) can be executed. Means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1308 and S1309) and
It is provided with an effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5005 or the like) capable of causing a predetermined display means (image display device 7) to execute the effect.
The effect control means is
It is possible to cause the display means to execute a variable effect of displaying a plurality of effect symbols (8L, 8C, 8R) in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying them in a combination indicating the result of determination by the hit determination means.
When a predetermined waiting time (first waiting time) elapses without making a determination by the hit determination means, a predetermined waiting image (an image of a customer waiting effect such as a selection waiting image T2 or a hole code compatible image T3) is displayed. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be displayed on the display means.
The effect control means is stopped at a specific combination (V chance eye including chance symbol CZ) indicating that the result of the determination by the hit determination means is a specific result (winning of a special V long big hit or a small hit). It is a gaming machine characterized in that the displayed effect symbol can be changed to a combination (collision pattern) different from the specific combination.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in a specific combination may be changed to a combination different from the specific combination. Therefore, the hall visits due to the display of the specific combination. It is possible to reduce the risk of misleading people.

The invention according to means 2B is
The gaming machine according to means 1B.
When the effect control means stops and displays the effect symbol in the specific combination and hides the effect symbol by displaying the standby image, the effect control means redisplays the effect symbol. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the combination can be changed to a combination different from the specific combination (it can be changed from the V chance to the disparate one when the customer waiting effect makes one lap).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the effect symbol is hidden by displaying the standby image from the state where the effect symbol is displayed in a specific combination, the effect symbol displayed again is not a specific combination. Can be changed to. Therefore, even if the game is terminated without making the next pass / fail judgment after the result of the win / fail judgment becomes a specific result, it is difficult to mislead the next player or the visitor who is looking for a platform to play. It is possible.

The invention according to means 3B is
The gaming machine described in means 2B.
The specific combination is a combination (V chance eye) including a predetermined special symbol effect symbol (chance symbol CZ).
The combination different from the specific combination is a gaming machine characterized in that the combination does not include the special symbol (various stitches).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, if the production symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination including a special symbol and becomes an empty platform, the next player or a visitor looking for a platform to play may be misunderstood. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of such inconveniences where it is likely to occur.

The invention according to means 4B is
The gaming machine according to means 2B or means 3B.
The special game execution means is
After performing the first opening control for opening the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) over a predetermined first opening time (1600 ms), a second opening longer than the first opening time is performed. The first special game (big hit game based on the special V long jackpot), which is the special game that performs the second opening control that can open the special winning opening (first big winning opening 30) over a time (27,900 ms),
The second special game (small hit game), which is the special game in which the first opening control is performed but the second opening control is not performed, can be executed.
The effect control means is
In both the case of winning the first hit (special V long jackpot) that triggers the execution of the first special game and the case of winning the second hit (small hit) that triggers the execution of the second special game. Before the execution of the special game, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific combination (V chance eye).
It is a gaming machine characterized in that at least the combination of effect symbols displayed when the second special game is completed remains the same as the specific combination.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, whether it is the first special game (whether it was won in the first game) from the time when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination until the second opening control is performed. Since it is not possible to distinguish whether it is the second special game (whether it was won in the second game), it is possible to expect that it is the first special game in which the second open control is executed during this period, and it is possible to improve the game interest. Is. If the second special game is contrary to the player's expectation, the effect symbols displayed when the second special game ends remain in a specific combination, so that the game is ended as it is. There is a risk of misunderstanding that a hall visitor who sees a specific combination has won the first prize. However, in this configuration, since the effect symbols are changed to a form other than a specific combination based on the display of the standby image, it is possible to reduce such a fear.

The invention according to means 5B is
The gaming machine described in means 4B.
A specific area (pseudo-specific area 34) through which the game ball won in the special winning opening can pass, and
A distribution member (pseudo distribution member 76) that switches whether or not to pass through the specific area, and
A game ball detecting means (pseudo-specific area sensor 34a) capable of detecting a game ball that has passed through the specific area, and
A distribution member control means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes steps S4302, S4203, etc.) for controlling the operation of the distribution member is provided.
The distribution member control means
In the first special game, during the first opening control, the distribution member is operated in the first operation pattern (movable piece pattern 1 shown in FIG. 45) in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area.
In the second special game, the swing is performed in the second operation pattern (movable piece pattern 2 shown in FIG. 45) in which the game ball is more difficult to pass through the specific area than the first operation pattern during the first opening control. It operates the branch member,
The effect control means is
Based on the fact that the game ball detecting means detects the game ball in the first special game, the display means is made to perform a winning notification effect (see FIGS. 57 (C) and 57 (D)) for notifying the jackpot winning. It is a gaming machine characterized by being there.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first special game, the jackpot winning is notified by passing the game ball through a specific area in the special winning opening during the first opening control. Therefore, even if it is not a 1-type / 2-type mixer, it can be made to feel like a big hit in a 1-type / 2-type mixer, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means 6B is
The gaming machine according to means 5B.
A main control unit (main control board 80) that has the hit determination means and the special game execution means and controls the progress of the game.
It has the effect control means and the distribution member control means, and includes a sub control unit (99) that controls the effect associated with the game.
The gaming ball detecting means (pseudo-specific area sensor 34a) and the driving source of the distribution member (pseudo-distribution member solenoid 78) are game machines characterized in that they are connected to the sub-control unit. ..

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the sub-control unit can freely perform the operation control of the distribution member and the winning notification effect executed in the first special game without being restricted by the operation of the main control unit. It will be possible. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the design of the production.

The invention according to means 7B is
An entry port (first start port 20 or second start port 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down, and
Judgment information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S206 or S212) that can acquire determination information (random number value such as a big hit random number) based on the entry into the ball entry port, and
A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408) that determines a hit based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, and
A symbol display control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1406, S1412, S1804) for displaying a stop display of an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of determination by the hit determination means via variable display, and
When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific stop mode indicating winning by the symbol display control means, a special game execution means (step S1308) capable of executing a special game (big hit game or small hit game) for opening the special winning opening is performed. , Game control microcomputer 81) that executes S1309,
A predetermined display means for directing (image display device 7) and
A variable effect that allows the effect display means to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols (8L, 8C, 8R) are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the result of determination by the hit determination means. Execution means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5005, etc.) and
When a predetermined waiting time (first waiting time) elapses without making a determination by the hit determination means, a predetermined waiting image (an image of a customer waiting effect such as a selection waiting image T2 or a hole code corresponding image T3) is displayed. It is equipped with a standby image display means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S7005, etc.) that can be displayed on the production display means.
The identification symbol of the specific stop mode includes the identification symbol of the first specific stop mode (special V long jackpot jackpot symbol) and the identification symbol of the second specific stop mode (small hit symbol).
The variable effect executing means is
Whether the identification symbol of the first specific stop mode is stopped and displayed or the identification symbol of the second specific stop mode is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is combined in a specific combination (V chance eye including chance symbol CZ). ) To stop and display
When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific combination and the effect symbol is hidden by the display of the standby image, the combination of the effect symbols to be redisplayed is the specific combination. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be changed to a combination different from the combination (it can be changed from the V chance eye to the random eye when the customer waiting effect makes one lap).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the effect symbol is hidden by displaying the standby image from the state where the effect symbol is displayed in a specific combination, the effect symbol displayed again is not a specific combination. Can be changed to. Therefore, even if the game is terminated without making the next hit / fail judgment after the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the first specific stop mode or the second specific stop mode, the next player or the table to be played is searched for. It is possible to make it difficult for visitors to be confused.

In the above-mentioned invention, "hidden the effect symbol by displaying the standby image" includes a case where the effect symbol is hidden by displaying the standby image in an overlapping manner before the effect symbol and a case where the effect symbol is hidden. It is assumed that the case where the effect symbol is hidden by not displaying it even in terms of internal processing (that is, the case where the effect symbol is not displayed after the standby image) is included.

Further, the "determination condition" in the above-mentioned invention means that, in the above-described embodiment, the number of special symbol reservations is not "0", not during the change of the special symbol or the execution of the special game.

Further, the jackpot symbols 1 to 3 (see FIG. 8) in the above form correspond to the first jackpot symbol and the first symbol. Further, the jackpot symbol 4 (see FIG. 8) in the above embodiment corresponds to the second jackpot symbol, the second symbol, and the identification symbol of the first specific stop mode. Further, the small hit symbol (special symbol stop symbol data "23H", see FIG. 9) in the above embodiment corresponds to the identification symbol of the third symbol and the second specific stop mode.
Further, the special V long jackpot in the above embodiment corresponds to the first hit, and the small hit corresponds to the second hit. In addition, the special V long big hit win and the small hit win correspond to a specific result.
Further, the doublet of the number symbol in the above embodiment corresponds to the jackpot stop mode, and the V chance eye including the chance symbol CZ corresponds to the special stop mode and a specific combination.
Further, the jackpot game based on the special V long jackpot in the above embodiment corresponds to the first special game, and the small hit game corresponds to the second special game.
Further, the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 of 29.5 seconds or 27.9 seconds in the above embodiment corresponds to the normal opening time longer than the reference time, and the opening time of 1.6 seconds is equal to or less than the reference time. It corresponds to a short opening time. The reference time is a time that can be expected to win the maximum number of winning balls per round (8 balls in this embodiment) if the game is played correctly, and is 10 seconds in the above-mentioned embodiment.
Further, each image of the customer waiting effect, the selection waiting image T2, the hole code corresponding image T3, the newly registered image T4, the demo image T5, and the volume adjustment image T6 in the above form correspond to the waiting image.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device (display means for directing)
7a ... Display screen 20 ... First starting port (first ball entry port)
21 ... 2nd starting port (2nd ball entry port)
30 ... 1st special prize opening (specific special winning opening, 1st special winning opening)
34 ... Pseudo specific area (specific area)
34a ... Pseudo specific area sensor (game ball detection means)
35 ... 2nd big prize opening (2nd special winning opening)
41a ... 1st special symbol display (symbol display means)
41b ... Second special symbol display (symbol display means)
76 ... Pseudo distribution member (distribution member)
78 ... Pseudo distribution member solenoid (drive source of distribution member)
80 ... Main control board (main control unit)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 90 ... Sub control board 91 ... Production control microcomputer 99 ... Sub control unit 8L ... Left production symbol 8C ... Middle production design 8R ... Right production design CZ ... Chance design (special design)

Claims (2)

Judgment means for determining whether to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player, and
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means is
When the combination of the effect symbols of the first aspect is displayed before the execution of the jackpot game, the combination of the effect symbols displayed according to the end of the jackpot game is set as the combination of the effect symbols of the first aspect.
When the combination of the effect symbols of the second aspect different from the first aspect is displayed before the execution of the jackpot game, the first combination of the effect symbols of the second aspect is displayed until the end of the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized in that the combination of effect symbols displayed according to the end of the jackpot game is changed to the combination of effect symbols of the first aspect without displaying the combination of effect symbols of the embodiment. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The combination of the effect symbols of the second aspect is a combination including a special symbol different from the numerical symbol.
The gaming machine characterized in that the combination of the effect symbols of the first aspect is a combination that does not include the special symbol.

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