JP6845396B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a game machine, it is possible to acquire judgment information such as a big hit random number on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port, and to judge whether or not the game is a big hit based on the judgment information. .. When the determination is made, the symbol is variably displayed. The variable display of the symbol informs the result of the determination. When a specific symbol such as a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the symbol, the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player such as the jackpot game.

In addition, when the game ball enters the starting port, a command including hit / fail information such as a jackpot or a loss is issued based on the determination information at the time of entering the ball, for example, before determining whether or not the ball is a big hit. Will be sent to. The effect control unit performs a so-called look-ahead effect based on the command.

JP-A-2017-99630

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although it is determined to be a loss in a low probability state, a command having the content of "big hit" is transmitted to the effect control unit for the determination information determined to be a big hit in a high probability state. .. Therefore, the effect control unit cannot execute the look-ahead effect as a loss when this command is transmitted in the low probability state. As a result, the chances of pre-reading production are reduced, and the interest in the game is reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a new game machine that enhances the game entertainment.

The gaming machine according to the present invention
When the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the acquisition means for acquiring the predetermined hit / fail judgment information and the fluctuation pattern determination information, and
Based on the winning / failing determination information acquired by the acquiring means, a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not to control the game to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and
A variation pattern determining means that determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination information according to the determination result of the hit / fail determination means.
A symbol display control means that displays the symbol in a variable manner based on the variable pattern determined by the variable pattern determining means, and then stops and displays the determination result of the hit / fail determination means.
A gaming machine including an effect control means capable of controlling a predetermined effect based on the result of determination by the hit / fail determination means.
A specific means for specifying the hit / fail information regarding whether or not to control the game to the advantageous gaming state based on the hit / miss determination information acquired by the acquisition means before the determination by the hit / miss determination means is performed.
A transmission means for transmitting the pass / fail information to the effect control means is provided.
The game can be controlled in the first game state or the second game state different from the first game state.
The hit / fail determination information includes at least one or more first hit / miss judgment information, one or more second hit / miss judgment information, and one or more third hit / miss judgment information.
In the first gaming state, the winning / failing determination means determines that the game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the winning / failing determination information acquired by the acquiring means is the first winning / failing determination information, while the first In the two game states, when the hit / fail determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the first hit / miss determination information and the second hit / fail determination information, it is configured to determine that the game is controlled to the advantageous game state.
When the specifying means specifies the hit / fail information in the first game state, if it is the first hit / miss determination information, the first hit / miss information corresponding to the first hit / miss judgment information is specified, and the second hit / miss is said. If it is the determination information, the second correctness information corresponding to the second correctness judgment information is specified, and if it is the third correctness judgment information, the third correctness information corresponding to the third correctness judgment information is specified. When the hit / fail information is specified in the second game state, if it is the first hit / miss determination information, the fourth hit / miss information corresponding to the first hit / miss judgment information is specified, and the second hit / miss judgment information may be used. For example, the fifth pass / fail information corresponding to the second pass / fail judgment information is specified, and if it is the third pass / fail judgment information, the sixth pass / fail information corresponding to the third pass / fail judgment information is specified.
When it is specified as the first correctness information, when it is specified as the second correctness information or the third correctness information, when it is specified as the fourth correctness information or the fifth correctness information, and when it is specified as the sixth correctness information. It is possible to specify the fluctuation pattern information related to the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination information under different conditions in each of the specified cases.
In addition to the pass / fail information, the transmission means can also transmit the fluctuation pattern information to the effect control means.
The effect control means can control a specific effect based on the hit / miss information and the variation pattern information .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board unit provided in the game machine. It is a front view of the display equipment provided in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. (A) is a table showing the general figure-related judgment information, and (B) is a table showing the special figure-related judgment information. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. It is a start prize winning / failing command specific table. It is a start winning symbol command specific table. Start prize fluctuation pattern command specific table. It is a figure which shows the example of the special figure variation effect of the loss without reach. It is a figure which shows the state from the start of the special figure variation production to the reach. It is a figure which shows the example of N reach. It is a figure which shows the example of L reach or SP reach. It is a figure which shows the example of the hold effect when the hold change notice is not performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the hold effect at the time of making a hold change notice. It is a figure which shows the example of the jackpot game production and the hold continuous production. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd start winning command identification processing. It is a flowchart of the 1st start winning command identification process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 36. It is a flowchart of hold effect determination processing. It is a flowchart of the hold continuous production determination processing. It is a flowchart of the hold continuous production determination processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 39. It is a flowchart of the hold continuous production determination processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 40. It is a flowchart of the hold continuous production determination processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 41. Special figure 1 This is a hold effect pattern determination table for hold. Special figure 2 This is a hold effect pattern determination table for hold. This is an example of changing the start prize fluctuation pattern command specific table.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine PY1 which is the first embodiment of the game machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) seen from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the direction from the pachinko game machine PY1 to the player facing the pachinko game machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the game facing the pachinko game machine PY1. This will be described as a direction in which the person approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. As will be described later, a game board unit YU1 for performing a game is housed inside the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 is rotatably attached to an outer frame 51 fixed to a game store, an inner frame 52 attached to the outer frame 51 and to which a game board unit YU1 described later is attached, and an inner frame 52 via a hinge 54. It includes a supported front frame 53 and. The front frame 53 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 52. A transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the substantially central portion of the front frame 53. When the front frame 53 is closed, the game board 2 included in the game board unit YU1 described later and the glass plate 55 face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 3 formed on the game board 2 through the glass plate 55. A transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used instead of the glass plate 55. It suffices if the gaming area 3 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 53, a handle 60 that can be rotated to launch the game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 60 is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude of the force (launch intensity) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. Further, in the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 53, an upper plate 61 that protrudes greatly toward the front and a lower plate 62 that is arranged directly below the upper plate 61 are provided. A supply ball storage recess 61A for storing the game balls supplied to the handle 60 is formed on the back side of the upper surface of the upper plate 61. Further, on the upper surface of the lower plate 62, a surplus ball storage recess 62A for storing a surplus game ball that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage recess 61A is provided.

Further, an upper decorative unit 56 is provided on the upper part of the front surface of the front frame 53. Further, a left decorative unit 57 is provided on the front left portion of the front frame 53 from the left end of the upper plate 61 to the upper decorative unit 56. In addition, a right decorative unit 58 is provided on the front right portion of the front frame 53 from the right end of the upper plate 61 to the upper decorative unit 56.

A speaker 11 capable of outputting sound is provided above the right decorative unit 58. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 11 capable of outputting sound is also provided above the left side decoration unit 57 at a position symmetrical with the right side decoration unit 58.

Well, a frame lamp 12 capable of emitting light is provided on the front surface of the upper decorative unit 56. The frame lamp 12 includes a first light emitting unit 12A, a second light emitting unit 12B, a third light emitting unit 12C, and a fourth light emitting unit 12D in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 12A has an "A" shape when viewed from the front, the second light emitting unit 12B has a "B" shape when viewed from the front, and the third light emitting unit 12C has a "C" shape when viewed from the front. The fourth light emitting unit 12D has a "D" shape when viewed from the front.

Further, a hemispherical button 17 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the supply ball storage recess 61A on the upper surface of the upper plate 61. Further, a sword-shaped button 18 that can be pressed and operated is provided at the lower part of the right side decoration unit 58.

Next, the game board unit YU1 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The game board unit YU1 has a game board 2 and a production unit 5 attached to the back surface of the game board 2. First, the game board 2 will be described. The game board 2 is made of a synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 2A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 2.

On the front surface of the game board 2, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 2B for partitioning the game area 3 is formed so as to project forward along the opening 2A. Further, on the outside of the inner side wall portion 2B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 2C for partitioning the game area 3 is formed so as to project forward. Further, the outer wall portion 2C is formed between the first outer wall portion 2C1 formed in a substantially ring shape, the left side portion of the first outer wall portion 2C1 and the inner side wall portion 2B, and the first outer wall portion 2C1 and the inner side. A curved second outer wall portion 2C2 formed along the wall portion 2B is provided.

Then, on the front surface of the game board 2, a region surrounded by the inner side wall portion 2B, the first outer wall portion 2C1, the second outer wall portion 2C2, and the like forms the game region 3. That is, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into a game area 3 and other areas by the inner side wall portion 2B, the first outer wall portion 2C1 and the second outer wall portion 2C2. Further, the region surrounded by the first outer wall portion 2C1 and the second outer wall portion 2C2 forms a launch region 4 through which the launched game ball can pass toward the game region 3.

The game area 3 is an area in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. A large number of gaming nails (not shown) are projected in the gaming area 3. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3, such as a first start port 20, a second start port 22, a general winning opening 27, a gate 28, and a large winning opening 30, which will be described later. It constitutes a route that guides the patient appropriately.

Immediately below the center of the inner side wall portion 2B in the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 in which a first start port 20 having an open upper portion is formed is provided.

The first start winning device 21 is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 20 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 (entry into the first starting port 20) is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition of information related to special figure 1 described later). Judgment: Hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 lottery") and the variable display of special figure 1. Further, when the game balls enter the first starting port 20, a predetermined number of game balls (4 in the first embodiment) are paid out as prize balls.

Immediately below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 in which the second starting port 22 is formed is provided.

The electric chew 23 includes an electric chew opening / closing member 23K that can be opened / closed. The second starting port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 23K. The electric chew opening / closing member 23K is made of a flat plate having a substantially square front view, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The electric chew opening / closing member 23K can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the electric chew opening / closing member 23K rotates, the electric chew opening / closing member 23K is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 3, and the second starting port 22 is opened so that the ball can enter. In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 22 (entering the second starting port 22) only when the electric chew opening / closing member 23K is in the open state.

The entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 is an opportunity for the lottery (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 lottery") of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") and the variable display of special figure 2. It has become. Further, when the game balls enter the second starting port 22, a predetermined number of game balls (4 in the first embodiment) are paid out as prize balls.

Further, on the left side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3, two general winning openings 27 are provided at predetermined intervals. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, a gate 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided diagonally above the right side of the electric chew 23 in the game area 3. Passing through the gate 28 of the game ball is a lottery (hereinafter referred to as "genuine drawing") of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "genuine drawing") that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 23, and a variable display of the ordinary symbol. (That is, it is an opportunity to acquire and judge a normal symbol random number).

Further, on the right side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3 and directly below the gate 28, a large winning device 31 having a large winning opening 30 formed is provided.

The grand prize device 31 includes an AT opening / closing member 31K that takes an open state and a closed state. The large winning opening 30 opens and closes by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 31K. The AT opening / closing member 31K is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in the front view, and the large winning opening 30 is normally closed. The AT opening / closing member 31K can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the AT opening / closing member 31K rotates, the AT opening / closing member 31K is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 3, and the large winning opening 30 is opened so that the ball can be entered. In this way, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 30 only when the AT opening / closing member 31K is in the open state. When the game balls enter the large winning opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, directly below the large winning device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and a guidance stage 37 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is formed in the game area 3 (front surface of the game board 2). It is provided so as to project forward from. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 37 can flow down toward the second starting port 22, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 20.

In addition, the entry (entry) of the game ball into the first start port 20, the second start port 22, the large winning opening 30, and the general winning opening 27 and the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 are collectively the first start. It is collectively referred to as "winning" to the opening 20, the second starting opening 22, the large winning opening 30, the general winning opening 27, and the gate 28.

By the way, the game area 3 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a large number of gaming nails (not shown).

A first starting port 20 and two general winning openings 27 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 20 or the general winning opening 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 22, a gate 28, and a large winning opening 30 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the gate 28, the second starting port 22, or the large winning opening 30 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right.

It should be noted that, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 3, two out ports 29 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3. There is.

Next, the effect unit 5 attached to the back surface of the game board 2 will be described. The production unit 5 is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The effect unit 5 is equipped with an image display device 7 and a board movable device 13.

The image display device 7 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 7a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The board movable device 13 includes a movable board movable body 13K. The board movable body 13K is hidden between the game board 2 and the image display device 7 in the standby state arranged at the initial position. In the standby state, the lower end of the movable board 13K is located slightly below the upper end of the opening 2A of the game board 2, and only a part of the lower end is visible to the player. Then, the board movable body 13K can descend from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, rise from the operating position, and return to the initial position. The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 13K is substantially in the center of the opening 2A when viewed from the front. Here, a predetermined working position can be appropriately set, regardless of whether the board movable body 13K is placed above or below the substantially center of the opening 2A in front view. Good.

Next, the indicators 40 arranged on the right side (the portion other than the game area 3) substantially at the center in the vertical direction of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, on the display units 40, the special figure 1 display 411 that variably displays the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 412 that variably displays the special figure 2, and the ordinary symbol are variably displayed. A normal map display 42 is included. Further, the indicators 40 include a special figure 1 hold indicator 431 for displaying the special figure 1 hold number described later and a special figure 2 hold indicator 432 for displaying the special figure 2 hold number described later. ..

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by winning a prize in the first starting port 20 of the game ball is performed. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by winning a prize in the second starting port 22 of the game ball is performed. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a "special figure lottery". Further, the special figure 1 display 411 and the special figure 2 display 412 are collectively referred to as "special figure display 41". Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 43".

The special figure display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure display 41 represents a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the special figure lottery result. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a big hit, the final result is "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■: off), which is the first, second, fifth, and sixth from the left. A certain LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. If the result of the special drawing lottery is lost, only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □", will finally light up. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The mode of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be set appropriately, such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, even if the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where a prize is given to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22 of the game ball during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the right to execute the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing based on the winning is reserved up to the predetermined number. This reserved right is called "special figure reservation".

The special figure hold includes "special figure 1 hold" indicating the right to execute the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning of the first start port 20 and the variable display of the special figure 1, and the second start port 22. There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on the winning prize and a "special figure 2 hold" indicating the right to execute the variable display of the special figure 2. Then, the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 displays the number of the special figure 1 hold, that is, the number of the reserved special figure 1 lottery and the number of rights to execute the variable display of the special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 displays the number of the special figure 2 hold, that is, the number of the reserved special figure 2 lottery and the number of rights to execute the variable display of the special figure 2.

Each of the special figure 1 hold display 431 and the special figure 2 hold display 432 is composed of four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold. In the following, the number of special figure 1 hold is referred to as "special figure 1 hold number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 hold is referred to as "special figure 2 hold number (U2)". In addition, the "special figure 1 hold number" and the "special figure 2 hold number" are collectively referred to as the "special figure hold number". Further, "special figure 1 hold indicator 431" and "special figure 2 hold indicator 432" are collectively referred to as "special figure hold indicator 43".

In addition, the variable display of the general map informs the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed normal map) is identification information representing the result of the general map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal map is a predetermined specific normal map, an auxiliary game is performed with the opening of the second starting port 22 (electric chew 23).

The normal figure display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the normal figure display 42 represents a normal figure according to the result of the normal figure lottery, that is, the result of the normal figure lottery. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs will eventually turn on, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). This lighting mode is a hit symbol and represents a hit. If the result of the regular drawing lottery is lost, only the right LED will light up as "■ □" in the end. This lighting mode is a loss symbol and represents a loss. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the first embodiment, the variation display of the normal diagram is such that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a main control board 80 that controls the game (progress of the game) capable of obtaining a game profit, and a sub-control board 90 that controls the production according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. It also includes a payout control board 110 and the like that control the payout of game balls. The main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like are unitized and installed on the back side of the effect unit 5.

The games for which the game profit to be controlled by the main control board 80 can be obtained include a special figure lottery, a variable display of the special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, and a variable display of the normal figure. , Auxiliary games, etc. are included. In addition, the effects to be controlled by the sub control board 90 include game effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect, hold continuous effect, etc.), customer waiting effect, hemispherical button 17, and sword-shaped button 18. It includes an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation during the period when the operation is valid (operation valid period).

Further, the main control board 80 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. On the other hand, the sub-control board 90 can be positioned as an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the voice control circuit 106, which will be described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 11, frame lamp 12, board movable device 13, etc.) for game effect, customer waiting effect, and operation. It suffices if the promotion effect can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 170. The power supply board 170 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A power switch 175 is connected to the power supply board 170. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 175.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 83 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 84 that is used as a work memory, and a game. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83 is included.

The game ROM 83 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the gaming ROM 83 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a start winning / winning command specific table, a start winning symbol command specific table, and a start winning variation pattern command, which will be described later. A specific table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, an auxiliary game control table, and the like are stored. The gaming ROM 83 may be externally attached.

Further, the gaming RAM 84 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 85. Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 85 will be described. As described above, if there is a prize in the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 of the game ball, the special figure hold can occur, but if the special figure hold is possible, that is, the number of special figure hold is When the upper limit value has not been reached, judgment information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery or the like is acquired based on this winning. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 as the special figure reservation. In the following, the judgment information acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 20 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related judgment information", and is acquired by winning a prize in the second starting port 22 of the game ball. Judgment information is referred to as "special figure 2 related judgment information". Further, the special figure 1 related information and the special figure 2 related information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 in the special figure hold storage unit 85 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852 in the special figure hold storage unit 85 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 1 hold number is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852, that is, the upper limit of the special figure 2 hold number is set to "4". In addition, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold may be set appropriately. Further, it is not necessary to set the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number and the upper limit number of the special figure 2 hold number.

Further, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output by various sensors are input to the main control board 80. Further, the main control board 80 outputs signals to various solenoids.

Various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 22a, a general winning opening sensor 27a, a gate sensor 28a, and a large winning opening sensor 30a. ..

The first starting port sensor 20a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 22a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 22. The general winning opening sensor 27a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 27. The gate sensor 28a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The large winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 30.

Further, various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric chew solenoid 23S and a large winning opening solenoid 31S. The electric chew solenoid 23S drives the electric chew opening / closing member 23K of the electric chew 23. The grand prize opening solenoid 31S drives the AT opening / closing member 31K of the grand prize device 31.

Further, indicators 40 (special figure display 41, normal figure display 42, and special figure hold display 43) are connected to the main control board 80. The display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. A card unit 64, a ball lending device 65, a prize ball payout device 66, and a launch device 63 are connected to the payout control board 110. The launcher 63 includes a handle 60. Further, the card unit 64 is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 110 drives the ball lending motor 65M of the ball lending device 65 to pay out the ball based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the connected card unit 64. , The prize ball motor 66M of the prize ball payout device 66 is driven to pay out the prize balls. The ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 65a for counting. Further, the prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 66a for counting the prize balls.

Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 63a capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60, the touch switch 63a detects the contact of the player with the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110 via the launch control circuit 111. Further, a firing volume knob 63b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60 is connected to the handle 60. The launching device 63 drives the launching motor 63M so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launching volume knob 63b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 90 according to the progress of the game. The sub-control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 80 based on various commands sent from the main control board 80. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter, “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 is stored in an effect ROM 93 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 80, an effect RAM 94 used as a work memory, and an effect ROM 93. The effect CPU 92 for executing the program is included.

Further, the effect ROM 93 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the effect ROM 93 stores a hold effect pattern determination table and the like, which will be described later. The production ROM 93 may be externally attached.

Further, the effect RAM 94 has a first start winning win / fail command hold storage unit 951 that stores the first start win / fail command described later, and a second start win win / fail command hold storage unit that stores the second start win win / fail command described later. 952, the first start winning symbol command hold storage unit 961 for storing the first start winning symbol command described later, the second start winning symbol command hold storage unit 962 for storing the second start winning symbol command described later, the first described later. A first start winning variation pattern command hold storage unit 971 for storing the start winning variation pattern command and a second start winning variation pattern command hold storage unit 972 for storing the second start winning variation pattern command described later are provided.

The first start winning / winning command holding storage unit 951 and the second starting winning / winning / failing command holding storage unit 952 are collectively referred to as "starting winning / winning / not command holding storage unit 95". The first start winning symbol command hold storage unit 961 and the second start winning symbol command hold storage unit 962 are collectively referred to as "start winning symbol command hold storage unit 96". The first start winning variation pattern command hold storage unit 971 and the second start prize variation pattern command hold storage unit 972 are collectively referred to as "starting prize variation pattern command hold storage unit 97".

An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is an image display device on the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. The display control of 7 is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 90 and the image control board 100 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 100 to the sub-control board 90. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 100 includes an image ROM 103 that stores a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 103. .. Further, the image control board 100 is a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 143 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 7, and a VRAM (Video) used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 143. It is equipped with a Random Access Memory) 144 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 143, for example, image data (still image data, moving image data, specifically, characters, items, patterns, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 7 (effect). (Including patterns) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 142 reads the image data from the CGROM 143 and develops it in the expansion area in the VRAM 144 according to the display list created by the image CPU 102 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 7a.

The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. Is output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 11 is stored in the effect ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. The voice control circuit 106 may be used as a substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the board and the audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 11 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, various switches serving as input units and various solenoids and motors serving as drive sources are connected to the sub control board 90 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 90. Further, the sub control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 90 include a hemispherical button detection switch 17a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 18a. The hemispherical button detection switch 17a detects that the hemispherical button 17 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 18a detects that the sword-shaped button 18 has been pressed. When the button detection switches 17a and 18a detect that the operation has been performed, the button detection switches 17a and 18a output a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 90.

The various motors connected to the sub-control board 90 include a panel movable body motor 13M. The board movable body motor 13M can drive the board movable body 13K to lower and raise the board movable body 13K. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 13K, and controls the operation of the panel movable body 13K via the lamp control circuit 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 12 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80 and the like. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the frame lamp 12, and the frame lamp 12 is subjected to the light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. The data stored in the effect ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of the frame lamp 12 and the like and the operation control of the panel movable body 13K. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. 3. Description of the game by the main control board 80 Next, the game played by the main control board 80 will be described. First, I will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball wins the gate 28, the main control board 80 draws a general drawing on the condition that the variable display of the general drawing or the auxiliary game is not performed. When the general drawing lottery is performed, the main control board 80 performs variable display (variable display and then stop display) of the general drawing on the general drawing display 42. Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missed normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the winning of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the winning of the gate 28 ends. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball wins the gate 28 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

In performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of general map, auxiliary game), the main control board 80 acquires the general map-related determination information when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 6A, the acquired general figure-related determination information includes a normal symbol random number. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Specifically, the range of ordinary symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535.

Next, each determination performed using the general map-related determination information will be described. First, the hit determination will be described. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 7A. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time reduction state (time reduction hit determination table). In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number determination value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or the loss is a hit. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the normal map (normal map fluctuation pattern determination) will be described. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the normal map fluctuation display such as the normal map fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

In each normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal symbol to be stopped. That is, in the non-time saving state, the main control board 80 determines the normal figure fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds for the normal figure fluctuation display when the lost normal symbol (missing normal figure) is stopped and displayed. However, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal figure fluctuation display is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern in which the normal figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds. Further, the main control board 80 determines the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is 5 seconds when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed in the time saving state, and stops and displays the hit symbol. Regarding the display of the fluctuation of the normal map, the fluctuation pattern of the normal map is determined so that the fluctuation time of the normal map is 5 seconds. The normal map fluctuation display of the normal map fluctuation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed on the normal map display 42.

By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 42 performs variable display of the normal map. Then, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the display result (result of the general drawing lottery) in the variable display of the general drawing, the auxiliary game is executed.

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 23 is opened and the opening time for each opening. Then, each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The main control board 80 controls the auxiliary game using the auxiliary game control table shown in FIG. 7C based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. Therefore, when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes the auxiliary game according to the game state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

In the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. 2. Therefore, it is difficult to make the game ball win the second starting port 22 when this auxiliary game is executed. In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short open auxiliary game".

In the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds. Then, after the first opening is completed and the electric chew 23 is closed, the second opening is performed with an interval time of 1.0 second. The second opening time is 2.5 seconds. Therefore, it is easy to make the second starting port 22 win the game ball when this auxiliary game is executed. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

Next, the game related to the special figure will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 20, a special figure 1 lottery is performed on the condition that the number of reserved special figures 1 (U1) is less than 4. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 411 performs variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on the condition that the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is less than 4. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 412 performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, when the number of reserved special figures 1 (U1) is less than 4, the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 is referred to as "the establishment of the first starting condition", and the number of reserved special figures 2 (U1). When the game ball wins the second starting port 22 when U2) is less than 4, it is called "the establishment of the second starting condition". Further, "the establishment of the first starting condition" and "the establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "the establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol of the above-mentioned ordinary symbol.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, setting of game state), the main control board 80 acquires special figure-related determination information when the starting condition is satisfied. Various judgments are made on the special figure-related judgment information. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special symbol-related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing a jackpot judgment. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Specifically, the range of the special symbol random number is 0 to 65535. The range of random numbers for the jackpot symbol type is 0 to 9. The range of reach random numbers is 0 to 99. The range of the special figure variation pattern random number is 0 to 99. The range of various random numbers is not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8A. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state, which will be described later. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The main control board 80 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 8A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table.

Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 8B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. The type of jackpot symbol corresponds to the jackpot component consisting of the content of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player (the content of the advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual). It is attached.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1 / special diagram 2), in other words, the winning of the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type which is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol.

As the jackpot symbol (corresponding to the special figure 1) when the first starting port 20 is won, three types of jackpot symbols A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C are provided. On the other hand, two types of jackpot symbols, a jackpot symbol D and a jackpot symbol E, are provided as the jackpot symbols (related to the special figure 2) when the second starting port 22 is won. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type distribution rate (%) are not limited to FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), and can be set as appropriate. Further, the type of the jackpot symbol is not limited to the five types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 8B, and can be appropriately set. For example, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table, more or less than three types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value. Further, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, more than two types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number determination value.

Next, the reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 8C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the special figure variation effect that is the premise of the reach will be described.

When the variable display of the special figure is performed, the special figure variation effect is performed according to the variable display of the special figure. The special figure variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as an image display device 7, a speaker 11, a frame lamp 12, a board movable device 13, a hemispherical button 17, and a sword-shaped button 18. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 performs variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with or substantially synchronized with the variable display of the special figure. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation stop (stop display) of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation stop (stop display) of the special symbol. When the variable display of the effect symbol is performed, the effect image (still image or moving image) different from the effect symbol such as the background image or the character image is displayed as the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 7a. It is said.

The effect symbols are, for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 displayed relatively on the left side, the middle effect symbol EZ2 displayed relatively in the center, and the right effect symbol displayed relatively on the right side in the display unit 7a. It is composed of EZ3 (see FIG. 15 and the like). In the following, when the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are collectively referred to, they may be referred to as "effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 or effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3".

Each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is composed of a plurality of identification information that can be identified by the player. In the first embodiment, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are mainly composed of symbols including numbers from "1" to "8". Then, in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the symbol group including the numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is arranged vertically in the front view and scrolls from the top to the bottom of the display unit 7a. .. At this time, the numbers displayed on the display unit 7a and visually recognized are replaced one after another.

The variation display mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be another mode such as the mode of scrolling in the left-right direction (for example, from right to left). Further, instead of the scroll display, the symbol group including the numbers constituting the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 may be replaced one after another at a predetermined fixed position (for example, the symbol group rotates at the fixed position).

Then, when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, the symbols including various numbers that have been replaced one after another in the display unit 7a are specified as one. At this time, by combining the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are stopped and displayed, the special figure that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 41, that is, the result of the special figure lottery is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the special figure lottery by the special figure 1 display 411 or the special figure 2 display 412, but grasps it by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7.

The reach is an effect for making the player expect a big hit by using the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure variation effect. Specifically, the reach is a state in which there is only one scroll-displayed effect symbol among the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, and the scroll-displayed effect symbol is stopped and displayed at which symbol. It is a state in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a jackpot winning is achieved (for example, a state of "5 ↓ 5") depending on the scroll (see FIGS. 16 (D) and 17 (A)). The effect symbols that are not scrolled in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a.

Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (a predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a), that is, it is not replaced with a different effect symbol, but a slight fluctuation (for example, a little). Repeated reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, repeated some rocking, repeated expansion and contraction, etc.). The mode of temporary stop is not limited to these, and may be set as appropriate.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state.

The details of the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later, but in the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the special symbol variation display to the derivation of the display result: special figure: It is a gaming state that affects (variation time), and the special figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value of the reach random number (reach random number judgment value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. There is. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 8C, the non-time saving reach judgment table has more reach random number judgment values judged to be "with reach (generates reach)" than the time saving reach judgment table. ing.

If the result of the reach determination is "with reach (generate reach)", in most cases, reach is generated by the special figure variation effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", no reach is generated in the special figure variation effect. In the following, the result of the reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not cause reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

Next, the special symbol variation pattern determination will be described. In the special symbol variation pattern determination (special symbol variation pattern determination), the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIGS. 9 to 10 (special symbol variation pattern determination) is performed regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. It is a judgment for determining the variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol using the table).

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time, the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect, and the like. The special figure fluctuation pattern includes information on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation time and the special figure variation effect.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that displays the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the starting port where the prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table performs the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 9) used when performing the variation display of the special figure 1 and the variation display of the special figure 2. It is roughly classified into a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 10) which is sometimes used.

Then, each special symbol variation pattern determination table associated with the special symbol type is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 1 used in the non-time saving state. There is a variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for time saving).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. Specifically, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above.

In each special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table associated with the type of special symbol, the game state, etc. as described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern that is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is added to the judgment value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number (special figure fluctuation pattern random number). Figure Fluctuation pattern Random number judgment value) is sorted. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 41 performs the variation display of the special symbol of the special symbol variation time according to the special symbol variation pattern determined by this determination.

Then, when the variation display of the special symbol is being performed, the special symbol variation effect based on the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The special figure variation effect includes a normal normal special figure variation effect and a special special figure variation effect that has a longer production time than the normal special figure variation effect and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal special figure variation effect.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern includes information on the effect flow that constitutes the effect content of the special figure variation effect based on the special figure variation time. The effect flow of the special figure variation effect is shown in the third item from the right of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 10. Here, each effect constituting the effect flow of the special figure variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be described.

The effects that make up the effect flow of the special figure variation effect include normal variation, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, long reach (L reach), and special reach (SP reach).

The normal variation is basically an effect in which each effect symbol is variably displayed at a high speed to the extent that it is difficult to recognize, without the effect symbol becoming a special mode. Then, the entire part of the normal special figure fluctuation effect (the part from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop of the change) and the part until the reach is established (determined) in the special special figure change effect are composed of the normal variation. ..

In N reach, immediately after the reach is established (fixed) through normal fluctuation, the remaining one effect is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) at the position where the effect symbols constituting the reach are temporarily stopped. This is an effect in which the design slows down and fluctuates at a slower speed than normal fluctuations. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special figure variation effect ends at N reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. In the case of loss, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the special symbol variation effect is not completed in N reach, the remaining one effect symbol changes at high speed again, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach or SP reach while the reach is maintained.

In the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the display unit 7a. In the state of moving to (upper right of), the background image dedicated to L reach is displayed (the image is played), and it is a production that is performed for a longer time than N reach. In L reach, an animation image by 2DCG is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. As the production content of L reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed (a battle image is played on the display unit 7a).

In the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols constituting the reach are reduced and at a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is on the upper left of the display unit 7a, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is on the display unit 7a. In the state of moving to (upper right of), a dedicated background image for a longer time than the background image for L reach is displayed (the image flows). In the SP reach, the 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the production content of the SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with the enemy character at the enemy base is displayed (a battle image is played on the display unit 7a).

In the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the N reach, the L reach, and the SP reach, the effect symbols constituting the reach in the N reach, the L reach, and the SP reach can be visually recognized on the display unit 7a. Not only the state, but also, for example, a state in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are difficult to see or cannot be seen from the display unit 7a for a predetermined period in relation to the dedicated background image.

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 9 to 10, the special figure (big hit) regarding the special figure variation pattern including the information on the special figure (big hit determination result) and the effect content of the special figure variation effect. The name will be given in association with the judgment result) and the production content of the special figure variation effect.

For example, the general special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss is also referred to as "loss fluctuation", and the general special figure fluctuation pattern related to jackpot is also referred to as "big hit fluctuation". Further, the loss fluctuation related to the loss with reach is also referred to as "loss fluctuation with reach", and the loss fluctuation related to the loss without reach is also referred to as "loss fluctuation without reach". In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of jackpot and loss is also referred to as "SP reach fluctuation". Further, a special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed regardless of jackpot and loss is also referred to as "L reach fluctuation".

In addition, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect related to the normal A loss fluctuation to the normal C loss fluctuation that can be selected in the non-time saving state is composed only of the normal fluctuation, but the special figure fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern is composed of only the normal fluctuation. It is different between 13 seconds, 8 seconds and 4 seconds. Similarly, the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect related to the shortened A loss fluctuation and the shortened B loss fluctuation that can be selected in the time saving state is also composed of only the normal fluctuation, but the special figure fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern is composed of only the normal fluctuation. It is different between 6 seconds and 3 seconds.

As described above, the special figure display 41 performs variable display of the special figure by performing the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the big winning opening 30, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. Includes the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the game to the end of the jackpot game.

Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is also called "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in each round game, the type of the big winning opening where each opening is performed, and the opening time ( The opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), and the like are included.

Then, each of these elements is stored in the jackpot game control table. As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot game control table is associated with the type of jackpot symbol. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table associated with the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. That is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Here, a jackpot game according to the type of jackpot symbol will be described.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol A, a round game is performed eight times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 8R, the large winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol B and the jackpot symbol C, the round game is performed four times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 4R, the large winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

In the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol D and the jackpot symbol E, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, in each round game from 1R to 16R, the large winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game.

Then, the main control board 80 newly sets the game state after the jackpot game with the end of the jackpot game. The newly set game state is associated with the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game to be completed.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a "big hit" in the jackpot determination, and a gaming state related to the special figure variation time and the ease of opening the second starting port 22. The former has a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is the normal probability. On the other hand, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, a normal probability state is set.

Next, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the special figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than that in the non-time saving state. As described above, in the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table set so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter special figure fluctuation time can be easily selected as compared with the non-time reduction state. Will be done. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster than in the non-time-saving state, and effective prizes (winnings that can be stored as special figure hold) to the starting ports 20 and 22 are likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, the time saving state is also a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal figure is likely to be shorter than that of the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the normal map fluctuation time is determined based on the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the normal map is determined to be 30.0 seconds in the non-time saving state and 5.0 seconds in the time saving state. Therefore, in the shorter time state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

Further, the time saving state is also a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 23 in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than that in the non-time saving state. This is because in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 23 opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 23 opens for a total of 5.0 seconds in one auxiliary game. Because.

In addition, the time-saving state is also a gaming state in which the hit determination is more likely to be determined as a hit than the non-time-saving state. This is because, in the non-time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/66536, whereas in the time saving state, the hit determination is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/66536.

From the above, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 23 per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, so that it becomes easier to win a prize in the second starting port 22. Therefore, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, a non-time saving state is set.

In the time-saving state, compared to the non-time-saving state, it is easy to win a hit, the fluctuation time of the normal figure is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in one auxiliary game is likely to be long. The three points of the game related to the normal drawing are set in favor of the player, and the points set in favor of the player may be any part of these points. Finally, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 23 per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-saving state, and it is sufficient that the second starting port 22 can be easily won.

Further, the gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, and this gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". During the jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal game state. That is, with the start of the jackpot game, the game state is reset and the normal game state is set.

Here, the explanation returns to the game state after the big hit game. As described above, the newly set game state is associated with the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game to be completed. Specifically, the new gaming states associated with the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol D are high-probability states and time-saving states. That is, when the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, or the jackpot symbol D is stopped and displayed, the game proceeds in a high probability state and a time saving state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, the new gaming states associated with the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E are the normal probability state and the time saving state. That is, when the jackpot symbol C or the jackpot symbol E is stopped and displayed, the game proceeds in a normal probability state and a time saving state after the jackpot game.

In this way, with the jackpot winning, the game progresses in a new gaming state after the jackpot game, but the period of the new gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is defined. Specifically, when a new game state advantageous to the player is set and the variable display of the special figure is executed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the game state advantageous to the player ends. To do. This specified number of times is associated with the type of jackpot symbol and the type of game state.

The specified number of times when the high probability state is set for the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol D is set to 160 times. Further, the specified number of times when the time saving state is set for the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol D is set to 160 times. Further, the specified number of times when the time saving state is set for the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E is set to 100 times.

Then, when the high probability state is set and the variable display of the special figure of the specified number of times is executed without winning the jackpot, the high probability state ends and the normal probability state is entered. Further, when the time saving state is set and the variable display of the special figure of the specified number of times is executed without winning the big hit, the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the non-time saving state.

In the following, the specified number of times for the high probability state is referred to as "high probability specified number of times". In addition, the specified number of times for the time saving state is called "time saving specified number of times". Further, after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E, the game proceeds in a normal probability state, but the specified number of times for this game state is not set.

In this way, a new gaming state and a specified number of times are associated with each other according to the jackpot symbol. Based on the game state setting table shown in FIG. 11B, the main control board 80 sets a new game state after the big hit game, a high probability specified number of times, and a time saving specified number of times.

As described above, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is executed according to the type of the jackpot symbol, and the game state and the specified number of times are set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Since the type of jackpot game, the type of game state, and the specified number of times are the game profits of the player, it can be said that the type of the jackpot symbol represents the game profit given to the player. Here, comparing the game profits related to the jackpot symbol A, the jackpot symbol B, and the jackpot symbol C related to the special figure 1 lottery with the game profits related to the jackpot symbol D and the jackpot symbol E related to the special figure 2 lottery, It can be said that the special figure 2 lottery is more advantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the ball ejection performance related to the jackpot game.

In addition, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also called "high probability jackpot". Further, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "probability variation jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a normal probability state and a time-saving state after the jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-saving jackpot".

By the way, when the game ball wins the start ports 20 and 22 and the special figure-related determination information is acquired, the main control board 80 has an area different from the special figure reservation storage unit 85 of the game RAM 84 (for example, a buffer). ), The start winning command is specified based on the special figure-related determination information, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The start winning command is composed of a start winning / failing command, a starting winning symbol command, and a starting winning variation pattern command.

The start winning command, the starting winning winning / failing command, the starting winning symbol command, and the starting winning variation pattern command are the types of starting ports in which the game ball that generated the command wins (first starting opening 20 / second starting opening). It is divided by 22). The start winning command, the starting winning / failing command, the starting winning symbol command, and the starting winning variation pattern command specified by the game ball winning in the first starting opening 20 are the "first starting winning command" and the "first starting winning / failing". They are called "command", "first start winning symbol command", and "first starting winning variation pattern command". On the other hand, the start winning command, the starting winning winning / failing command, the starting winning symbol command, and the starting winning variation pattern command specified by winning the game ball in the second starting opening 22 are the "second starting winning command" and the "second starting winning command". They are called "winning win / fail command", "second starting winning symbol command", and "second starting winning variation pattern command".

The start prize winning / failing command is specified based on a special symbol random number, and information on whether it is a big hit or a loss (hereinafter referred to as "win / fail information") and the type of starting port related to the starting winning prize (first starting port 20 / second). Information about the starting port 22) (starting port information) is included. The hit / fail information is associated with the jackpot determination result when the jackpot is determined in the current gaming state using the acquired special symbol random numbers.

The start winning / winning command is specified by collating with the starting winning / winning command specifying table shown in FIG. The start winning / winning command specific table is first associated with the type of start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22) caused by the acquisition of a special symbol random number. Further, the start winning / winning command specific table is associated with the game state (normal probability state / high probability state) related to the current jackpot determination. In the following, the start winning / winning command specific table associated with the first starting port 20 is referred to as a “first starting winning / winning / failing command specifying table”, and the starting winning / winning / failing command specific table associated with the second starting port 22 is specified. The table is called the "second start winning / failing command specific table".

In each table, the special symbol random numbers are judged to be a big hit in both the normal probability state and the high probability state (the top of each table), and in the normal probability state, they are judged to be lost, but in the high probability state. If there is, it is divided into a second hit / fail group (middle of each table) that is judged to be a big hit, and a third hit / fail group (bottom of each table) that is judged to be lost in both the normal probability state and the high probability state. There is. Then, a start winning / winning command that can identify each group is associated with each winning / failing group in each table.

Since the special symbol random number belonging to the first winning / failing group is determined to be a big hit in any gaming state, the start winning winning / failing command associated with the first winning / failing group of each table is caused by the command. Whenever a jackpot determination is made with a special symbol random number, it is determined to be a jackpot, that is, information that the jackpot is confirmed is included. Therefore, the start winning / winning command associated with the first winning / failing group of any table is also referred to as "fixed jackpot information".

In addition, since the special symbol random number belonging to the third winning / failing group is determined to be lost regardless of the gaming state, the start winning winning / failing command associated with the third winning / failing group of each table includes the command. Whenever a jackpot determination is made with the resulting special symbol random number, it is determined to be a loss, that is, information that the loss is confirmed is included. Therefore, the start winning / winning command associated with the third winning / failing group of any table is also referred to as "confirmed loss information".

Here, the handling of the second pass / fail group is different from that of the first pass / fail group and the third pass / fail group. It is common that the special symbol random numbers belonging to the second winning / failing group are judged to be lost if they are in the normal game state, and are judged to be big hits if they are in the high probability state, even if the starting prize winning / failing command specific table is different. There is. However, if the current gaming state is a normal probability state, if a jackpot judgment is made in that state, it will be judged as a loss, while if the current gaming state is a high probability state, a jackpot judgment will be made in that state. Will be judged as a big hit.

Therefore, if the start winning / winning command associated with the second winning / failing group of the table related to the normal probability state becomes a high probability state before the jackpot determination is performed based on the special symbol random number related to this starting winning / winning / winning command. It shows a big hit, but at the moment it is information that shows a loss. That is, this start winning / failing command is basically information indicating a loss. On the other hand, the start winning / winning command associated with the second winning / failing group of the table related to the high probability probability state has a normal probability before the jackpot determination is made based on the special symbol random number related to this starting winning / winning / winning command. If it becomes a state, it will show a loss, but at the moment it is information that shows a big hit. That is, this start winning / failing command is basically information indicating a big hit. Therefore, the former start winning / failing command related to the second winning / failing group is also referred to as "provisional loss information", and the starting winning / winning / failing command relating to the latter second winning / failing group is also referred to as "provisional jackpot information".

In the following, "fixed jackpot information" and "provisional jackpot information" are collectively referred to as "big hit information", and "fixed loss information" and "provisional loss information" are collectively referred to as "loss information".

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the start winning / winning command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the types of the starting ports 20 and 22 and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the winning / failing information. ing. However, the data structure of the start winning / failing command is not limited to this, and for example, a 1-byte MODE data for identifying the start winning / winning / failing command and a 1-byte DATA data for identifying the winning / failing information can be used. It may be configured. In this case, the 1-byte DATA data for identifying the winning / failing information is a start winning / failing command based on winning the first starting port 20 and a starting winning / winning / failing command based on winning the second starting port 22. It may be common or different.

Next, the start winning symbol command will be described. The start winning symbol command is specified based on the jackpot symbol type random number, and includes information on the jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as "symbol information"). The symbol information is associated with the jackpot symbol type determination result when the jackpot symbol type is determined using the acquired jackpot symbol type random number.

The start winning symbol command is specified by collating with the start winning symbol command specifying table shown in FIG. The start winning symbol command specific table is first associated with the type of start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22) resulting from the acquisition of the jackpot symbol type random number. In the following, the start winning symbol command specifying table associated with the first starting port 20 is referred to as a "first starting winning symbol command specifying table", and the starting winning symbol command specifying associated with the second starting port 22 is specified. The table is called the "second start winning symbol command specific table".

In the first start winning symbol command specific table, the first symbol group (the top of the table) in which the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be the jackpot symbol A as in the jackpot symbol determination table related to the first start port 20. The second symbol group (middle of the table) determined to be the jackpot symbol B and the third symbol group (bottom of the table) determined to be the jackpot symbol C are sorted. On the other hand, in the second start winning symbol command specific table, the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be the jackpot symbol D as in the jackpot symbol determination table related to the second start port 22 (No. 1 of the table). (Top) and the fifth symbol group (at the bottom of the table), which is determined to be the jackpot symbol E, are sorted.

Then, each symbol group is associated with a start winning symbol command that can identify each symbol group. Although the details will be described later, the start winning symbol command is specified when the starting prize winning / failing command is the confirmed jackpot information, the provisional jackpot information, and the provisional loss information.

As shown in FIG. 13, the start winning symbol command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the start winning symbol command and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the symbol information. However, the data structure of the start winning / failing command is not limited to this, and may be set as appropriate.

Next, the start winning variation pattern command will be described. The start prize fluctuation pattern command is specified based on the reach random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as "special figure fluctuation pattern information") and the type of the start port related to the start prize are specified. Information about (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22) is included. The special figure variation pattern information corresponds to the special figure variation pattern determination result when the special figure variation pattern is determined using the acquired reach random number and the special figure variation pattern random number.

The start winning variation pattern command is specified by collating with the start winning variation pattern command specifying table shown in FIG. The start winning variation pattern command specific table is first associated with the type of start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22) caused by the acquisition of the special variation pattern random number. Furthermore, each start winning variation pattern command specific table associated with the start port type is set to the game state (non-time saving probability state / time saving state) related to the current special figure fluctuation time and the ease of winning the second starting port 22. Associated. In addition, the start winning variation pattern command specific table is associated with the win / fail information. In the following, the start winning variation pattern command specific table associated with the first starting port 20 will be referred to as a "first starting winning variation pattern command specifying table", and the starting winning variation associated with the second starting port 22 will be referred to. The pattern command specific table is called the "second start winning variation pattern command specific table".

In the start winning fluctuation pattern command specific table related to the confirmed loss information and the provisional loss information, first, the reach random numbers are divided into a group determined to have reach and a group determined to have no reach, as in the reach determination table. It is sorted. Then, for the group determined to have reach, the special figure variation pattern random number is distributed to the group determined to be each special figure variation pattern, as in the special figure variation pattern determination table. On the other hand, unlike the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the groups determined to have no reach are uniformly distributed.

On the other hand, in the start prize fluctuation pattern command specific table related to the fixed jackpot information and the provisional jackpot information, as it is, in the same manner as the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the group judged as each special figure fluctuation pattern. It is sorted. Then, each group of each table is associated with a start winning variation pattern command that can identify each group.

As shown in FIG. 14, the start winning variation pattern command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the types of start ports 20 and 22 and 1-byte DATA data for identifying variation pattern information. It is configured. However, the data structure of the start winning variation pattern command is not limited to this, for example, 1-byte MODE data for identifying the start winning variation pattern command and 1-byte DATA for identifying the variation pattern information. It may be composed of data.

4. Explanation of Production by Sub-Control Board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special drawing lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, etc. by winning a prize in the starting ports 20 and 22 of the game ball. Then, the sub-control board 90 executes various effects according to the content of the game performed by these main control boards 80. Hereinafter, specific examples of various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 21.

4-1. Special figure variation effect First, the special figure variation effect according to the special figure variable display will be described.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 has a special symbol variation pattern and a special symbol lottery result (big hit determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and reach determination result) related to the variable display of the special symbol. The special figure fluctuation effect is controlled based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 7a superimposes the effect symbol on a predetermined background image to perform variable display. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. When the variable display of the effect symbol is performed, it may be suggested that the jackpot may have been won (so-called "big hit expectation"). Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

Next, a specific example of the special figure variation effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, on the display unit 7a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100, and the special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variable display is not performed, as shown in FIG. 15B, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started along with the start. .. Then, if the special symbol variation pattern of the newly started variation display of the special symbol is the lossless variation without reach (for example, the normal A loss variation), the variation display of the special symbol ends without the occurrence of reach (for example, the normal A loss variation). Along with the stop display of the special symbol), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the loss stitches (so-called "bare stitches") peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 15C, the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and then the figure. As shown in FIG. 15 (D), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and further, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is above and below the display unit 7a. Temporarily stop at the center position. Finally, as shown in FIG. 15 (F), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a are completely completed all at once. Stops at, and the stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed).

In the example of FIG. 15, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol EZ1 → right effect symbol EZ3 → middle effect symbol EZ2. The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

Next, the special figure variation effect when reach occurs will be described. In this case as well, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 16A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 7a. , It is assumed that the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started as shown in FIG. 16 (B). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 composed of the number “5” temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a, and then as shown in FIG. 16 (D). , The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of the same number "5" is temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a to reach (reach is generated or established).

In the example of FIG. 16, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. Can be done. In addition, the numbers of the production symbols that make up the reach are not limited to "5". Further, the position at which the temporary stop is temporarily stopped is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

Next, after the reach is established, the effect (reach effect) performed while the reach is held will be described. As shown in FIG. 16D, when the reach is established, the N reach is started from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

Here, when the special figure variation effect being executed ends in N reach, the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the display unit 7a from this N reach state, and the result of the special figure lottery. The stop display of the effect symbol is performed according to. If the lottery result of the special figure lottery caused by the special figure fluctuation effect during execution is "missing", the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. In this special figure variation effect, since reach is generated, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), from a number different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 17 (C-1)). The production symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss is peculiar to the loss with reach. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

Further, when the special figure variation effect does not end at N reach, in other words, when it develops into L reach or SP reach, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), for example, when it ends at N reach, it is a medium effect. At approximately the same timing as the timing at which the symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped, the medium effect symbol EZ2 again displays the fluctuation in the normal mode (at high speed), and develops into L reach and SP reach.

When it develops from N reach to L reach, the temporarily stopped left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 7a while shrinking, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol EZ3 shrinks to the upper right of the display unit 7a. (See FIG. 18 (A-1)). Further, the background image G100 for normal use is switched to the background image (background image for L reach) G101 dedicated to L reach (see FIG. 18 (A-1)). The background image G101 for L reach is composed of a 2DCG image (scene) in which the main character and the enemy character battle in the city.

On the other hand, when developing from N reach to SP reach, the temporarily stopped left effect symbol EZ1 moves to the upper left of the display unit 7a while being reduced, and the temporarily stopped right effect symbol is moved to the upper left, as in the case of L reach. EZ3 moves to the upper right of the display unit 7a while shrinking (see FIG. 18 (A-2)). Further, the normal background image G100 is switched to the SP reach-dedicated background image (SP reach background image) G102 (see FIG. 18 (A-2)). The background image G102 for SP reach is composed of an image (scene) by 3DCG in which the main character and the enemy character battle in the enemy hideout.

Then, if it is lost regardless of whether it is L reach or SP reach, finally, as shown in FIG. 18 (B-1), from the background image G101 for L reach or the background image G102 for SP reach. Along with switching to the normal background image G100, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicating the loss is performed, and the next special figure variation effect is performed. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, regardless of whether it is L reach or SP reach, finally, as shown in FIG. 18 (B-2), from the background image G101 for L reach or the background image G102 for SP reach. Along with switching to the normal background image G100, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 indicating the jackpot is performed, and the jackpot game effect is performed.

4-2. Hold effect Next, the hold effect corresponding to the special figure 1 hold will be described.

As described above, even if the game ball wins the first starting port 20 and the special figure 1 related determination information is acquired, the special figure variable display is executed at that time, or the jackpot game is executed. If so, the special figure 1 variable display cannot be started immediately based on the acquired special figure 1 related determination information.

In such a case, the main control board 80 stores the special figure 1 related determination information in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 of the gaming RAM 84, and holds the special figure 1 variable display. When the special figure 1 variable display is held, in other words, when the special figure 1 hold occurs, the sub-control board 90 performs a hold effect indicating the special figure 1 hold.

Specifically, based on the special figure 1 related determination information acquired by the main control board 80, a start winning / winning command including the winning / failing information, a starting winning symbol command including the symbol information, and a starting winning / winning including the special figure variation pattern information. The variation pattern command is specified and transmitted to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 executes the hold effect based on the transmitted start winning / failing command, starting winning symbol command, and starting winning variation pattern command.

As shown in FIG. 19A, the hold effect is performed in the hold display area 73a formed in a substantially central section at the lower end of the display unit 7a. The hold display area 73a is composed of a first area 73a1, a second area 73a2, a third area 73a3, and a fourth area 73a4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 73a into four in the left-right direction substantially evenly. That is, in the hold display area 73a, the first area 73a1 to the fourth area 73a4 are provided side by side in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first region 73a1, the special figure 1 variable display that occurs first in the reserved special figure 1 hold and is the first to occur based on the special figure 1 related determination information corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. A hold icon indicating the special figure 1 hold to be performed is displayed. Similarly, in the second region 73a2 to the fourth region 73a4, the second to fourth occurrences in the reserved special figure 1 hold are based on the special figure 1 related determination information corresponding to the special figure 1 hold. The hold icon indicating the special figure 1 hold on which the special figure 1 variable display is performed is displayed in the 2nd to 4th positions.

In the following, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first area 73a1 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold in the hold order 1". Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the second area 73a2, the third area 73a3, and the fourth area 73a4 is referred to as "special figure 1 hold in hold order 2" and "hold order 3". It is referred to as "Special Figure 1 Hold" and "Special Figure 1 Hold in Hold Order 4". That is, the existing special figure 1 hold is referred to as "hold order 1" to "hold order 4" in the order of occurrence.

Further, the variable display area 74a is formed on the left side of the hold display area 73a. In the variation display area 74a, a variation icon representing the currently executing special figure 1 variation display is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the variable icon displayed in the variable display area 74a is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 73a. Is not included, but since the display of the hold icon and the display of the variable icon are related, in the following, the display of the hold icon and the display of the variable icon are collectively referred to as "hold effect". .. In addition, the hold icon and the variable icon are collectively referred to as an "icon".

In FIG. 19A, the hold display area 73a and the variable display area 74a are clearly indicated by a broken line, but this is described to represent the range of the hold display area 73a and the variable display area 74a. , Is not actually displayed. Further, in the following description of the hold effect, the hold display area 73a and the variable display area 74a are not described.

Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 variation is currently being displayed (the special figure variation is being produced), and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the above-mentioned first area 73a1 (not shown), the hold icon HA2 representing the special figure 1 hold in the hold order 1 is displayed, and the above-mentioned not-shown first area 73a1 is displayed. In the two regions 73a2, the hold icon HA3 representing the special figure 1 hold in the hold order 2 is displayed. Further, in the above-mentioned variation display area 74a (not shown), the variation icon HA1 representing the currently executing special figure 1 variation display is displayed. The display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 19B is a normal mode.

As described above, in the hold effect, the hold display area 73a is displayed side by side from the left end to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 hold occurs. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbol, in other words, the unexecuted special figure 1 variable display based on the special figure 1 related determination information stored in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 851 is individually displayed with the hold icon. Is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display that is being executed until immediately before that is deleted. Subsequently, when the special figure 1 variable display (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 hold representing the hold icon HA2, the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 shift. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 73a1 moves to the variable display area 74a (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 73a2 moves to the variable display area 74a (not shown). Move to. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are shifted to the left by one each. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 hold represented by the hold icon HA3 is the earliest special figure 1 hold among the currently held special figure 1 hold. This is to adapt the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 to the current situation according to the change of the special figure variable display to be started next.

Further, since the hold icon HA2 displayed in the fluctuation display area 74a represents the special figure 1 fluctuation display being executed, it becomes the fluctuation icon HA2 when it is displayed in the fluctuation display area 74a. That is, as a word that precedes the "icon", the icon displayed in the hold display area 73a is referred to as "hold", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 74a is referred to as "variation". In other words, when the hold icon is displayed and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable display is satisfied for the special figure 1 hold indicated by the hold icon, the special figure 1 variable display related to the establishment of the start condition is satisfied. The hold icon corresponding to is displayed as a variable icon. Further, when the hold icon is changed to the variable icon, in other words, the icon is enlarged about twice when moving from the hold display area 73a to the variable display area 74a.

Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 20 from this situation and the special figure 1 hold occurs, as shown in FIG. 19 (E), a new hold occurs in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. The icon HA4 is displayed in the second region 73a2 (not shown) described above.

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes the winning / failing information, the symbol information, and the special figure fluctuation pattern information. Then, the sub-control board 90 executes the hold effect based on the start winning command, and determines in which display mode the hold icon is displayed based on the hit / fail information, the symbol information, and the special figure fluctuation pattern information. To do. The display mode includes a normal mode and a special mode. Further, there are four types of special aspects, special aspect 1 to special aspect 4. Displaying the hold icon in a special mode is called "hold change notice".

The pending change notice is an effect (so-called "look-ahead effect") that suggests a jackpot expectation level from a preliminary stage in which the special figure 1 variable display is suspended. The sub-control board 90 displays the hold icon in a special mode with a predetermined probability based on the hit / miss information, the symbol information, and the special figure fluctuation pattern information. As described above, when the display mode of the hold icon is a special mode, the player can expect that the jackpot may be won by the special figure 1 variable display corresponding to the hold icon.

Next, the pending change notice will be described. As a specific example of the hold change notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon HA4 shown in FIG. 19 (E) is a special mode.

As one type of hold change notice, the hold icon becomes a special mode immediately after being displayed in the normal mode, in other words, when the special figure 1 hold occurs (when the first starting port 20 is won), the hold change notice is given. There is a pending change notice to be done. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 19 (D)), the game ball wins the first starting port 20 and the special figure 1 is held. When the above-mentioned second region 73a2 (not shown) is generated, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the hold icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 20 (B)) corresponds to the occurrence of the special figure 1 hold. Immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 20 (C)). Will be). In the example of FIG. 20, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after the display, but it may be suddenly displayed in the special mode and the period displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

The hold effect corresponding to the special figure 1 hold has been described above. For example, in the time-saving state in which the second starting port 22 is awarded a prize and the special figure 2 variable display is mainly performed, the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold is supported. Similar to the hold effect, the hold effect according to the special figure 2 hold is performed. The display mode of the icon related to the hold effect according to the special figure 2 hold may be the same as or different from the hold effect according to the special figure 1 hold. Further, the type of the special aspect may be the same as or different from the hold change notice according to the special figure 1 hold.

4-3. Big hit game production and hold continuous production Next, the jackpot game production based on the big hit game and the hold continuous production based on the special figure 2 hold will be described.

When the jackpot game is started, the sub-control board 90 starts the jackpot game effect. The jackpot game production is an opening production that notifies that the jackpot game is started in the opening before the round game is started, a round game production that is mainly viewed during the round game, and an ending after the round game is completed. Includes an ending effect that notifies the end of the jackpot game. Although the details will be described below, the effects constituting the jackpot game effect are not limited to these effects.

When the jackpot game is started, the opening production is first started. The opening production is performed from the start of the jackpot game to the end of the opening. In the opening effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a jackpot game start notification image G1 indicating that the jackpot game has started is displayed at substantially the center of the display unit 7a. The jackpot game start notification image G1 includes the title of the jackpot game, such as "○ × BONUS".

The jackpot game start notification image G1 may be set according to the type of jackpot game. For example, in the case of a jackpot game in which 16 round games are performed (a jackpot game related to jackpot symbols D and E), the title "SUPER BONUS" is included in the jackpot game start notification image G1 and eight round games are performed. If it is a jackpot game (big hit game related to jackpot symbol A), the jackpot game start notification image G1 includes the title "BIG BONUS", and a jackpot game in which four round games are performed (big hit game related to jackpot symbols B and C). ), The title "BONUS" may be included in the jackpot game start notification image G1.

Further, in the opening effect, a right-handed notification effect is performed to notify that it is desirable to perform a right-handed hit. In the right-handed notification effect, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), a right-handed notification image G2 for notifying that right-handed is desirable is displayed at the upper right of the display unit 7a. The right-handed notification image G2 is composed of right-pointing arrows (black right-pointing arrows in FIG. 21A).

Next, when the round game is started, the round game production is started. FIG. 21 (B-1) shows an example of a round game effect performed on the display unit 7a in one round. As a round game effect through all the round games, the background image G103 for the round game corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the entire display unit 7a. Even if the round game production is started, the right-handed notification production will continue to be performed. The right-handed notification image G2 is superposed on the round game background image G103 at the same position as in the opening effect.

Further, in the round game effect, a round number notification effect indicating the number of rounds of the round game being executed is executed. As a round game effect, the round number image G3 (“ROUND 01” in FIG. 21 (B-1)) indicating the number of rounds is superimposed on the round game background image G103 to the left of the right-handed notification image G2 of the display unit 7a. It is displayed next to it. Number of rounds The number portion of the image G3 (“01” in FIG. 21 (B-1)) represents the number of rounds. The number part of the round number image G3 is updated according to the start of a new round game as long as it is displayed.

Next, the hold continuous production will be described. The hold continuous production is a production that notifies that there is a special figure 2 hold in which the jackpot winning is confirmed during the jackpot game. As described above, after the jackpot game is executed, the game progresses in a low probability state or a high probability state, but in consideration of the game state after the jackpot game, the jackpot winning is confirmed. In some cases, the hold continuous effect is executed during the jackpot game. Therefore, it is a condition for executing the hold continuous production that there is a special figure 2 hold in which the big hit winning is confirmed in consideration of the game state after the big hit game. If the execution condition of the hold continuous effect is satisfied, the hold continuous effect is executed in the round game.

The hold ream production is divided into a probabilistic hold rendition when the target jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot and a time-reduction hold rendition when the target jackpot is a time-saving jackpot. The probabilistic hold continuous effect is composed of a display of the hold continuous effect image G4 composed of a star figure and an output of a specific sound effect.

The probabilistic hold continuous production is started with the start of the round game. When the probabilistic hold continuous effect is executed, when the round game is started, the hold continuous effect image G4 is displayed at substantially the center of the right end of the display unit 7a, and a specific sound effect is output from the speaker 11. .. FIG. 21 (B-2) shows a state in which a round game effect and a hold continuous effect are executed on the display unit 7a. On the other hand, FIG. 21 (B-1) shows a state in which a round game effect or the like is executed without executing the hold continuous effect on the display unit 7a. The hold continuous effect image G4 continues to be displayed until the round game is completed.

The time-saving hold continuous production will also start with the start of the round game. When the time-saving hold continuous effect is executed, when the round game is started, the hold continuous effect image G4 is displayed at the same position as in the case of the probabilistic hold continuous effect. The hold continuous effect image G4 continues to be displayed until the round game is completed.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 33. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 described below are provided in the game RAM 84. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 22 from the game ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 84, setting of the game CPU 82, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) Circuit) is set.

Following the power-on processing, the interrupt is disabled (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), counter values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol-related determination information and the special symbol-related determination information are added by 1 and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

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

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

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 81 takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the surplus ball storage recess 62A, and plays as the lower plate full data. It is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 22. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers related to the normal figure-related judgment information and the special figure-related judgment information includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005). After the end of), it is performed in both the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the sensor detection process (S104), then the normal operation process (S105), and further performs the special operation process (S106). Do. The sensor detection process, normal operation process, and special operation process will be described later.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107) to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 84, and the like. In addition, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 20, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 22, the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 30, and the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, the update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 82 next time, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 81 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 27a (S201). If no game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if a game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered. Performs general prize opening prize ball processing for paying out prize balls (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“3” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 27.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status described later = 1, in other words, whether or not the normal drawing variable display or the auxiliary game is performed. Judge whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, and if the normal operation status = 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F). Acquires the normal symbol random number indicated by (S205) as the normal symbol-related determination information, stores the acquired normal symbol-related determination information in the general-purpose map reservation storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 84 (S206), and steps S207. Proceed to.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 22, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 22a. If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 22 (NO in S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has won in the second starting port 22 (YES in S207), the game ball is designated. The second starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 22 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 22.

Next, when the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the special figure 2 hold number counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) provided in the gaming RAM 84) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. Determine if it exists (S209). If the number of special figure 2 hold is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the number of special figure 2 hold is not "4" or more (less than "4"), ( NO) in S209), special figure 2 hold number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 is increased by "1".

Next, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-). The special figure 2 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84 (S211).

Next, the second start winning command specifying process for specifying the second starting winning command including the second starting winning winning / failing command, the second starting winning symbol command, and the second starting winning variation pattern command is performed (S212). The second start winning command identification process will be described later.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852 (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S214), the game ball is designated. The first starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first start port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the first start port 20 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port 20.

Next, the special figure 1 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 1 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the gaming RAM 84) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. It is determined whether or not it is (S216). If the special figure 1 hold number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not (less than) "4" or more (NO in S216). ), Special figure 1 Hold number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 is increased by "1".

Next, a special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), a reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-). The special figure 1 related determination information composed of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 84 (S218).

Next, the first start winning command specifying process for specifying the first starting winning command including the first starting winning winning / failing command, the first starting winning symbol command, and the first starting winning variation pattern command is performed (S219). The first start winning command identification process will be described later.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the storage area of the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 according to the current number of special figure 1 hold (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 30, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 30a. If the game ball has not won in the large winning opening 30 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has won in the large winning opening 30 (YES in S221), the gaming RAM 84 is entered. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening 30 in one round game of the big hit game. In addition, the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game is completed. In the first embodiment, the number of prizes specified is set to "8". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

When the counter value of the big prize opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9". If (NO in S222), the counter value of the large prize opening prize counter is added by "1" (S223), and the large winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), End the sensor detection process. In the large prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“14” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the large winning opening 30 is added to the prize ball counter for the large winning opening 30.

[Second start winning command identification process]
Next, the second start winning command specifying process (S212) will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start winning command specifying process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is currently in the normal probability state (S301). If the game control microcomputer 81 is in the normal probability state (YES in S301), the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the second start winning / failing command based on the second starting winning / winning / failing command specifying table for the normal probability state (S302). Specifically, the special symbol random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning / failing command specific table for the normal probability state, and the second starting winning / winning command corresponding to the group to which the special symbol random number belongs is specified. .. On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 81 is not in the normal probability state (NO in S301), the second start winning / failing command for the high probability state is specified based on the second start winning / failing command specifying table (S303). Specifically, the special symbol random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning / winning command specific table for the high probability state, and the second starting winning / winning command corresponding to the winning / failing group to which the special symbol random number belongs is specified. To do. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified second start winning / failing command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S304).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the hit / fail information indicated by the second start winning win / fail command specified in step S302 or step S303 is the confirmed jackpot information, the provisional jackpot information, or the provisional loss information. (S305). Here, if the game control microcomputer 81 has fixed jackpot information, provisional jackpot information, or provisional loss information (YES in S305), the process proceeds to step S306, and the game control microcomputer 81 must be fixed jackpot information, provisional jackpot information, or provisional loss information. If (NO in S305), proceed to step S312.

In step S306, the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the second start winning symbol command based on the second start winning symbol command specifying table. Specifically, the jackpot symbol type random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning symbol command specific table, and the second start winning symbol command corresponding to the symbol group to which the jackpot symbol type random number belongs is specified. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified second start winning symbol command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S307), and the result indicated by the second start prize winning / failing command specified in step S302 or step S303. Determine whether the information is provisional loss information (S308). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 proceeds to step S312 if it is provisional loss information (YES in S308), and proceeds to step S309 if it is not provisional loss information (NO in S308).

In step S309, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is currently in the non-time saving state. Here, if the game control microcomputer 81 is in the non-time saving state (YES in S309), the second start winning variation pattern command for the jackpot in the non-time saving state is specified based on the second start winning variation pattern command specifying table. (S310). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for the jackpot in the non-time saving state, and the second according to the group to which the special figure fluctuation pattern random number belongs. Identify the start winning variation pattern command.

On the other hand, the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the second start winning variation pattern command for the jackpot in the non-time saving state (NO in S309) based on the second start winning variation pattern command specifying table in the time saving state (S311). ). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for the jackpot in the time saving state, and the second start according to the group to which the special figure fluctuation pattern random number belongs. Identify the winning variation pattern command. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified second start winning change variation pattern command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S315), finishes the second start winning command specifying process, and processes the sensor detection process. return.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines in step S312 whether or not it is in the non-time saving state. Here, if the game control microcomputer 81 is in the non-time saving state (YES in S312), the second start winning variation pattern command for loss in the non-time saving state is specified based on the second start winning variation pattern command specifying table. (S313). Specifically, first, the reach random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning variation pattern command specific table for loss in the non-time saving state to specify the presence or absence of reach. Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for loss in the non-time saving state according to the presence or absence of the specified reach, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is obtained. Identify the second start winning variation pattern command according to the group to which it belongs.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 81 is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S312), the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the second starting winning prize variation pattern command for losing in the time saving state based on the second start winning variation pattern command specifying table (S314). ). Specifically, first, the reach random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning variation pattern command specific table for loss in the time saving state to specify the presence or absence of reach. Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S211 is collated with the second start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for loss in the time saving state according to the presence or absence of the specified reach, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number belongs to it. Identify the second start winning variation pattern command according to the group. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified second start winning change variation pattern command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S315), finishes the second start winning command specifying process, and processes the sensor detection process. return.

[1st start winning command identification process]
Next, the first start winning command specifying process (S219) will be described with reference to FIG. 27. In the first start winning command specifying process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is currently in the normal probability state (S351). If the game control microcomputer 81 is in the normal probability state (YES in S351), the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the first start winning / failing command based on the first starting winning / winning / failing command specifying table for the normal probability state (S352). Specifically, the special symbol random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning / winning command specific table for the normal probability state, and the first starting winning / winning command corresponding to the winning / failing group to which the special symbol random number belongs is specified. To do.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 81 is not in the normal probability state (NO in S351), the first start winning / failing command for the high probability state is specified based on the first starting winning / failing command specifying table (S353). Specifically, the special symbol random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning / winning command specific table for the high probability state, and the first starting winning / winning command corresponding to the winning / failing group to which the special symbol random number belongs is specified. To do. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified first start winning / failing command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S354).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the hit / fail information indicated by the first start winning win / fail command specified in step S352 or step S353 is the confirmed jackpot information, the provisional jackpot information, or the provisional loss information. (S355). Here, if the game control microcomputer 81 has fixed jackpot information, provisional jackpot information, or provisional loss information (YES in S355), the process proceeds to step S356, and the game control microcomputer 81 must be fixed jackpot information, provisional jackpot information, or provisional loss information. If (NO on S355), proceed to step S362.

In step S356, the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the first start winning symbol command based on the first start winning symbol command specifying table. Specifically, the jackpot symbol type random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning symbol command specific table, and the first start winning symbol command corresponding to the symbol group to which the jackpot symbol type random number belongs is specified. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified first start winning symbol command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S357), and the pass / fail command indicated by the first start winning / failing command specified in step S352 or step S353. Determine if the information is provisional loss information (S358). Here, the game control microcomputer 81 proceeds to step S362 if it is provisional loss information (YES in S358), and proceeds to step S359 if it is not provisional loss information (NO in S358).

In step S359, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is currently in the non-time saving state. Here, if the game control microcomputer 81 is in the non-time saving state (YES in S359), the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the first starting winning winning variation pattern command for the jackpot in the non-time saving state based on the first start winning variation pattern command specifying table. (S360). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for jackpot in a non-time saving state, and the first according to the range to which the special figure fluctuation pattern random number belongs. Identify the start winning variation pattern command.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 81 is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S359), the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the first starting winning winning variation pattern command for the jackpot in the time saving state based on the first start winning variation pattern command specifying table (S361). ). Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for jackpot in a time-saving state, and the first according to the symbol group to which the special figure fluctuation pattern random number belongs. Identify the start winning variation pattern command. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified first start winning change variation pattern command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S365), finishes the first start winning command specifying process, and processes the sensor detection process. return.

Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines in step S362 whether or not it is in the non-time saving state. Here, if the game control microcomputer 81 is in the non-time saving state (YES in S362), the first start winning variation pattern command for loss in the non-time saving state is specified based on the first start winning variation pattern command specifying table. (S363). Specifically, first, the reach random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning variation pattern command specific table for loss in the non-time saving state to specify the presence or absence of reach. Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for loss in the non-time saving state according to the presence or absence of the specified reach, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is obtained. Identify the first start winning variation pattern command according to the group to which it belongs.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 81 is not in the non-time saving state (NO in S362), the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the first starting winning winning variation pattern command for losing in the time saving state based on the first start winning variation pattern command specifying table (S364). ). Specifically, first, the reach random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning change pattern command specific table for loss in the time saving state to specify the presence or absence of reach. Next, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S218 is collated with the first start winning prize fluctuation pattern command specific table for loss in the time saving state according to the presence or absence of the specified reach, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number belongs to it. Identify the first start winning variation pattern command according to the range. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specified first start winning change variation pattern command in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 (S365), finishes the first start winning command specifying process, and processes the sensor detection process. return.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation processing related to the control of the normal figure display 42 and the electric chew 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, the processing related to the normal figure display 42 and the electric chew 23 is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed. When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal diagram and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal figure standby process (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine the normal map fluctuation pattern, and the normal map fluctuation display of the normal map fluctuation time according to the determined normal map fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal map display 42. And change the normal operation status to "2".

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation processing (S1103), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display of the normal map has elapsed since the fluctuation display of the normal map being executed started (whether or not the variation display of the normal map is terminated), and the normal symbol is normally displayed. If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the stop display of the normal figure is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3".

The normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the running normal figure started (whether to end the stop display of the normal figure). Whether or not) is determined, and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal figure displayed as stopped is a winning symbol. If it is not a hit symbol (if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table.

The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game is completed, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, the special operation processing related to the control of the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the grand prize device 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the processing related to the special figure display 41, the special figure hold display 43, and the grand prize device 31 is divided into five statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "special operation status" (S1501). The game control microcomputer 81 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". Process (S1503) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the jackpot game control The process (S1505) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the game state setting process (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby when the special symbol is variablely displayed and the jackpot game is not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol variation processing will be described in detail later.

The special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination process will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 81 performs the jackpot game control process to perform the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table. When the jackpot game ends, the special action status is changed to "5". When each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 84.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state based on the game state setting table when the jackpot game ends. The jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game to be completed is collated with the game state setting table, and the game state after the jackpot game is set. When setting the high probability state, the high probability flag is turned ON in the high probability flag area of the gaming RAM 84. Further, at this time, a specified number of times (high probability specified number of times) in which a high probability state can be set (continued) without winning a big hit is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the gaming RAM 84. Further, when setting the time saving state, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the gaming RAM 84. Further, at this time, a specified number of times (time saving specified number of times) in which the time saving state can be set (continued) without winning a big hit is set in the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 84.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (S1601). Special figure 2 When the number of reservations is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 1 It is determined whether or not the number of reservations is "0" (S1608). Then, when the number of special figure 1 reserved is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20. It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is completed, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , Turn on the customer waiting flag (S1620) and finish the special symbol waiting process.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" but the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related judgment information, but the first start When there is one or more stores of the special figure 1 related judgment information acquired due to the winning of the mouth 20, the special figure 1 judgment process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the earliest stored special symbol random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 is read out and displayed in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Based on this, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit judgment). Currently, in the case of the normal probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the first jackpot determination table for the normal probability state, and in the case of the high probability state, the jackpot determination is performed using the first jackpot determination table for the high probability state.

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (big hit symbol type determination). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the game RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 84. If the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the loss symbol data representing the loss is set in the special symbol buffer, and the symbol designation command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610) will be described with reference to FIG. 31. In the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the state is currently in a non-time saving state (S1651). If it is in the non-time saving game state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, and if it is not in the non-time saving game state (NO in S1651). , Special figure 1 for the time saving state Select the fluctuation pattern determination table (S1653), and then proceed to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. If it is a big hit (YES in S1654), select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hit from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1659), and then step. Proceed to S1660, and if it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), make a reach judgment (S1655). In the reach determination, the reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is collated with the reach determination table according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) to determine whether or not there is reach.

Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is “with reach” (S1656). If there is reach (YES in S1656), select the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). After that, proceed to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), check the current number of special figure 1 holdings, and in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. Select (S1657) the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach according to the special figure 1 hold number, and then proceed to step S1660.

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 81 reads out the special figure fluctuation pattern random number and collates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659. Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern Special Figure 1 Judgment of fluctuation pattern is performed. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and the special figure fluctuation according to the determined special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

The special operation timer is updated for 4 ms in other processes (S107) in the main timer interrupt process (S005). In addition, the set special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 1) and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1610). Information on the result (information on the special map fluctuation pattern including information on the presence or absence of reach and the special map fluctuation time) is included.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 1 display 411 to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). ..

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851. The storage area corresponding to the first hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 hold number counter (S1613), and reduces and changes the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 431 by "1" (S1613). S1614), change the special operation status to "2" (S1615).

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1617), and performs a special symbol standby process. If it is not finished and is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, one or more of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 22 is stored. If there is, the special figure 2 determination process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 judgment process (S1602) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment process (S1603) are basically the same as the special figure 1 judgment process (S1609) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment process (S1610). ..

In the special figure 2 determination process (S1602), the special figure 1 is provided except that the table used for the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table and the table used for the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since the process is the same as the determination process (S1609), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) is also basically a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1603) except that the table used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination is the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. Since the process is the same as S1610), the description will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 2 display 412 to start the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852 to the side to be read from the current position, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 hold number counter (S1606), and reduces and changes the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 432 by "1" (S1607). ), Change the special operation status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is "0" (when YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is easier to win the jackpot symbol that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold. It should be noted that the digestion of the special figure 1 hold may be executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 2 hold. Further, the digestion of the special figure 1 hold and the digestion of the special figure 2 hold may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs regardless of the type of the special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. 32. In the special symbol variation processing (S1503), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 elapses. It is determined whether or not (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the variation display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1701), when the variation processing of the special symbol is terminated and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated (YES in S1701), the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 41. Is terminated, and the stop display of the special symbol according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 is displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure confirmation time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the special symbol ends is output as an output buffer. (S1704), change the special operation status to "3" (S1705), and end the special symbol change processing.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 33. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special). It is determined whether or not the operation counter = 0) (S1751). When the stop display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1751), when the stop display of the special symbol is terminated by ending the special symbol confirmation process (YES in S1751), the current high probability state (high probability flag is ON). Is determined (S1752).

If it is not currently in the high probability state (NO in S1752), proceed to step S1756, and if it is currently in the high probability state (YES in S1752), the remaining number of variable displays of the special symbol that can be executed in the high probability state (high). The value of the high probability remaining number counter for measuring the probability remaining number counter is subtracted by "1" (S1753), and it is determined whether or not the value of the high probability remaining number counter is "0" (S1754). If the value of the high-probability remaining count counter (high-probability remaining count) is not "0" (NO in S1754), the process proceeds to step S1756, and the value of the high-probability remaining count counter (high-probability remaining count) is "0". If (YES in S1754), shift from the high probability state to the normal probability state (turn off the high probability flag) (S1755).

In step S1756, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction state (time reduction flag is ON) is currently in effect. If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1756), proceed to step S1760, and if it is currently in the time saving state (YES in S1756), the remaining number of times of variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time saving state (time saving remaining number) The value of the time saving remaining number counter to be measured is subtracted by "1" (S1757), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1758). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number) is not "0" (NO in S1758), the process proceeds to step S1760, and if the time saving remaining number counter value (time saving remaining number) is "0" (in S1758). YES), shift from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (turn off the time saving flag) (S1759).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command indicating the current game state in the output buffer (S1760), and determines whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1761). .. If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1761), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1765), and the special symbol confirmation process ends.

On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol in step S1761 (YES in S1761), the game state is reset (the normal game state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the high probability remaining number counter and the high probability remaining number counter and Set the value of the time reduction remaining number counter to "0") (S1762).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1763), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1764), and ends the special symbol determination process. In the jackpot game preparation process, a jackpot game control table according to the type of jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM 84. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the jackpot game is being opened is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 84, and a predetermined opening time (one round is started after the jackpot game is started) according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Set the timer for special operation. Further, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 84 according to the type of the jackpot symbol. The opening command according to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) according to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed is started.

6. Production control by the production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 34 to 42. The counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description of the control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the effect RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the sub control main processing program shown in FIG. 34 from the effect ROM 93 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the process at power-on according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the effect CPU 92 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include various random numbers for determining the content of the effect, such as a random number for determining the hold effect pattern and a random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern.

As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect start, which will be described later). A command, an ending effect start command, a hold effect start command, a hold continuous effect start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 100.

The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106 (executes various effects by voice) and a lamp control circuit, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The frame lamp 12 is made to emit light via 107 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable body 13K is operated (various effects are executed by the operation). The various effects include a special figure variation effect, a jackpot game effect (opening effect, a round effect, an ending effect), a customer waiting effect, a hold effect, a hold continuous effect, and the like.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interruption (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 94. This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

Further, the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs an input process for creating hemispherical button switch data based on the detection signal from the hemispherical button detection switch 17a in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an input process for creating sword-shaped button switch data based on the detection signal from the sword-shaped button detection switch 18a.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) by other processes (S4103) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later in order to make the frame lamp 12 emit light at a timing that matches the effect by the image or the like. A lamp control process for outputting the generated lamp data to the lamp control circuit 107 is performed. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 12 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a drive control process for creating or outputting drive data in order to drive the panel movable body 13K at a predetermined timing in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). The drive data set in each process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the panel movable body 13K in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 35. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a receive command analysis process for analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4101). The received command analysis process will be described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an effect timer update process for updating the timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as the special figure variation effect, the operation promotion effect, and the customer waiting effect (S4102).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100 as other processing, such as a special figure variation effect start command, a customer waiting effect start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect start command. , Creation of lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 12) and audio data (from the speaker 11) based on the effect contents indicated by the ending effect start command, the hold effect start command, and the hold continuous effect start command. Data that controls the output of voice) is created and output to the voice control circuit 106 (S4103).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 37. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first receives a start winning / failing command (first starting winning / failing command or second starting winning / winning / failing command) from the main control board 80, in other words, starting winning / failing. It is determined whether or not the pass / fail command is stored in the receive buffer (S4201). If the start winning / failing command has been received (YES in S4201), the received starting winning / failing command is stored in the start winning / winning / failing command holding storage unit 95 provided in the effect RAM 94 in step S4202, while the starting winning / failing command is stored. If the pass / fail command has not been received (NO in S4201), the process proceeds to step S4203.

The effect control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning / failing command in the holding storage unit 951 if it is the first starting winning / winning / failing command, and stores the second starting winning / winning / failing command holding storage unit if it is the second starting winning / winning / failing command. Store in 952. The first start winning / winning command hold storage unit 951 and the second start winning / failing command hold storage unit 952 are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852 of the gaming RAM 84.

In step S4203, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the start winning symbol command (first start winning symbol command or second starting winning symbol command) from the main control board 80, in other words, the start winning symbol command. Determines whether or not it is stored in the receive buffer. If the start winning symbol command has been received (YES in S4203), the received start winning symbol command is stored in the start winning symbol command hold storage unit 96 provided in the effect RAM 94 in step S4204, while the start winning symbol command is stored. If no symbol command has been received (NO in S4203), the process proceeds to step S4205.

The effect control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning symbol command in the first start winning symbol command hold storage unit 961 if it is the first start winning symbol command, and stores the second start winning symbol command hold storage unit if it is the second start winning symbol command. Store in 962. The first start winning symbol command hold storage unit 961 and the second start winning symbol command hold storage unit 962 are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852 of the gaming RAM 84.

In step S4205, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the start winning variation pattern command (first start winning variation pattern command or second start winning variation pattern command) from the main control board 80, in other words, the start winning variation. Determines whether the variation pattern command is stored in the receive buffer. If the start winning variation pattern command is received (YES in S4205), the received start winning variation pattern command is stored in the start winning variation pattern command hold storage unit 97 provided in the effect RAM 94 (S4206), and the hold effect is produced. Judgment processing is performed (S4207) On the other hand, if the start winning variation pattern command is not received (NO in S4205), the process proceeds to step S4208. The hold effect determination process will be described later.

The effect control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning variation pattern command in the hold storage unit 971 if it is the first start winning variation pattern command, and stores the second start winning variation pattern if it is the second start winning variation pattern command. Stored in the command hold storage unit 972. The first start winning variation pattern command hold storage unit 971 and the second start prize variation pattern command hold storage unit 972 are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 851 and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 852 of the gaming RAM 84. There is.

In step S4208, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the symbol specification command (NO in S4208), the process proceeds to step S4210, while if the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the symbol specification command (YES in S4208), the effect control microcomputer 91 issues the symbol specification command to the effect RAM 94. It is stored in the special figure analysis result storage unit 98 in (S4209). It should be noted that the information (special figure analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

In step S4210, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure variation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the special figure variation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure change start command has not been received (NO in S4210), the process proceeds to step S4213, while if the special figure change start command has been received (YES in S4210), the production content of the special figure change effect is determined. , The special figure variation effect start process (S4211) for starting the special figure variation effect, and the hold icon shift process (S4212) for shifting the hold icon are performed, and the process proceeds to step S4213.

In the effect control microcomputer 91, in the special figure variation effect start process, first, the content of the stop special figure (type of jackpot symbol, lost special figure) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4209 and the special figure variation start command are displayed. Based on the special symbol variation pattern shown, the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop effect symbol is selected. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the type of stop symbol and the special symbol variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, a random number value for stopping symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination value) is distributed to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as the stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs the stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number. In the stop symbol pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table, determines the stop effect symbol, and outputs data representing the determined stop effect symbol. It is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 94.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the special figure variation effect pattern for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, which is the effect content of the special figure variation effect, based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. Select the special figure variation effect pattern judgment table for. A plurality of special figure variation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special figure variation pattern. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one special figure variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern. In each special figure variation effect pattern determination table, a random number value for special figure variation effect pattern determination (special figure variation effect pattern determination value) is added to a plurality of special figure variation effect pattern so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%). ) Are sorted. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for determining the special figure variation effect pattern as a random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern, and based on the acquired random number for determining the special figure variation effect pattern. The variation effect pattern is judged. The effect control microcomputer 91 collates the acquired special figure variation effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure variation effect pattern table in the special figure variation effect pattern determination, determines the special figure variation effect pattern, and determines the special figure variation effect pattern. The data representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 94, and the special figure variation effect start command representing the special figure variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

In addition to the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the special figure variation effect by the sound output from the speaker 11 and the special figure variation by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 12 are included in the special figure variation effect start command. The effect content of the effect and the effect content of the special figure variation effect by the operation performed by the movable board 13K are included.

Step S4211 When the set special figure variation effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 103. Then, the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 performs a special figure variation effect using an image. Further, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the special figure variation effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the special figure variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. The sound is output from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106 (the special figure variation effect by the voice is executed), and the frame lamp 12 is made to emit light via the lamp control circuit 107 (special figure by light emission). (Execute the variation effect) and operate the board movable body 13K (execute the special figure variation effect by the operation).

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a hold icon shift command indicating to shift the hold icon in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 in the hold icon shift process. When the hold icon shift command set in step S4212 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7. Shift the hold icon that has been set.

In step S4213, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the special figure fluctuation stop command (NO in S4213), the process proceeds to step S4216, while the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4213), the special figure change. The special figure variation effect end process (S4214) for ending the effect (stopping the variation display of the effect symbol and performing the stop display) and the variation icon erasing process (S4215) for erasing the variation icon are performed.

The effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the special figure variation stop command in the special figure variation effect end process, and appropriately ends the special figure variation effect based on the analysis result (stops the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3). ) Is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94. When the image control board 100 receives the command to end the special figure variation effect, the image control board 100 ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 being changed).

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable icon erasing command indicating to erase the variable icon in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 in the variable icon erasing process. When the variable icon erasing command set in step S4515 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7. Erase the variable icon that is displayed.

In step S4216, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the opening command (NO in S4216), the process proceeds to step S4219, while if the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the opening command (YES in S4216), the opening effect starts with the opening of the jackpot game. The process (S4217) and the hold icon hiding process (S4218) for hiding the hold icon are performed.

In the opening effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the opening command, and based on the analysis result, selects and selects the effect content (opening effect pattern) of the opening effect of the jackpot game to be executed from now on. The opening effect start command for starting the opening effect in the opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a hold icon hiding command indicating to hide all the displayed hold icons in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 in the hold icon hiding process. When the hold icon non-display command set in step S4218 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 is displayed on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7. Hide all displayed hold icons. This is to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game by concentrating the player on the jackpot game and the jackpot game production during the jackpot game.

In step S4219, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the round number designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the number of rounds specification command has not been received (NO in S4219), the process proceeds to step S4223, while if the number of rounds specification command has been received (YES in S4219), the round production start process accompanying the start of the round game is first performed. Do (S4220).

In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect according to the round game to be started, and if it is executed, the round effect. The effect content (round effect pattern) of is selected, and the round effect start command corresponding to the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the order of the rounds indicated by the round number designation command is round 1 (S4221). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not round 1 (NO in S4221), the process proceeds to step S4223, while if it is round 1 (YES in S4221), the effect continuous effect determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect. Make a judgment (S4222). The pending continuous production determination will be described later.

In step S4223, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4223), the process proceeds to step S4226, while if the ending command has been received (YES in S4223), the ending effect start process (S4224) associated with the ending of the jackpot game, and the effect Performs mode setting processing (S4225).

The effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command in the ending effect start process, selects the effect content (ending effect pattern) of the ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed, and selects the jackpot ending effect. The ending effect start command according to the pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94.

The effect control microcomputer 91 sets in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 a special figure 2 hold effect start command indicating that the hold effect corresponding to the special figure 2 hold is performed when the jackpot game ends. When the special figure 2 hold effect start command set in step S4224 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes the display unit 7a of the image display device 7. At, the hold effect corresponding to all the special figure 2 hold is started. This is mainly a game in which all the hold icons are hidden at the start of the big hit game, the game progresses in a short time state after the big hit game, and the second starting port 22 is awarded to execute the special figure 2 variable display. Because.

Further, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, in other words, the type of the jackpot symbol related to the ending (effect mode). Processing to control).

In step S4226, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the game state command (NO in S4226), it ends the received command analysis process, while if it has received the game state command (YES in S4226), it issues the game state command. The game state is analyzed, the game state represented by the game state command is specified, and the game state setting process for setting the game state is performed (S4227).

In the game state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94. For example, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag "01H" in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is a normal probability state and a time saving state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 94 if the game state indicated by the game state command is a high probability state and a time saving state.

[Holding effect judgment processing]
Next, the hold effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In the hold effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first acquires the value indicated by the hold effect pattern determination random number counter as the hold effect pattern determination random number (S5001), and the start winning / failing command stored in step S4202 indicates the start. It is determined whether the mouth information is the first starting port 20 (S5002).

If the effect control microcomputer 91 is the first start port 20 (YES in S5002), it means that the special figure 1 hold has occurred, so the hold effect pattern determination table for the special figure 1 hold is selected (S5003). , If it is not the first start port 20 (NO in S5002), it means that the special figure 2 hold has occurred, so the hold effect pattern determination table for the special figure 2 hold is selected (S5004).

The hold effect pattern determination table is a table for determining the effect mode of the hold effect, specifically, the display mode of the hold icon, and more specifically, the color of the hold icon. As shown in FIGS. 43 to 44, the hold effect pattern determination table is held. It is associated with the type of hold (special figure 1 hold / special figure 2 hold) that is the target of the production, and whether it is a big hit or a loss. Further, the hold effect pattern determination table for each jackpot is associated with the type of jackpot symbol. On the other hand, the hold effect pattern determination table for each loss is associated with the type of jackpot symbol.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the information indicated by the start winning / winning command is the final jackpot information or the provisional jackpot information (S5005). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is the fixed jackpot information or the provisional jackpot information (YES in S5005), the hold effect pattern determination table for the jackpot is further selected from the hold effect pattern determination table selected in step S5003 or step S5004. Select (S5006), and select the hold effect pattern determination table for the jackpot associated with the symbol information indicated by the start winning symbol command stored in step S4204 (S5007). On the other hand, if the effect control microcomputer 91 is not the fixed jackpot information or the provisional jackpot information (NO in S5005), the hold effect pattern determination table for further loss is further determined from the hold effect pattern determination table selected in step S5003 or step S5004. The table is selected (S5008), and the hold effect pattern determination table for loss associated with the fluctuation pattern information indicated by the start winning fluctuation pattern command stored in step S4206 is selected (S5009).

In each hold effect pattern determination table, a value of a random number for determining the hold effect pattern (hold effect pattern determination value) is set in the hold effect pattern so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (described in FIGS. 43 to 44). ) Are sorted. As the hold effect pattern, the hold effect pattern 01 to the hold effect pattern 05 are set.

A normal normal color (normal mode) is associated with the hold effect pattern 01 as the color of the hold icon. On the other hand, the hold effect pattern 02 to the hold effect pattern 05 are associated with a special color (special mode) different from the normal normal color as the color of the hold icon. That is, the selection of the hold effect pattern 02 to the hold effect pattern 05 means the execution of the hold change notice. On the contrary, the selection of the hold effect pattern 01 means that the hold change notice is not executed.

Further, the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the hold effect pattern 02 to the hold effect pattern 05 related to the hold change notice. Specifically, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of hold effect pattern 05 (gold)> hold effect pattern 04 (red)> hold effect pattern 03 (green)> hold effect pattern 02 (blinking white).

In step S5010, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the hold effect pattern. In the hold effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the hold effect pattern determination random number acquired in step S5001 with the hold effect pattern determination table finally selected in step S5007 or step S5009, and determines the hold effect pattern. decide.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the hold effect start command representing the hold effect pattern in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 (S5011), and ends the hold effect determination process. When the hold effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 102 of the image control board 100 holds the special figure hold related to the hold effect. The hold icon in the normal mode is displayed at a predetermined position (any of the first area 73a to the fourth area 73a4) of the hold display area 73a according to the number of special figure holds including. Then, in the case of the hold effect pattern 02 to the hold effect pattern 05, immediately after the display in the normal mode, the color is changed according to the hold effect pattern indicated by the received hold effect start command.

[Holding effect judgment processing]
Next, the hold continuous effect determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 42. In the hold continuous effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the second start winning / winning command is stored, that is, whether or not the special figure 2 hold number is 1 or more (S5101). If the effect control microcomputer 91 does not store the second start winning / failing command (NO in S5101), it finishes the hold continuous effect determination process, and if it stores the second starting winning / failing command (YES in S5101), Based on the memorized opening command, it is determined whether or not the game progresses in a high-probability state after the big-hit game, that is, whether or not the currently-executed big-hit game is due to the high-probability big-hit winning ( S5102).

When the game progresses in a high probability state after the big hit game (YES in S5102), the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the temporary high probability state flag in the predetermined area of the effect RAM 94 (S5103), proceeds to step S5104, and proceeds to the big hit. If the game does not progress in a high probability state after the game (NO in S5102), the process proceeds to step S5104 as it is.

In step S5104, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the winning / failing information indicated by the (first) second start winning / winning / winning command stored first is the definite jackpot information (S5104). If the effect control microcomputer 91 has confirmed jackpot information (YES in S5104), the process proceeds to step S5107, and if it is not confirmed jackpot information (NO in S5104), the first (first) second start winning prize is stored. It is determined whether or not the pass / fail information indicated by the pass / fail command is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (S5105).

If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (NO in S5105), the process proceeds to step S5111, and if it is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (YES in S5105), the provisional high probability state flag Is ON or not (S5106). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5111 if the provisional high probability state flag is not ON (NO in S5106), and proceeds to step S5107 if the provisional high probability state flag is ON (YES in S5106).

Proceeding to step S5107 means that it will be a big hit in the next special figure 2 variable display. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in step S5107 whether or not the symbol information indicated by the (first) second start winning symbol command stored first is a high-probability jackpot. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is a high-probability jackpot (YES in S5107), the probability variation hold continuous effect start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 (S5108), and if it is not a high-probability jackpot (NO in S5107). , The time saving hold continuous production start command is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 94 (S5109).

Subsequently, in step S5110, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the temporary high probability state flag and ends the hold continuous effect determination process.

In addition, it is confirmed that proceeding to step S5111 will not be a big hit in the next special figure 2 variable display. Then, in step S5111, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is a (second) second start winning / failing command stored after the first second starting winning / winning / winning command. If there is no second second start winning / failing command (NO in S5111), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the hold continuous effect determination process, and if there is a second second starting winning / failing command (YES in S5111), Proceed to step S5112.

In step S5112, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the winning / failing information indicated by the second second start winning / winning / winning command is the confirmed jackpot information. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is the confirmed jackpot information (YES in S5112), the process proceeds to step S5115, and if it is not the confirmed jackpot information (NO in S5112), the winning / failing information indicated by the second second start winning / winning command is , Provisional jackpot information, or whether or not it is information (S5113).

If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (NO in S5113), the process proceeds to step S5119, and if it is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (YES in S5113), the provisional high probability state flag Determines whether or not is ON (S5114). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5119 if the provisional high probability state flag is not ON (NO in S5114), and proceeds to step S5115 if the provisional high probability state flag is ON (YES in S5114).

Proceeding to step S5115 means that the second special figure 2 variable display after the jackpot game will be a jackpot. Then, in step S5115, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a high probability that the symbol information indicated by the (second) second start winning symbol command stored after the first second start winning symbol command is a high-probability jackpot. Judge whether or not. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is a high-probability jackpot (YES in S5115), the probability variation hold continuous effect start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 (S5116), and if it is not a high-probability jackpot (NO in S5115). , The time saving hold continuous production start command is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 94 (S5117).

Subsequently, in step S5118, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the temporary high probability state flag and ends the hold continuous effect determination process.

Further, proceeding to step S5119 means that the jackpot will not be a jackpot until the second special figure 2 variable display after the jackpot game. Then, in step S5119, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is a (third) second start winning / failing command stored after the second second starting winning / winning / winning command. If there is no third second start winning / failing command (NO in S5119), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the hold continuous effect determination process, and if there is a third second starting winning / failing command (YES in S5119), Proceed to step S5120.

In step S5120, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the winning / failing information indicated by the third second start winning / winning / winning command is the confirmed jackpot information. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is the confirmed jackpot information (YES in S5120), the process proceeds to step S5123, and if it is not the confirmed jackpot information (NO in S5120), the winning / failing information indicated by the third second start winning / winning command is , It is determined whether or not it is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (S5121).

If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (NO in S5121), the process proceeds to step S5127, and if it is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (YES in S5121), the provisional high probability state flag Determines whether or not is ON (S5122). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5127 if the provisional high probability state flag is not ON (NO in S5122), and proceeds to step S5123 if the provisional high probability state flag is ON (YES in S5122).

Proceeding to step S5123 means that the jackpot will be achieved at the third special figure 2 variable display after the jackpot game. Then, in step S5123, the effect control microcomputer 91 has a high probability that the symbol information indicated by the (third) second start winning symbol command stored after the second second start winning symbol command is a high-probability jackpot. Judge whether or not. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is a high-probability jackpot (YES in S5123), the probability variation hold continuous effect start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 (S5124), and if it is not a high-probability jackpot (NO in S5123). , Set the time saving hold continuous production start command to the output buffer of the production RAM 94 (S5125).

Subsequently, in step S5126, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the provisional high probability state flag and ends the hold continuous effect determination process.

Further, it is confirmed that proceeding to step S5127 does not result in a big hit until the third special figure 2 variable display after the big hit game. Then, in step S5127, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not there is a (fourth) second start winning / failing command stored after the third second starting winning / winning / winning command. If there is no fourth second start winning / failing command (NO in S5127), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the hold continuous effect determination process, and if there is a fourth second starting winning / failing command (YES in S5127), Proceed to step S5128.

In step S5128, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the winning / failing information indicated by the fourth second start winning / winning / winning command is confirmed jackpot information. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is the confirmed jackpot information (YES in S5128), the process proceeds to step S5131. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not the confirmed jackpot information (NO in S5128), the winning / failing information indicated by the fourth second start winning / winning command is , It is determined whether or not it is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (S5129).

If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (NO in S5129), the pending continuous production determination process is completed, and if it is provisional jackpot information or provisional loss information (YES in S5129), the provisional height It is determined whether or not the probability state flag is ON (S5130). If the temporary high probability state flag is not ON (NO in S5130), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the hold continuous effect determination process, and if the temporary high probability state flag is ON (YES in S5130), proceeds to step S5131. ..

Proceeding to step S5131 means that the jackpot will be achieved at the 4th special figure 2 variable display after the jackpot game. Then, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the symbol information indicated by the (fourth) second start winning symbol command stored next to the third second start winning symbol command in step S5131 is a high-probability jackpot. Judge whether or not. If the effect control microcomputer 91 is a high-probability jackpot (YES in S5131), the probability variation hold continuous effect start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 94 (S5132), and if it is not a high-probability jackpot (NO in S5133). , The time saving hold continuous production start command is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 94 (S5133).

Subsequently, in step S5134, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the temporary high probability state flag and ends the hold continuous effect determination process.

When the probability change hold continuous production start command set in step S5108, step S5116, step S5124, or step S5132 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), it is used for the image of the image control board 100. The CPU 102 displays the hold continuous effect image G4 on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 as the probabilistic hold continuous effect. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a specific sound effect from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106 when the hold continuous effect image G4 is displayed by the image control board 100 as the probabilistic hold continuous effect. Execute probabilistic hold continuous production by voice).

Further, when the time saving hold continuous production start command set in step S5109, step S5117, step S5125, or step S5133 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), it is used for the image of the image control board 100. The CPU 102 displays the hold continuous effect image G4 on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 as the time saving hold continuous effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 does not output a specific sound effect from the speaker 11 via the voice control circuit 106 (does not execute the time saving hold continuous effect by voice).

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the first hit / fail group determined to be a big hit in both the normal probability state and the high probability state in the normal probability state and the high probability state, respectively. Start winning / winning commands according to each group for each of the second winning / failing group that is judged to be a big hit only in the high probability state, and the third winning / failing group that is judged to be lost in both the normal probability state and the high probability state. Is specified and transmitted to the sub-control board 90. Here, with respect to the second winning / failing group, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss depending on the gaming state (normal probability state / high probability state) staying at that time. However, when it is determined to be a big hit, a start winning or failing command indicating a big hit is specified, and when it is determined to be a big hit, a starting winning or failing command indicating a loss is specified. Therefore, since it is possible to control in the normal probability state and the high probability state, accurate information according to the game state when the special figure hold occurs is also sent to the sub control board 90 for the second hit / fail group including an uncertain element as information. By transmitting, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the chance of executing a look-ahead effect such as a pending change notice. Furthermore, since it is divided into a first winning / failing group and a second winning / failing group, and the start winning / winning / winning command is specified according to each group, the game progresses in either the normal probability state or the high probability state after the jackpot game. It is possible to accurately perform a pending continuous production.

Further, when the start winning / failing command is provisional loss information, the fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-control board 90, so that the look-ahead effect that reflects the variation pattern information can be performed, and the effect of the effect is improved. Further, when the start winning / failing command is provisional loss information, in other words, the symbol information is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 even though it is lost in the current game state, so that the type of jackpot symbol It is possible to perform a pending continuous production that reflects the above, and the production effect is improved.

Here, the start winning / failing command of the second winning / failing group is composed of the same starting winning / winning / failing command as the starting winning / winning / failing command of the third winning / failing group, that is, the provisional loss information and the confirmed loss information are integrated into one. The effect control microcomputer 91 may be configured to be composed of loss information, and may be able to determine that the acquired special symbol random number is in the second pass / fail group when the loss information and the symbol information are transmitted. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the amount of data stored in the gaming ROM 83, which generally has a restricted data capacity. In this case, the command to be transmitted together with the loss information for the second pass / fail group may not be the symbol information but may be a specific command indicating the second pass / fail group different from the symbol information.

7. Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to modifications other than the configuration described in the first embodiment.

The range of the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, the special symbol variation pattern random number, and the ordinary symbol random number is not limited to the first embodiment and can be set as appropriate. Further, the method of allocating each random number judgment value in the jackpot judgment table, the jackpot symbol judgment table, the reach judgment table, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, and the hit judgment table to each judgment result is not limited to the first embodiment and is appropriately used. You may set it. Along with these, the random number values constituting each group in the start winning win / fail command specifying table, the starting winning symbol command specifying table, and the starting winning fluctuation pattern specifying table also change. Further, the selection rate for each determination result in each determination table is not limited to the first embodiment and can be appropriately set.

Further, in the first embodiment, various random numbers are acquired and the acquired random numbers are stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 and the normal figure holding storage unit 86, but the acquired random numbers are converted into predetermined identification data. You may remember it.

In the first embodiment, the start winning symbol command includes the starting winning symbol command, and the symbol information representing the jackpot symbol is sent to the sub-control board 90, but the starting winning symbol command may not be included. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, when the hit / fail information is the fixed jackpot information or the provisional jackpot information, the special figure fluctuation pattern command is also sent to the sub control board 90, but it is not always necessary to send the special figure fluctuation pattern command. Absent.

Further, in the first embodiment, a start winning prize winning / failing command and a starting winning winning fluctuation pattern command are provided, and the winning / failing information indicating the fixed jackpot, the provisional jackpot, the provisional loss, and the specific loss, and the special figure fluctuation pattern information are provided. Although it is configured separately by another command, for example, as shown in FIG. 45, a start winning variation pattern that combines the winning / failing information and the special figure variation pattern information is set without setting the start winning / failing command. You may. In FIG. 45, the start winning variation pattern command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the winning / failing information and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special figure variation pattern information. Further, in this case as well, as in the case of the first embodiment, the MODE data may be integrated into the same MODE data indicating the loss for the second pass / fail group and the third pass / fail group. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the acquired special symbol random number is in the second winning / failing group when the start winning variation command and the starting winning symbol command composed of MODE data indicating the loss are transmitted. You may be able to do it. By doing so, the amount of data stored in the game ROM 83 can be further reduced. Further, for the second winning / failing group, a specific command different from the starting winning symbol command may be transmitted together with the starting winning variation command.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hold change notice and the hold continuous effect are executed as the look-ahead effect using the start winning command, but these effect modes are not limited to the first embodiment and are appropriately used. You may set it. Further, in addition to the hold change notice and the hold continuous effect, for example, a so-called "continuous notice effect" over a plurality of special figure fluctuations may be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the hold continuous production is performed during the round game of the jackpot game, but the execution timing is not limited to this, and may be performed at the opening or the ending. Furthermore, it can be performed during the special figure variable display before the jackpot game is performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the same hold continuous effect image G4 is displayed in the probabilistic hold continuous effect and the time saving hold continuous effect, but different images are displayed in the probabilistic hold continuous effect and the time reduction hold continuous effect. Is also good. Further, when it is confirmed that two or more jackpot games are being executed during the jackpot game, a pending continuous production of different production modes may be executed according to the confirmed number of jackpots. .. In this case, the hold continuous production of different production modes may be executed depending on the combination of the fixed number of jackpots and the type of jackpot. The "type of jackpot" here is a type that is distinguished by factors related to game profit, such as a game state that is advantageous to the player such as a high probability state or a time saving state after the jackpot game, and the number of round games in the jackpot game. That is.

Further, in the first embodiment, only the big prize opening 30 is provided as the big prize area that can be opened in the big hit game, but a plurality of big prize areas may be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, the time saving state is always set at the end of the jackpot game, but it may be determined whether or not the time saving state is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In this case, the special figure 2 lottery may be able to win the jackpot symbol in which the time saving state is set with the end of the jackpot game with a higher probability.

Further, in the first embodiment or the like, by winning a big hit in the big hit determination, a big hit game involving opening and closing of the big winning opening 30 is executed, but as a game involving opening and closing of the big winning opening 30, a so-called "small hit game" May be provided. The small hit game is executed by winning a "small hit" different from the big hit and the loss in the big hit determination. The maximum opening time of the large winning opening 30 in the small hit game is preferably 1.8 seconds or less. In addition, the game state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, during and after the execution of the small hit game, the game state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, if a small hit is won, only a small hit game involving opening and closing of the large winning opening 30 is executed.

When the small hit is provided in this way, the start winning / winning / winning command can be associated with the winning / failing information indicating the big hit, the small hit, and the loss. In addition, when there are multiple types of small hits, the small hit symbol random numbers can be obtained in the same way as the big hit symbol type random numbers, and when the hit / fail information is small hits, the symbol information based on the small hit symbol random numbers is associated. The start winning symbol command may be specified and transmitted to the sub control board 90.

Further, in the first embodiment, the high probability number of times is set to 160 times, and the time saving number of times is set to 160 times and 100 times. The specified number of variable displays is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability number of times may be set to 100 times, and the time reduction number of times may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. Further, the number of time reductions may be set to 0. In addition, the duration for the game state that is more favorable to the player than the normal game state is set based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of shots of the game ball. You may.

Further, in the first embodiment, the main control board 80 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 90 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the game control and the effect control are performed on different boards, it may be configured to be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 100 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

Further, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine, a rotating body type game machine (so-called "slot machine"), and the like.

8. Other Inventions Disclosed in Embodiments The following inventions A1 to A5 are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of Inventions A1 to A5, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix.

8-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to the invention A1
Predetermined hit / fail judgment information by the establishment of the predetermined conditions (special figure 1 winning the first starting port 20 when the number of holdings is less than 4, or winning the second starting port 22 when the number of holdings 2 is less than 4). An acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S211 or step S218) for acquiring predetermined hit / fail determination information by (special symbol random number), and
A hit / fail determination means (step S1602 or step S1609) for determining whether or not to control the game (execute a jackpot game) in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player based on the hit / fail determination information acquired by the acquisition means. The game control microcomputer 81) to be performed and
A gaming machine including an effect control means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of controlling a predetermined effect based on the result of determination by the hit / fail determination means.
Before the determination by the winning / failing determination means is performed, the winning / failing information (starting winning / winning / winning command) regarding whether or not to control the game to the advantageous gaming state is specified based on the winning / failing determination information acquired by the acquiring means. Specific means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S212 or step S219) and
A transmission means (a game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S107) for transmitting the success / failure information to the effect control means is provided.
The effect control means can control a specific effect (hold effect, hold change notice, hold continuous effect) based on the hit / fail information.
The game can be controlled in the first game state (normal probability state) or in the second game state (high probability state) different from the first game state.
The hit / fail determination information includes at least one or more first pass / fail judgment information (first pass / fail group), one or more second hit / fail judgment information (second pass / fail group), and one or more third hit / fail groups. There is judgment information (third pass / fail group),
The hit / fail determination means
In the first game state, when the hit / fail determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the first hit / fail determination information, it is determined that the game is controlled to the advantageous game state, while it is determined.
In the second game state, when the hit / fail determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the first hit / miss determination information and the second hit / fail determination information, it is configured to determine that the game is controlled to the advantageous game state. ,
The specific means
When specifying the winning / failing information in the first gaming state,
In the case of the first hit / fail judgment information, the first hit / miss information (first start win / win / fail command 01, second start win / win / fail command 01) corresponding to the first hit / miss judgment information is specified, and the second hit / miss judgment information is specified. If so, the second hit / fail information (first start win / win / fail command 02, second start win / win / fail command 02) corresponding to the second hit / fail judgment information is specified, and if it is the third hit / fail judgment information, the second hit / fail judgment information is specified. 3 While specifying the third winning / failing information (first starting winning / winning / failing command 03, second starting winning / winning / failing command 03) according to the winning / failing judgment information,
When specifying the winning / failing information in the second gaming state,
In the case of the first hit / fail judgment information, the fourth hit / fail information (first start win / win / fail command 04, second start win / win / fail command 04) corresponding to the first hit / miss judgment information is specified, and the second hit / miss judgment information is specified. If this is the case, the fifth hit / fail information (first start win / fail command 05, second start win / fail command 05) corresponding to the second hit / fail determination information is specified, and if it is the third win / fail determination information, the third hit / fail judgment information is specified. 3. It is characterized in that the sixth winning / failing information (first starting winning / winning / failing command 06, second starting winning / winning / failing command 06) corresponding to the winning / failing determination information is specified.

8-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to the invention A2
A gaming machine according to invention A1.
The first hit / miss information, the fourth hit / miss information, and the fifth hit / miss information are contents indicating that the game is controlled in the advantageous gaming state.
The second hit / miss information, the third hit / miss information, and the sixth hit / miss information are characterized in that the game is not controlled in the advantageous gaming state.

8-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to the invention A3
A gaming machine according to invention A1 or invention A2.
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the acquisition means acquires fluctuation pattern determination information (variation pattern random number) in addition to the hit / fail determination information.
A variation pattern determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that performs step S1603 or step S1610) that determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination information according to the determination result of the hit / fail determination means, and
The symbol display control means (step S1502, step S1503, and step S1504) which displays the symbol in a variable manner based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means and then stops and displays the determination result of the hit / fail determination means. It is equipped with a game control microcomputer 81) and
The specific means can specify the fluctuation pattern information related to the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination information.
In addition to the pass / fail information, the transmission means can also transmit the fluctuation pattern information to the effect control means.
The effect control means is characterized in that the specific effect can be controlled based on the hit / fail information and the fluctuation pattern information.

8-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to the invention A4
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1 to Invention A3.
A plurality of types of advantageous gaming states (big hit A to big hit E) are provided.
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the acquisition means acquires type determination information (big hit symbol type random number) in addition to the hit / fail determination information.
When the determination result of the hit / fail determination means is to control the game to the advantageous gaming state, the type determination means (step S1602 or step S1609) for determining the type of the advantageous gaming state based on the type determination information is performed. Equipped with a control microcomputer 81)
When the second hit / fail information is specified as the hit / miss information, the specific means can specify the type information (symbol information) related to the type of the advantageous gaming state based on the type determination information.
In addition to the pass / fail information, the transmission means can also transmit the type information to the effect control means.
The effect control means is characterized in that the specific effect can be controlled based on the hit / fail information and the type information.

8-5. Invention A5
The gaming machine according to the invention A5
A gaming machine according to the invention A4.
The type determination information includes specific type determination information (first symbol group, second symbol group, fourth symbol group).
The type of advantageous gaming state includes a specific advantageous gaming state.
The type determination means determines that the specific advantageous gaming state is determined based on the specific type determination information.
A storage means (special figure reservation storage unit 85) for storing the hit / fail determination information acquired by the acquisition means and the type determination information, and
When the type determination means determines the specific advantageous gaming state, the setting means for setting the second gaming state when the game is controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state (the game control microcomputer that performs step S1506). 81) and
The effect control means is a special effect (probability change hold continuous effect) when the game is controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state and the storage means stores the second hit / miss determination information and the specific type determination information. Is characterized by being feasible.

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display unit 20 ... First start port 22 ... Second start port 23 ... Electric chew 30 ... Grand prize opening 31 ... Grand prize device 80 ... Main control board 81 ... For game control Microcomputer 82 ... Game CPU
84 ... Game RAM
90 ... Sub-control board 91 ... Production control microcomputer 92 ... Production CPU
94 ... RAM for production
95 ... Start prize winning / failing command hold storage unit 96 ... Start winning symbol command hold storage unit 97 ... Starting prize fluctuation pattern command hold storage unit

Claims (1)

When the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the acquisition means for acquiring the predetermined hit / fail judgment information and the fluctuation pattern determination information, and
Based on the winning / failing determination information acquired by the acquiring means, a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not to control the game to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and
A variation pattern determining means that determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination information according to the determination result of the hit / fail determination means.
A symbol display control means that displays the symbol in a variable manner based on the variable pattern determined by the variable pattern determining means, and then stops and displays the determination result of the hit / fail determination means.
A gaming machine including an effect control means capable of controlling a predetermined effect based on the result of determination by the hit / fail determination means.
A specific means for specifying the hit / fail information regarding whether or not to control the game to the advantageous gaming state based on the hit / miss determination information acquired by the acquisition means before the determination by the hit / miss determination means is performed.
A transmission means for transmitting the pass / fail information to the effect control means is provided.
The game can be controlled in the first game state or the second game state different from the first game state.
The hit / fail determination information includes at least one or more first hit / miss judgment information, one or more second hit / miss judgment information, and one or more third hit / miss judgment information.
In the first gaming state, the winning / failing determination means determines that the game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the winning / failing determination information acquired by the acquiring means is the first winning / failing determination information, while the first In the two game states, when the hit / fail determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the first hit / miss determination information and the second hit / fail determination information, it is configured to determine that the game is controlled to the advantageous game state.
When the specifying means specifies the hit / fail information in the first game state, if it is the first hit / miss determination information, the first hit / miss information corresponding to the first hit / miss judgment information is specified, and the second hit / miss is said. If it is the determination information, the second correctness information corresponding to the second correctness judgment information is specified, and if it is the third correctness judgment information, the third correctness information corresponding to the third correctness judgment information is specified. When the hit / fail information is specified in the second game state, if it is the first hit / miss determination information, the fourth hit / miss information corresponding to the first hit / miss judgment information is specified, and the second hit / miss judgment information may be used. For example, the fifth pass / fail information corresponding to the second pass / fail judgment information is specified, and if it is the third pass / fail judgment information, the sixth pass / fail information corresponding to the third pass / fail judgment information is specified.
When it is specified as the first correctness information, when it is specified as the second correctness information or the third correctness information, when it is specified as the fourth correctness information or the fifth correctness information, and when it is specified as the sixth correctness information. It is possible to specify the fluctuation pattern information related to the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination information under different conditions in each of the specified cases.
In addition to the pass / fail information, the transmission means can also transmit the fluctuation pattern information to the effect control means.
The effect control means is a gaming machine capable of controlling a specific effect based on the hit / miss information and the fluctuation pattern information.