JP6754553B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a game machine having a game area in which a game medium can flow down.

Conventionally, there has been a game machine having a variable winning device having a flat plate-shaped opening / closing door that slides in the front-rear direction of the game area (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, by allocating the game medium to one of two routes provided in front of the variable winning device and requiring different passage times, the game medium is irregularly fired by the player to obtain a specified number of winning balls. There was a gaming machine that suppresses over-winning (so-called over-winning) (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-21265 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-217659

However, in the conventional game machine as described above, it is difficult for the game medium to win a prize after the start of the closing period of the variable winning device, so that the interest is insufficient.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in winning a variable winning device.

(1) A variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 71, etc., normal variable winning ball device 6B) that can change to an open state in which the game medium can win a prize in the winning area (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, etc.). May be.),
A plurality of routes (first distribution route A1 and first induction route A2, second distribution route B1 and second induction route B2, etc. in FIG. 45) configured to guide the game medium to the variable winning device.
A game nail (game nail N, etc. in FIG. 45), which is arranged so that the game medium can be distributed to any of the plurality of routes, is provided.
The plurality of routes
The game medium is sorted by the game nail, and the first guide path that guides the sorted game medium to the variable winning device, and
The game medium is distributed by the game nail, and includes a second guide path that guides the distributed game medium to the variable winning device.
The first guide route and the second guide route are provided with a regulation unit that regulates the flow of the game medium.
The regulation unit provided in the first guidance path is configured to reduce the flow speed of the game medium as compared with the regulation unit provided in the second guidance path .
The game medium flowing down the second lead path can merge with the game medium flowing down the first lead path whose flow speed has been reduced by the regulation unit before reaching the variable winning device.
A plurality of the game nails are provided in a branch region between the first guide path and the second guide path so that the flow ratio of the game medium flowing down the first guide path and the second lead path can be adjusted. Provided,
The second lead route is a route provided so that the route leading to the game medium to the variable winning device is longer than the first guide route.
The game nail can distribute a plurality of game media flowing down to the branch region to the first guide path and the second guide path at the same specific timing.
The first lead path and the second lead path can join the game media distributed to the first lead path and the second lead path at the specific timing before reaching the variable winning device. Lead to be .

According to such a configuration, the first guide path and the second guide path are provided with a regulation unit that regulates the flow of the game medium, and the regulation unit provided in the first guide path is provided. Since it is configured to reduce the flow speed of the game medium as compared with the regulation unit provided in the second induction path, there is a situation in which a plurality of game media win a prize immediately before the variable winning device is not in the open state. It becomes easy to occur. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in winning the variable winning device.
Further, the variable winning device can be changed into an open state in which the game medium can be won in the winning area and a closed state in which the game medium cannot be won by the operation of the bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game medium flows. Yes,
An opening / closing control means for changing the variable winning device into the open state and the closed state by operating the bottom surface member is further provided.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1) above.
A first variable display unit (first special symbol display unit 25D, etc. of the special symbol unit 25) capable of performing variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and
A second variable display unit (second special symbol display unit 25E, etc. of the special symbol unit 25) capable of executing variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol, etc.) and
A first hold storage display unit (first hold display unit 25A of the special symbol unit 25) capable of displaying a first hold storage (hold storage of the first special symbol, etc.) for variable display of the first identification information that has not been started yet. Etc.) and
A second hold storage display unit (second hold display unit 25B of the special symbol unit 25) capable of displaying a second hold storage (hold storage of the second special symbol, etc.) for the variable display of the second identification information that has not been started yet. Etc.) and further
Each of the first variable display unit, the second variable display unit, the first reserved storage display unit, and the second reserved storage display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitting means (LEDs and the like) of the same type.
The first variable display unit and the first hold storage display unit are arranged next to each other (see FIG. 16 and the like).
The second variable display unit and the second hold storage display unit are arranged next to each other (see FIG. 16 and the like).

According to such a configuration, the display unit of the first identification information, the second identification information, the first reserved storage, and the second reserved storage is configured by a plurality of light emitting means of the same type. As a result, it is possible to reduce the types of parts of the light emitting means as compared with the case where these display units are composed of a plurality of different types of light emitting means.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The plurality of routes
The first distribution route (first distribution route A1, etc.) to which the game medium is distributed, and
The second distribution route (second distribution route B1, etc.) to which the game medium is distributed, and
A first lead path (first lead path A2, etc.) that guides the game medium that has passed through the first distribution path to the variable winning device, and
The game medium extending from the first guide path and passing through the second distribution path includes a second guide passage (second guide path B2, etc.) that leads to the first guide path.
The game medium distributed to the first distribution path passes through the first induction path and is guided to the variable winning device (FIG. 45, etc.).
The game medium distributed to the second distribution path passes through the second lead path, then passes through the first lead path, and is guided to the variable winning device (FIG. 45, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the game medium distributed to the second distribution path is distributed to the first distribution path after passing through the second induction path through which the game medium distributed to the first distribution path does not pass. By being guided to the movable winning device through the first path through which the game medium passes, the game medium distributed to one of the routes catches up with the game medium distributed to the other route and is guided to the variable winning device. Can be done. Therefore, a situation in which a plurality of game media win a prize immediately before the variable winning device is not in the open state is more likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the generation of game media that do not win the variable winning device.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above
Each of the first lead route and the second guide route has a regulation unit (regulation piece 118A of the first guide route A2, regulation piece 118B of the second guide route B2) that regulates the passage of the game medium. Prepared (Fig. 45, etc.).

According to such a configuration, since each of the first guide path and the second guide path includes a regulation unit that regulates the passage of the game medium, the game medium on the path that guides the game medium to the variable winning device The period of stay can be extended, and it is possible to make it easier for the variable winning device to win a game medium.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4) above.
The degree of regulation of the passage of the game medium by the regulation unit is different between the first guidance path and the second guidance path (the regulation piece 118A of the first guidance path A2 is the regulation piece of the second guidance path B2). Compared to 118B, the amount of protrusion into the flow path in the path is small, the degree of regulation is small, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the game medium is divided into the first guide path and the second guide path because the degree of regulation of the passage of the game medium by the regulation unit differs between the first guide path and the second guide path. Of these, it is possible to make it easier for one game medium to catch up with the other game medium, and it is possible to make it even more difficult to generate a game medium that does not win a prize in the variable winning device.

(6) A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7. A normal variable winning ball device) that can be changed to an open state in which the game medium can win a prize in the winning area (for example, the large winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening). It may be 6B.)
A plurality of paths (for example, paths A and B of the distribution device 30 in FIG. 8) configured to guide the game medium to the variable winning device, and
Distribution means for distributing the game medium to any of the plurality of routes (for example, distribution unit 301 of the distribution device 30. In the case of two routes, the game media may be distributed alternately, or a predetermined number is determined each time a predetermined number is passed. It may be distributed in the order of, it may be distributed at predetermined time intervals, or it may be distributed at random time intervals.)
In the plurality of said routes, the game medium allocated to one of the said routes (for example, the route B having the longest average transit time) is overtaken by the game medium allocated to the other said route (for example, two). In the case of a route, the game ball of one route is made to catch up with the game ball of the other route. In the case of three or more routes, the game medium of the previously distributed route is used for all the routes distributed later. The time required for passage may be different so that the game medium may catch up or the game medium of one route allocated later may catch up (for example, the figure). 8).

According to such a configuration, the game medium distributed to one of the routes catches up with the game medium distributed to the other route, and is guided to the variable winning device. Therefore, a situation in which a plurality of game media win a prize is likely to occur immediately before the variable winning device is not in the open state. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in winning the variable winning device.

(7) In the game machine of (6) above
For any of the routes and the other routes, the difference between the average transit time of the game medium of the one of the routes and the average transit time of the game media of the other route is determined by the game medium. It is configured to have a firing time interval (eg, 0.6 seconds).

According to such a configuration, when the game medium is launched at a predetermined firing time interval, the previous game medium is distributed to one of the routes, and the later game medium is distributed to the other route, the game of both routes is played. The medium is guided to the variable winning device at about the same time. Therefore, a situation in which a plurality of game media win a prize immediately before the variable winning device is not in the open state is more likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the generation of game media that do not win the variable winning device.

(8) In the game machine of (6) or (7) above
The variable winning device is controlled so as to be in the closed state in response to winning detection of a specified number (for example, 9) of game media.
An effect executing means for executing an effect according to the number of winning game media between the time when the variable winning device is detected to win the specified number of game media and the time when the variable winning device changes to the closed state. (For example, each time the large winning opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 10 transmitted from the game control microcomputer to the large winning opening is received by the effect control microcomputer, each round When the number of winnings is counted and exceeds the specified number, different effects are executed with the specified number +1, +2, and so on. The larger the number, the more flashy the effect may be executed.)

According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that more game media than the specified number of game media have won a prize. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In any of the game machines (6) to (8) above,
A first variable display unit (for example, the first special symbol display unit 25D of the special symbol unit 25) capable of performing variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol), and
A second variable display unit (for example, the second special symbol display unit 25E of the special symbol unit 25) capable of performing variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol), and
The first hold storage display unit (for example, the first hold of the special symbol unit 25) that can display the first hold storage (for example, the hold storage of the first special symbol) for the variable display of the first identification information that has not been started yet. Display 25A) and
A second hold storage display unit (for example, a second hold of the special symbol unit 25) capable of displaying a second hold storage (for example, hold storage of the second special symbol) for the variable display of the second identification information that has not been started yet. Further equipped with a display unit 25B)
Each of the first variable display unit, the second variable display unit, the first reserved storage display unit, and the second reserved storage display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitting means (for example, LEDs) of the same type.
The first variable display unit and the first hold storage display unit are arranged next to each other (see, for example, FIG. 16).
The second variable display unit and the second hold storage display unit are arranged next to each other (see, for example, FIG. 16).

According to such a configuration, the display unit of the first identification information, the second identification information, the first reserved storage, and the second reserved storage is configured by a plurality of light emitting means of the same type. As a result, it is possible to reduce the types of parts of the light emitting means as compared with the case where these display units are composed of a plurality of different types of light emitting means.

(10) In any of the game machines (6) to (9) above,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, a 15R probability variation jackpot) in which the probability of becoming the advantageous state is increased after the game value of the first amount is obtained, and a second amount different from the first amount. A second advantageous state (for example, a 10R probability variation jackpot) in which the probability of becoming the advantageous state is increased after the game value of the above is obtained, and a third amount of game value similar to the second amount are obtained. Including a third advantageous state (for example, 10R normal jackpot) in which the probability of becoming the advantageous state later is not increased,
The first variable display unit and the second variable display unit are each composed of a combination of the light emitting means that emits light and the light emitting means that does not emit light, and display identification information corresponding to the type of the advantageous state. The result can be displayed,
The number of display results of the identification information corresponding to the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state is larger than the number of display results of the identification information corresponding to the first advantageous state.

According to such a configuration, since the number of corresponding display results is large in the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state, it is possible to make it difficult to know which advantageous state is, while the first advantageous state is Since the number of corresponding display results is small, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to understand whether the first advantageous state is reached. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(11) In any of the game machines (6) to (10) above,
The game medium can be won in the winning area (for example, the large winning opening 24) by the operation of the bottom member (for example, the bottom member 23) provided in the game area and formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game medium flows. A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between an open state and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won.
With the opening / closing control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, step S1410 in FIG. 35, step S1468 in FIG. 37) that changes the variable winning device into the open state and the closed state by operating the bottom surface member. With more
The opening / closing control means requires the game medium to flow down from the upstream region (for example, upstream region 23U) to the downstream region (for example, downstream region 23L) of the bottom surface member (for example, flow down time Ta (s) = 1.0. The variable winning device is changed to the closed state for a period shorter than (seconds) (for example, 0.8 seconds) (for example, the closed state is controlled in step S1468 of FIG. 37, and the closed state is controlled in step S1472 of FIG. 37. Based on the opening / closing time table shown in 36, 0.8 seconds is set in the timer before opening the large winning opening, and the closed state is maintained until the timer before opening the large winning opening times out.)

According to such a configuration, even if the game medium reaches the upstream region of the bottom member when the variable winning device is closed by the operation of the bottom member, by the time the game medium reaches the downstream region. When the closed state ends, the variable winning device is opened, and the game medium that has not reached the downstream area wins the winning area of the variable winning device. Therefore, if the game medium is not configured in this way, the game medium that did not win the prize will be won, so that the ratio of the game medium that wins the variable winning device to the launched game medium can be improved. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a top view of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the drive device which switches opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device included in a pachinko gaming machine, (A) is a perspective view in a closed state, and (B) is a perspective view in an open state. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the time of a game ball passing through a special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko game machine, and the round interval at the time of a big hit, and (A) is a figure which conceptually shows the flow time of a game ball. (B) is a diagram showing a timing chart of opening and closing of a special variable winning ball device at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the outline and operation of the structure of the distribution device provided in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpot types. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structure of the special symbol unit. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 1st special figure) for probability variation jackpot A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 1st special figure) for probability variation jackpot B. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figure) for probability variation jackpot C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability change jackpot A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability change jackpot B. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability change jackpot C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 2nd special figure) for probability variation jackpot A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 2nd special figure) for probability variation jackpot B. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 2nd special figure) for probability variation jackpot C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 2nd special figure) for non-probability change jackpot A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 2nd special figure) for non-probability change jackpot A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for the 2nd special figure) for non-probability change jackpot A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for detachment (for 1st special figure, 2nd special figure). It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening the big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening and closing time table which set opening and closing time for each round. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during opening of a big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S276c. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a partially enlarged front view of the pachinko game machine 1 which shows the configuration example which distributes a game ball to any one of a plurality of paths which guide a game ball to a special variable winning ball device using a game nail.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area and is driven into the game area.

A special symbol unit 25 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right of the game area). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the special symbol unit 25 has the same plurality of light emitting means (4 rows × 10 columns = 40 in the present embodiment) (one LED in the present embodiment). It is realized by).

As shown in FIG. 16, the special symbol unit 25 includes a first special symbol display unit 25D, a second special symbol display unit 25E, a normal symbol display unit 25F, a first hold display unit 25A, a second hold display unit 25B, and a normal symbol unit 25. Figure Includes a hold display unit 25C, a round number display unit 25G, and a status display unit 25H. As shown in FIGS. 17 to 29, the CPU 103 outputs the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E to the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, respectively. It consists of 2 rows x 4 columns = 8 LEDs that can display numbers and symbols according to the output data represented by the binary number of digits, and displays 256 patterns of display symbols by combining the lighting and extinguishing of each LED a to h. It is configured to be possible. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, 22 patterns (see FIGS. 17 to 29) of patterns 0 to 21 having different display modes among the combinations of these 256 patterns can be displayed in a variable manner. Further, the LEDs a to h of the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E of the present embodiment are connected to the wiring extending from the main board 11 side, and in the output data output by the CPU 103. If the digit value corresponding to each LED is "1", the LED is turned on, and if the digit value corresponding to each LED is "0", the LED is turned off. That is, whether or not each LED in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E of the present embodiment is turned on depends on the output data output from the CPU 103 and each LEDa from the main board 11 side. It is determined by the wiring pattern connected to h.

In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is also referred to as the "first special symbol" and the "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is ". Also called "second special symbol" or "second special symbol".

In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both symbols), but the types may be different. Further, although a display symbol has been applied as an example of identification information that can identify each of them, for example, numbers such as 0-9, 00-99, characters such as alphabets, symbols, etc. may be used, and the outer shape may be. The symbols and numbers may be the same but different in color.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols are variedly displayed, but as a result of the variable display, one of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is derived and displayed. If it is, it is not always necessary to display the plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner, and for example, only one of the plurality of types of identification information may be displayed in a variable manner. That is, the variable display is not limited to the one in which a plurality of types of identification information are sequentially variablely displayed, for example, the display mode of one identification information is changed (repetition of display and non-display, change of shape and color, etc.). ) Including things.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are each composed of one special symbol, but may be composed of, for example, a combination of two or more display symbols.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A described later). Alternatively, after the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol and It is started based on the establishment of the state in which the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (fixed stop symbol) is displayed. Derived display. It should be noted that the winning is that the game ball enters the area defined in advance as the winning area such as the winning opening. Further, to derive and display the display result is to finally stop and display the symbol (example of identification information).

As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display unit 25E in the special symbol game are supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, the effect symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variablely displayed. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E is started. In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, fluctuations in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) are started. After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. , The finalized effect symbol, which is the variable display result of the effect symbol, is derived and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “deriving”). It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and an effect symbol means to display the identification information such as the effect symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the final effect symbol that is the variable display result, the variable speed of the effect symbol becomes "0", and the effect is produced. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the effect symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

There are eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a losing combination can be configured.

After the variable display of the effect symbol is started, until the final effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, for example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower in order from the smaller one to the larger one, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. Similarly, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning by (entering) is changed to a round white display.

In the following description, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be referred to as hold display areas, and the number of hold storages is the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display. It can be recognized by the number of hold storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, the display in which the hold storage displays are collected may be referred to as a hold display.

Whether the hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening, or the second The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be different depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the starting winning opening. In this embodiment, "execution" and "implementation" are synonymous.

As described above, the special symbol unit 25 shown in FIG. 1 is adjacent to the lower portions of the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, as shown in FIG. A first hold display unit 25A and a second hold display unit 25B for identifiablely displaying the number of stored items are provided.

That is, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the first reserved display unit 25A are arranged adjacent to each other in the column direction (vertical direction), and the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second reserved display unit 25B are arranged in the row direction (up and down direction). They are placed next to each other in the vertical direction). By arranging them next to each other in this way, it is possible to easily show the player the correspondence between the variable display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of reserved memories.

Further, the area where the first special symbol display unit 25D and the first hold display unit 25A are combined and the area where the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second hold display unit 25B are combined are the first special. They are arranged at a distance wider than the distance between the symbol display unit 25D and the first hold display unit 25A or the distance between the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second hold display unit 25B. Thereby, the player can easily understand the distinction between the variable display and the reserved memory of the first special symbol and the variable display and the reserved memory of the second special symbol.

The first hold display unit 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage identifiable. The second hold display unit 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first hold display unit 25A and the second hold display unit 25B are each composed of 1 row × 4 columns = 4 LEDs, and for example, the number of hold storages is displayed according to the number of LEDs lit left-justified. The first special figure reservation memory number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved memories of the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is also referred to as the total number of reserved memories. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, the effect symbol In recent years, the production modes have been diversified, such as the production that the content of the production including the variable display of is disappeared from the screen for a moment, and the production that the movable object shields all or part of the screen. I'm doing it. Therefore, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, for the purpose of solving the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the state is currently in the variable display, the effect display device 5 displays the fourth symbol next to the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. 4 A symbol display area may be provided. These 4th symbols are displayed in a variable manner for the 1st special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the 1st special symbol, and are displayed in a variable manner for the 2nd special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the 2nd special symbol. The variable display of the fourth symbol of the above may be performed. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is provided with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area).

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right side of the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a bottom member 23 as a large winning opening door, which will be described later, which is opened and closed by a solenoid 106 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 9, and is opened and closed by the large winning opening door. Form a large winning opening as a specific area that changes to the state.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 106 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 106 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the big winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state where the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous for the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 223 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 223, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is a second state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous first state. The special variable winning ball device 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7 described later.

As described above, the special symbol unit 25 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 25F as shown in FIG. As an example, the ordinary symbol display unit 25F is composed of 1 row × 4 columns = 4 LEDs, and is an ordinary symbol (also referred to as “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

As shown in FIG. 16, a normal figure holding display unit 25C is provided on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 25F. The ordinary symbol display unit 25F and the ordinary symbol display unit 25C are arranged adjacent to each other in the row direction (left-right direction). By arranging them next to each other in this way, it is possible to show the player the correspondence between the variable display of the normal symbol and the hold memory in an easy-to-understand manner. The normal figure hold display unit 25C is composed of, for example, 1 row × 4 columns = 4 LEDs, and the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41 is lit, for example, left-justified. Display according to the number of LEDs. For example, two LEDs may be used, and one or two hold memories may be represented only by lighting the LEDs, and three to four hold memories may be represented only by blinking the LEDs.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, a round number display unit 25G is provided on the left side of the first special symbol display unit 25D. The number of rounds display unit 25G and the first special symbol display unit 25D are the interval between the first special symbol display unit 25D and the first reserved display unit 25A and the interval between the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second reserved display unit 25B. It is placed at a wider space than. Thereby, the player can easily understand the distinction from the other area of the round number display unit 25D. The round number display unit 25G can distinguishably display the number of rounds (the number of round games) of the type of big hit in the big hit state. In addition, characters for notifying the number of rounds may be attached around each LED of the round number display unit 25D.

A status display unit 25H is provided below the round number display unit 25G. The round number display unit 25G displays the current state of the gaming machine in a distinguishable manner.

A distribution device 30 is provided above the special variable winning ball device 7. The distribution device 30 is a device for guiding a game ball to the special variable winning ball device 7, and distributes the game ball to any of a plurality of routes having a plurality of internal paths and different average transit times. Therefore, it is a device that makes the time for passing through the distribution device 30 different for each game ball. The sorting device 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8 described later.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensor pair) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

Next, the special variable winning ball device 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member 23 formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. The large winning opening 24 located below the bottom member 23 is changed into an open state in which the game ball can win a prize (also referred to as an open state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize (also referred to as a closed state). In the special variable winning ball device 7, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. At that time, in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs, the bottom member 23 is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 23 is moved forward toward the front, and the bottom member 23 is moved backward toward the rear to become a winning area. The open control for setting 24 to the open state is executed for a plurality of rounds.

A count switch 223 capable of detecting a winning game ball in the large winning opening 24 is provided in the large winning opening 24.

When a game ball is detected by the count switch 223, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game is played through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when the balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, the winning ball cannot be obtained by passing (entering) the game ball through the large winning opening 24, which is disadvantageous to the player.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes a rectangular plate-shaped base plate portion 101 that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball device 7 is fixedly supported in the game area by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area with, for example, a screw. A large winning opening 24 that opens toward the front is formed in the substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, and the bottom surface member 23 moves backward to a position above the large winning opening 24 in the base plate portion 101. At that time, a slit-shaped accommodating hole 102 long in the left-right direction is formed for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back surface side (rear side) of the game area. In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 24 is specifically formed on the left side of the center of the base plate portion 101 in the left-right direction, but may be left or right.

The bottom member 23 is tilted downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down to the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is tilted downward to the left so as to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed to do. The bottom surface member 23 is movable back and forth between the forward-moved state shown in FIG. 3 and the backward-moved state shown in FIG. 4, and the back surface of the base plate portion 101 is referred to with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. On the side (rear), a drive device 103 for moving the bottom member 23 forward and backward is arranged.

The drive device 103 is housed in an accommodating portion 104 (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5 for convenience of explanation) integrally formed on the back surface of the base plate portion 101, and the accommodating portion 104 is formed in a game area. It is arranged so as to be inserted into a hole (not shown) and accommodated inside the rear of the game area. In the present embodiment, the accommodating portion 104 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 101, but may be separately fixed to the base plate portion 101.

The drive device 103 is supported by a solenoid 106 that moves the plunger 105 forward and backward in the front-rear direction and a tip portion of the plunger 105 so that one end can be rotatably supported about the vertical direction and the other end extends to the right. One end has a first arm portion 108 having a pivot hole 107 formed in the central portion thereof, and a shaft portion 110 inserted into an elongated hole 109 formed at the tip end portion of the first arm portion 108, and the other end. It is provided with a second arm portion 111 extending in the front-rear direction in which the portion is fixed to the rear portion of the bottom surface member 23.

The solenoid 106 is driven based on a command from the main board 40, and is formed in a pivot hole 107 of the first arm portion 108 in a pivot shaft (for example, a housing portion 104) which is not shown so that the vertical direction is the axis center. Is inserted. As a result, as the plunger 105 moves back and forth, the first arm portion 108 swings around the pivot hole 107 about the axis, and the end portion on the side where the elongated hole 109 is formed swings in the front-rear direction. Then, the second arm portion 111 is inserted along the elongated hole 109 in the front-rear direction in response to the swing of the first arm portion 108 by inserting the shaft portion 110 so as to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction of the elongated hole 109. The acting force is applied, and the bottom surface member 23 can be moved back and forth along the front-rear direction.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the bottom member 23 is moved forward in a state where the plunger 105 is propelled backward, while as shown in FIG. 6B, the bottom member 23 is moved forward. By retracting the plunger 105 from the state shown in FIG. 6 (A), the first arm portion 108 swings around the pivot hole 107 about the axis, and the end portion on the side where the elongated hole 109 is formed moves rearward. To do. As a result, the second arm portion 111 is pulled backward, so that the bottom member 23 is moved backward, and the bottom member 23 is moved forward by the reverse operation.

If the bottom surface member 23 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, it will be displaced from the position of the accommodating hole 102 of the base plate portion 101, and when the bottom surface member 23 is to be moved forward, the accommodating hole There is a risk that it will not move forward properly from the accommodation hole 102 due to being caught in the edge of 102. Therefore, countermeasures may be taken by configuring as follows.

First, as a first configuration example, a stopper member that prevents the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 may be provided. For example, when a long hole portion is formed in the front-rear direction of the second arm portion 111, a protrusion as a stopper member is inserted into the long hole portion to fix the second arm portion 111, and the bottom surface member 23 is moved backward to an appropriate position. The protrusion may come into contact with the front end of the elongated hole to prevent the bottom surface member 23 from retreating to a position deeper than the base plate 101. Further, as a second configuration example, even when the bottom surface member 23 moves backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, an induction portion (induction rib) that guides the bottom surface member 23 so as to move forward properly is provided. It may be provided on the back surface of the base plate portion 101 or on the accommodating portion 104. One of the first configuration example and the second configuration example may be applied, or both configuration examples may be applied.

Returning to FIGS. 2 to 4, a flow path forming base 112 projecting forward is formed on the front side of the base plate 101, and a forward movement is formed on the upper portion of the flow path forming base 112. The upstream region 23U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom member 23 in this state, and the upstream flow path portion 113, which is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23 and forms a flow path for the game ball together with the bottom member 23, A downstream region 23L, which is a lower end (left end) of the bottom member 23, and a downstream flow path portion 114, which is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23 and forms a flow path for a game ball together with the bottom member 23, are formed. ing.

Further, the upper part of the flow path forming base portion 112 is recessed downward from the end portion of the upstream side flow path portion 113 and the downstream side flow path portion 114 on the bottom surface member 23 side, and the large winning opening 24 is left and right and left and right in front view. A guide flow path portion 115 for guiding the game ball that has fallen below the bottom surface member 23 to the large winning opening 24 is formed so as to surround the bottom member 23 from below.

The upstream side flow path portion 113 and the downstream side flow path portion 114 are formed so as to incline downward to the left so that the game ball flows down to the left. Further, the bottom portion of the guide flow path portion 115 extends downward to the left toward the large winning opening 24 and is recessed at a position in front of the large winning opening 24. Then, in the recessed space at the bottom of the guide flow path portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 that guides the game ball rearward toward the big winning opening 24 side (back side of the game area) is arranged. There is.

Furthermore, a covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 113, the downstream side flow path portion 114, and the guide flow path portion 115 from the front is integrally formed on the front portion (player side) of the flow path forming base portion 112. Has been done. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream side flow path portion 113, the downstream side flow path portion 114, and the guide flow path portion 115 from the front, so that the game ball flowing down each of these flow paths portions bounces toward the glass door frame 4. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base portion 112, but it may be fixed separately.

In the special variable winning ball device 7, a flow of game balls continuous in the left-right direction, which is composed of an upstream side flow path portion 113, a bottom surface member 23, and a downstream side flow path portion 114, between the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. Road F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of regulation pieces 118 for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path F are formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117.

In the present embodiment, the regulation piece 118 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding rearward from the covering portion 117, and is a game ball. By interfering with, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball that flows down to the left meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is reduced when there is no regulation piece 118. Delay than. These regulation pieces 118 are formed so as to be arranged at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. Further, the regulation piece 118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 23, and is set to a width dimension in which a game ball can pass between adjacent members. There is. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one regulation piece 118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 113 from the front, and the downstream side flow path portion of the covering portion 117 is formed. One regulation piece 118 is formed at a portion that covers the 114 from the front. Further, in the portion of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that covers the bottom surface member 23, a total of five regulation pieces 118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed. The number of such regulation pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the regulation piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

Due to the arrangement of the regulation piece 118 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, in the special variable winning ball device 7 of the present embodiment, the game ball P to flow down the flow path F is on the flow path F. Will meander and flow down. Then, in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device 7 in which the flow path F is formed, the game ball P basically passes through the special variable winning ball device 7 without winning a prize in the large winning opening 24. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, in the open state of the special variable winning ball device 7 in which the bottom surface member 23 is moved backward, the game ball P can fall to the guide flow path portion 115 of the flow path forming base portion 112. Therefore, it is possible to win a prize in the large winning opening 24 by flowing down the guide flow path portion 115.

FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the time required for the game ball P delayed by the regulation piece 118 to flow down from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L on the bottom surface member 23 (hereinafter referred to as the flow-down time) and the round interval in the jackpot game state. It is a figure explaining.

In FIG. 7A, the flow time of the game ball P from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L on the bottom surface member 23 is indicated by reference numerals Ta (s) for convenience. On the other hand, FIG. 7B shows the round interval in the jackpot game state in Tin (s). The round interval Tin (s) is a time during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed from the open state to the closed state and then changed to the open state again in the big hit game state. The round interval Tin (s) may be a value in consideration of the prize ball detection waiting time. The prize ball detection waiting time is the time required for the winning game ball to pass through the count switch 223 immediately before closing the bottom member 23, and is the length of the prize ball guidance passage from the large winning opening 24 to the count switch 223. It is set accordingly.

Here, in the present embodiment, the regulation piece 118 is provided so that the relationship of flow time Ta (s)> round interval Tin (s) is established. As a specific means for establishing such a relationship, for example, a game when the flow distance of a game ball meandering from the upstream region 23U on the bottom surface member 23 to the downstream region 23L reaches the upstream region 23U. The number and arrangement of the regulation pieces 118 may be determined computationally based on division by the average velocity of the spheres. Specifically, as will be described later, since the round interval in the normal jackpot or the probabilistic jackpot A or the round interval round interval Tin (s) in the 1st to 8th rounds of the probabilistic jackpot B is 0.8 seconds, the flow time Ta If the regulation piece 118 is provided so that (s) is 1.0 second, the relationship of flow time Ta (s)> round interval Tin (s) is established.

Next, the sorting device 30 will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline and operation of the structure of the distribution device 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. With reference to FIG. 8, the distribution device 30 mainly includes a distribution unit 301, a route A, a route B, an inlet 302, and an outlet 303.

The distribution portion 301 is formed so as to be tilted to the left and right with respect to the axis shown in a circle in the figure, and a ball receiving portion on which a game ball can be placed is formed on the right side and the left side, and the game ball entered from the entrance 302. However, when the distribution portion 301 is tilted to the right, it is placed on the ball receiving portion on the left side, while when the distribution portion 301 is tilted to the left, it is formed so as to be placed on the ball receiving portion on the right side. , When the game ball is placed on the left ball receiving part, the distribution part 301 is tilted to the left, while when the game ball is placed on the right ball receiving part, the distribution part 301 is tilted to the right. Is formed in.

As a result, when the game ball enters from the entrance 302 while the distribution unit 301 is tilted to the right, the game ball is placed on the ball receiving portion on the left side, and the distribution unit 301 is tilted to the left, so that the game ball is distributed. It is distributed to the left side of the part 301 and guided to the path B. On the other hand, in this state, that is, when the game ball enters from the entrance 302 in the state where the distribution part 301 is tilted to the left, the game ball is placed on the ball receiving part on the right side, and the distribution part 301 is tilted to the right. The sphere is distributed to the right side of the distribution unit 301 and guided to the path A. In this way, the game ball entered from the entrance 302 is alternately distributed to the path A or the path B by the tilt of the distribution unit 301.

The path A and the path B are sloped so that the game ball rolls from the direction of the entrance 302 toward the exit 303. Obstacles (plurality of ribs) are provided on the path B so that the game ball does not advance smoothly. On the other hand, no obstacle is particularly provided on the route A. As a result, the time required for passage is different between the route A and the route B. In particular, the obstacle on the route B is designed so that the game ball distributed to the route B, which takes a long time to pass, catches up with the game ball distributed to the next route A of the game ball.

Since 100 game balls are fired per minute, the time interval at which the game balls are fired into the game area is 0.6 seconds. Therefore, ideally, when the hitting ball operation handle is set to the maximum operation amount, the game ball distributed to the path B is distributed to the path A 0.6 seconds after reaching the entrance 302 of the distribution device 30. The ball arrives. Therefore, the average time for the game ball to pass through the path B and reach the exit 303 after entering the inlet 302 of the sorting device 30 passes through the path A after the game ball enters the inlet 302 of the sorting device 30. The obstacle on the path B is designed so that the firing time interval is 0.6 seconds from the average time to reach the exit 303. As a result, the game ball launched next to the game ball passing through the path B passes through the path A, catches up with the game ball passing through the path B, and reaches the exit 303 at substantially the same timing. It should be noted that an obstacle may be provided on the route A to adjust the time required for passage on the route A and the route B.

For example, when the bottom member 23 of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to be closed when nine game balls are won in one round in the big winning opening, the bottom member 23 is large in the open state. When the game ball that has passed through the path B is detected by the count switch 223 as the eighth game ball that has passed through the winning opening, the game ball that has passed the next path A and the game ball that has passed the next path B are awarded a large prize almost at the same time. After winning a prize in the mouth, the bottom member 23 is closed by detecting nine prizes. In this way, by the function of the distribution device 30, 10 game balls can be won in the large winning opening which is closed when the winning of 9 game balls is detected.

In the present embodiment, the sorting device 30 has two routes A and B, but is divided into routes having a long average transit time by having three or more routes. The route may be configured so that the game ball distributed to another route catches up with the game ball. In this case, the number of routes that catch up with the game balls allocated to the routes having a long average transit time may be two or more instead of one.

Further, the route distribution by the distribution device 30 is not limited to alternating, and may be distributed to a plurality of routes in a predetermined order for each predetermined number, or may be distributed to a plurality of routes for each predetermined time. Alternatively, it may be distributed to a plurality of routes at random times, or the distribution rate may be variable. In any case, the game balls distributed to other routes catch up with the game balls distributed to the route having a long average transit time. In this way, the player can be focused on the timing of distribution, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the distribution is limited to the distribution unit 301 that moves passively (specifically, by the weight of the game ball) like the distribution device 30 of the present embodiment. Instead, the game balls may be actively distributed by a motor, a solenoid, or the like.

Further, even if the game ball reaches the special variable winning ball device 7 during the round as in the present embodiment, the bottom surface member 23 is opened when passing over the bottom surface member 23. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 7 capable of winning a prize is provided, the sorting device 30 has a plurality of routes, and the game balls are distributed to each route one by one in order, and among the plurality of routes. If the game balls that have passed through at least two routes of the above are configured to reach the exit 303 at almost the same time, if the number of specified winning balls in one round is different from the multiple of the number of routes, the specified winning balls in all rounds. The actual number of winning balls can be larger than the total number. Further, regarding the combination of the specified number of winning balls and the number of routes, it is preferable that the number of routes is not divisible by the specified number of winning balls, and the remainder is exceeded by dividing the specified number of winning balls by the number of routes. It can be the number of prizes.

For example, when the specified number of winning balls (the number of winning balls per round, which is managed by the winning number counter and is the round end condition) is 9 in one round and there are two routes as in the present embodiment, 1 If the ball is the route B that takes time, the second ball is the route A, ..., The ninth ball is the route B, so the tenth ball catches up with the ninth ball. Therefore, the 10th prize is detected almost at the same time as the 9th prize is detected in the large prize opening. Therefore, a game ball that exceeds the specified number of winning balls wins a prize.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the time during which the large winning opening is closed between rounds is shortened, the bottom member 23 that closes the large winning opening 23 during the round has a game ball on the bottom member 23. Since it opens again while it is on the table, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that flow down to the large winning opening 23 without winning during the round to almost zero. In such a case, the first ball of the round following the round in which the number of winning balls exceeds the specified number of winning balls is also distributed to the route B, so that the number of gaming balls exceeding the specified number of winning balls is exceeded as in the previous round. Will win a prize.

On the other hand, when the first ball is distributed to the path A, the second ball is the path B, ..., The eighth ball is the path B, and the ninth ball is the path A, so the ninth ball is the eighth ball. It catches up, but the 10th ball does not catch up with the 9th ball. Therefore, when the winning of the 9th big winning opening is detected, the 10th ball has not reached the big winning opening yet, so the 10th winning is not detected. For this reason, game balls that exceed the specified number of winning balls will not be won. However, even in this case, since the first ball of the next round is distributed to the route B, as described above, a game ball exceeding the specified number of winning balls wins in this round.

In this way, the number of winnings to the large winning opening changes depending on which route the first ball is distributed to (in the present embodiment, which direction the distribution unit 301 is tilted), so that the first ball It may be notified to which route the game ball is distributed to which is advantageous for the player, or which route the game ball is distributed to in the current state. Good (in the present embodiment, a sensor for detecting which direction the distribution unit 301 is tilted is provided (with or without a game control microcomputer), and the signal is captured by the effect control microcomputer. , The direction in which the distribution unit 301 is tilted according to the detection signal is notified by the display by the effect display device 5 or the voice output).

In addition, by notifying in this way, the number of balls to be fired between rounds can be adjusted even if the number of game balls that flow down without winning a prize in the large winning opening 23 during the round is not set to almost 0. By doing so (in the present embodiment, by firing several game balls and tilting the distribution unit 301 in a desired direction), the first ball of the next round is distributed to an advantageous route. Can be adjusted by the player (eg, by operating a single-shot switch). In addition, the game control microcomputer monitors whether the distribution unit 301 is operating normally by using the signal from the sensor that detects which direction the distribution unit 301 is tilted, and the distribution unit 301 monitors. If it cannot be confirmed that the devices are operating alternately, the distribution unit 301 may be notified that an abnormality has occurred.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol display unit 25F executes a variable display of the normal symbol, such that a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display unit 25F is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous normal symbol game is finished after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The game of pachinko is started.

In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) of a specific pattern (for example, all four LEDs are lit) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol by combining lighting and extinguishing of each LED, the normal symbol The variable display result is "per ordinary map". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display unit 25D is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display unit 25E is started.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display of the special symbol is performed. The final confirmed special symbol (special symbol display result) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "missing". A predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of these predetermined display results is stopped and displayed. , It suffices to control the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as a "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

After the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a fixed stop symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, the jackpot door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time in the jackpot game state. The large winning opening is opened during the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the second state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, so that the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the rounds may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening). ..

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the second state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the second state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in response to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the final effect symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variable display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

Here, the reach state is an effect symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are preliminarily used. When the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating alphanumeric characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "medium" effect) that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the effect symbol is fluctuating, or the effect symbol is a big hit in all or part of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or part of the combination.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the effect symbol, or changing the variation mode of the effect symbol, a different effect operation than before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a character image display, a change in the display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the effect symbol is called a reach effect display (or simply a reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are brought into the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the previous operation mode.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, in each reach mode, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "expectation" or "big hit expectation") is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” as compared with the case where the reach mode of normal reach appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when the super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when the super reach α appears. The jackpot expectation is high (big hit expectation: Super Reach β> Super Reach α> Normal Reach).

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set to be super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 12), and the longer the fluctuation time, the more. Expectations for big hits are getting higher.

During the variable display of the effect symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variation display mode of the effect symbol, a variation display effect such as "sliding" or "pseudo-ream" for notifying the player may be executed. It suffices to decide whether or not to execute the variation display effect of the “slip” and the “pseudo-ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the variation display effect of "slip" is executed on the effect control board 12 side regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

During the variable display of the effect symbol, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo-ream", for example, a predetermined effect image can be displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, or a lamp can be displayed. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state or the reach effect by super reach may be executed due to the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the effect symbol such as lighting. In some cases, a notice effect is executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display state of the effect symbol after the variable display of the effect symbol is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the effect symbol reaches the reach state (before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variation display result may be a "big hit" may include one executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

The notice effect may include a hold display advance notice effect. The hold display notice effect is based on changes in the display mode such as the hold display of the special figure game before the start of the change display that is the target of the notice, such as the possibility that the change display result will be a "big hit". It is a suggested notice production. In particular, a continuous advance notice effect (continuously) is an effect that continuously announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games. Also called (directing). In addition, while the special figure game is being executed once, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect display for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo-continuous fluctuation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times to simulate. In a game machine that executes a "pseudo-ream" variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variable displays are being executed, the variable display result is a "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. The continuous advance notice effect (continuous effect) also includes the advance notice effect that continuously announces the possibility.

When the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Instead, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “missing”.

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the final effect symbol that is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "missing".

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Correspondingly, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the definite effect symbol which is the predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probability variation jackpot combination”) among the plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect.

The definite effect symbols that are usually the jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) are variablely displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example. Among the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are "1" to "8", any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", "" It suffices as long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "middle" and "right". The effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are referred to as ordinary symbols (also referred to as "non-probability variation symbols").

In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a normal jackpot symbol, the finalized effect symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability variation" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type (non-probable change big hit A, non-probable change big hit B, non-probable change big hit C, which will be described later), it is controlled to the normal open big hit state, and its After the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, as will be described later, the so-called electric chew support is implemented in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a jackpot game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as the state in which the initialization process is executed) is performed. In the time saving control, the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times, 50 times, or 20 times) after the end of the big hit game state, and the variable display result is "big hit". It suffices to end when any of the conditions is satisfied first.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Correspondingly, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "normal (non-probability variation)" is executed, the final effect symbol becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. May be displayed as stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the finalized effect symbols that are the probabilistic jackpot combination are the symbols that are variablely displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. Of the production symbols whose numbers are "1" to "8", the even numbers "2", "4", "6", "8" and the odd numbers "3", "7" whose symbol numbers usually constitute a jackpot combination The effect symbols are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Of these, the effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are "3" and "7" are referred to as probabilistic symbols.

Regardless of whether the finalized effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game has a variable display result of "big hit". It is also referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "probability change" in the case. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot type of "probability variation" (probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, probability variation jackpot C, which will be described later), the variation display result corresponding to the probability variation jackpot becomes "big hit" as a definite special symbol. Based on this, it is normally controlled to the open jackpot state, and after the end, probability fluctuation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control.

By performing these probability variation controls, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be terminated when the condition that the variation display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the control is performed again in the big hit game state is satisfied. As with the time reduction control, the probability variation control is terminated when a predetermined number of special figure games (for example, 100 times, which is the same as the time reduction number, or 90 times, which is different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the jackpot game state. You may. In addition, even if the probability change control is terminated when the "probability change fall" decision to end the probability change control is made in the probability change fall lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state ends. Good.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 25F controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal" compared to the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per normal" The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to be longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with probability variation control is also called a high probability high base state. Although not set as the game state to be controlled in the present embodiment, the probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. .. Further, only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is sometimes referred to as a "probability change state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state. On the other hand, a probabilistic state (high-probability low-base state) in which only probabilistic control is performed and time-saving control or high-opening control is not performed may be a probable-change state without time-saving in order to distinguish it from a high-probability high-base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also called the low probability high base state. The normal state in which the probability variation control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are not performed is also called a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variation display result in each special figure game becomes a "big hit". Is increased, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

In addition, in the case of stopping and displaying the small hit symbol, after controlling to the small hit game state described above, the game state is not changed and the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit" is displayed. You can control it continuously.

A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol in which the final effect symbol is a non-probability change jackpot combination or a probability change jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbols that are usually a big hit combination in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example, "left". , "Middle", and "Right" in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same effect symbol is changed again in the same state, and the effect symbol (probability variation symbol) that becomes a probability variation jackpot combination and the normal jackpot One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed as a stop display (final stop display) as a final effect symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the final effect symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. It suffices to perform a re-lottery defeat effect that derives and displays. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, a definite effect that becomes a probability change jackpot combination after re-variating the effect symbol displayed temporarily stopped The re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the symbol may be executed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

After the definite effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, one of the rounds ends in the jackpot game state at the start of the jackpot game state or during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state. Probability change of whether to control to the probability change state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next variable display game in the jackpot game state from the end of the last round to the start of the next variation display game. A jackpot promotion effect that serves as a notification effect may be executed. It should be noted that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is finished is sometimes called "ending promotion effect" in particular.

The jackpot medium promotion production includes a jackpot medium promotion success production that notifies that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable change state even though the final production symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state. There is a promotion failure production during the big hit to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol is variablely displayed. It is sufficient to notify the player so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion in a probable change state by displaying a different effect image.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E to control the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display unit 25F by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display unit 25F. ing.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 106 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 produces effects such as the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on the electric component for the device.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives it.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 223. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 223 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything that has it will do. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display unit 25D, the second special symbol display unit 25E, the normal symbol display unit 25F, the first hold display unit 25A, the second hold display unit 25B, and the normal figure hold display unit 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a voice control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like are included.

FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 10A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 10 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8C0YH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit” and the variable display result are “big hit”. ”, Different EXT data are set according to the decision result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used.

In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the command 8C00H is a first variation display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result that the variation display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. When generating a small hit, set a variable display result specification command (for example, command 8C08H) corresponding to the small hit, and notify the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit". Just do it.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the gaming state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXXH is a jackpot end designation command that specifies the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the preliminary determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data correspond to, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state. Is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. , The first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D is satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. Based on this, it is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E is satisfied.

Command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (variation number), and by setting EXT data according to the remaining number of time reductions (variation number), the remaining number of time reductions (variation number) is set. (Number of fluctuations) is notified.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner in the first hold storage display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the second hold storage display area 5U or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The grand prize opening prize designation command D100H is an effect control command for notifying the winning of the grand prize opening. The command D100H is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time one game ball wins in the large winning opening. The effect control board 12 counts the number of times the large winning opening winning designation command D100H is received from the reception of the large winning opening opening notification command A1XXH to the reception of the large winning opening opening notification command A2XXH. When the number of times exceeds the specified number of winning balls in one round, the effect according to the number of winning balls is executed (for example, the effect is changed according to the number exceeding the special sound at the time of winning). Also, the one with the larger number will perform a flashy production. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that a game ball having a number larger than the specified number of winning balls has won, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program and performs the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the usual Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the figure display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 15, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has the jackpot types "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", "non-probability variation jackpot A", and "probability variation jackpot A" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random number value used to determine either "non-probability jackpot B" or "non-probability jackpot C", and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display unit 25F is "per normal figure" or "missing normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "missing", the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set shorter than the super reach variation patterns super reach α and super reach β. There is. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided for determining the variation pattern type. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data and the like that make up the variation pattern table are stored.

FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, small. In the case of generating a hit, if the winning probability of a small hit is to be different between the first special figure and the second special figure, an individual display result judgment table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may use it.

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used as the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained as "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment) (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the display result determination table, there is a probability that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability changing state (high probability state), it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment has a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". This is the table referenced to determine the number. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variation is displayed (variable) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display unit 25D) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). The numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot B" depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the symbol display unit 25E). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "C", "non-probability variation jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14B. In the present embodiment, high accuracy control and time saving control are executed as the jackpot type after the end of the jackpot game state. Probability change jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, probability variation jackpot C that shifts to the high probability high base state, and non-probability jackpot A, non-probability jackpot A that shifts to the low probability high base state after only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state. Probability change jackpot B and non-probability change jackpot C are set.

As described above, the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit A" and the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit A" and the "non-probability change big hit B" put the special variable winning ball device 7 into the second state which is advantageous for the player. It is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to be changed. Further, as described above, in the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B" and the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit C", there are 10 rounds in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the second state which is advantageous for the player. It is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed once (so-called 10 rounds), and the jackpot game state by "non-probability variable jackpot A" puts the special variable winning ball device 7 into the second state that is advantageous to the player as described above. It is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 5 times (so-called 5 rounds) to be changed.

The high-accuracy control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, and the probability variation jackpot C is continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, or the probability variation jackpot C, the high accuracy control is executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state goes through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state where it occurs continuously without any.

Further, the time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, the probability variation jackpot C, and the non-probability variation jackpot C is that 100 special figure games are executed or the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before the special figure game is executed. The time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state of the non-probability variable jackpot A is the jackpot game state before the special figure game is executed 50 times or the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. The time saving control that is executed after the end of the jackpot game state of the non-probability variable jackpot B is that the special figure game is executed 20 times or the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14 (A), "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot B", depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot C", "non-probability variation jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C" is different. Focusing on "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C", when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of "1" to "40" in the judgment value While the value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot A" with a large number of rounds (15 rounds), the value in the range of "41" to "60" in the judgment value has a small number of rounds (10 rounds, It is assigned to the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C" (5 rounds). When the variable special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of "1" to "50" in the judgment value is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit A" having a large number of rounds (15 rounds). On the other hand, the values in the range of "51" to "60" in the determination value are assigned to "probability change jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds (10 rounds, 5 rounds). With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is set to "probability change big hit B" and "probability change big hit C", and the ratio of controlling to the big hit game state with a small number of rounds is reduced, so the first special figure is used. It is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of a big hit game state in which the number of prize balls obtained is small compared to the special figure game, and to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

Focusing on "non-probability change jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C", when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of "61" to "80" in the judgment value The value of is assigned to the jackpot type of "non-probability variable jackpot A" that executes the special figure game 50 times, while the value in the range of "81" to "95" in the judgment value is the special figure game of 20 times. Is assigned to the jackpot type of "non-probability variable jackpot B" that executes. In addition, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of "61" to "85" in the judgment value is set to the big hit type of "non-probability variable big hit A" that executes the special figure game 50 times. On the other hand, the values in the range of "86" to "95" in the determination value are assigned to the jackpot type of "non-probability variable jackpot B" that executes the special figure game 20 times. In both the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure and the case where the variable special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of "96" to "100" in the determination value executes the special figure game 100 times. It is assigned to the jackpot type of "non-probability variable jackpot C". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "non-probable variable jackpot A" that executes 50 special figure games and "non-probable variable jackpot B" that executes 20 special figure games can be different.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14 (A), the variable special figure is the first to assign the determination values to the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C". Since it is in the range of "1" to "60" regardless of whether it is the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure, the probability variation jackpot ("probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C" The probability of becoming a non-probability change jackpot (one of "non-probability change jackpot A", "non-probability change jackpot B", and "non-probability change jackpot C") is the first special figure of the fluctuation special figure. It is the same regardless of whether it is the second special figure or the second special figure.

Therefore, as described above, in the "probability change jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C", the allocation of the judgment values to the "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C" is the variable special chart. Depending on whether it is the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure, the allocation of the judgment value to the "probability variation jackpot A" is also the variation special figure is the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure. For "probability variation jackpot A" with a large number of rounds, it is set so that it is easier to determine when the variable special figure is the second special figure than when it is the first special figure. There is.

Further, as described above, in the "non-probability change jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C", the determination value is assigned to "non-probability variation jackpot A" and "non-probability variation jackpot B". Depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the allocation of the judgment value to the "non-probable variable jackpot A" is also whether the variable special figure is the first special figure. It depends on whether it is the second special figure, and for "non-probability variable jackpot A" that executes the special figure game 50 times, the case where the variable special figure is the second special figure is the first special figure. It is set to be easier to determine than in the case.

In the present embodiment, the determination value is assigned to "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C" depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The form in which different ranges are set in the jackpot type is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Regardless of the above, the determination value allocation may be set to be the same for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C".

Further, in the present embodiment, the determination value is assigned to the jackpot type of "non-probability variable jackpot A" and "non-probable variable jackpot B" depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Although the embodiment set in a different range is illustrated in the above, the present invention is not limited to this, and regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, The allocation of the determination value may be set to be the same for the jackpot types of "non-probability variation jackpot A" and "non-probability variation jackpot B".

17 to 22 are display symbol determination tables used for determining the display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D when the variable special diagram is the first special diagram. In the present embodiment, in each jackpot type, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is different depending on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type.

Specifically, FIG. 17 shows a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the probabilistic jackpot A used when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A". is there. In this probability variation jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the first special diagram), values in the range of judgment values "1" to "40" are assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 that lights all the LEDs a to h. There is. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variable jackpot A", the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is displayed. The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is uniquely determined.

FIG. 18 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the probability variation jackpot B used when the variation special map is the first special map and the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot B”. In this probability variation jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the first special diagram), the value in the range of the determination values "41" to "46" is the display symbol of the pattern 1 that lights the LEDs a, d, g, and h. The values in the range of "47" to "49" of the judgment values are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 2 for lighting the LEDs c, d, e, and h, and the judgment values are "50" to "55". The values in the range of "" are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 3 for lighting the LEDs a, c, e, and f. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variable jackpot B", the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is displayed. The determination value is set so as to be determined as one of patterns 1 to 3.

FIG. 19 is a display symbol determination table for probabilistic jackpot C (for the first special chart) used when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is “probability variable jackpot C”. In this probability variation jackpot C display symbol determination table (for the first special diagram), values in the range of judgment values "56" to "57" are assigned to the display symbols of pattern 4 for lighting LEDs a, d, and g. The determination value "58" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 5 for lighting the LEDs c, d, e, and the values in the range of the determination values "59" to "60" are the LEDs a, c, e, It is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 6 that lights f and h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variable jackpot C", the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is displayed. The determination value is set so as to be determined in any of patterns 4 to 6.

FIG. 20 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the non-probable variable jackpot A used when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot A”. In this non-probability change jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the first special diagram), the value in the range of the determination values "61" to "68" is the display symbol of the pattern 7 that lights the LEDs b, c, e, and f. The value in the range of "69" to "71" of the judgment value is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 8 for lighting the LEDs a, b, f, g, and h, and the judgment value is "72". A value in the range of "80" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 9 for lighting the LEDs a, b, d, f, and g. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable variable jackpot A", the display symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. The determination value is set so that is determined to be one of patterns 7 to 9.

FIG. 21 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the non-probable variable jackpot B used when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot B”. In this non-probability change jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure), the value in the range of the determination values "81" to "87" is the pattern 10 for lighting the LEDs b, c, e, f, h. It is assigned to the display symbol, and the judgment value "88" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 11 that lights the LEDs a, b, f, and g, and the judgment value is a value in the range of "89" to "95". Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 12 that lights the LEDs a, b, d, f, g, and h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability variable jackpot B", the display symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. The determination value is set so that is determined to be one of patterns 10 to 12.

FIG. 22 is a display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) for the non-probable variable jackpot C used when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot C”. In this non-probability change jackpot C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure), the value in the range of the determination values "96" to "97" is the pattern 13 for lighting the LEDs a, b, d, g, h. It is assigned to the display symbol, and the judgment value "98" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 14 that lights the LEDs b, c, d, e, and h, and the judgment value is in the range of "99" to "100". The value of is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 15 for lighting the LEDs a, b, c, e, and f. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability variable jackpot C", the display symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. The determination value is set so that is determined as one of the patterns 13 to 15.

FIG. 23 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the probabilistic jackpot A used when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot A”. In this probability variation jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the second special diagram), values in the range of judgment values "1" to "50" are assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 that lights all the LEDs a to h. There is. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variable jackpot A", the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is displayed. The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is uniquely determined.

FIG. 24 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the probabilistic jackpot B used when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot B”. In this probability variation jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the second special diagram), the determination values "51" to "52" are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 1 for lighting the LEDs a, d, g, and h. , Values in the range of judgment values "53" to "55" are assigned to the display symbol of pattern 2 for lighting LEDs c, d, e, and h, and judgment values "56" to "57" are LED b, It is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 16 for lighting d, g, and h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variable jackpot B", the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is displayed. The determination value is set so as to be determined as one of pattern 1, pattern 2, or pattern 16.

FIG. 25 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the probabilistic jackpot C used when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot C”. In this probability variation jackpot C display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the determination value "58" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 4 that lights the LEDs a, d, and g, and the determination value "59". Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 5 that lights the LEDs c, d, and e, and the determination value "60" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 17 that lights the LEDs b, c, g, and h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variable jackpot C", the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is displayed. The determination value is set so as to be determined as either pattern 4, pattern 5, or pattern 17.

FIG. 26 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the non-probable variable jackpot A used when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot A”. In this non-probability change jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the second special diagram), the value in the range of the determination values "61" to "68" is the display symbol of the pattern 7 that lights the LEDs b, c, e, and f. The value in the range of "69" to "71" of the judgment value is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 8 for lighting the LEDs a, b, f, g, and h, and the judgment value is "72". A value in the range of "85" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 18 for lighting the LEDs b, d, f, g, and h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable variable jackpot A", the display symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that is determined to be either pattern 7, pattern 8 or pattern 18.

FIG. 27 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the non-probable variable jackpot B used when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot B”. In this non-probability change jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure), the value in the range of the determination values "86" to "91" is the pattern 10 for lighting the LEDs b, c, e, f, h. It is assigned to the display symbol, and the judgment value "92" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 11 that lights the LEDs a, b, f, and g, and the value in the range of the judgment values "93" to "95". Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 19 for lighting the LEDs b, d, f, and g. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable variable jackpot B", the display symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that is determined to be any of pattern 10, pattern 11, or pattern 19.

FIG. 28 is a display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) for the non-probable variable jackpot C used when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot C”. In this non-probability change jackpot C display symbol determination table (for the second special diagram), the display symbol of the pattern 13 in which the value in the range of the determination value "96 to 97" lights the LEDs a, b, d, g, h. The judgment value "98" is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 14 for lighting the LEDs b, c, d, e, and h, and the judgment value is in the range of "99" to "100". Is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 20 for lighting the LEDs a, b, c, d, and e. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable variable jackpot C", the display symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that is determined to be either pattern 13, pattern 14, or pattern 20.

FIG. 29 is an out-of-order display symbol determination table used when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is out of the range of the jackpot determination value in both the first special figure and the second special figure. (For the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure). In this out-of-order display symbol determination table (for the first special figure and the second special figure), all the parts outside the range of the jackpot determination value are assigned to the pattern 21 for lighting the LEDd. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figure display result (variation display result) is determined to be out of alignment, if the variation special figure is the first special figure, it is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. The determination value is set so that the display symbol is uniquely determined as the pattern 21, and when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is displayed. The determination value is set so as to be uniquely determined in the pattern 21.

That is, in the present embodiment, the pattern 0 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "11111111", and the pattern 1 Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data “10010011”. In the pattern 2, the CPU 103 outputs the output data “00111001”. It is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting it, and the pattern 3 is the first special symbol display unit when the CPU 103 outputs the output data "10101100". It is a pattern derived and displayed on 25D.

The pattern 4 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "10010010". In the pattern 5, the CPU 103 outputs the output data "00111000". Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting the pattern 6, and the pattern 6 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10101101”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

The pattern 7 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "01101100". In the pattern 8, the CPU 103 outputs the output data "11000111". Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting the pattern 9, and the pattern 9 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010110”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

The pattern 10 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "01101101". In the pattern 11, the CPU 103 outputs the output data "11000110". Is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting the pattern 12, and the pattern 12 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010111”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

The pattern 13 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data “11010011”, and the pattern 14 is a pattern in which the CPU 103 outputs the output data “011111001”. Is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting the pattern 15, and the pattern 15 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11101100”. This is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

Further, the pattern 16 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "0100011", and the pattern 17 is a pattern in which the CPU 103 outputs the output data "011000011". The pattern is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E by the CPU 103 outputting the output data "01010111", and the pattern 19 Is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01001110”, and the pattern 20 is the second special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11111000”. It is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the display unit 25E, and the pattern 21 is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data "00010000". is there.

Of these display symbol determination tables, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot B (for the first special symbol) and the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot C (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. The only difference between the pattern 1 and the pattern 4, the pattern 2 and the pattern 5, and the pattern 3 and the pattern 6 is whether or not the LEDh of the dot is lit. Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 25D, the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probability variation jackpot B are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of patterns 4 to 6 indicating the probability variation jackpot C are derived and displayed. Then, the player must determine whether the derived display symbol is the display symbol of the probability variation jackpot B pattern or the display symbol of the probability variation jackpot C only by whether the dot LEDh is lit or not. It doesn't become. That is, there are cases where the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probability variation jackpot B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, and cases where the display symbols of patterns 4 to 6 indicating the probability variation jackpot C are derived and displayed. Then, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D only by the difference between turning on and off the LEDh. Can be done.

As shown in FIG. 18, the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which the LEDs c, d, e and LEDh are lit has three random values (47, 48) within the range (41 to 55) that the random value MR2 can take. , 49) are assigned to the determination values, while as shown in FIG. 19, the display symbol of the pattern 5 in which the LEDs c, d, and e are lit as in the pattern 2 has a range (56) that the random number value MR2 can take. A random number value (58) out of (60) is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C, and the display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, and e are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, it is 3/4 (75%). With the probability of, the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, which has more rounds than probability variation jackpot C, is executed. That is, when the display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, and e are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variation jackpot C is executed. The judgment value is set so that the player can expect it.

Similar to the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 also has LEDs c, d, e and LEDh. In the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which is lit, three random numbers (53, 54, 55) out of the range (51 to 57) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values, while the pattern 2 Similarly, in the display symbol of the pattern 5 in which the LEDs c, d, and e are lit, one random number value (59) in the range (58 to 60) that the random number value MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, even when the display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, and e are lit is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C, it is rounder than the probability variation jackpot C. Judgment values are set so that the player can expect that a large number of probabilistic jackpot B jackpot games will be executed.

Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 and the display symbol determination table for the non-probability variation jackpot C (for the first special diagram) shown in FIG. 22, patterns 1 and the pattern 13. The only difference between pattern 2 and pattern 14 and pattern 3 and pattern 15 is whether or not the LEDb is lit. Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 25D, the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probability variation jackpot B are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of patterns 13 to 15 indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C are derived and displayed. In some cases, the player must determine whether the derived display symbol is the display symbol of the probability variation jackpot B pattern or the display symbol of the non-probability variation jackpot C only by whether the LEDb is lit or not. It doesn't become. That is, when the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probability variation jackpot B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, and when the display symbols of patterns 13 to 15 indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C are derived and displayed. Then, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot B or the non-probabilistic jackpot C is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D only by the difference between turning on and off the LEDb. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 18, the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which the LEDs c, d, e and LEDh are lit has three random values (47, 48) within the range (41 to 55) that the random value MR2 can take. , 49) are assigned to the determination values, while as shown in FIG. 22, the display symbol of the pattern 14 in which the LEDs c, d, e and LEDh are lit and the LEDb is lit as in the pattern 2 is a random number value. One random number value (98) in the range (96 to 100) that MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when the jackpot type is probabilistic jackpot B or non-probabilistic jackpot C, and a display symbol in which LEDs c, d, e, and h are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 ( With a probability of 75%), the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game is completed, is executed. That is, when a display symbol in which LEDs c, d, e, and h are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, the player can expect that the probability variation control will be executed after the jackpot game is completed. The judgment value is set in.

Similar to the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 18 and 22, the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 24 and 28 also has LEDs c, d, e and LEDh. In the display symbol of the pattern 2 in which is lit, three random numbers (53, 54, 55) out of the range (51 to 57) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values, while the pattern 2 Similarly, in the display symbol of the pattern 14 in which the LEDs c, d, e and LEDh are turned on and the LEDb is turned on, one random number value (98) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take is the determination value. Is assigned to. Therefore, when the jackpot type is probabilistic jackpot B or non-probabilistic jackpot C, even if a display symbol in which LEDs c, d, e, and h are lit is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, the jackpot game ends. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the probability variation control will be executed later.

Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for non-probability change jackpot A (for the first special figure) and the display symbol determination table for non-probability change jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. The only difference between the pattern 10, the pattern 8 and the pattern 11, and the pattern 9 and the pattern 12 is whether or not the LEDh is turned on. Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 25D, the display symbols of patterns 7 to 9 indicating the non-probability change jackpot A are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of the patterns 10 to 12 indicating the non-probability variation jackpot B are derived and displayed. In this case, the player determines whether the derived display symbol is the display symbol of the pattern of the non-probability change jackpot A or the display symbol of the non-probability variation jackpot B only by whether the LEDh is lit or not. There must be. That is, the display symbols of patterns 7 to 9 indicating the non-probability change jackpot A are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, and the display symbols of the patterns 10 to 12 indicating the non-probability variation jackpot B are derived and displayed. In some cases, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the non-probability variation jackpot A or the non-probability variation jackpot B only by the difference between turning on and off the LEDh. The display symbol on the first special symbol display unit 25D. It can be derived and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 20, the display symbol of the pattern 8 in which the LEDs a, b, f, g and LEDh are lit has three random numbers (69) within the range (61 to 80) that the random number MR2 can take. , 70, 71) are assigned to the determination values, while as shown in FIG. 21, the random value MR2 is taken as the display symbol of the pattern 11 in which the LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit as in the pattern 8. One random number value (88) in the possible range (81 to 95) is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when a display symbol in which LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, there is a probability of 3/4 (75%) from the non-probability variable jackpot B after the jackpot game is completed. In addition, the jackpot game of the non-probability variable jackpot A, in which the number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time saving control is executed is large, is executed. That is, when the jackpot type is non-probability variation jackpot A or non-probability variation jackpot B and a display symbol in which LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, after the jackpot game is completed. Judgment values are set so that the player can expect that the jackpot game of the non-probability variable jackpot A will be executed, in which the number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time reduction control is executed is larger than that of the non-probability variable jackpot B. ing.

Similar to the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 also has LEDs a, b, f, g. In the display symbol of the pattern 8 in which the LEDh is lit, three random numbers (69, 70, 71) out of the range (61 to 85) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Similar to pattern 8, the display symbol of pattern 11 in which LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit is assigned a random value (92) of one of the range (86 to 95) that the random value MR2 can take as a determination value. ing. Therefore, even when the jackpot type is non-probability variation jackpot A or non-probability variation jackpot B and a display symbol in which LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, the jackpot game The judgment value is set so that the player can expect that the jackpot game of the non-probability variable jackpot A will be executed, in which the number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time saving control is executed is larger than that of the non-probability variable jackpot B after the end It has been set. While the time saving control is being executed, as described above, the control and fluctuation display results that improve the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol will be "per normal figure" in the normal figure game compared to the normal state. Control to make the tilt control time for tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that is "per normal figure" longer than in the normal state, and the number of tilts is longer than in the normal state. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous for the player by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening and increasing the probability that the second start condition is satisfied, such as control that increases the number of It is supposed to be executed. That is, while the time saving control is being executed, the variation display of the second special figure is mainly executed.

As described above, the jackpot type is the same in the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 17 to 22 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 23 to 28 in the present embodiment. Even so, there are places where the range of the assigned judgment value and the assigned display symbol are different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. To do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the display symbol of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are lit has a range in which the random number value MR2 can be taken ( While 6 random values (41 to 46) out of 41 to 55) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 22, LEDs a, d, g and LEDs b, h are lit as in pattern 1. Two random number values (96 to 97) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination value in the display symbol of the pattern 13. Therefore, when the jackpot type is probabilistic jackpot B or non-probabilistic jackpot C, and a display symbol in which LEDs a, d, g, and h are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 ( With a probability of 75%), the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game is completed, is executed.

Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 24, the display symbol of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are lit has a range (51 to 57) that the random number value MR2 can take. ), While two random values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 28, the pattern 13 in which the LEDs a, d, g and the LEDs b, h are lit as in the pattern 1. Two random numbers (96 to 97) out of the range (96 to 100) that the random number MR2 can take are assigned to the display symbols as determination values. Therefore, when the jackpot type is probabilistic jackpot B or non-probabilistic jackpot C and the display symbol in which LEDs a, d, g, and h are lit is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, 1/2 ( With a probability of 50%), the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game is completed, is executed.

Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 18, the display symbol of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are lit has a range (41 to 55) that the random number value MR2 can take. ), While 6 random values (41 to 46) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 19, the display symbol of the pattern 4 in which the LEDs a, d, and g are lit as in the pattern 1 , Two random number values (56 to 57) out of the range (56 to 60) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Therefore, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C, and the display symbol in which the LEDs a, d, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, it is 3/4 (75%). The jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B, in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game is completed, is executed with the probability of.

Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 24, the display symbol of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are lit has a range (51 to 57) that the random number value MR2 can take. ), While two random values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 25, the display symbol of the pattern 13 in which the LEDs a, d, and g are lit as in the pattern 1 , One random number value (58) in the range (58 to 60) that the random number value MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C and the display symbol in which the LEDs a, d, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, 2/3 (about 66. With a probability of 67%), a jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, which has more rounds than probability variation jackpot C, is executed.

Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, as shown in FIG. 20, the display symbol of the pattern 7 in which the LEDs b, c, e, and f are lit has a range (61 to 80) that the random number value MR2 can take. ), While eight random values (61 to 68) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 21, the pattern 10 in which the LEDs b, c, e, f and LEDh are lit as in the pattern 7. In the display symbol, seven random numbers (81 to 87) out of the range (81 to 95) that the random number MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Therefore, when the jackpot type is non-probability variation jackpot A or non-probability variation jackpot B and a display symbol in which LEDs b, c, e, and f are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, it is 3/4. With a probability of (75%), the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game is completed, is executed.

Further, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 24, the display symbol of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are lit has a range (51 to 57) that the random number value MR2 can take. ), While two random values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 25, the display symbol of the pattern 13 in which the LEDs a, d, and g are lit as in the pattern 1 , One random number value (58) in the range (58 to 60) that the random number value MR2 can take is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C and the display symbol in which the LEDs a, d, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, 8/15 (about 53. With a probability of 33%), the jackpot game of the non-probability variable jackpot A, in which the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot game is completed, is executed more frequently than the non-probability variable jackpot B.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it depends on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure such as pattern 1 and pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10. By providing display symbols having different ratios (probabilities) to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E From the display symbols that are derived and displayed, it is difficult for the player to specify the jackpot type by an empirical rule based on the display symbols that are derived and displayed in the past.

Further, in addition to these patterns 1 and 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, a variable rule of thumb such as pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, pattern 8 and pattern 11 is first. A mixture of display symbols having the same ratio (probability) to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E regardless of whether it is a special symbol or a second special symbol. As a result, the empirical rule based on the display symbol derived and displayed in the past of the player is deviated, and the player is derived from the display symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. Makes it more difficult to identify the jackpot type.

In the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, in the display symbols of pattern 1 and pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, the jackpot type on the more advantageous side (For example, if the probability variation jackpot B and the probability variation jackpot C are the probability variation jackpot B, if the probability variation jackpot B and the non-probability variation jackpot C are the probability variation jackpot B, if the non-probability variation jackpot A and the non-probability variation jackpot B are the non-probability variation jackpot A) The probability that the jackpot game is executed is assigned a judgment value so as to be lower than the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure, and when the variable special figure is the second special figure, pattern 2 And pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, and pattern 8 and pattern 11 at the time of display, the probability that the jackpot game of the jackpot type on the more advantageous side is executed is when the variable special figure is the first special figure. Although the embodiment in which the determination values are assigned so as to be equal to each other is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the pattern 1 And pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, pattern 8 and pattern 11 display symbols, the jackpot game of the jackpot type on the more advantageous side The determination value may be assigned so that the probability of execution is higher than that in the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure.

Further, when the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 23 to 28 are compared, the second display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 23 to 28 is compared. Pattern 3, pattern 6, pattern 9, pattern 12, and pattern to which judgment values are assigned in the display symbol determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 are assigned to the display symbol determination table for the special symbol. Judgment values are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 16, the pattern 17, the pattern 18, the pattern 19, and the pattern 20, which are different from the display symbols of the 15. Therefore, a part of the display symbols to be derived and displayed is different between the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the player can use the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25D. Even if it becomes possible to discriminate by storing the display symbol derived and displayed by either one of 25E, it is difficult to discriminate the display symbol derived and displayed by the other special symbol display unit.

Further, as shown in the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 23 to 28, the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A. In this case, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is one (only the display symbol of pattern 0), whereas the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A. In cases other than the above, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is three for each jackpot type. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot A, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is such that the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot A. In other cases, the number is smaller than the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E.

Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 and the display symbol determination table for the non-probability variation jackpot C (for the first special diagram) shown in FIG. 22, the probability variation jackpot B And non-probability jackpot C are set with three patterns of display symbols as corresponding stop symbols, and probabilistic jackpot B is assigned 15 judgment values from 41 to 55, and non-probability variation Five judgment values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the jackpot C. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, it is a value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot C. "1" is smaller than the value "3" obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variation jackpot.

Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 and the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot C (for the first special diagram) shown in FIG. 19, the probability variation jackpot B Three patterns of display symbols are set for the probabilistic jackpot C as corresponding stop symbols, and 15 judgment values from 41 to 55 are assigned to the probabilistic jackpot B, and the probabilistic jackpot C is assigned. Is assigned 5 determination values from 56 to 60. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, it is a value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot C. "1" is smaller than the value "3" obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variation jackpot C.

Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for non-probability change jackpot A (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 20 and the display symbol determination table for non-probability change jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. Three patterns of display symbols are set as corresponding stop symbols for the jackpot A and the non-probability variation jackpot B, and 20 judgment values from 61 to 80 are assigned to the non-probability variation jackpot A. , The non-probability variation jackpot B is assigned 15 determination values from 81 to 95. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, it is a value obtained by dividing the number of patterns of the display symbols corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A by the number of patterns of the display symbols corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot B. “1” is smaller than the value “about 1.333” obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability jackpot A by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability jackpot B.

Similarly, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 24 and the display symbol determination table for the non-probability variation jackpot C (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 28, the probability variation jackpot Three patterns of display symbols are set as corresponding stop symbols for B and the non-probability jackpot C, and seven judgment values from 51 to 57 are assigned to the probabilistic jackpot B, which is non-probability. Five determination values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the probability variation jackpot C. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, it is a value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot C. "1" is smaller than the value "1.4" obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variation jackpot.

Further, paying attention to the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 24 and the display symbol determination table for the probability variation jackpot C (for the second special diagram) shown in FIG. 25, the probability variation jackpot B Three patterns of display symbols are set for the probabilistic jackpot C as corresponding stop symbols, and seven judgment values from 51 to 57 are assigned to the probabilistic jackpot B, and the probabilistic jackpot C is assigned to the probabilistic jackpot C. Is assigned three judgment values from 58 to 60. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, it is a value obtained by dividing the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot B by the number of display symbol patterns corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot C. "1" is smaller than the value "about 2.333" obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation jackpot B by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probability variation jackpot C.

Further, paying attention to the non-probability change jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 26 and the non-probability change jackpot B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 27, the non-probability variation Three patterns of display symbols are set as corresponding stop symbols for the jackpot A and the non-probability variation jackpot B, and 25 judgment values from 61 to 85 are assigned to the non-probability variation jackpot A. , The non-probability change jackpot B is assigned 15 judgment values from 86 to 95. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, it is a value obtained by dividing the number of patterns of the display symbols corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A by the number of patterns of the display symbols corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot B. “1” is smaller than the value “about 1.666” obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability jackpot A by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability jackpot B.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 28, the number of display symbols assigned to each jackpot type is smaller than the number of determination values assigned to each jackpot type, and thus the jackpot is assigned. Compared with the case where the display symbol is assigned 1: 1 for each determination value assigned for each type, the capacity of the display symbol stored in advance can be suppressed to a small size.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of display symbols assigned to each jackpot type is smaller than the number of determination values assigned to each jackpot type, but in this case, the number of out-of-order display symbols is reduced. By providing the pattern in addition to the pattern 21, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E is a jackpot display symbol (display symbol indicating one of the jackpot types). It may be difficult for the player to determine whether the symbol is an outlier or a display symbol. As for the number of out-of-order display symbols, the number of out-of-order display symbols and the number of jackpot display symbols can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E (in this embodiment). For example, 256) or less may be used.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is decided in advance that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "missing". A fluctuation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when it is determined in advance to do so, is prepared in advance.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) are used. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. In the present embodiment, when the types of jackpots are "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C", the super reach β is easily determined and the jackpot is hit. When the type is "non-probability change jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C", the fluctuation pattern of super reach β is assigned so that the super reach α can be easily determined. When is executed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, or the probability variation jackpot C will be obtained.

Further, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less and the loss fluctuation pattern determination table A is used, and when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. The variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is implemented. The fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the super reach A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 5 to 8 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach α loss corresponding to the time reduction control (PA1-4). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of PA2-2) and super reach β loss.

As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) The fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter than that of). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally, by winning a start, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed because the variable display time becomes long.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 15, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 15 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. It includes a control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not been started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 25F even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order of passing through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 has an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is configured to include an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 9, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 9 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various effect control patterns, and the like. There is.

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern table may store an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol which is the special symbol display result. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without the variation display of the effect symbol. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variation time effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 9 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing a hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. In each storage area, data indicating the presence or absence of a start prize (specifically, "0" indicating no start prize and "1" indicating that there is a start prize) are stored. The data of these start winning buffers is used for the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, and the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command. The hold display is updated in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 40) in the process process, and the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

Specifically, when the first start opening prize designation command is received based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D. On the other hand, when the first fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the first special figure is newly started, the highest (first) among the reserved storage displays in the reserved storage display area 5D. The hold display is updated so that the round white display of the start-winning hold memory) is erased and the other round white display shifts (moves) in a predetermined direction (for example, to the left). Similarly, when the second start opening prize designation command is received based on the start winning to the second start winning opening, a round white display is newly added to the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when the second fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest rank (starts first) of the reserved storage displays in the reserved storage display area 5U. The hold display is updated so that the round white display of the winning hold memory) is erased and the other round white display shifts (moves) in a predetermined direction (for example, to the left).

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 223 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol are updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display unit 25E and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the LED) on the normal symbol display unit 25F by executing the normal symbol process process, and displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of one side.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and turn on the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time. By turning it off after the state is set, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 30 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second starting winning by the first starting port switch 22A or the second starting port switch 22B, and if there is a winning, the special figure display result. The random value MR1 for judgment, the random value MR2 for big hit type judgment, and the random value MR3 for judgment of fluctuation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. If it is the second start winning prize, it is stored in the highest level of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol are based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. The display unit 25E determines whether or not to start the special figure game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variation display result determines whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the confirmed special symbol (display symbol;) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Either a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are performed using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the fluctuation display result is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine the number. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol and the effect symbol. It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation processing of S24 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display unit 25D or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E, it is elapsed by a common timer. Time is measured. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing of S24 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E. It suffices if the processing is such that the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the above is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the confirmed special symbol that is the result of the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Will be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. At this time, for example, which of the "probability change jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", "non-probability variation jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C" is used? Correspondingly, the upper limit of the period for keeping the large winning opening open may be set. As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period for opening the jackpot is set to "29 seconds", and the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the maximum number of rounds to be executed, is set to "Probability change jackpot A". , "Non-probability change jackpot A" or "Non-probability change jackpot B", it may be set to "15 times" so that the normal open jackpot state is set. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B" or "non-probability variation jackpot C", it is normally opened by setting the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, to "10 times". It suffices if the jackpot state is set, and when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C", the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, is set to "5 times". It suffices to set the normal open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 223, and the like are used as the basis for the big winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 106 for the large winning opening door. ..

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, and the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening have been reached. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of open winning openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of opening large winning openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a waiting period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It includes processing to wait until the time elapses and processing to make various settings (set of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. .. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read out, and the jackpot types are "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot C". It is specified which of "probability change jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation jackpot C". Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability change jackpot A", "non-probability variation jackpot B", or "non-probability variation jackpot C", a setting for starting probability variation control (set of probability variation flag). )I do.

In addition, according to the specified jackpot type, the setting for starting the time reduction control (set of the time reduction flag and the preset initial count value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control (this). In the embodiment, "100", "50", or "20") is set in the time reduction counter).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 31 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E. For example, in the process of S141, it is sufficient to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in S141 (S141; N), it is set as the reserved data stored in the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B corresponding to the hold number "1". , The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of S142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as the above. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (S144), the process proceeds to S149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (S145). The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. As described above, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one that is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in S145 (S145; N), the data is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number "1". , The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of S146, the first special figure reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved storage number count value and the total reserved storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as the above. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (S148), the process proceeds to S149.

In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 13 is selected as the table used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "loss". set. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss" (S150). In this S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability change flag is set, and if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1000 to 12180, then a "big hit". , And if not applicable, it is judged as "missing". In addition, in the low probability state in which the probability change flag is not set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as "big hit", and if not, it is "missed". Is determined.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time, and therefore S150. In the process of, the special figure display result is "big hit" using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the game state at the time of starting the variable display such as the special figure game is a high probability state. When the game state is in the high probability state, it is determined to be a "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

After determining the special figure display result in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (S151). When it is determined in S151 that it is not a "big hit" (S151; N), the CPU 103 determines a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. As the determination table, the off display symbol determination table (for the first special figure and the second special figure) shown in FIG. 29 is selected (S156a). Then, the CPU 103 derives and displays the display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E based on the detachment display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol and the second special symbol). The pattern 21 is determined (S156b), and the process proceeds to S157.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14A is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and the “probability variation A” and “probability variation B” in the jackpot type determination table. , "Probability C", "Non-Probability A", "Non-Probability B", "Non-Probability C" Depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type matches, the jackpot type can be selected from multiple types. (S154).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be changed to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type can be set. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot A", the jackpot type buffer value is "1", if it is "probability variation jackpot B", the jackpot type buffer value is "2", and the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C". If so, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "3", if it is "non-probability variable jackpot A", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "4", and if it is "non-probable variable jackpot B", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "5". If the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot C", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "6".

After the execution of S155, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value updated in S144 or S148 is "1", that is, whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is determined whether or not there is (S156c). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", that is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure (S156c; Y), the display symbol determination table for the first special figure according to the jackpot type is selected. (S156d). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "1", the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot A (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 17 is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155 is selected. If the buffer is "2", the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 is selected, and if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "3", it is shown in FIG. If the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "4" by selecting the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot C (for the first special diagram), the display symbol determination table for non-probability variation jackpot A (first) shown in FIG. (For special figure) is selected, and if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "5", the display symbol determination table for non-probability variation jackpot B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 21 is selected, and in S155. If the set jackpot type buffer is "6", the display symbol determination table for non-probability variation jackpot C (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 22 may be selected.

Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is not "1", that is, when the variable special figure designated buffer value is "2" and the variable special figure is the second special figure (S156c; N), the jackpot type is selected. The display symbol determination table for the second special figure corresponding is selected (S156e). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "1", the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot A (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 23 is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155 is selected. If the buffer is "2", the display symbol determination table for probability variation jackpot B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 24 is selected, and if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "3", it is shown in FIG. If the probability variation jackpot C display symbol determination table (for the second special diagram) is selected and the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "4", the non-probability variation jackpot A display symbol determination table (second) shown in FIG. (For special figure) is selected, and if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is "5", the display symbol determination table for non-probability variation jackpot B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 27 is selected, and in S155. If the set jackpot type buffer is "6", the display symbol determination table for non-probability variation jackpot C (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 28 may be selected.

Then, after the execution of S156d or S156e, the display is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E based on the display symbol determination table and the random number value MR2 selected in S156d or S156e. After the symbol is determined to be one of patterns 0 to 20 (S156f) and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S157), the special symbol normal process is performed. To finish.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in S145 (S145; Y), after the predetermined demo display setting is made (S158), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 31 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (S161). Then, if the jackpot flag is on (S161; Y), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the fluctuation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S162).

When the jackpot flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (whether or not it is set), the game is played. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (S163). Then, if the time saving flag is on (S163; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S164).

On the other hand, when the time saving control is not in progress, that is, when the time saving flag is off (when it is not set) (S163; N), for example, the total number of reserved memory counters provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. The total number of reserved storages is specified by reading the stored value or the like, and it is determined whether or not the specified total number of reserved storages is 2 or more (S165).

When the specified total number of reserved storages is not 2 or more (S165; N), the loss pattern determination table A is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types (S165; N). S166).

Further, when the specified total number of reserved storages is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (S167).

When the total number of reserved storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the loss pattern determination table B is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S168). ..

When the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. (S169).

After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the selection was made based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation. By referring to either the jackpot variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination table A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S170).

When the jackpot flag is off, the variation pattern is determined in the process of S170 to determine whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach". That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “missing”.

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E in the second special symbol display unit 25E according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. (2) A setting is made to start the fluctuation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special symbol games using the special symbol (S171). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display unit 25D is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display unit 25E.

Following the process of S171, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (S172). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with the setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the command buffer area.

After executing the process of S172, the special symbol variation time, which is the variation display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern, is set (S173). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol, which is the variation display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (S174), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 30 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation display result notification command, the first hold storage number notification command, or the second hold storage number notification command will be transmitted in sequence. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, and the variation pattern specification command are transmitted. , The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, and the like may be transmitted in this order.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 31 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E to end the change. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S181). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 25D is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 25E is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S183), and if the jackpot flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (S184) if the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, and the effect control board 12 is set. , Big hit start 1 designation command (probability change jackpot A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability change jackpot B), jackpot start 3 designation command (probability change jackpot C), jackpot start 4 designation command (probability change jackpot A) Non-probability change jackpot A), jackpot start 5 designation command (non-probability variation jackpot B), jackpot start 6 designation command (non-probability variation jackpot C) are set to be transmitted (S185).

Further, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the effect display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening opening counter (for example, 15 times in the case of probabilistic big hit A, non-probable big hit A, non-probable big hit B, 10 times in the case of probabilistic big hit B, non-probable big hit C, probable change In the case of jackpot C, 5 times) is set (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (S26) (S189).

On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is set to -1 (S191). .. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (S193), and if it is not "0" (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is "0". In the case of (S193; Y), after clearing the time saving flag (S194) in order to end the time saving control, a gaming state (specifically, low probability) corresponding to the setting state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is set. After setting the transmission of the game state specification command corresponding to (low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening. In the large winning opening pre-opening process, the CPU 56 first sets the large winning opening pre-opening timer to -1 (step S1401). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the timer before opening the large winning opening has timed out (step S1402), and if it has not timed out, the process ends as it is. When the time-out occurs, the CPU 56 sets the value of the round number counter in the EXT data and transmits a command indicating that the large winning opening is open (step S1403).

After that, the CPU 56 sets 0 in the winning number counter indicating the winning number of the game balls in the same round (step S1404), and sets the opening time corresponding to the round number counter in the opening time timer (step S1408). Here, the opening time is set according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds. Specifically, step S1408 is realized by using the opening / closing time table shown in FIG.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening / closing time table in which opening / closing times for each round are set. For example, FIG. 36 (1) shows the opening / closing time in each round when the jackpot type is normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot A. Specifically, in step S1408, if the jackpot type is a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot A, 27 seconds is set as the opening time regardless of the number of rounds. When the open state in the round ends, 0.8 seconds if the number of rounds (that is, the value of the round number counter) is any of 1 to 14, and 3.0 seconds if the number of rounds is 15. , Set as closing time respectively.

Further, for example, FIG. 36 (2) shows the opening / closing time in each round when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B. Specifically, in step S1408, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B, if the number of rounds (that is, the value of the round number counter) is any of 1 to 8, 27 seconds is set as the opening time, and the number of rounds. If is any of 9 to 15, 0.1 second is set as the opening time. When the open state in the round ends, the number of rounds (that is, the value of the number of rounds counter) is 0.8 seconds if it is any of 1 to 8, and the number of rounds (the value of the number of rounds counter) is any of 9 to 14. If so, 1.5 seconds is set, and if the number of rounds is 15, 3.0 seconds is set as the closing time. As a result, the opening / closing pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 7 is realized.

After step S1408, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 in the open state (step S1410), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during opening of the large winning opening (step S27) (step S1410). Step S1412).

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing during the opening of the large winning opening. In the process of opening the large winning opening, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the count switch 25a is turned on, that is, whether or not the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 24 is detected (step S1451). If it is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1453. If the count switch 25a is turned on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452).

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 9 (step S1453), and if it is not 9, the open time timer is set to -1 (step S1454), and whether the open time timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not (step S1455). If there is no time-out, the processing while the large winning opening is open is terminated as it is. When the value of the winning number counter is 9 in step S1453 or the open time timer times out in step S1455, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 to the closed state (step S1468). As a result, when nine game balls are won in the large winning opening 24 or the opening time timer times out, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the closed state. The order of determining whether or not nine game balls have won in the large winning opening 24 and determining whether or not the open time timer has timed out is not limited to this.

After that, the CPU 56 sets the value of the round number counter in the EXT data and sends a designated command after opening the big winning opening (step S1470), and whether or not the value of the round number counter is 15, that is, the final round is It is determined whether or not the process is completed (step S1471). If the final round is not completed, the timer before opening the large winning opening is set according to the value of the round number counter (step S1472). Here, specifically, the closing time is set in the timer before opening the big winning opening using the opening / closing time table described in FIG. 36. Then, the CPU 56 adds +1 to the value of the round number counter (step S1473), updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening (step S26) (step S1475), and updates the large winning opening. Ends processing during opening.

If it is determined in step S1471 that the value of the round number counter is 15, the CPU 56 sets the closing time in the timer after opening the large winning opening according to the value of the round number counter (step S1476). The timer after opening the big winning opening is a timer that measures the time from the end of 15 rounds to the end of the big hit game state. At this time, since the number of rounds is 15, 3.0 seconds is set as a timer after opening the big winning opening regardless of the big hit type. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the post-processing after opening the large winning opening (step S28) (step S1477), and ends the processing during opening of the large winning opening.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 31 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating (S201; N), a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the jackpot end on the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer. Set (S204) and end the process.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is any of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, and the probability variation jackpot C (S207).

When the jackpot type is any of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, and the probability variation jackpot C (S207; Y), the probability variation flag is set (S208) and the time saving flag is set (S211). Further, when the jackpot type is not any of the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot B, and the probability variation jackpot C (S207; N), that is, the jackpot type is any of the non-probability variation jackpot A, the non-probability variation jackpot B, and the non-probability variation jackpot C. If there is, only the time saving flag is set (S211).

After the execution of S211 the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot type in the time reduction counter (S212). Specifically, when the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, probability variation jackpot C or non-probability variation jackpot C, "100" is set in the time reduction counter and the jackpot type is non-probability variation jackpot A. Sets "50" to the time reduction counter, and when the jackpot type is non-probability variation jackpot B, sets "20" to the time reduction counter and shifts to S213.

In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is set (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time saving flag (S215), the value of the special figure process flag is processed in the special symbol normal process. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to (S216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control (S51). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). After that, it shifts to S52.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first converts the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 into the stored contents of the start winning command buffer. The hold display update process for updating to the corresponding display is executed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

Processing during effect symbol change (S75): Controls the switching timing of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76): Control to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S78).

Process during big hit game (S78): Control during big hit game. For example, when a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 40. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer, buffer number 1. It shifts to the upper side by the number (S272). The contents of the first buffer number cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination, so they are deleted.

After the execution of S272, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

Next, the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received variation display result specification command) is read (S276), and whether the read variation display result specification command is the first variation display result specification command. Whether or not, that is, whether or not the variation display result is out of alignment is determined (S276a). When the read variation display result specification command is the first variation display result specification command (S276a; Y), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the deviation is determined (S276b), and the process proceeds to S281. In S276b, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, a combination of effect symbols (“148”, “392”, etc.) in which all three symbols are different if the variation pattern command read in S275 is a non-reach variation pattern command. Then, if the variation pattern command read out in S275 is a reach variation pattern command, it is sufficient to determine a combination of effect symbols (“121”, “434”, etc.) that is out of reach.

If the read variable display result specification command is not the first variable display result specification command, that is, if it is a big hit (S276b; N), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the big hit type indicated by the variable display result specification command Is determined (S276c). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, when the variation display result specification command is the second variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has 3 as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%. The combination of the effect symbols whose symbols are aligned with "3" ("333") is determined, and the combination of the effect symbols whose three symbols are aligned with "7" ("777") is determined as the stop symbol at a rate of 50%. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result specification command is the second variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot A, the stop symbol is determined to be the probability variation symbol "3" or "7". ..

If the variation display result specification command is the third variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B, the combination of the effect symbols ("222") in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" as the stop symbol is determined at a rate of 50%. Then, at a rate of 50%, the combination of the production symbols (“444”) in which the three symbols are aligned with “4” is determined as the stop symbol. If the variation display result specification command is the 4th variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, the combination of the effect symbols (“222”) in which the three symbols are aligned with “2” as the stop symbols is determined at a rate of 50%. Then, at a rate of 50%, the combination of the production symbols (“444”) in which the three symbols are aligned with “4” is determined as the stop symbol.

When the variation display result specification command is the fifth variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot A, the combination of the effect symbols ("666") in which the three symbols are aligned with "6" as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. It is decided, and a combination of production symbols (“888”) in which three symbols are aligned with “8” is determined as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%. When the variation display result specification command is the sixth variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot B, the combination of the effect symbols ("666") in which the three symbols are aligned with "6" as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. It is decided, and a combination of production symbols (“888”) in which three symbols are aligned with “8” is determined as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%. When the variation display result specification command is the 7th variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C, the combination of the effect symbols ("222") in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. It is decided, and the combination of the production symbols ("444") in which the three symbols are aligned with "4" is determined as the stop symbol at a rate of 50%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit, the stop symbol is a non-probable variable symbol "2", "4", "6" except when the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot A. , "8" will be decided.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is any one of the probabilistic big hit B, the probable variable big hit C, and the non-probable variable big hit C, the three symbols are "2" as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. "Or" 4 "is determined to be the combination of the effect symbols (" 222 "or" 444 "), so when the three symbols are derived and displayed as" 2 "or" 4 "as the stop symbols, the player is From the stop symbol, it is difficult to specify whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B, the probability variation jackpot C, or the non-probability variation jackpot C.

Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a jackpot and the jackpot type is non-probability variation jackpot A or non-probability variation jackpot B, the three symbols are "6" or "8" as the stop symbols of the effect symbols. Since the combination of the effect symbols aligned with is determined, when the three symbols are derived and displayed as the stop symbols with "6" or "8" aligned, the player is whether the jackpot type is the non-probability variable jackpot A from the stop symbols. , It is difficult to identify whether it is a non-probability change jackpot B.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probabilistic big hit A, the combination of the three symbols is "3" or "7" as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Although it is decided, since the only jackpot type in which 3 symbols are aligned with "3" or "7" as the stop symbol of the effect symbol is the probability variation jackpot A, the 3 symbols are derived and displayed as the stop symbol with "3" or "7". At that time, the player can identify that the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot A.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining the stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

In the present embodiment, 50% each when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B and the fourth variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result specification command is a probabilistic jackpot B, although the combination of the production symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" or "4" is determined as the stop symbol at the ratio of A combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are aligned with "2" as stop symbols at different ratios depending on whether the command is the 3rd variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot C or the 4th variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot C. And, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "4" may be determined. Specifically, for example, when the display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B, a combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are aligned with "2" as stop symbols at a rate of 75% is used. On the other hand, if the display result specification command is the 4th variable display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, the combination of the production symbols in which the 3 symbols are aligned with "2" as the stop symbols is determined at a rate of 25%. Just do it.

In this way, the three symbols are "stop symbols" depending on whether the variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B or the fourth variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot C. By making the determination ratio of the combination of the effect symbols aligned in "2" and the combination of the effect symbols aligned in "4" different, the combination of the effect symbols in which 3 symbols are aligned in "2" is derived from the effect display device 5 as a stop symbol. If it is displayed, the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B, which has a larger number of rounds than the probability variation jackpot C, is executed with a probability of 3/4 (75%). That is, when the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B having more rounds than the probability variation jackpot C is executed. Players can expect for this.

In the present embodiment, when the variation display result specification command is the third variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B and the seventh variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C, 50 respectively. Although it is decided to use a combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are aligned with "2" or "4" as stop symbols at a rate of%, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result specification command is a probabilistic jackpot. In the case of the third variation display result specification command indicating B and the case of the seventh variation display result specification command indicating non-probability change jackpot C, three symbols are aligned as "2" as stop symbols at different ratios. And the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "4" may be determined. Specifically, for example, when the display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B, the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" as the stop symbol at a rate of 75% is used. On the other hand, if the display result specification command is the 7th variable display result specification command indicating the non-probability change jackpot C, the combination of the production symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" as the stop symbols is determined at a rate of 25%. You just have to decide.

In this way, there are three stop symbols depending on whether the variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot B or the seventh variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C. By making the determination ratio of the combination of the effect symbols aligned with "2" and the combination of the effect symbols aligned with "4" different, the combination of the effect symbols with 3 symbols aligned with "2" as the stop symbols on the effect display device 5 can be obtained. When the derivation is displayed, the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B, in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends, is executed with a probability of 3/4 (75%). That is, when the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "2" is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5 as the stop symbol, the probability change control is not executed after the end of the big hit game. The player can expect that the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B for which the control is executed is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the variation display result specification command is the fifth variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability change jackpot A and the sixth variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot B, respectively. Although the combination of the production symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "6" or "8" as the stop symbols at a rate of 50% is determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result specification command is not. In the case of the 5th variation display result specification command indicating the probability variation jackpot A and the case of the 6th variation display result specification command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot B, 3 symbols are aligned as "6" as stop symbols at different ratios. The combination of the effect symbols and the combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "8" may be determined. Specifically, for example, when the display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command indicating the non-probability change jackpot A, a combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are aligned with "6" as stop symbols at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, if the display result specification command is the 6th variable display result specification command indicating the non-probability change jackpot B, the combination of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are aligned with "6" as the stop symbol is determined at a rate of 25%. You just have to decide.

In this way, there are three stop symbols depending on whether the variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command indicating the non-probability variable jackpot A or the sixth variable display result specification command indicating the non-probability variable jackpot B. By making the determination ratio of the combination of the effect symbols aligned with "6" and the combination of the effect symbols aligned with "8" different, the combination of the effect symbols with 3 symbols aligned with "6" as the stop symbols on the effect display device 5 When is derived and displayed, there is a 3/4 (75%) chance that the non-probability variable jackpot A will have a larger number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot game is completed than the non-probability variable jackpot B. The game is executed. That is, when the effect display device 5 derives and displays a combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned with "6" as the stop symbols, the special figure game in which the time saving control is executed after the jackpot game is completed rather than the non-probability variable jackpot B ( (Variation display) The player can expect that the jackpot game of the non-probability variable jackpot A, which has a large number of times, is executed.

In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (effect display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect control design command so that the effect pattern is displayed in a variation pattern according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. The effect symbol changes are realized by outputting the signal corresponding to the image data to the effect display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal by the effect display device 5. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (S301, S302, S303).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out (S306). If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S309).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer is timer out (S310). When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the next display screen of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S311). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer (S313). If the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of S306 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing is terminated, and if the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is reset (S852), and the effect symbol is set. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol determined in S276b or S276c of the fluctuation start process (S853). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (S854). Whether or not it is decided to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area. In addition, in this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is decided to make a big hit by the determined stop symbol. If it is not decided to be a big hit, the effect symbol stop processing is ended, and if it is decided to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804). Is updated to (S855), and the effect symbol stop processing is terminated.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of display symbols corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot A derived and displayed as the display result is the probabilistic jackpot B or the non-probability jackpot C derived and displayed as the display result. Since it is smaller than the number of display symbols corresponding to, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E can be used even though it can be specified that the game is a jackpot game of probability variation jackpot A depending on the combination of production symbols. Since it is possible to prevent the display symbol that is derived and displayed from making it difficult to understand that the jackpot game is the probability variation jackpot A, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since only the display symbol of 1 is derived and displayed as the display symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot A is performed.

Further, even if the determination ratios at which the probability variation jackpot B and the non-probability variation jackpot C are determined change, the determination ratio of the displayed symbol to be derived and displayed is linked to the change in the determination ratios between the probability variation jackpot C and the non-probability variation jackpot C. Since the degree of change can be reduced, by changing the determination ratio of the probability variation jackpot B and the non-probability variation jackpot C, the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B and the jackpot game of the non-probability variation jackpot C can be obtained from the displayed symbols derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent it from becoming easy to determine which is which, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since different display symbols are derived and displayed between the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
[Structure that allows game balls to be distributed to multiple routes to the special variable winning ball device using game nails]
In FIGS. 1 and 8 and the like, an example in which the distribution device 30 is provided above the special variable winning ball device 7 is shown, but in the following, a game nail is used instead of the distribution device 30. A configuration will be described in which the game ball is distributed to any of a plurality of routes for guiding the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 71 similar to the variable winning ball device 7.

FIG. 45 is a partially enlarged front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 showing a configuration example in which game balls can be distributed to a plurality of paths to a special variable winning ball device by a game nail. In FIG. 45, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 71 provided in place of the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1 and the like is enlarged and shown.

In FIG. 45, in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball is replaced with the special variable winning ball device 7 provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The device 71 is provided at the same position as the special variable winning ball device 7.

The special variable winning ball device 71 has the same configuration as the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the like. Specifically, it is as follows.

In the special variable winning ball device 71, the upstream side flow path portion 113A, the downstream side flow path portion 114A, and the guide flow path portion (guidance of FIG. 2 and the like) are placed on the front portion (player side) of the flow path forming base portion 112A. A guide flow path portion corresponding to the flow path portion 115, and a covering portion 117A that covers the flow path portion (not shown) from the front is integrally formed. In the special variable winning ball device 71, a flow of game balls continuous in the left-right direction, which is composed of an upstream side flow path portion 113A, a bottom surface member 23A, and a downstream side flow path portion 114A, between the base plate portion 101A and the covering portion 117A. Road FA is formed. A plurality of regulation pieces 118A (regulation pieces corresponding to the regulation pieces 118 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4) for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path FA are spaced apart from the base plate portion 101A and the covering portion 117A. They are formed alternately in a manner in which they are arranged side by side.

The regulation piece 118A is configured by the same settings as the regulation piece 118 shown in FIG. 2 described above. As a result, in the special variable winning ball device 71, the game ball that is about to flow down the flow path FA flows down on the flow path FA in a meandering manner. Then, in the special variable winning ball device 71 in which such a flow path FA is formed, in the closed state in which the bottom surface member 23A protrudes forward and the flow path FA is formed, the game ball is a large winning opening (see FIG. 3 and the like). Passes through the special variable winning ball device 71 without winning a prize (corresponding to the large winning opening 24 shown). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 71, in the open state of the special variable winning ball device 71 in which the bottom surface member 23A is moved backward, the game ball is guided by the guide flow path portion (guide shown in FIG. 3 and the like) of the flow path forming base portion 112A. It becomes possible to fall into the flow path portion 115), and the game ball can win a prize in the large winning opening by flowing down the guide flow path portion.

In such a special variable winning ball device 71, various structures are formed by the same technical idea as the above-mentioned special variable winning ball device 7, but a duplicate description will be omitted here.

In the special variable winning ball device 71, the bottom surface member 23A has a configuration in which the front portion is exposed from the covering portion 117A in a state where the bottom surface member 23A protrudes forward and is closed. As shown in FIG. 2, the bottom surface member 23A May be configured to be covered by the covering portion 117A.

With reference to FIG. 45, a game ball falling from above can be received at the upstream end portion of the upstream side flow path portion 113A in the special variable winning ball device 71, and the received game ball is guided to the downstream side. The first lead path A2 is provided. The first guidance path A2 is a path included in the upstream flow path portion 113A, and a plurality of regulation pieces 118A that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the first guidance path A2 alternate on both sides of the path at predetermined intervals. Is formed in.

At the upstream end of the first guidance path A2, a game ball falling from above can be received, and a distribution including a second guidance path B2 that guides the received game ball to the first guidance path A2 over a specific distance. The route portion 33 is provided in such a manner that the guide route is connected so as to extend. In the second lead path B2, similarly to the first lead path A2, a plurality of regulation pieces 118B for reducing the flow velocity of the game ball flowing down the second lead path B2 are alternately formed on both sides of the path at specific intervals. ing.

The regulation piece 118B provided in the second guidance path B2 is set so that the degree of regulation of passage that reduces the flow speed of the flowing game ball is smaller than that of the regulation piece 118A provided in the first guidance path A2. Has been done. Specifically, the regulation piece 118B is set so that the amount of protrusion of the regulation piece into the flow path is smaller than that of the regulation piece 118A, so that the degree of regulation of passage that reduces the flow speed of the flowing game ball is reduced. Is set small. As a result, in the second lead path B2, the flow velocity of the game ball is higher than that in the first lead path A2. The flow velocity of the game ball in the second guide path B2 and the first guide path A2 is, for example, the game ball is distributed to the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2 at about the same time. Occasionally, the flow speed is set so that the game ball guided by the second guide path B2 catches up with the game ball guided by the first guide path A2.

Above the special variable winning ball device 71, game balls flowing down above the special variable winning ball device 71 can be collected and guided toward the upper side of the upstream flow path portion 113 of the special variable winning ball device 71. A possible guide member 31 is provided. In this example, the guide member 31 is made of, for example, a resin structure, but may be made of a metal structure, or may be made of a plurality of game nails. Guidance member 31 An opening 31A capable of dropping the guided game ball downward is formed in the lower right portion of the guidance member 31 when the guidance member 31 is viewed from the front.

Below the opening 31A of the guide member 31, the above-mentioned first guide path A2 and second guide path B2 are provided in such a manner that the game ball guided from above is opened so as to be acceptable. Therefore, the game ball falling from the opening 31A of the guiding member 31 can be received by either the first guiding path A2 or the second guiding path B2.

A space having a predetermined height and a predetermined width is formed between the opening 31A of the guide member 31 and each of the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2. In the space portion, a first distribution path A1 formed in a manner of guiding the game ball falling from the opening 31A to the first guidance path A2 side and a mode of guiding the game ball falling to the second guidance path B2 side are formed. A plurality of game nails N are arranged (planted) in an arrangement mode capable of distributing to any of the second distribution paths B1. These plurality of game nails N constitute a distribution nail portion N0.

In the distribution nail portion N0, as shown by the broken line arrow in the figure, the dropped game ball P collides with the first distribution path A1 and the second distribution path B1 immediately below the opening 31A of the guide member 31. Arranged in a mountain-shaped mode (a mode in which the central game nail N protrudes to the uppermost position and other game nails N are spread and lined up diagonally downward on the left and right) so that they can be distributed to any of the above and flowed down. A plurality of game nails N have been planted. Then, in the distribution nail portion N0, the game balls P fall toward the game nails N arranged in a mountain shape on both the left and right sides when viewed from the front in the vicinity of the exit of the opening 31A of the guide member 31. A plurality of game nails N that can be guided to the are arranged.

The first distribution path A1 is formed on the left side when viewed from the front, and the second distribution path B1 is formed on the right side when viewed from the front by the plurality of game nails N arranged in a mountain-shaped manner in the distribution nail portion N0. There is.

The game ball distributed to the first distribution path A1 by the distribution nail portion N0 is guided to the upstream end portion in the first guidance path A2. On the other hand, the game ball distributed to the second distribution path B2 by the distribution nail portion N0 is guided to the upstream end portion in the second guidance path B2. As a result, the game ball distributed to the first distribution path A1 passes only through the first guidance path A2 and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 71, and the game ball distributed to the second distribution path B1 is the first. It passes through both the two-lead path B2 and the first lead path A2 and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 71.

Further, the regulation piece 118B provided in the second guidance path B2 has a lower degree of regulation than the regulation piece 118A provided in the first guidance path A2, and the flow velocity of the game ball in the second guidance path B2 is the first. It is configured to be higher than the flow speed of the game ball in the guidance path A2. As a result, for example, the game balls distributed to the first lead path A2 and the second lead path B2 at the same time are flowed at a low speed in the first lead path A2 due to the high velocity flow in the second lead path B2. In order to catch up with the game ball that is playing, the time required for passage differs between the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2, and the game ball assigned to one of the routes is assigned to the other route. The game balls can catch up, and a plurality of (for example, two) game balls can be guided to the special variable winning ball device 71 in a continuous guidance mode.

Therefore, a situation in which a plurality of game media win a prize is likely to occur immediately before the special variable winning ball device 71 is not in the open state. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in winning the special variable winning ball device 71.

Further, each of the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2 is provided with a regulation unit (regulation piece 118A of the first guide path A2, regulation piece 118B of the second guide path B2) that regulates the passage of the game ball. Since each of the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2 is provided with a regulation unit that regulates the passage of the game ball, the game on the path that guides the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 71. The period of stay of the ball can be extended, and it is possible to make it easier for the special variable winning ball device 71 to win a game ball. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, for example, in the case of a jackpot round control in which the special variable winning ball device 71 is opened a plurality of times at a predetermined interval period, the closing period after the opening of the previous round is started before the opening by the start of the next round. Many game balls stay on the flow path of the special variable winning ball device during the period of, and the staying game balls win the special variable winning ball device, so that waste balls can be suppressed and the game can be played. You can further improve your interest.

Further, the regulation piece 118B of the second lead path B2 has a smaller amount of protrusion to the flow path in the path and a smaller degree of regulation than the regulation piece 118A of the first lead path A2, so that the first lead Of the game balls distributed to the path A2 and the second lead path B2, it is possible to make it easier for one game ball to catch up with the other game ball, and the special variable winning ball device 71 is not won. It is possible to make the game ball even less likely to occur.

It should be noted that the regulation piece 118B of the second lead path B2 has a smaller amount of protrusion to the flow path in the path and a smaller degree of regulation than the regulation piece 118A of the first lead path A2. Not limited to this, the amount of protrusion into the flow path in the path may be larger than that of the regulation piece 118A of the first induction path A2, and the degree of regulation may be larger. That is, the regulation piece 118B of the second lead path B2 may have a different degree of regulation than the regulation piece 118A of the first lead path A2.

Further, in FIG. 45, an example in which a member for distributing the game ball to be guided to the special variable winning ball device 71 is configured by the game nail N has been described. However, for example, in the distribution device 30 as shown in FIG. As a configuration in which game balls can be distributed to A and path B, instead of the distribution unit 301, game nails arranged so that game balls can be distributed to path A and path B may be used.

Further, in FIG. 45, an example in which the first induction path A2 is included in the upstream side flow path portion 113A is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first guide path A2 is connected to the upstream side flow path portion 113A. The first induction path A2 may be provided separately from the upstream flow path portion 113A. In that case, the regulation piece provided in the first induction path A2 may be set to the same degree of regulation as the regulation piece provided in the upstream side flow path portion 113A, and the regulation piece provided in the upstream side flow path portion 113A may be set. It may be set to a different degree of regulation. The regulation piece provided in the first guidance path A2 may be set to at least a degree of regulation different from that of the second guidance path B2 as described above.

The configuration for distributing the game balls described as the prior art is such that the distribution structure is composed of a resin structure or the like, and makes it easier for the game store (game hall) side to make the variable winning device win the game balls. There is also a problem that the game store side may be dissatisfied because the degree cannot be adjusted. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the game ball is distributed to any of a plurality of routes for guiding the game ball to the special variable winning ball device using the game nail as shown in FIG. 45, the game store (game hall) side By adjusting the game nail N, the degree to which the special variable winning ball device 71 can easily win the game ball can be adjusted. By adjusting the game nail N, for example, if the ratio of distributing the game balls to the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2 is set to "50:50", for example, two game balls are distributed. It is possible to continuously guide the special variable winning ball device 71. Further, by adjusting the game nail N, for example, if the ratio of distributing the game balls to the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2 is set to the ratio of "0: 100", if the distributed game balls are continuous. It is possible to guide the player to the special variable winning ball device 71 without having to do so. In this way, if the ratio of distributing the game ball to the first guidance path A2 and the second guidance path B2 can be adjusted by adjusting the game nail N, for example, a guidance pattern other than the above-mentioned guidance pattern of the game ball can be adjusted. It is possible to guide the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 71, and it is possible to realize a pattern of guiding the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 71 that meets the wishes of the game store.

Further, among the configurations shown in FIG. 45, the arrangement of the game nails N is not limited to the arrangement mode shown in FIG. 45, and the game balls can be divided into the first lead path A2 and the second lead path B2. Other sequence embodiments may be used as long as they are possible.

Further, the configuration shown in FIG. 45 may be applied to a variable winning device such as the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Further, among the various structures and various control configurations shown for the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the distribution device 30 and the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIGS. 1 to 44, all applicable configurations are applicable. It is possible.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball having a predetermined number of balls is a game machine. The number of rented balls that are circulated inside and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored and stored.

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time and a type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command when starting the variation. However, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to, for example, the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc., before reaching (if not reaching, so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second stop). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands.

The CPU 103 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the display symbol of pattern 0 is determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. When the jackpot type is other than the probabilistic jackpot A, a form is illustrated in which a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is determined from the display symbols of each of the three patterns. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot A, the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. If the number of patterns is smaller than the number of patterns of the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the jackpot type is other than the probability variation jackpot A. good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the display symbol of pattern 0 is determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. When the jackpot type is other than the probabilistic jackpot A, a form is illustrated in which a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is determined from the display symbols of each of the three patterns. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the jackpot type is other than the probability variation jackpot A, the display symbol is determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. If the number of patterns of is larger than the number of patterns of the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A. good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, an arrangement example of the eight LEDs a to h shown in FIG. 16 has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited thereto. For example, the dot-shaped light emitting means a to h may be linearly arranged on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, or each of the so-called 7-segment LEDs. The segments a to g and the segment h indicating the decimal point and the like (dots) may be arranged (8-segment display). Further, the first hold display unit 25A and the second hold display unit 25B are composed of four LEDs. For example, the first hold display unit 25A and the second hold display unit 25B are set to two LEDs each, and 1 ~ 2 hold memories may be represented only by lighting the LED, and 3-4 hold memories may be represented only by blinking the LED.

Even when the LEDs a to h of the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E are arranged in other arrangements in this way, the output data is output from the CPU 103 and each pattern is output as in the above embodiment. The display symbol may be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E.

When the LEDs a to h are linearly arranged on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E in this way, the differences between the pattern 2 and the pattern 5 are the same as in the above embodiment. It may be difficult for the player to distinguish between the display symbols of the pattern 2 and the pattern 5 by only determining whether or not the LEDh is lit, but the pattern in which the LEDs lit in the pattern 2 are shifted to the left by 1 is a pattern. By using the display symbol of 5, it may be difficult for the player to distinguish between the display symbol of the pattern 2 and the display symbol of the pattern 5.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E are displayed symbols of some patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display symbol of the pattern to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the pattern to be derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E The displayed symbols may all be the same, or all may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display unit is formed by making a part of the output data output by the CPU 103 different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. An example is illustrated in which the display symbol of the pattern to be derived and displayed on the 25D and the display symbol of the pattern to be derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E have different display symbols, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, in the wiring extending from the main board 11 to the first special symbol display unit 25D and the wiring extending from the second special symbol display unit 25E, the LED to which the wiring in the second special symbol display unit 25E is connected is connected to the first LED. By making it different from the LED of the connection destination of the wiring in the special symbol display unit 25D, the display symbol of the pattern to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D while outputting the same output data from the CPU 103 regardless of the variable special diagram. And the display symbol of the pattern to be derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E may be different. By doing so, the derived display is performed on the first special symbol display unit 25D as in the above embodiment. It is not necessary to newly provide different display symbols for the display symbol to be displayed and the display symbol to be derived and displayed by the second special symbol, and the amount of data of the display symbol to be stored in advance can be suppressed. Further, a part of the output data output by the CPU 103 is different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the wiring connection destination in the second special symbol display unit 25E is connected. A pattern display symbol that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and a pattern that is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E by making the LED different from the LED to which the wiring is connected in the first special symbol display unit 25D. The display design may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B and the non-probability variation jackpot C, the effect display device 5 has three symbols as stop symbols of "2" or "4". Although it is difficult to identify whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the non-probability variation jackpot C by deriving and displaying the combination, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop symbol is, for example, It may be difficult to identify whether the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot B or the non-probabilistic jackpot C by deriving and displaying a combination of production symbols in which special symbols different from the numbers such as "1" to "9" are aligned.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot B and the non-probabilistic jackpot C, the effect display device 5 has three symbols as stop symbols of "2" or "4". Although it is difficult to identify whether the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot B or the non-probabilistic jackpot C by deriving and displaying the combination, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a stop symbol, for example, The middle symbol (the effect symbol that is derived and displayed in the "middle" effect symbol display area 5C), the right symbol (the effect symbol that is derived and displayed in the "right" effect symbol display area 5R), and the left symbol (the "left" effect) A special symbol different from the effect symbol) derived and displayed in the symbol display area 5L may be derived and displayed, and it may be difficult to determine whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the non-probability variation jackpot C.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot B and the probabilistic jackpot C, the effect display device 5 is a combination of the effect symbols in which the three symbols are aligned as "2" or "4" as the stop symbols. Although it is difficult to specify whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C by deriving and displaying, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or In the case of probabilistic jackpot C, the jackpot type is obtained by outputting the same sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and emitting light with the same color of the game effect lamp 9 during the variable display of the special symbol or when the stop symbol is derived and displayed. It may be difficult to specify whether is the probability variation jackpot B or the probability variation jackpot C.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one pattern display symbol (pattern 0 display symbol) is assigned to the probability variation jackpot A as a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. By assigning three patterns of display symbols to the jackpot types other than the probabilistic jackpot A as the display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, the display symbols to be stored in advance Although the embodiment in which the capacity is reduced has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a display symbol having the same pattern (display symbol of pattern 0) is used for all the determination values assigned to the probability variation jackpot A. Debugging work by assigning any of the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 to all the judgment values assigned to the assigned and probabilistic jackpot B so that the capacity of the displayed symbols stored in advance is not reduced. Occasionally, the display symbols assigned to the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B may be easily confirmed so that the debugging work can be performed efficiently.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one pattern display symbol (pattern 0 display symbol) is assigned to the probability variation jackpot A as a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. By assigning three patterns of display symbols to the jackpot types other than the probabilistic jackpot A as the display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, the display symbols to be stored in advance Although the embodiment in which the capacity is reduced has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a display symbol having the same pattern (display symbol of pattern 0) is used for all the determination values assigned to the probability variation jackpot A. By assigning an individual display symbol to each of the assignment and the judgment assigned to the probability variation jackpot B, if the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E By deriving and displaying the display symbol of pattern 0 on the display symbol to be derived and displayed, it is easy to understand that the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot A, while when the jackpot type is the probabilistic jackpot B, each of the judgment values is By deriving and displaying any of the assigned individual display symbols on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, it is more difficult to specify whether or not the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 25D that executes the variable display of the first special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening, and the gaming ball in the second starting winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a second special symbol display unit 25E that executes a variable display of the second special symbol in response to a prize, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The pachinko gaming machine 1 may have only one special symbol display unit. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with only one special symbol display unit in this way, the starting winning opening may be only one, and the one special symbol display unit may display variations of the first special symbol. And the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation control and the time saving control are executed over 100 special figure games (variable display) after the execution of the jackpot game of 15 rounds as the jackpot type, the probability variation jackpot A and the jackpot game of 10 rounds. Probability change control and time saving control are executed over 100 special figure games (variation display) after the execution of Probability change jackpot B. Probability change control and 100 times special figure game (variation display) after execution of 5 rounds of big hit games. Probability variable jackpot C where time reduction control is executed over, non-probability variation jackpot A where time reduction control is executed over 50 special figure games (variable display) after execution of 15 rounds of jackpot game, 15 rounds of jackpot game Time saving control is executed over 20 special figure games (variable display) after execution of. Non-probability variable jackpot B and time saving control over 100 special figure games (variable display) after executing 10 rounds of big hit games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not probabilistic control is executed in addition to these probabilistic jackpots A to C and non-probabilistic jackpots A to C. , The number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time saving control is executed, and the number of rounds in the big hit game may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the probability variation jackpot A is set as the first specific gaming state and is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. When the display symbol is uniquely determined to be pattern 0 and the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot B or the non-probability variation jackpot C, the probability variation jackpot B is set as the second specific gaming state and the non-probability variation jackpot C is set as the third specific gaming state. 1 The display symbol to be derived and displayed on the special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is determined to be one of pattern 1 to pattern 3, pattern 13 to pattern 15, pattern 16 and pattern 20 which are difficult for the player to discriminate. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the probability variation jackpot C is included in the first specific gaming state as in the probability variation jackpot A, and the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol is included. The display symbol to be derived and displayed on the display unit 25E may be uniquely determined to be pattern 0.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation jackpot A is set to the first specific gaming state, the probability variation jackpot B is set to the second specific gaming state, and the non-probability variation jackpot C is set to the third specific gaming state, and the jackpot types are these probability variation jackpot B and non-probability variation. In the case of the jackpot C or the probability variation jackpot C and the case of the non-probability variation jackpot A or the non-probability variation jackpot B, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to identify is the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit. An example is illustrated in which the effect display device 5 derives and displays the effect symbols with the same numbers, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation jackpot, which is the second specific gaming state, is illustrated. A display symbol that is difficult for the player to identify only in B and the non-probability change jackpot C, which is the third specific game state, is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and in the effect display device 5. The production symbols are derived and displayed with the same number, and the jackpot type (probability variation jackpot C, non-probability variation jackpot A, non-probability variation jackpot A) that is neither the first specific game state, the second specific game state, nor the third specific game state is displayed. In B), different display symbols are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the effect display device 5 derives and displays the effect symbols with different numbers. Is also good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a jackpot that can acquire many game balls is generated by opening the jackpot in the jackpot game is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, for the probabilistic jackpot B, the opening time of the big winning opening in the round game is remarkably shortened (short-term opening round) so that the player does not recognize that the big winning opening has been opened, and the big hit game ends. By not executing the time saving control later, it may be a sudden jackpot that makes the probability change state suddenly appear due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B. When the probabilistic jackpot B is a sudden jackpot in this way, the opening pattern is the same as the opening pattern of the jackpot in the jackpot game of the probabilistic jackpot B instead of the non-probability jackpot C of the above embodiment. By providing a small hit that opens the big winning opening, it is unknown whether the game state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is in the high probability state or the low probability state (so-called latent state). ) May occur. When the small hit is provided in this way, the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is provided with the display symbol determination table for the non-probability variation large hit C shown in FIGS. 22 or 28 in the above embodiment. By determining the display symbol to be derived and displayed, the display symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot B is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the display symbol indicating the small hit is derived and displayed. In some cases, it is difficult for the player to determine from the display symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E whether it is a probability variation big hit B or a small hit. You may.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the distribution by the distribution device 30 is performed on a plane parallel to the game area of the game board 2. However, the distribution is not limited to this, and distribution may be performed using a direction perpendicular to the game area. For example, by providing a plurality of routes that return to the front toward the back side of the game area, the game balls distributed to any of these multiple routes catch up with the game balls distributed to the other routes. The time required for passage may be different. In this case, the area occupied by the distribution device 30 on the surface parallel to the game area can be reduced, and a space for installing the distribution device 30 can be provided rather than being provided on the surface parallel to the game area. Since it can be removed, the structure of the sorting device 30 can be complicated by increasing the number of obstacles provided in the sorting device 30.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, A1 1st distribution route, A2 1st guidance route, B1 2nd distribution route, B2 2nd guidance route, N game nail, 25D 1st special symbol display unit, 25E 2nd special symbol display unit, 7 , 71 Special variable winning ball device, 103 CPU, 120 CPU for production control.

Claims (2)

A variable winning device that can change to an open state where the game medium can win a prize in the winning area,
A plurality of routes configured to guide the game medium to the variable winning device, and
A game nail is provided so as to be able to distribute the game medium to any one of the plurality of paths.
The plurality of routes
The game medium is sorted by the game nail, and the first guide path that guides the sorted game medium to the variable winning device, and
The game medium is distributed by the game nail, and includes a second guide path that guides the distributed game medium to the variable winning device.
The first guide route and the second guide route are provided with a regulation unit that regulates the flow of the game medium.
The regulation unit provided in the first guidance path is configured to reduce the flow speed of the game medium as compared with the regulation unit provided in the second guidance path .
The game medium flowing down the second lead path can merge with the game medium flowing down the first lead path whose flow speed has been reduced by the regulation unit before reaching the variable winning device.
A plurality of the game nails are provided in a branch region between the first guide path and the second guide path so that the flow ratio of the game medium flowing down the first guide path and the second lead path can be adjusted. Provided,
The second lead route is a route provided so that the route leading to the game medium to the variable winning device is longer than the first guide route.
The game nail can distribute a plurality of game media flowing down to the branch region to the first guide path and the second guide path at the same specific timing.
The first lead path and the second lead path can join the game media distributed to the first lead path and the second lead path at the specific timing before reaching the variable winning device. A game machine that guides you to become . The variable winning device can be changed into an open state in which the game medium can win a prize in the winning area and a closed state in which the game medium cannot win by the operation of the bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game medium flows.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an opening / closing control means for changing the variable winning device into the open state and the closed state by operating the bottom surface member.

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