JP6994763B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

In some conventional gaming machines, a customer waiting effect is displayed on the screen of the image display unit. In the customer waiting effect, the gaming machine displays a predetermined customer waiting screen on the image display unit when the variable effect is not executed on the screen of the image display unit. The variable effect is to display the effect symbol on the screen of the image display unit based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. On the predetermined customer waiting screen, the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed when the effect is not started even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the effect symbol is stopped is displayed (Patent Document 1; paragraph 0005), or is set in advance. Display the demo image that was done.

JP-A-2017-70747

However, on the customer waiting screen so far, the change in the screen display can be easily predicted because the stopped display of the effect pattern is still displayed or a certain demo image is repeatedly displayed. It wasn't interesting. Further, even if the waiting time for customers has elapsed, it is not possible to grasp from the screen of the image display unit how long the elapsed time has elapsed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that provides a customer waiting effect that can increase the degree of interest of a player or a prospective player.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
An image display unit that can display images and
A game effect execution means for displaying an effect symbol on the image display unit as an execution of a predetermined game effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game effect execution means.
When the game effect executing means does not execute the predetermined game effect, the standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect after the elapse of the predetermined time until the execution of the predetermined game effect is started, and the standby effect executing means. Equipped with
The standby effect executing means is a gaming machine that changes the content of the standby effect as time elapses after the standby effect is executed.
It is equipped with multiple different types of drive units, including a light emitting unit, a movable unit, and a sound output unit.
As the standby effect, the effect of displaying the standby effect image on the image display unit is provided.
As the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses, the standby effect executing means changes the content of the standby effect image displayed on the image display unit, and at the same time, the light emitting unit, the movable unit, or the sound output. An effect of driving at least two or more of the two or more driving units of the unit with the passage of time, starting from the one that exists at a position physically close to the image display unit.
It is characterized by having .

According to such a gaming machine, the standby effect executing means is from the lapse of a predetermined time to the start of execution of the predetermined game effect when the game effect executing means does not execute the predetermined game effect. The standby effect is executed and the standby effect image is displayed on the image display unit. Then, the standby effect executing means changes the content (execution mode) of the standby effect as the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses. As a result, it becomes difficult for a player or a prospective player (hereinafter, also referred to as “player or the like”) who is watching the standby effect to easily predict a change in the screen display. In addition, this will attract players' interest in gaming machines (vacant machines) that have not been played for a long time, and by increasing their motivation to play, the vacant machines will be made to play by the players, and the operating rate of the gaming machines will be improved. It is possible to make it. A "planned player" is a person who is planning to use a gaming machine from now on.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a customer waiting effect that can increase the degree of interest of a player or a prospective player.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the gaming machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a big hit judgment table, (B) is a big hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a table which shows the movable notice decision table. It is a flowchart of the setting process such as a notice effect. It is a flowchart of a display notice effect execution process. It is a flowchart of a movable notice effect execution process. It is a figure which shows an example of the initial state and the operation state of a movable decorative member. It is a flowchart of the standby screen effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a standby screen effect processing. It is a flowchart of a standby screen effect processing. It is a figure which shows an example (stage 0, stage 1) of a standby screen effect. It is a figure which shows an example (stage 2, stage 3) of a standby screen effect. It is a figure which shows an example (stage 4, stage 5) of a standby screen effect. It is a figure which shows an example (stage 6, stage 7) of a standby screen effect.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the winning game that can give a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

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

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to) that can be operated by the player during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the first embodiment, and any input means can be input by the player, or the player can directly contact the button portion to input the effect button 63 (for example,). , Appearance type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. ..

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5a for decoration. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding the game ball are projected. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display unit") (that is, the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). (Simply referred to as "win / fail judgment") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different random pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect symbol game effect) using the effect symbol as described above, a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game and a customer waiting Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. Further, in the standby effect image display area 7c (inside the rectangular frame of the alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG. 3), the standby effect image (predetermined customer waiting screen) is displayed in the customer waiting state described later. In addition, in the effect pattern game effect, the hit game effect, and the demo effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the first effect hold 9a according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later, is displayed. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure display displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold display 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, and receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, there is an illuminated member (board lamp 5a) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, in the upper part of the center decorative body 10, behind the decorative member 13, movable decorative members 14 and 15 that can be operated according to the game effect are provided, respectively. The movable decorative members 14 and 15 of the first embodiment are included in a movable decorative unit (not shown) provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. The movable decorative unit includes a holding mechanism that holds (locks) the movable decorative members 14 and 15 at the starting point positions in addition to the movable decorative members 14 and 15, and releases the holding (lock) based on the establishment of predetermined conditions. A drop mechanism that drops the movable decorative members 14 and 15 to a predetermined end point position (fall position) by releasing the holding at the start point position, and a movable decorative member 14 and 15 that have fallen to the end point position can be rotated at that position, respectively. It is possible to include at least a rotating mechanism for ascending to the starting point position and an ascending mechanism for raising the movable decorative members 14 and 15 that have fallen to the end point position. Although the mechanical configuration of each of these mechanisms is not shown, at least the holding mechanism, the rotating mechanism, and the raising mechanism use solenoids to release the holding of the movable decorative members 14, 15, and the movable decorative members 14, A motor is used to rotate the 15 and raise the movable decorative members 14, 15. The solenoid and the motor constitute the electric drive source 14a described later (see FIG. 5).

The movable decorative members 14 and 15 are configured to be able to move up and down on the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a by driving the above-mentioned electric drive source 14a. FIG. 3 shows a state (initial state) in which none of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 is operating and is in the starting point position, and the movable decorative members 14 and 15 in that state are shown by broken lines, respectively. At this time, since the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are hidden behind the decorative member 13, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 cannot be seen by the player. Then, for example, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 fall (descend) and appear on the front surface of the display screen 7a with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, so that the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are formed. It becomes visible. As a result, the player has a high expectation for hitting.

The movable decorative members 14 and 15 of the first embodiment are held in the state at the starting point position (initial state) by the above-mentioned holding mechanism, and are held based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (holding release condition). Is released so that the front side of the display screen 7a can be dropped to a predetermined end point position by its own weight (fall mechanism). Further, the dropped movable decorative members 14 and 15 are configured to be rotatable by the above-mentioned rotation mechanism at the end point position (fall position), and are also configured to be movable from the end point position to the start point position by the above-mentioned ascending mechanism. There is. In the first embodiment, the origin sensors 14b and 15b are provided at the starting point positions of the movable decorative members 14 and 15. Details of the operations of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 will be described later.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which is provided with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter the second start port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is closed, as long as it is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) provided with a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to.

Further, in the game area 3, above the first large winning opening 30, and at the lower right of the center decorative body 10, the second large winning device 36 provided with the second large winning opening 35 (“second variable entry opening”). ") Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

That is, the second variable entry port 36 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to. The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probabilistic operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner as the symbol hit / fail judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed, and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed. .. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, a left-handed hit is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game condition changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first start opening 20, the gate 28, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second are second. We will aim to enter the big winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting opening, the second starting opening, the first major winning opening, the second major winning opening, and the general entry opening, the respective entry openings are predetermined. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. A device 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 has a first special symbol hold display 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the first special symbol hold determination information (first special symbol hold), and a second special symbol hold check information (first). Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items of 2 special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. ing.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. When the result is a hit, the round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A launch direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the state should be left-handed or should be left-handed. Various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

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

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the open pattern corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed specific special symbol is used. A special game (big hit game, small hit game) that opens the 1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later. It should be noted that such a special game is also referred to as a "predetermined game production".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In the case of a small hit, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Further, in the case of disconnection, the two LEDs of "lo" can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. Similar to the first special symbol display 41b, the stop display mode is defined as a different display mode depending on the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

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

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball, up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure holding display 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and the first special drawing is controlled by displaying and controlling the LEDs according to the number of the first special drawing holding. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". Further, when the number of holdings is 2, the display mode can be such that the LED of "u" is turned on in red and the LED of "v" is turned off, such as "u ● v □". Further, when the number of holdings is 3, the display mode can be such that both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u ● v ●".

Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲" to set the display mode. Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold is held. It displays a number. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on), and the number of holds is 1 to 1. No. 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol variable for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment depending on the lighting mode thereof. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, which controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "game control unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" and also referred to as "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and control related to the payout of the game ball. The payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”) to be performed, the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the pattern displayed on the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect No. 1 2. It is provided with an image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like that controls the display of the special figure holding display 103b or the like.

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

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 84 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 84 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 85. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the general. The entry sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general entry port sensor 27a is provided in each general entry port 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general entry port 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are collectively referred to as the second starting opening solenoid 24 and the like.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol holding display 43a, a second special symbol holding display 43b, and a general drawing are used. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display units 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted in a prepaid card (game value storage medium), and the like. (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

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

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

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

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the apparatus 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 special figure hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 special figure hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on whether the two LEDs are turned on or off, or a combination of colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed on the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be displayed. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This displays the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operates the movable decorative members 14 and 15 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may become invisible, so such a display is provided. .. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (lighting / extinguishing and light emitting color) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66, the board surface lamp 5a, and other lamps 5b based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Etc., also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5a, and other lamps 5b are lit via the lamp control board 107. Take control. The frame lamp 66, the board surface lamp 5a, and other lamps 5b correspond to one aspect of the "light emitting unit" of the present invention.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via a relay board 108 based on a command received from the main control board 80 to move the decoration. The members 14 and 15 are operated respectively. As described above, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are movable so-called gimmicks provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 obtains operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative members 14 and 15 in predetermined operation modes from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. It is determined, and the operation of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 is controlled by driving the electric drive source 14a based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative members 14 and 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c and 15c (see FIGS. 5 and 49), and emit light that determines the light emitting mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the decorative LED. The pattern data is also included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative members 14 and 15. Therefore, the operation of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative members 14 and 15, but also the light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LEDs 14c and 15c. The movable decorative members 14 and 15 correspond to one aspect of the "movable portion" of the present invention.

Further, the origin sensors 14b and 15b for detecting that the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are in the starting point position (initial state), that is, at the origin, are connected to the sub control board 90. The origin sensors 14b and 15b are included in the movable decorative unit described above, and as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, they are behind (back side) of the decorative member 13 and the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are at the starting point position. It is provided so that its existence can be detected at a certain time. When the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are in the starting point position, the signal (origin sensor signal) input from the origin sensors 14b and 15b to the sub control board 90 is turned on, and when the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are not in the starting point position, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are not in the starting point position. The origin sensor signal is turned off. The origin sensors 14b and 15b may be any sensors that can detect that a detection object is approaching without contact, and a photo sensor, a proximity sensor, or the like can be used.

Further, on the sub control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) are performed. The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits include "15R (round) first big hit", "15R second big hit", "2R third big hit", and "15R fourth big hit". In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 4th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and it is the first round. In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easily). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. "15R 2nd big hit" is the first round, which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of opening times (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that this "15R second big hit" is a big hit that does not open the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through (easily) the specific area 39. In "2R 3rd big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st and 2nd rounds which are chance rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, it is less likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is the above-mentioned 15R 1st big hit, 2R 3rd big hit, or 15R 4th big hit, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area is relatively high. Since the second round and the second chance round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be changed to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. .. On the other hand, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the opening time of each of the first round and the second round chance round is 0.1 seconds, so the game ball is put into the second big winning opening. Since it is very difficult to make the game ball pass through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is the normal state (low probability state) described later. It is very likely that it will be (it can be said that it will be in a low probability state).

On the other hand, the small hit is a hit that opens the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game is not changed from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R 3rd big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is the 2R third big hit or the small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit (during the big hit game), it is recognized whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. It is difficult. Further, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), whether the subsequent game state remains in the normal state or shifts to the high probability state. Is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R 3rd big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. can. In the case of small hits, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

More specifically, the opening pattern of the large winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when the 15R fourth jackpot is reached (on the second special symbol display 41b). (When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. .. In this area, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the 1st R and the 2nd R is 28 seconds each, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

In addition, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening 35 is up to 0.1 for 1R to 2R. Open for seconds, and open the first big winning opening 30 for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. In this hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so that the game ball goes to the specific area 39 during the round. It is almost impossible to pass through.

That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, since the second big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, the game ball easily enters the second big winning opening 35. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 will pass through the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the 15R second jackpot is considerably lower than that of the 15R first jackpot. Further, since the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is infinitely close to 0, it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R 3rd big hit is won (when the 2R 3rd big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big winning opening 35 from 1R to 2R. Is released for up to 0.9 seconds. In this area, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 35. In addition, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in this 2R 3rd big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits.

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R 3rd big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game even if the specific area 39 is passed. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in this small hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R 3rd big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the point of the prize ball. That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) and (15 first big hit, 15R fourth big hit). A second open pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second jackpot), and a second open pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern. It is possible to have 3 open patterns and (2R 3rd big hit). Further, as an opening pattern for small hits, it is assumed that the game ball has a fourth opening pattern that can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if the game ball passes through. can do. As another aspect, the fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific region 39.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 10% for the 2R third jackpot. There is. On the other hand, the big hits in the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. That is, when a big hit is made based on the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, the 15R 4th big hit is always made. Will be. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) in which the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely that a big hit will be advantageous to the player in the hit / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when the ball enters. That is, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and when it becomes a big hit. The determination of the jackpot type is performed based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not and the random number for determining the jackpot type, as well as the "reach o". There are random numbers (also referred to as "reach information") and "variable pattern random numbers (also referred to as" variable pattern information ")".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game effect (effect symbol game effect) that indicates the result by using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach means, for example, a state in which two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing (“7 ↓ 7”). Status). Then, if the changing middle effect symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R and 8L, the three effect symbols stop at the same symbol, which is a hit. The stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that seems to be slightly shaken in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 126.

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-operated state. .. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "normal state (also called" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective entry into the starting port (entry that can be memorized as the special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In the first embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8E). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 22 is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port is opened during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is assumed to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number of times increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 becomes high (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it suffices if the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high-base state can also be called a "high-base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 15R first jackpot is a special symbol if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It becomes a high probability state, a time saving state of a special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the big hit is executed and the big hit game is executed.

Further, in the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R second big hit, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, so that the normal state and the special symbol of the special symbol are extremely difficult. It becomes a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low probability high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of the special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, it becomes a “high accuracy high base state”.

Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R third big hit is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It becomes a high-probability state of the symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy and low-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state (also referred to as" probability non-notification state ")". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-accuracy high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probability change game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R third big hit is a high probability state of the special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the states before the execution of the jackpot game.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. Further, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it has become. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right gaming area should be fired.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. Further, in the low base state, it is difficult to open the second starting port 21 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) rather than hitting right. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify the left gaming area that the firing direction should be fired.

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

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 37. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. .. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial settings are first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is "general diagram", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram". It may be called "2" or "second special drawing".

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

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general entry opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

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

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), normal symbol operation process (S205), special symbol operation process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208), and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S219) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not the number is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) of the random number counter for normal symbol hit / miss determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol reserved balls in the normal figure reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

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

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the processing is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

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

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

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E) is referred to, and if the gaming state is in the reduced working hours state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal symbol variation start processing, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (D), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (D). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.

Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is normal. Determine the symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined by S605 that it is a hit (a hit by a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol by a normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal symbol hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
The normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503). As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not, the process ends (NO in S801). On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

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

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

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

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If so, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

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

On the other hand, if the end flag for normal drawing is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (first big prize device 31 and second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and they are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special symbol operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special symbol operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. Processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, this process is performed. To finish.

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). Further, in the first embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B). )).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold is supported). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is judged as "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit type is read out and the big hit shown in FIG. 8 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is completed. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol (special figure 1), any one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit is executed. Further, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, all are regarded as the 15R fourth big hit (FIG. 8 (B)).

Further, the big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 2R third big hit. Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp, and when the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol At the timing when is confirmed and displayed, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 15R △" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the long hit flag is turned on as any of the 15R 1st big hit, the 15R 2nd big hit, and the 15R 4th big hit, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 15R ▲".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A)). ). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), an outlier symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is a non-time saving state medium jackpot. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1403). .. If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Further, in the first embodiment, the non-time saving medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only the 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The table for medium and large hits in the non-time saving state does not have to be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This also applies to the table for medium-sized big hits in a time-saving state, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach-established random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “5” in the time-saving state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time-saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach when the time is off than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more selections of non-reach effect deviations with short fluctuation times in the time-saving state.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach-established random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when the reach is out of reach, the table for out of reach in the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the reach / non-reach state in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, if there is no reach, the table for no reach loss during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1408) with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the reachlessness in the table. When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the variation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Of these, the process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1409 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state is set. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9, and refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. And select a variation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls when the reach is not off is the number of reserved balls "2". -Work when "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time-saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time-saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this process. In the other processing (S1404), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

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

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 22. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, it is stored in the lowestmost area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1610, any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot may be determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 2R third jackpot. Is 10%. When it is determined as the 15R first big hit or the 15R second big hit in the big hit type determination, the long hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in step S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1609.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. )I do. Therefore, a detailed explanation of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 27) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot is further classified as 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15Rth). It is determined whether or not it is one of the two big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the non-time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the variable pattern table shown in FIG. 9 in the non-time saving state and The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

Further, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the type of jackpot is further 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R second jackpot). (S1713). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1713), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the time saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the time saving state (the time saving state and the short hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720) is performed, other processes (S1705, FIG. 27) are performed. To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the first special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1803) to finish this process.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". (S1905). When the probability change counter is determined to be "0" in S1905, the probability change flag is turned off and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, when it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907) and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The counter value is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the time saving counter value is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910). Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (either 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, or 15R fourth jackpot) (S2002). ..

And if it is a 15R jackpot (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening one round once, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as an opening pattern of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), if it is 15R 1st big hit, 15R 1st An opening pattern for a big hit (see FIG. 6) is set, and if it is a 15R second big hit, an opening pattern for a 15R second big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

If it is not a 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 2R 3rd big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to "2" and the big winning opening (1st big hit). As the opening pattern of the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), an opening pattern for the 2R third big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

After finishing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2005), the opening production of the big hit game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4". (S2007).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as an opening pattern for the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) (S2009).

After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, the opening command of the small hit is set (S2010), the opening production of the small hit game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "5". Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game will start, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (YES in S2101). S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game.

If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has passed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the first round, or whether or not it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed (S2107).

If the judgment result of S2107 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the executed round corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined by using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the 1st round nor the 2nd round (ie, any of the 3rd to 15th rounds) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). The first prize-winning device 31 is operated in order to open the first prize-winning opening 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). ), The second prize-winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second prize-winning opening 35.

In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the first round or the second round. Set to the period to be judged valid (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, the period other than this (including during a small hit or when the special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to the second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. Is set to. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. Is.

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game ends becomes a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game status display 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" is set. Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status display 46 is not limited to such timing, and even if the game ball passes through a specific area during the big hit game, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be set at the timing of transitioning to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transitioning from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected (during the period). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 33, which will be described later)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the V flag is not illegally set to the high probability state.

Further, if there is a V pass at the 1st or 2R in the 15R 1st jackpot or the 2R 3rd jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while the V passage during the small hit game. Even if there is, if the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set to the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is a high probability state, the small The game state after the winning game is also set to a high probability state. That is, the probability of winning or failing is not changed before and after the small hit game.

In the first embodiment, in the V valid period setting process (S2109), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to be valid (first period) even when the 15R second big hit is made. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the first and second rounds. That is, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the first R and the second R may be set in the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35. It is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, the V flag will not be turned on even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the first round or the second round, but the location of the round is not limited to this.

If the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls that can be entered into the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls. It is determined whether or not the number has reached (10 per round in the first embodiment) (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is time to close the big prize opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time (see Fig. 6) after opening the big winning opening. Determine if it has passed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2112), the processing is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied. If this is the case, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process is completed to start the next round.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set (S2116) and the jackpot ending effect is started (S2117) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. The round counter becomes "0" when the big winning opening is opened 15 times for a long hit (15R big hit), and the big winning opening is opened twice for a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2119). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), the game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), "140" is set in the probability change counter (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. move on. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned ON in this gaming state setting process. ..

On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209), the time reduction counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process is completed without turning the probability change flag ON. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In this low-accuracy high-based state, the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the variation display count of the second special symbol is 100 times). And the next big hit will occur, and it will end when either of the conditions is satisfied. Further, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of variation display of the second special symbol.

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, when it is determined that it is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R third jackpot (NO in S2205), then the gaming state before the start of this jackpot game, that is, the gaming state when the 2R third jackpot is reached, It is determined whether or not the time is shortened (S2208). If it is determined that the time reduction state has not been achieved (NO in S2208), the process ends without turning on the time reduction flag. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-accuracy-low-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), and in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is in a time-saving state. If it is determined that the result is (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), "140" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 140 times and that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

Further, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, it is the big hit that performs the process (S2208) of determining whether the game state before the start of the big hit game is the reduced working hours state. This is to make the operating state of the time saving function before and after the game and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R 3rd big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is due to the opening pattern of the big winning opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R third big hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter. If the V flag is simply ON without confirming whether the time reduction state is set, the time reduction flag may be turned ON.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit. It is determined whether it is time to start the first opening after a lapse of time, or whether it is time to start the next opening after the time of the interval between the multiple openings has elapsed (S2303).

If the judgment result of S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, then the process proceeds to S2305, and the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second big prize device 36 is operated.

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Set to the judgment period (second period). Further, in the first embodiment, the period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as the invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether the valid period is set, that is, whether the valid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V valid period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the valid period). do. If the V timer is not "0", set the V timer to "0". It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0", that is, set to a state without a valid period without confirming whether or not the V timer is "0". As a result, even if the V is passed during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, since the period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

If the second big winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the two opening. It is determined whether or not the total number of all the balls has reached the specified maximum number of balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (FIG. 6). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). , Move to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second big winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit open counter is "0" (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not "0" (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is in order to start the next opening.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that it is "0" (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. In S2311, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the small hit ending command is set (S2311) and the small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process is completed. The opening counter for small hits becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice.

In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the opening of two times has been completed, it is determined whether or not the ending time of the small hit has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time. If has not passed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and finish the process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined that there is detection in S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32). The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds of the jackpot game.

If it is determined by S2402 that the V is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a 2R jackpot (2R third jackpot). Is determined (S2404). Then, when it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V passage command is set (S2405), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V passage command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V passage command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. ..

If it is determined by S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passage command is set (S2407) without turning on the V flag, and the process ends. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V-passing command and the third V-passing command are commands for preventing the sub-control board 90 from performing V-passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is a means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S207) or V validity period setting process (S2109). Functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out (the number of reserved ball number). S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power cutoff monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). In the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a hit game, the number of reserved balls, the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is some. Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 56. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. .. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect, a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, as the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, the display advance notice determination random number for determining the mode (execution / non-execution) of various display advance notice effects mainly performed by using the image display device 7 and the movable decorative member are mainly used. It has a random number for determining the movable notice for determining the mode (including the presence / absence of execution) of the movable notice effect performed by using 14 and 15. The mode (including the presence / absence of execution) of the movable notice effect is determined by using the acquisition value of the random number for determining the movable notice and the movable notice determination table shown in FIG. 45. As the display notice effect, for example, a conversation notice showing the reliability of the big hit by the content of the dialogue, a notice image related to the content and result of the effect pattern game effect (variation display of the special symbol) being executed, etc. are produced. There are step-up notices that appear or change in stages as the symbol game effect progresses, and hold notices that suggest the existence of a specific hold such as a big hit depending on the mode of the hold display (holding symbol).

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5a, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, 15, etc.) according to the received command. Perform various effects (directed design game effects, special game effects associated with big hit games and small hit games, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 39, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). .. Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, a drive data output process for creating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative members 14 and 15 (electrical drive source 14a) is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process (S4303) for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303), and a standby screen effect process (S4304) is further performed. After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5a, other lamps 5b, and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the fluctuation start command from the main control board 80 (S4401), and the fluctuation start command is received. If it is determined (YES in S4401), the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed to shift to the processing of S4403, and if it is determined that the variable start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the variable effect is produced. Move to S4403 processing without performing start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the variable effect is being executed, and if it is determined that it is being executed (YES in S4403), the display advance notice effect execution process (S4404) and the movable advance notice effect execution process (S4405) described later are performed. If it is determined that the process is not being executed (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the S4406 process without performing the display notice effect execution process and the movable notice effect execution process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. The variable effect end process to be terminated is performed (S4407), and the time timer after the variable stop is started to measure the elapsed time after the variable stop. In addition, this timer suspends the timer count (restarts after the end of the special game) during the period during which the special game (big hit game or small hit game) is performed, and also stops the timer count when the fluctuation start command is received. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the fluctuation effect end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, in the S4408, it is determined whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408), and if it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in the S4408), a special game (big hit game or small hit game). ), The special game effect selection process for selecting the pattern (effect mode) of the special game effect to be executed is performed (S4409). The special game effect includes at least the opening effect performed during the opening period before the opening of the big winning opening accompanying the start of the special game, and during the opening of the large winning opening and during the interval (between rounds) between the opening and opening. Includes post-start production and execution. Next, when it is determined whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410 in FIG. 43) and when it is determined that the ending command has been received (YES in S4410), the pattern of the special game end effect and the special game Performs an ending effect selection process to select the type of effect mode after the end (S4411). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4410 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if it is determined that the first V passage command has been received (YES in S4412), the V passage notification command is set (S4412). 4413), shift to the processing of S4414. The first V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R first jackpot. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V pass!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4412 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V passage notification command.

It should be noted that displaying the character "V passage!" Is one of the V passage notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "probability change GET" is displayed. The passage of V may be notified by displaying the character of (such as displaying the character of). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the big hit game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state.

Subsequently, in the S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set by S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command has not been received. If this is the case (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415 and it is determined whether or not the 3V pass command has been received (S4415). Then, in both cases when it is determined that the second V passage command has been received by S4414 (YES in S4414) and when it is determined that the third V passage command has been received in S4415 (YES in S4415), the V passage is not notified. Set the command (S4416) and move to the processing of S4417. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4415 that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V passage non-notification command. In S4417, the standby screen effect start processing described later is performed. In S4418, as other processing, processing based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command or a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed, and the processing is completed. Here, the second V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R third big hit. The third V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V-passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays "V-passing!" Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen in which no character indicating that the vehicle has passed V is displayed (that is, a screen in which there is no notification of passage of V). In other words, the V-passing non-notification mode is adopted. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R third big hit or small hit, that is not notified to the player.

It should be noted that the command set in the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be limited to the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, the received command analysis process (S4301) does not execute the above-mentioned S4414 to S4416. Even with this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine can be configured to notify the player only when the V has passed during the V valid period in the 15R first jackpot. That is, it is not necessary to set a command (V-passage non-notification command) when the effect for notifying V-passage is not performed. However, it is possible to increase the stability of image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in the first embodiment.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the variable effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining the advance effect effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol. Perform random number processing (S4501). In the first embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the advance notice effect to be executed, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, the mode of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, and the like are determined by the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) described later.

Next, in S4502, the fluctuation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for specifying the hit type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "4", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to D. The current mode status referred to here is also used in the standby screen effect start process (S4417) described later.

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In the first embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy and low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the low accuracy and high base state is controlled, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy. Executed when controlled to a high base state. Further, the effect mode D is executed when the high accuracy and low base state is controlled. Therefore, by confirming which of A to D is the effect mode, the player can grasp the current gaming state.

Next, in the S4504, a variable effect pattern determination for determining a variable effect pattern (also referred to as an “effect pattern”) of the image display device 7, the board lamp 5a, the movable decorative members 14, 15, etc. controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 is determined. Set the table for (S4504). In the first embodiment, as one of the tables for determining the variation effect pattern, the movable advance notice determination table used from the movable advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 45 is set based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. do. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)", the hit-time movable advance notice determination table for P1 shown in FIG. 45 (A) is used as the movable advance notice determination table. (See columns "P1, P9") is set. Further, although not shown, an effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining an effect symbol variation mode (a mode of the effect symbol game effect), and various display notice effects such as the above-mentioned conversation notice and step display notice. A display notice decision table, etc. for determining is also set.

Next, in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Specifically, as the variation effect pattern, first, the variation mode of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (the mode of the effect symbol game effect) is determined. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach-attached effect symbol game effect) and when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or the character When the effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) is set.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, and so on, as variations of the effect symbols. Character effects are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the effect symbol variation mode determination table, or whether these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). It is determined. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol variation mode determination table.

Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect.

Next, in S4506, setting processing such as a notice effect described later is performed. In the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table set in S4504, among the variable effect patterns, mainly any of the display advance notice types is displayed. It is determined whether to execute the display notice effect, or which of the movable notice types described later is to be executed. In addition, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as a "stop effect symbol") is determined. These processes (S4505 and S4506) determine the variation effect pattern. In the movable notice determination table shown in FIG. 45, "movable notice A" and "movable notice B" are represented among a plurality of types of movable notices, and other movable notices and the like are omitted.

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect or the like is set based on the variable effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variable effect start process is terminated.

Further, when the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. It is read out, and the effect symbol game effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is doublet of an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is 15R first big hit, and when it is 15R second big hit. Is doublet with an even numbered symbol such as "666". In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols has a different effect design from the other effect symbols, and a different pattern is selected. Further, in the case of the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a dedicated symbol for the 2R 3rd big hit and the small hit such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R third big hit and at the time of the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R 3rd specific big hit or the small hit is obtained only by checking the stopped display of the effect symbol. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol is an example, and when a big hit occurs, what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately changed.

[Setting processing such as notice production]
Next, the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) executed by the variable effect start process (S4402) will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), the effect determination random number (random number for advance notice effect determination, random number for effect symbol determination) acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table set in S4504 are used. , The effect symbol The advance notice effect to be performed during the execution of the game effect (during the variable display of the special symbol) and the effect symbol (stop effect symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the effect symbol is changed and displayed are determined.

First, in S4601, among the random numbers for effect determination acquired in S4501, the value of the random number for display advance notice related to the display advance effect and the display advance notice determination table set in S4504 based on the fluctuation pattern specification command (not shown). Based on the above, it is determined which of the plurality of display notice effects is to be executed, or whether the display notice effect is not to be executed (S4601), and the process proceeds to S4602. As described above, the display notice effect is a notice effect mainly performed by using the image display device 7.
In S4602, as a result of the judgment by S4601, it is judged whether or not the display notice effect is to be executed, and if it is determined to execute the display notice effect (YES in S4602), it corresponds to the type of the display notice effect to be executed. Turn on the display notice flag (S4603), set the display notice effect to be executed (S4604), and shift to the processing of S4606. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display notice effect is not executed (NO in S4602), the display notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it is left OFF) (S4605), and the process proceeds to S4606. When executing the display notice effect, one of the plurality of display notice effects may be performed, or two or more notice effects may be combined.

Next, in S4606, the value of the random number for determining the movable notice related to the movable notice effect among the random numbers for determining the effect acquired in S4501 and the movable notice determination table set in S4504 based on the fluctuation pattern specification command (see FIG. 45). ) And, it is determined whether or not to execute the movable notice effect based on which of the plurality of movable notice types among the plurality of movable notice types (S4606), and the process proceeds to S4607. The random number for determining the movable notice in the first embodiment has a random number range of 0 to 99, and depending on the value of the acquired random number for determining the movable notice, the movable notice effect based on any of the plurality of movable notice types is produced. Decide whether to execute or not to execute the movable notice effect. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is P1 (variation pattern P1), the hit-time movable notice determination table for P1 and P9 shown in FIG. 45 (A) is set and the acquired movable. If the value of the random number for determining the advance notice is any of "0 to 9" (selection probability: 10%), the movable advance notice effect of "movable advance notice A" is executed, and the value of the acquired random number for determining the movable advance notice is "10". If it is any of "~ 24" (selection probability: 15%), the movable notice effect of "movable notice B" will be executed.

Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P5 (variation pattern P5), the detachable movable notice determination table for P5 and P14 shown in FIG. 45 (B) is set and acquired. If the value of the random number for determining the movable notice is any of "0 to 19" (selection probability: 20%), the movable notice effect of "movable notice A" is executed, and the value of the acquired random number for determining the movable notice is If it is any of "20 to 69" (selection probability: 50%), the movable notice effect of "movable notice B" will be executed. Here, the "movable notice effect" is a notice effect in which suggestions related to the content and result of the effect symbol game effect (variation display of the special symbol) being executed are given by the operation of the movable decorative members 14 and 15. In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of production types (movable notice types) of the movable notice effect, but here, "movable notice A" will be described as a representative. As shown in FIG. 49, the “movable notice A” starts at the start point position (initial state; see FIG. 49 (A)) when a predetermined operation time arrives during the execution of the effect symbol game effect (during the variable display of the effect symbol). ), The movable decorative members 14 and 15 drop the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to a predetermined end point position (operating state; see FIG. 49 (B)) and at the end point position. It is a movable notice effect that rotates for a predetermined time and then rises to the starting point position (returns to the initial state) when the rotation is completed.

In S4607, as a result of the judgment by S4606, it is judged whether or not the movable notice effect is to be executed, and if it is determined to execute the movable notice effect (YES in S4607), it is selected as the movable notice type of the movable notice effect to be executed. Turn on the corresponding movable notice flag (S4608), set the movable notice effect to be executed (S4609), and shift to the processing of S4611. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable notice effect is not executed (NO in S4607), the movable notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it is left OFF) (S4610), and the process proceeds to S4611. In the first embodiment, the movable notice flag is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of movable notice types such as the movable notice A, and in the S4608, the movable notice flag corresponding to the movable notice type of the movable notice effect to be executed is turned on. And. For example, when executing the movable notice effect based on the movable notice A, the movable notice flag corresponding to the movable notice A is turned ON.

The movable notice effect can be executed in either the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is not performed or the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is performed. In addition, when the movable notice effect is also performed in the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is performed, the execution time of the movable notice effect and the execution time of the display notice effect do not overlap depending on the content of each notice effect. Is desirable. This is because, in the case where a plurality of types of advance notice effects are performed in duplicate, the larger the number of types of duplicate advance notice effects, the more complicated the effect as a whole, and there is a risk that the game entertainment will be deteriorated.

Next, in S4611, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the effect symbol determination table (not shown), and the determined effect symbol (stop effect symbol) is set. (S4611) and finish the process.

[Display notice effect execution process]
Next, the display advance notice effect execution process (S4404) executed when the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403) in the receive command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the display notice effect execution process (S4404), first, it is determined whether or not the display notice flag is ON (S4701), and if it is not ON (NO in S4701), the display notice is displayed in the variable effect. Since the production is not executed, this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the display notice flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the display notice effect corresponding to the display notice flag that is ON (S4702), and if it is the start timing (S4702). Yes), the display notice production when the start timing has arrived is started (S4703). If it is determined by S4702 that it is not the start timing of the display notice effect (NO in S4702), either the display notice effect has been started (the display notice effect is being executed), or the display notice effect is scheduled to be executed, but the display notice effect is in effect. Since it means that the start timing of S4703 has not arrived yet, it shifts to the processing of S4704 without processing S4703.

In S4704, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the display notice effect (S4704), and if it is the end timing, the display notice effect is ended (S4705), and the display notice flag corresponding to the finished display notice effect is turned off. (S4706). On the other hand, if it is determined by S4704 that it is not the end timing, this processing is completed without performing the processing of S4705 and S4706.

[Movable notice effect execution process]
Next, the movable advance notice effect execution process (S4405) executed when the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403) in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49. As shown in FIG. 48, in the movable notice effect execution process (S4405), first, it is determined whether or not the movable notice flag is ON (S4801), and if it is not ON (NO in S4801), the movable notice is announced in the variable effect. Since the production is not executed, this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the movable notice flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the notice type corresponding to the ON movable notice flag is "Movable notice A or B" (S4802), and it is movable. If neither notice A nor movable notice B (NO in S4802), the process proceeds to S4810. When it is determined by S4802 that it is not the movable notice A and B, the movable notice effect executed by the variable effect is other movable notices other than the movable notices A and B (also simply referred to as "other movable notices"), for example. Based on the operation of the effect button 63 (first effect button 63a or second effect button 63b), the movable decorative members 14 and 15 can operate the movable notice effect. The S4810 performs a process related to the execution of such "other movable notice" (operation movable notice operation process), and when this process is completed, this process ends. The details of the operation movable advance notice operation processing (S4810) will be omitted.

When it is determined by S4802 that it is a movable notice A or B, the movable notice effect to be executed in the variable effect is "movable notice A" or "movable notice B", so that it relates to the execution of the movable notice A or B. In order to proceed with the processing, proceed to the processing after S4803. In S4803, it is determined whether or not it is the operation start timing of the movable decorative members 14 and 15, and if it is not the operation start timing (NO in S4803), the processing of S4804 is skipped and the process shifts to the processing of S4805, and it is the operation start timing. (YES in S4803), the operation of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 is started (S4804). Here, as described above, in the "movable notice A", when the predetermined operation time arrives, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 at the start point position (initial state; see FIG. 49 (A)) are placed at the predetermined end point positions ( Drop position: Refer to FIG. 49 (B)), and rotate each at the end point position for a predetermined time, and when the rotation is completed, each rise to the start point position (return to the initial state). On the other hand, the "movable notice B" is different from the movable notice A in that the final rise of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 is made abrupt (rapid rise). Therefore, by the processing of S4804, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are dropped and subsequently rotated.

Next, the S4805 determines whether or not the operation end timing of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 is reached (S4805). In S4805, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the rotation of the dropped movable decorative members 14 and 15. In the first embodiment, as the rotation of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 starts following the fall, the timer provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 starts the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of rotation. In S4805, it is determined whether or not the rotation time of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 has reached a predetermined time. If it is determined by S4805 that it is not the operation end timing of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 (NO in S4805), the processing of S4806 and S4807 is skipped and the main processing is completed. When it is determined by S4805 that it is the operation end timing (YES in S4805), the operation of ending the rotation of the movable decorative members 14 and 15 and raising the movable decorative members 14 and 15 to the starting point position (return operation process) is performed (return operation process). S4806). When the return operation process (S4806) is completed, next, the movable notice flag is turned off in S4807 (S4807), and this process is completed. As described above, the movable notice effect execution principle (S4405) is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91.

[Standby screen production start processing]
Next, the standby screen effect start process (S4417) executed in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the standby screen effect start process (S4417), it is determined whether or not the elapsed time after the variation stop timed by the variation effect end process (S4407) has elapsed (S5101). ). The predetermined time is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds to 2 minutes). If this predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in S5101), there is a high possibility that the player is still playing, so this process is completed and the process returns to the received command analysis process (S4301). If the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S5101), it is determined whether or not the demo production time has elapsed (S5102). The demo effect time is the time during which the image display device 7 displays the demo image in the standby effect image display area 7c, for example, 3 minutes to 10 minutes, which is set to a predetermined time.

If the demo production time has not passed (NO in S5102), it is determined before the start of the demo production, that is, whether or not the demo flag is OFF (S5104), and if it is before the start of the demo production (demo flag is OFF). (YES in S5104), set the demo production start command (S5105). As a result, the demo effect start command for displaying the demo image in the standby effect image display area 7c of the image display device 7 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90. Further, in this process (S5105), the demo time timer for measuring the demo time is started, the demo flag is turned ON, and the main process is completed. If it is not before the start of the demo production (NO in S5104), that is, after the start of the demo production (demo flag is ON), this process ends. The demo image is, for example, a 30-second moving image composed of a model name, a character image, or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Upon receiving the demo effect start command, the CPU of the image control board 100 reads the image information constituting such a demo movie from the ROM of the image control board 100 and displays the demo movie in the standby effect image display area 7c of the image display device 7. Is displayed repeatedly.

On the other hand, if the demo effect time has elapsed (YES in S5102), whether or not the current mode status referred to in the mode status reference process (S4503) of the variable effect start process (S4402) is the effect mode A. Is determined (S5103). That is, it is determined whether or not the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 is currently controlled in a low accuracy and low base state (S5103). Then, if it is determined that the current mode status is the effect mode A (YES in S5103), it is determined whether or not the stage flag is already set (S5106), and if not (NO in S5103). ), Return to the received command analysis process (S4301) after finishing this process. As a result, the standby effect described later will be performed only when the control is performed in the low accuracy and low base state.

Even while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performing a special game (big hit game or small hit game), the player may leave the seat for a while or may not operate the firing handle 60 (game ball). In the first embodiment, in the case of the effect modes B to D (when the control is performed in the low accuracy high base state, the high accuracy high base state, or the high accuracy low base state), the effect is not fired. Even if the predetermined demo production time has elapsed, the standby production described later is not performed. The stage flag is a flag indicating the execution stage of the standby effect, and is in the ON state in which a value of 0 to 7 is set when the standby effect is performed, and when the standby effect is not performed. Is not set (OFF state). This stage flag will be described in detail later. That is, it has a standby effect that allows stage transition and a standby effect that does not shift to the stage, and the stage can be shifted when the demo effect is executed while the effect mode A (game state A) is being executed. When the standby effect is executed and the demo effect is executed during the execution of the effect modes B to D (game state different from the game state A), the standby effect that does not shift the stage is executed.

If the stage flag is not set (YES in S5106), the standby effect (customer waiting effect) has not started yet, so prior to the start, the standby effect timer that clocks the standby effect time is started (). S5108). Then, the standby effect (STG0) start command for starting the standby effect of stage 0 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S5109). The standby effect of stage 0 is the first image in the standby effect (see FIG. 53 (A)). The standby effect image (standby effect image) 70 will be collectively described below. When the setting of the standby effect (STG0) start command is completed (S5109), the stage flag is set to 0 (zero) and this process ends.

[Standby screen effect processing]
Subsequently, the standby screen effect processing (S4304) executed in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) will be described. At the timing when the standby screen effect processing (S4304) is performed, the standby screen of stage 0 (see FIG. 53 (A)) is already displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c of the image display device 7. Here, in the first embodiment, FIGS. 53 to 56 are examples of standby effect images 70 (70a, 70b, 70c, 70d, 70e, 70f, 70g, 70h) of each stage displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c. Will be explained based on.

As shown in FIG. 53 (A), in the standby effect image 70a of the stage 0, in the standby effect image display area 7c, an illustration image of the counter table 72 is substantially in the center and an illustration image of four pendant lights 71 above the counter table 72. Is displayed. These images are, for example, 2 to 3 seconds after the appearance of a room having only a single color background image (for example, a light blue wall) and nothing else is first displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c. After the lapse of time, the image of the pendant light 71 is displayed so as to gradually appear (slide in) from the upper side of the area 7c and the image of the counter table 72 from the right side of the area 7c.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53B, in the standby screen 70b of the stage 1, the round tables 73 and 2 overlap with a part of the counter table 72 slightly below the center in the standby effect image display area 7c. Illustration images of each of the two chairs 74 are displayed. These images are also displayed so as to gradually rise (slide in) from the lower side of the region 7c, for example. Since the round table 73 and the two chairs 74 are increased as compared with the stage 0, the degree of liveliness is slightly increased as compared with the standby effect image 70a of the stage 0 without the round table 73 and the like. In this stage 1, for example, the pendant light 71 that was extinguished in the stage 0 may be turned on. This will further increase the liveliness. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 1 is displayed about 60 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed. The "liveliness" will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), in the standby screen 70c of the stage 2, the animal character 77a imitating an elephant sitting on the chair 74 on the left side of the screen and slightly below the center in the standby effect image display area 7c and An illustration image of an animal character 77b imitating a rabbit sitting on a chair 74 on the right side of the screen is displayed. These images are displayed, for example, by image display techniques such as fade-in and dissolve-in that gradually appear over time. Since the number of animal characters 77a and 77b is increased as compared with the stage 1, the degree of liveliness is increased as compared with the standby effect image 70b of the stage 1 without these animal characters 77a and the like. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 2 is displayed about 120 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed (about 60 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 1 is displayed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (D), on the standby screen 70d of the stage 3, the animal character 77c imitating a panda appearing through the counter table 72 slightly above the center in the standby effect image display area 7c. The illustration image of is displayed. This image is also displayed by an image display technique such as fade-in or dissolve-in. Since the number of animal characters 77c is increased as compared with the stage 2, the degree of liveliness is slightly increased as compared with the standby production image 70c of the stage 2. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 3 is displayed about 180 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed (about 60 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 2 is displayed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), on the standby screen 70e of the stage 4, an animal imitating a tiger that appears through the counter table 72 on both the left and right sides slightly above the center in the standby effect image display area 7c. Illustration images of the character 77d and the animal character 77e imitating a bear are displayed. These images are also displayed by image display techniques such as fade-in and dissolve-in. Since the number of animal characters 77d and 77e is increased as compared with the stage 3, the degree of liveliness is increased as compared with the standby production image 70d of the stage 3 without these animal characters 77d and the like. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 4 is displayed about 210 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed (about 30 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 3 is displayed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (F), on the standby screen 70f of the stage 5, the tiger animal character 77d and the panda are seen through the counter table 72 on both the left and right sides slightly above the center in the standby effect image display area 7c. An illustration image of the animal character 77f imitating a squirrel that appears between the animal characters 77c is displayed. In addition, an illustration image of an animal character 77g that imitates a lion that appears between the panda animal character 77c and the bear animal character 77e is also displayed. These images are also displayed by image display techniques such as fade-in and dissolve-in. Since the animal characters 77f and 77g are increased as compared with the stage 4, the degree of liveliness is increased as compared with the standby effect image 70e of the stage 4 without these animal characters 77f and the like. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 5 is displayed about 240 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed (about 30 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 4 is displayed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (G), on the standby screen 70 g of the stage 6, an illustration of an animal character 77h imitating a raccoon dog acting as a waiter on the left side of the standby effect image display area 7c and an illustration of a foliage plant 75 on the right side. The image is displayed. These images are also displayed by image display techniques such as fade-in and dissolve-in. Since the number of animal characters 77h and 75 is increased as compared with the stage 5, the degree of liveliness is increased as compared with the standby effect image 70f of the stage 5 without these animal characters 77h and the like. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 6 is displayed about 270 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed (about 30 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 5 is displayed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (H), on the standby screen 70h of the stage 7, on the left side in the standby effect image display area 7c, an animal character 77i, which imitates a monkey appearing from the left side of the counter table 72, and a squirrel. An illustration image of an animal character 77j that imitates a cat that appears from above between the animal character 77f and a panda animal character 77c, and an animal character 77k that imitates a rat that appears from above the lion animal character 77g. Is displayed. These images are also displayed by image display techniques such as fade-in and dissolve-in. Since the animal characters 77i, 77j, and 77k are increased as compared with the stage 6, the degree of liveliness is considerably increased as compared with the standby production image 70g of the stage 6 without these animal characters 77i and the like. In the first embodiment, the standby screen of the stage 7 is displayed about 300 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 0 is displayed (about 30 seconds after the standby screen of the stage 6 is displayed).

In this way, in the standby effect images 70a to 70h of the first embodiment (also simply referred to as "standby effect images 70a, etc."), the circles appear as the number of stages increases, such as stages 1 to 2 and stages 2 to 3. The number of illustration images of each item such as the table 73, the chair 74, the foliage plant 75, and the animal characters 77a to 77k increases. Therefore, the content displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c gradually becomes lively (the degree of liveliness increases) with the passage of time. The "liveliness" expresses the degree of liveliness. The more lively it is, the higher the liveliness is, and the less lively it is, the lower the liveliness is. For example, the standby effect image 70 becomes more lively as the number of items (pendant light 71, counter table 72, round table 73, chair 74 and other design parts, animal character 77a, etc.) increases. The smaller the number of items, the lower the liveliness. Further, the more vivid the colors of the items constituting the standby effect image 70, the higher the liveliness, and the more sober, the lower the liveliness.

For example, the standby effect image 70a has 5 items (4 pendant lights 71 and 1 counter table 72), whereas the number of items is 3 (1 round table 73 and 1 chair 74). There are two) The more standby production image 70b is more lively. Further, the standby effect image 70b has 8 items (4 pendant lights 71, 1 counter table 72, 1 round table 73, 2 chairs 74), whereas the number of items is larger than that. The standby production images 70c to 70h, which have a large number, are more lively. In the first embodiment, since the number of items increases as the stage of the standby effect image 70 progresses, the standby effect image 70a has the lowest degree of liveliness, and the standby effect image 70h has the highest degree of liveliness. Representing the magnitude relationship of the degree of liveliness, the standby effect image 70a <standby effect image 70b <standby effect image 70c <standby effect image 70d <standby effect image 70e <standby effect image 70f <standby effect image 70g <standby effect image 70h. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, the colors (colors) of the items constituting the standby effect image 70 are not specifically mentioned, but each of them has a predetermined color. Therefore, for example, when the color of the chair 74 constituting the standby effect image 70a or the like is red, the degree of liveliness is higher than when it is blue. Further, in the standby effect images 70c to 70h, the more vivid the colors of the animal character 77a and the like, the higher the liveliness, and the more sober, the lower the liveliness. Therefore, for example, the color of the elephant animal character 77a is more lively when it is pink than when it is light blue. Further, the items constituting the standby effect image 70 may move. Therefore, for example, when the chair 74 constituting the standby effect image 70a or the like moves or rotates up and down or left and right, the degree of liveliness is high when such movement or rotation is rapid, and when it is slow. The degree of liveliness is low. Therefore, even if the number of items does not increase over time, the color will change from cold colors (turquoise, blue, bluish purple, etc.) to warm colors (red, orange, yellow, etc.) over time. The degree of liveliness is also increased by. On the contrary, the change from warm colors to cool colors reduces the liveliness. Also, as the item moves or rotates, it becomes more lively than when the item is stationary.

The display control of the standby effect image 70a and the like displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c is performed by the standby screen effect process (S4304) shown in FIGS. 51 and 52. In the standby screen effect processing (S4304), it is first determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received (S5200). When the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 receives the fluctuation start command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80, the image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 also issues the fluctuation start command. Upon reception, the image control microcomputer 101 causes the image display device 7 to display a variable display of a special symbol. That is, when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S5200), the variation display of the special symbol is performed instead of the display of the standby screen effect (customer waiting effect) in the standby effect image display area 7c. Therefore, after clearing (turning off) the stage flag in order to return the stage flag set when the standby effect (customer waiting effect) has been performed until then (S5224), this process ends. ..

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S5200), it is determined whether or not the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 60 seconds and is 120 seconds or less (S5201). ). The image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 receives the standby effect (STG0) start command set and transmitted in the standby screen effect start process (S4417), so that the stage 0 is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c. The standby effect image 70a (see FIG. 53A) is displayed. In the first embodiment, for example, since the display of the standby effect image 70a of the stage 0 is maintained for 60 seconds, if the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is less than 60 seconds (NO in S5201), the standby effect of the stage 1 is maintained. The process (S5201 and S5202) for displaying the effect image 70b (see FIG. 53B) on the image control microcomputer 101 is skipped.

Further, in the first embodiment, the standby effect image 70b of the stage 1 is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c for, for example, 60 seconds. Therefore, even after 60 seconds have elapsed, that is, even when the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is 120 seconds or more (NO in S5201), the process of displaying the standby effect image 70b of the stage 1 on the image control microcomputer 101 ( S5201, S5202) is skipped. If the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is 60 seconds or less (NO in S5201), the subsequent determination processing (S5204, S5207, S5211, S5214, S5217, S5220) also ends this processing with NO. The display of the standby effect image 70a of the stage 0 in the standby effect image display area 7c is maintained.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 60 seconds and is 120 seconds or less (YES in S5201), the stage 1 standby effect (STG1) start command is issued in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. After setting it in the output buffer (S5202), set the stage flag to 1. As a result, when the image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 receives the standby effect (STG1) start command of the stage 1, the standby effect image 70b of the stage 1 (FIG. 53 (B)) is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c. ) Is displayed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 120 seconds and is 180 seconds or less (S5204). In the first embodiment, for example, since the display of the standby effect image 70b of the stage 1 is maintained for 60 seconds, if the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is less than 120 seconds (NO in S5204), the standby effect of the stage 2 is maintained. The process (S5205, S5206) for displaying the effect image 70c (see FIG. 54 (C)) on the image control microcomputer 101 is skipped. Further, in order to display the standby effect image 70c of the stage 2 in the standby effect image display area 7c for 60 seconds, for example, after 60 seconds have elapsed, that is, when the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is 180 seconds or more. (NO in S5204), the process (S5205, S5206) of displaying the standby effect image 70c of the stage 2 on the image control microcomputer 101 is skipped.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 120 seconds and is 180 seconds or less (YES in S5204), the stage 2 standby effect (STG2) start command is issued in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. After setting it in the output buffer (S5202), set the stage flag to 2. As a result, when the image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 receives the standby effect (STG2) start command of the stage 2, the standby effect image 70c of the stage 2 (FIG. 54 (C)) is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c. ) Is displayed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 180 seconds and is 210 seconds or less (S5207). In the first embodiment, for example, since the display of the standby effect image 70c of the stage 2 is maintained for 60 seconds, if the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is less than 180 seconds (NO in S5207), the standby effect of the stage 3 is maintained. The process (S5208, S5209) of displaying the effect image 70d (see FIG. 54 (D)) on the image control microcomputer 101 is skipped. Further, in order to display the standby effect image 70d of the stage 3 in the standby effect image display area 7c for only 30 seconds, for example, after that 30 seconds have elapsed, that is, when the elapsed time of the standby effect timer is 210 seconds or more. (NO in S5207), the process (S5208, S5209) of displaying the standby effect image 70d of the stage 3 on the image control microcomputer 101 is skipped.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 180 seconds and is 210 seconds or less (YES in S5207), the stage 3 standby effect (STG3) start command is issued in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. After setting it in the output buffer (S5208), set the stage flag to 3. As a result, when the image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 receives the standby effect (STG3) start command of the stage 3, the standby effect image 70d of the stage 3 is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c (FIG. 54 (D). ) Is displayed.

Similarly, in step S5211, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 210 seconds and is 240 seconds or less, and in step S5214, the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 240 seconds and 270 seconds. It is determined whether or not it is the following, and in step S5217, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 270 seconds and is 300 seconds or less. If the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 210 seconds and is 240 seconds or less (YES in S5211), set the standby effect (STG4) start command for stage 4 (S5212), and set the stage flag to 4. Set to (S5213). If the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 240 seconds and is 270 seconds or less (YES in S5214), set the stage 5 standby effect (STG5) start command (S5215) and set the stage flag to 5. Set to (S5216). Furthermore, if the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 270 seconds and is 300 seconds or less (YES in S5217), the standby effect (STG6) start command for stage 6 is set (S5218), and the stage flag is set to 6. Set to (S5219).

In the first embodiment, the standby effect image 70e of the stage 4 (see FIG. 55 (E)), the standby effect image 70f of the stage 5 (see FIG. 55 (F)), and the standby effect image 70 g of the stage 6 (FIG. 56 (G)). ) Is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c for 30 seconds each. Therefore, if the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 210 seconds and is not 240 seconds or less (NO in S5211), the process of displaying the standby effect image 70e of the stage 4 on the image control microcomputer 101 (S5212, S5213) is performed. skip. If the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 240 seconds and is not 270 seconds or less (NO in S5214), the process of displaying the standby effect image 70f of the stage 5 on the image control microcomputer 101 (S5215, S5216) is performed. skip. Further, when the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 270 seconds and is not 300 seconds or less (NO in S5217), a process (S5218, S5219) for displaying 70 g of the standby effect image of the stage 6 on the image control microcomputer 101 is performed. skip.

Then, if the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 300 seconds (YES in S5220), after setting the standby effect (STG7) start command for stage 7 (S5221), set the stage flag to 7. (S5222), this process is completed. As a result, when the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 300 seconds (5 minutes) (YES in S5220), the standby effect image 70h shown in FIG. 56 (H) continues to be displayed. The illustration images of items such as animal characters that increase with the passage of time of the standby effect timer are pendant light 71 → counter table 72 → round table 73 → chair 74 → animal character 77a → animal character 77b →… → animal character. The algorithm of the standby screen effect processing (S4304) may be configured so as to appear in the standby effect image display area 7c in a random (irregular) order without appearing in a predetermined order such as 77k.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the elapsed time (standby effect time) from the start of the standby effect of stage 0 exceeds 300 seconds (YES in S5220), the standby effect image 70h (FIG. 56 (FIG. 56). H)) is continuously displayed, but for example, without setting a time limit, until the fluctuation start command is received (YES in S5200), every predetermined time (for example, every 10 seconds, every 30 seconds, etc.) The illustration image of an item such as an animal character may be increased or decreased every 60 seconds). Further, the display location of the illustration image of the item such as an animal character may be appropriately changed at predetermined time intervals. Further, the color of the illustration image of the item may be appropriately changed at predetermined time intervals, and the illustration image of the item may be moved or rotated.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the standby screen effect start process (S4417) and the standby screen effect process (S4304) performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 are performed by the standby effect (customer). As a waiting effect), when a special game (predetermined game effect) such as a big hit game or a small hit game is not executed, a special game (predetermined game) is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed after the fluctuation is stopped (YES in S5101). Until the execution of the effect) is started (YES in S5200), the standby screen effect is executed and the standby effect images 70a to 70h are displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c of the image display device 7 (S5109, S5202). , S5205, S5208, S5212, S5215, S5218, S5221). Then, in the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101, as the elapsed time of the standby effect timer elapses, the standby effect image 70a of stage 0 → the standby effect image 70b of stage 1 → the standby effect image 70c of stage 2 →. Stage 3 standby effect image 70d → Stage 4 standby effect image 70e → Stage 5 standby effect image 70f → Stage 6 standby effect image 70g → Stage 7 standby effect image 70h. The content of the standby effect is changed so that the illustration images of each item such as the round table 73, the chair 74, the foliage plant 75, and the animal characters 77a to 77i are increased. The algorithm of the standby screen effect processing (S4304) may be configured so that each item such as the round table 73 that appears appears in the standby effect image display area 7c in a random (irregular) order. As a result, it becomes difficult for a player or a person who is planning to play a game (a person who is planning to use the game machine from now on) who is watching the standby effect to easily predict a change in the screen display. Therefore, it is possible to provide a customer waiting effect that can increase the degree of interest of the player or the planned player.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the standby screen effect start process (S4417) and the standby screen effect process (S4304) performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 are the elapsed time of the standby effect timer (S4304). Round table 73, chair 74, foliage plant 75 and animal character 77a ~ that appear as the number of stages increases, such as stages 1 to 2 and stages 2 to 3 as the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses. As the illustration image of each item such as 77i increases, it is displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c of the image display device 7 so as to increase the liveliness as an impression received by the player or the like who is watching the standby effect image 70. The content of the standby effect image is changed. As a result, it becomes difficult for a player or the like who is viewing the standby effect images 70a to 70h displayed in the standby effect image display area 7c to easily predict a change in the screen display, and the standby effect image. As the degree of liveliness of 70a to 70h increases with the passage of time, the feeling of excitement increases, so that it becomes possible to raise the expectations of the player and the like for the whereabouts of the change in the screen display of the standby effect.

[Other Aspect 1]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect 1 of the first embodiment. For example, as another aspect of the standby effect (customer waiting effect), the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 may perform the following standby screen effect start process and standby screen effect process. That is, for example, while displaying the standby effect image 70a or the like, the board lamp 5a, other lamps 5b, or the frame lamp 66 may be turned on as the light emitting unit so as to increase the liveliness as the standby effect. Further, the movable decorative members 14 and 15 may be driven as the movable portion, or the speaker 67 may be sounded as the sound output portion so as to increase the degree of liveliness. Specifically, in the process of setting each stage flag (S5109, S5202, S5205, S5208, S5212, S5215, S5218, S5221), the acoustic data transmitted to the voice control board 106 and the light emission pattern transmitted to the lamp control board 107. Data and operation pattern data are set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90.

As a result, the player or the like who is watching the standby effect images 70a to 70h can see the number of items in the standby effect images 70a to 70h, the increase in the liveliness due to the color and movement, and the light of the light emitting part and the movable part. The degree of liveliness is also increased by the movement or the sound of the sound output unit, and the visual sense and the auditory sense are stimulated. Therefore, in addition to making it difficult to easily predict the display change of the standby effect images 70a to 70h, the feeling of excitement is further increased, which raises the expectations of the players and the like for the whereabouts of the change in the screen display of the standby effect. Will be possible.

[Other aspect 2]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect 2 of the first embodiment. For example, as another aspect of the standby effect (customer waiting effect), the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 may perform the following standby screen effect start process and standby screen effect process. That is, for example, while displaying the standby effect image 70a or the like, as a standby effect, the physical image display device 7 among the board lamp 5a, other lamps 5b, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, and the movable decorative members 14 and 15. It may be driven sequentially with the passage of time from the one that exists at a position close to each other. Specifically, for example, the light emission pattern data is set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90 so that the board lamp 5a is lit in the stage 2 (S5205), and the other lamps 5b are lit in the next stage 3. The emission pattern data is set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90 (S5208). Further, for example, the operation pattern data is set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90 so that the movable decorative member 14 can move in the stage 4 (S5212), and the operation pattern so that the movable decorative member 15 can move in the next stage 5. The data is set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90 (S5215). Further, for example, the light emission pattern data is set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90 so that the frame lamp 66 is lit in the stage 6 (S5218), and the acoustic data is set in the sub-control board 90 so that the speaker 67 sounds in the stage 7. Set in the output buffer of (S5221).

As a result, as the stage of the standby effect (customer waiting effect) progresses, the board lamp 5a is lit (stage 2), the other lamps 5b are lit (stage 3), the movable decorative member 14 is movable (stage 4), and the movable decoration is made. The member 15 is movable (stage 5), the frame lamp 66 is lit (stage 6), and the speaker 67 is ringing (stage 7). Therefore, for players and the like who are watching the standby effect images 70a to 70h, the board lamp 5a, other lamps 5b, the frame lamp 66, the movable decorative members 14, 15 or the speaker 67 can produce light, movement, and sound. It can be seen that the pachinko game machine 1 gradually spreads from the inside to the outside. Therefore, in addition to making it difficult to easily predict the display change of the standby effect images 70a to 70h, the feeling of excitement is further increased, which raises the expectations of the players and the like for the whereabouts of the change in the screen display of the standby effect. Will be possible.

[Other Aspect 3]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect 3 of Example 1. For example, as another aspect of the standby effect (customer waiting effect), the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 may perform the following standby screen effect start process and standby screen effect process. That is, for example, based on the content (any of stages 0 to 7) of the standby effect (customer waiting effect) that was performed when the execution of the special game (big hit game or small hit game) effect was started, from now on. The content of the effect symbol game effect (variable display of the special symbol) to be executed may be determined. As a result, the level of the game entertainment that can be given to the player changes based on the length of the elapsed time of waiting for customers immediately before the start of the game. Therefore, the player can be aware of the factors that change the game interest from the contents of the standby effect (any of stages 0 to 7) that was performed immediately before the execution of the special game effect is started.

[Other Aspect 4]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect 4 of the first embodiment. For example, as another aspect of the standby effect (customer waiting effect), the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 may perform the following standby screen effect start process and standby screen effect process. That is, for example, the standby that is first displayed on the image display device 7 based on the content of the special game (big hit game or small hit game) effect that was performed immediately before the execution of the standby effect (customer waiting effect) is started. The effect images 70a to 70h may be determined. As a result, the first standby effect image 70 changes depending on the content of the special game (big hit game or small hit game) effect that was performed immediately before the execution of the standby effect (customer waiting effect) is started. In addition to making it difficult to easily predict the display change of the effect images 70a to 70h, it becomes difficult for the player or the like to predict the first standby effect (customer waiting effect).

[Other Aspect 5]
In addition, the following aspects can be used as another aspect 5 of Example 1. In the first embodiment, when the elapsed time of the standby effect timer exceeds 300 seconds (5 minutes), the standby effect image 70h (stage 7) is continuously displayed thereafter. Instead of such an aspect, when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 180 seconds) after the standby effect image related to the stage 7 is displayed, the standby effect image of another stage may be displayed. For example, when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed in stage 7, the stage returns to stage 0 again, and as in the case of the first embodiment, the stages are sequentially changed to stage 1 → stage 2 → stage 3 ... You may migrate. Further, when a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds) has elapsed in stage 7, the transition order may be changed to descending order (reverse), although the transition is sequentially made with the passage of time in the order of stage 6 → stage 5 → stage 4 .... .. In addition, once the stage shifts to the stage 7 in a predetermined order and the predetermined time elapses in the stage 7, after that, until the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the start ball entry command is received), the predetermined time is determined. The stage may be randomly changed as time passes.

[Other Aspect 6]
As another aspect 5 of Example 1, the following aspects can be adopted. In the first embodiment, the demo in which the stage can be shifted depending on the effect mode being executed, that is, the game state during the stay (low accuracy low base state, low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state, high accuracy low base state). It includes a case of executing an effect (standby effect) and a case of executing a demo effect (standby effect) that does not shift to the stage. In a predetermined gaming state (for example, low-accuracy low-base state, low-accuracy high-base state, high-accuracy high-base state, high-accuracy low-base state), depending on the conditions (determination, number of times the demo effect is executed) , Time, etc.), a case of executing a demo effect (standby effect) capable of shifting to the stage, and a case of executing a demo effect (standby effect) without shifting to the stage may be provided.

[Other Aspect 7]
Further, in the demo production (standby production) in which the stage can be transferred, the stage transition timing (stay period of each stage) may be different. For example, the stage transition timing (stay period of each stage) may be different depending on the effect mode, or the stage transition timing may be determined by lottery or the like in a specific effect mode. Further, it may have a plurality of demo effects having different stage transition timings, and it may be determined which demo effect is to be executed at the start of the demo effect. Further, it is possible to shift to a stage, have a plurality of demo effects having different display modes, and execute different demo effects depending on the effect mode. In a specific effect mode, any demo is performed when the demo effect is started. You may decide whether to perform the production.

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In the configuration of the first embodiment described above, the board lamp 5a, the other lamps 5b, and the frame lamp 66 are the lamps that are lit in any of the stages 0 to 7 or each stage 0 to 7. You can increase or decrease the number. The greater the number of lit lamps, the higher the liveliness, and the smaller the number of lamps, the lower the liveliness. Further, the board lamp 5a, the other lamps 5b, and the frame lamp 66 may have their respective emission brightness increased or decreased in any of the stages 0 to 7 or each stage 0 to 7. good. The higher the emission brightness of the lamp, the higher the liveliness, and the lower the emission brightness of the lamp, the lower the liveliness. Further, when the board lamp 5a, the other lamps 5b, and the frame lamp 66 are color LEDs, the emission color of each of the stages 0 to 7 or each stage 0 to 7 is a warm color. It may be red, orange, yellow, etc.) or cool colors (blue-green, blue, bluish-purple, etc.). The greater the number of lamps whose emission color is warm (red, orange, yellow, etc.), the higher the degree of liveliness, and the greater the number of lamps whose emission color is cool (blue-green, blue, bluish purple, etc.), the more lively. The degree becomes low.

Further, in the above-described configuration of the first embodiment, when the movable decorative members 14 and 15 are configured to have a plurality of movable portions, any of the stages 0 to 7 or each stage 0 to 0 to In 7, the number of moving parts may be increased or decreased, or the moving speed of the moving parts may be changed. The greater the number of moving parts, the higher the degree of liveliness, and the smaller the number of moving parts, the lower the degree of liveliness. The faster the moving speed, the higher the liveliness, and the slower the moving speed, the lower the liveliness. The larger the physique (size) of the movable part, the higher the liveliness, and the smaller the physique (size) of the movable part, the lower the liveliness.

Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment described above, when the speakers 67 (or horns) are provided at a plurality of locations, the number of speakers (or horns) that output sound can be increased or decreased, or the volume of the output sound can be changed. Alternatively, the pitch of the output sound may be changed. The greater the number of speakers and horns that output sound, the higher the degree of liveliness, and the smaller the number, the lower the degree of liveliness. Further, the louder the volume of the output sound, the higher the liveliness, and the lower the volume, the lower the liveliness. Further, the higher the pitch of the output sound, the higher the liveliness, and the lower the pitch, the lower the liveliness.

Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment described above, a variable entry port that can be changed into a state in which the game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter, and a first hit / fail determination. Alternatively, it may be provided with a special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the variable entry opening (large winning opening) is in a state where the ball can be entered when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a hit. Further, the "starting port" may be a variable starting port that can be changed into the first aspect and the second aspect in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect, and the "starting port" is The variable starting port may be provided separately. Further, there are a first game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the frequency of entry of the game ball into the variable start port is higher than that in the first game state. It is possible to provide a game state setting means to be set in. Here, it is assumed that 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency".

Further, in the above-mentioned Example 1, the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set to one, but the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round. May be multiple times, or may have different open count rounds.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure is not limited to this. It may be a control process in which the hold is preferentially digested over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control procedure, that is, a control process of so-called entry order (memory order) digestion.

Further, in the above-mentioned Example 1, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a specific area 39 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol winning / failing determination is made without having the specific area 39 in the large winning opening. Needless to say, it can be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high-probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game based only on the result (type of jackpot symbol displayed at stop). Based on the fact that the judgment is a big hit (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol), this type of gaming machine is also the pachinko gaming machine of the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2. Also includes other types of gaming machines. In addition, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and is in a state where a game ball can enter and a game ball can enter. It is equipped with a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and the large winning opening is in a state where it can be entered for a predetermined time when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit. When a game ball enters the big winning opening that is ready for a ball and the game ball passes through a specific area, it becomes a big hit and a big hit game is executed, and it can also be applied to pachinko gaming machines to which predetermined benefits are given. .. This pachinko gaming machine is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the starting port becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without requiring passage to a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is increased. It is also possible to have a first starting port and a second starting port to generate a high base state in which the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting port is increased. The present invention is applicable to all of these types of gaming machines.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
An image display unit that can display images and
A game effect execution means for displaying an effect symbol on the image display unit as an execution of a predetermined game effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game effect execution means.
When the game effect executing means does not execute the predetermined game effect, the standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect after the elapse of the predetermined time until the execution of the predetermined game effect is started, and the standby effect executing means. Equipped with
The standby effect executing means is characterized in that the content of the standby effect is changed as the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses.

According to such a gaming machine, the standby effect executing means is from the lapse of a predetermined time to the start of execution of the predetermined game effect when the game effect executing means does not execute the predetermined game effect. The standby effect is executed and the standby effect image is displayed on the image display unit. Then, the standby effect executing means changes the content (execution mode) of the standby effect as the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses. As a result, it becomes difficult for a player or a prospective player (hereinafter, also referred to as “player or the like”) who is watching the standby effect to easily predict a change in the screen display. In addition, this will attract players' interest in gaming machines (vacant machines) that have not been played for a long time, and by increasing their motivation to play, the vacant machines will be made to play by the players, and the operating rate of the gaming machines will be improved. It is possible to make it. A "planned player" is a person who is planning to use a gaming machine from now on.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1.
As the standby effect, the effect of displaying the standby effect image on the image display unit is provided.
The standby effect executing means has the standby effect image so that the degree of liveliness increases as an impression received by the player or the planned player who is viewing the standby effect image as the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses. It is characterized by changing the contents of.

Here, the "liveliness" expresses the degree of liveliness, and the more lively it is, the higher the liveliness is, and the less lively it is, the lower the liveliness is. For example, with respect to the standby effect image, the greater the number of items (design parts, characters, etc.) constituting the standby effect image, the higher the degree of liveliness, and the smaller the number of items, the lower the degree of liveliness. In addition, the more vivid the colors of the items that make up the standby effect image, the higher the degree of liveliness, and the more sober, the lower the degree of liveliness.

According to such a gaming machine, the standby effect executing means waits so that the degree of liveliness increases as the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses, as an impression that the player or the like who is viewing the standby effect image receives. Change the content of the production image. As a result, it becomes difficult for a player or the like who is viewing the standby effect image to easily predict a change in the screen display, and as the liveliness of the standby effect image increases, the standby effect image is displayed. It is possible to attract the interest of players and the like to the gaming machine to be executed and to increase the motivation for playing. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to play a gaming machine (vacant table) that has not been played for a long time, and to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2.
Equipped with a light emitting part, a moving part and a sound output part,
The standby effect executing means has the light emitting unit and the movable unit so as to increase the degree of liveliness as the standby effect while displaying the standby effect image, or as the standby effect after displaying the standby effect image. It is characterized by driving a unit or the sound output unit.

For example, the more lively the light emitting part is, the higher the liveliness is, and the smaller the number is, the lower the liveliness is. Further, the higher the emission brightness of the light emitting unit, the higher the degree of liveliness, and the lower the emission brightness, the lower the degree of liveliness. Furthermore, the greater the number of light emitting parts whose emission color is a warm color (red, orange, yellow, etc.), the higher the degree of liveliness, and the number of light emitting parts whose emission color is a cold color (blue-green, blue, blue-purple, etc.) The more it is, the less lively it is. For example, the more lively the moving parts are, the higher the liveliness is, and the smaller the number of the moving parts is, the lower the liveliness is. In addition, the faster the moving speed, the higher the liveliness, and the slower the moving speed, the lower the liveliness. Furthermore, the larger the physique (size) of the movable part, the higher the degree of liveliness, and the smaller the size, the lower the degree of liveliness. For example, the higher the number of speakers and horns that output sound, the higher the liveliness of the sound output unit, and the smaller the number, the lower the liveliness. The louder the volume, the higher the liveliness, and the lower the volume, the lower the liveliness. Furthermore, the higher the pitch, the higher the liveliness, and the lower the pitch, the lower the liveliness.

According to such a gaming machine, the standby effect executing means is a light emitting unit, so that the degree of liveliness increases as a standby effect while displaying the standby effect image, or as a standby effect after displaying the standby effect image. Drives a moving part or a sound output part. As a result, the player or the like who is viewing the standby effect image is driven so as to increase the liveliness in addition to the increase in the liveliness of the standby effect image. The sound of the output section also stimulates sight and hearing. Therefore, in addition to making it difficult to easily predict changes in the screen display, the feeling of excitement is further increased, which makes it possible to raise the expectations of players and the like for the whereabouts of changes in the screen display of the standby effect. ..

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3.
The standby effect executing means is sequentially driven with the passage of time from the light emitting unit, the movable unit, or the sound output unit, which exists at a position close to the image display unit in physical distance. It is characterized by that.

According to such a gaming machine, among the light emitting unit, the movable unit, and the sound output unit, those existing at a position physically close to the image display unit are sequentially driven with the passage of time. , The player watching the standby effect image can see how the light, motion, and sound effects of the light emitting unit, movable unit, or sound output unit gradually spread from the inside to the outside of the gaming machine. .. Therefore, in addition to making it difficult to easily predict changes in the screen display, the feeling of excitement is further increased, which makes it possible to raise the expectations of players and the like for the whereabouts of changes in the screen display of the standby effect. ..

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 4.
The game effect executing means is characterized in that the game effect is determined based on the content of the standby effect that was performed when the execution of the predetermined game effect was started.

According to such a gaming machine, the game effect executing means determines the game effect to be executed after the start of the game, based on the content of the standby effect that was performed when the execution of the predetermined game effect was started. As a result, the level of the game entertainment that can be given to the player changes based on the length of the elapsed time of waiting for customers immediately before the start of the game. In addition, since the content of the game effect to be executed is determined from the content of the standby effect that was performed immediately before the execution of the predetermined game effect is started, the player's interest in the vacant platform changes with the passage of time. It is possible to allow the player to play a gaming machine that has not been played for a long time, and to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. In addition, when the degree of liveliness increases with the passage of time, the longer the vacant table is, the more the game effect corresponding to the increased liveliness is executed, so that the vacant table will be vacant for a long period of time. It is possible to prevent it as much as possible and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. The "game effect" includes a background effect, a reach effect, a character effect, and the like, in addition to the effect pattern.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 to Reference Invention 5.
The standby effect executing means is characterized in that the standby effect image to be displayed on the image display unit is determined based on the content of the predetermined game effect that was performed immediately before the execution of the standby effect is started. Is to be.

According to such a gaming machine, the standby effect executing means first displays the standby effect image on the image display unit based on the content of the predetermined game effect that was performed immediately before the execution of the standby effect is started. To decide. As a result, the standby effect image to be executed changes depending on the content of the game effect immediately before the execution of the standby effect is started. Therefore, the execution mode of the standby effect is diversified and the player's interest in the vacant platform is increased. , It is possible to let the player play the vacant platform and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. Further, in addition to the difficulty in easily predicting the change in the screen display in the standby effect, it becomes difficult for the player or the like to predict the first standby effect as well.

1 pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 5a board lamp (light emitting part), 5b other lamps (light emitting part), 7 image display device (image display part), 7a display screen, 7b effect pattern display area, 7c standby effect image display area, 14,15 movable decorative member (movable part), 66 frame lamp (light emitting part), 67 speaker (sound output part), 70 standby effect image, 71 pendant light, 72 counter table, 73 round table , 74 chairs, 75 foliage plants, 77a-77k animal characters, 91 effect control microcomputers (game effect execution means, standby effect execution means), 101 image control microcomputers (game effect execution means, standby effect execution means).

Claims (1)

An image display unit that can display images and
A game effect execution means for displaying an effect symbol on the image display unit as an execution of a predetermined game effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game effect execution means.
When the game effect executing means does not execute the predetermined game effect, the standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect after the elapse of the predetermined time until the execution of the predetermined game effect is started, and the standby effect executing means. Equipped with
The standby effect executing means is a gaming machine that changes the content of the standby effect as time elapses after the standby effect is executed.
It is equipped with multiple different types of drive units, including a light emitting unit, a movable unit, and a sound output unit.
As the standby effect, the effect of displaying the standby effect image on the image display unit is provided.
As the time after the execution of the standby effect elapses, the standby effect executing means changes the content of the standby effect image displayed on the image display unit, and at the same time, the light emitting unit, the movable unit, or the sound output. An effect of driving at least two or more of the two or more driving units of the unit with the passage of time, starting from the one that exists at a position physically close to the image display unit.
A gaming machine characterized by having .

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