JP7182236B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and is particularly applicable to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

In a conventional game machine, based on the entry of a ball into a starting hole, a win/fail decision is made with a predetermined probability of a big win, and symbols are variably displayed, and when the result of the win/fail decision is a big win, the symbols are stopped and displayed as the big win symbols, and the big win is displayed. There is a game that executes a jackpot game to open a prize-winning slot. In addition, a game effect (ready effect, character effect, etc.) is executed in accordance with the variable display of the pattern, and the possibility that the result of the win/loss determination will be a big hit depending on the execution mode of the game effect, that is, the symbol is a big hit pattern and the display is stopped. The possibility of winning (reliability of big hit) is indicated, and an effect indicating that a big win will be achieved is performed in the game effect when a big win is achieved. In addition, depending on the type of the stop-displayed jackpot pattern, there is a jackpot game that executes a different execution mode (the prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game are different, or the game state after the jackpot game is over, etc.) is executed ( For example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, as game effects (ready effect, character effect, etc.), there are also those that have a plurality of game effects with different execution modes, and that show different degrees of reliability for big hits depending on the game effects to be executed. As a result, the player's interest in the game is heightened when the game performance with high reliability of the big win is executed, and the interest in the game is further heightened when the big win is advantageous.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-57583

In the gaming machine as described above, when a large amount of game profit can be obtained by successively generating big winning games, the interest in the game is heightened, but it is not possible to grasp in what manner the big winning games have occurred. It was difficult to connect it to further improvement of amusement interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of increasing the enjoyment of a game.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems,
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
a game effect executing means having a plurality of game effects executed in accordance with the variable display of identification information, and executing a predetermined game effect from the plurality of game effects;
game mode setting means having a plurality of game modes with different degrees of advantage for the player, and capable of setting a predetermined game mode from the plurality of game modes;
special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specified result;
A gaming machine comprising a special game pattern display unit that displays a special game pattern indicating the special game when the special game is executed,
Having a plurality of special games as the special game,
Having a plurality of special game patterns as the special game patterns,
A predetermined special game out of the plurality of special games is executed after indicating that the specific result is obtained in a predetermined game effect executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, and the special game ends. A predetermined game mode will be set later,
The special game pattern is at least one of a pattern element having an external shape corresponding to the type of the executed special game, and a game effect executed before the executed special game or a game mode set after the special game. The pattern element of the external shape corresponding to the type is combined with the pattern element, and if the external shape of the pattern element constituting the special game pattern is the same, the same type is indicated,
The special game pattern display unit can display a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to the most recently executed special games,
When the information indicated by the special game pattern is all the same, the outer shape of the special game pattern is the same display mode,
When part of the information indicated by the special game pattern is the same and part is different, the outer shape of the special game pattern is partially the same and partially different.
It is characterized by

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of game effects, a plurality of game modes, a plurality of special games, and a plurality of special game patterns are provided. Then, when the special game is executed, the special game is executed after the specific result is shown in the game effect, and a predetermined game mode is set after the special game is finished. In addition, the special game pattern includes information indicating the type of the executed special game, and the game effect (corresponding to the special game) executed before the executed special game or the game mode set after the special game. and at least one of the information. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the status of occurrence of the special game in the past just by looking at the special game pattern.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that executes a game effect that enhances the interest in the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between types of winnings and opening patterns of the big winning openings. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a ready-to-win determination table, (D) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. A pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small hit game). 9 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the effect start processing at the time of entering the ball. It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information. It is a table|surface which shows the pattern element of hit information. It is a table|surface which shows an example of hit information. It is a figure which shows the other execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information. It is a figure which shows the other execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information. It is a figure which shows the other execution aspect of the game production|presentation which displays hit information.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following description, when the winning symbols are stopped and displayed following the end of the variable display of the symbols, a pachinko machine capable of executing a winning game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profits (for example, prize balls) to the player will be described. , an example to which the present invention is applied.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50. The game board 2 is used for playing games. It is configured to be detachable from the machine frame 50 . FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50 . The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for mounting the game board 2, etc., and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko game machine 1 on island facilities of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52 and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and configured to be openable and closable.

In addition, the front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotational angle) of the player, and can store game balls and supply the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. Also, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as a (also simply referred to as "effect button 63") is provided. A plurality of production buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game production. A frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for decoration are provided on the front frame 51 . Incidentally, the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment 1, as long as it can detect the input from the player, or input detection means (for example, , appearance type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact input detection means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects the proximity of a part of the player's body and performs input. good.

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. Also, the game board 2 is provided with board surface lamps 5 for decoration. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are projected. In addition, a ball return preventing piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4 to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. An image display device 7 made of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3 . A display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a production pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "production pattern display section") in which production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as a "production pattern 8") are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 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 pattern display area 7b is composed of, for example, three pattern display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

Each of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R consists of a plurality of patterns (identification information) representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. Displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4) by the left, middle, and right performance symbols that are stop-displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol, and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit") (that is, the special symbol propriety determination (Simply referred to as the "appropriate determination") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. Incidentally, any one of the first special design, the second special design, and the performance design may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". For example, if the result of the special design propriety determination is a big hit (specific result), the production design can be stopped and displayed with the same 3-digit number such as "777" (also referred to as "hit production design"). It is possible. In addition, identification information display means for variably displaying (display control) identification information (performance design, special design) shall be provided.

In addition, in the case of a small hit (specific result), the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a preset chance pattern such as "135" or a dedicated pattern such as "3*3" (also called "small hit production pattern"). It is possible to In addition, in the case of being out, at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" is different. It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol suitability determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b, but rather the effect The performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b are seen and grasped. The positions of the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not need to be provided separately, and the display areas for the left, middle, and right performance patterns may each be the entire pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). . In addition, as a form of variable display of the effect symbols, for example, there is a form of scroll display in vertical, horizontal, diagonal directions, and the like. In addition, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the control unit for controlling the variable display of the effect symbol, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the display unit for displaying the effect symbol are referred to as the "identification information display unit ( identification information display means)”.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game production using the above-mentioned production patterns (production pattern game production), the winning game production executed in conjunction with the winning game, the customer waiting A demo will be displayed. In addition, in the performance pattern game performance, the winning game performance, and the demonstration performance, in addition to performance symbols such as numbers, performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display section) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special figure pending described later, There is a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display section) for displaying the second effect pending 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect suspension or the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension and the second special The memory number of the second special figure reservation displayed on the figure reservation display 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. A game effect executing means for executing these game effects is provided.

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 pattern display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 . The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives the game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit and guides it to the stage part 11 . A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first start port 20, which will be described later. Furthermore, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13, which has an electric decorative member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED and can be turned on according to the game state, is arranged in the shape of letters, figures, or the like. there is

A movable decorative member 14 is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 so as to be movable along with the game performance. In FIG. 3, only a portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of it is visible. As a result, the player's sense of anticipation for winning is heightened. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease with which a game ball enters. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

Below the first starter opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starter opening") having a variable second starter opening 21 that changes the ease with which a game ball enters is provided. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol suitability determination ) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the win/loss determination. The variable winning device 22 has a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . By this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that in the first mode. be. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state, and makes it impossible for a game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is in a closed state. there is In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it is completely closed 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 starting hole 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as "first variable ball entry") having a first big winning hole 30 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big prize winning port 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the first variable ball entrance 31 is in a state where a game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state where a game ball can enter (open state) by opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32. can be changed to

In addition, a second big winning device 36 having a second big winning hole 35 ("second variable ball entrance ) is provided. The second big prize winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (wing member) 37 and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second prize winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the second big winning hole 35 only when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state.

That is, the second variable ball entrance 36 is in a state where a game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state where a game ball can enter (open state) by opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37. can be changed to The second big winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 can pass. In the pachinko game machine 1, a high probability state, which will be described later, is generated when it is detected that the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 has passed through the specific area 39. FIG. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variable operation opening. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31 .

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decorative 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 determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general ball entrances 27 are provided at the bottom of the game area 3 .

In this way, the game areas 3 where various ball entrances and the like are arranged are the left game area (first game area) 3A and the right game area (second game area) 3B from the center in the horizontal direction. , can be divided into A hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called left hitting, and a hitting method of shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called right hitting. . In this pachinko game machine 1, when the game is started, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to winning in the win/loss determination based on the ball entering the first starting hole 20, the gate 28, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, and the second winning hole are hit to the right. The ball is aimed to enter the big winning hole 35 . Then, when the game ball enters the first starting hole, the second starting hole, the first big winning hole, the second big winning hole, and the general ball entering hole, it is determined in advance at each ball entering hole 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 in the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The main display device 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variably displaying and statically displaying the first special symbol, and a second special symbol display for variably displaying and statically displaying the second special symbol. A device 41b (second special symbol display portion), and a normal symbol display device 42 (normal symbol display portion) that variably displays and stop-displays normal symbols are included. In addition, on the main display 40, the first special symbol reservation display 43a that displays the number of storage of the right or wrong determination information (first special symbol reservation) related to the first special symbol, the right or wrong determination information related to the second special symbol (second 2 special figure suspension) 2nd special figure suspension display 43b that displays the number of memories, and the normal figure suspension display 44 that displays the number of memories of the operation suspension (normal figure suspension) of the normal design display 42 ing.

In addition, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination is a hit, and the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball, that is, hitting right. A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the ball should be shot left or right. Various display devices included in the main display device 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit, which will be described later.

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

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time and then stopped, and the ball is entered into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed. The result of the lottery (special design success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) based on is notified. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol suitability determination. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit pattern or a small hit pattern), the second in the open pattern according to the type of the specific special pattern that is stopped and displayed. A special game (big win game, small win game) for opening the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 is performed. The pattern of opening the big winning holes (the first big winning hole 30 and the second big winning hole 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display device 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol propriety determination. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Also, when the second big win (2R big win) is achieved, four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Also, when a small hit is achieved, four LEDs of "mnop" are lit and the rest are extinguished. Moreover, when it becomes out, two LED of "lo" can be turned on, and the rest can be turned off. Also, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. As for the stop display mode, similar to the first special symbol display device 41b, different display modes are determined according to the result of the second special symbol propriety determination. Also, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a random number for judging whether or not a special symbol Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored as the first special figure reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21, the second special figure. It is stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 85b as suspension. An upper limit is set to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. These first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are also collectively referred to as "acquisition information storage means". .

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is terminated when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the special symbol suitability determination random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbols Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the entered ball, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

And the number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the first special figure reservation indicator 43a and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two "uv" LEDs, and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations, the first special figure It displays the number of pending. For example, if the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green), and the number of holds is 1 In the case of , the display mode can be such that the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as "u□v●". Also, when the number of reservations is 2, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which the u LED is lit in red and the v LED is extinguished, such as "u●v□". In addition, when the number of reservations is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as "u●v●".

Also, when the number of reservations is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green, such as "u▲v▲". In addition, the second special figure pending display device 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LED according to the number of the second special figure pending, the second special figure pending It displays numbers. For example, if the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). 4 is also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, and the results of normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 are displayed by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). notify. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is played to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and normally displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination by its lighting mode. is. For example, when the judgment result is a hit, the winning normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "st■" (for example, ■: lighting, □: lighting off). In addition, when the determination result is out, a non-normal symbol is displayed in which only the LED of t is lit, such as "s□t■". It should be noted that the off normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed over a predetermined variable time. 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 judging whether a normal symbol is right or wrong is acquired based on the passage of the game ball. is temporarily stored as a normal map reservation in the normal map reservation storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 86 is terminated when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is appropriate or not corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern is executed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of its passage, that is, when the variable display of normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right of normal symbol propriety judgment for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

And the number of such normal map reservations is displayed on the normal map reservation display 44 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal map reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of normal map reservations. be. For example, if the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: red lights, ▲: green lights), and the number of holds is 1 In the case of , the display mode can be such that the q LED is turned off and the r LED is turned on in red, such as "q□r●". In addition, the number of reservations 2 to 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", a "game control unit") that performs control related to game profits such as special symbol success/failure determination, normal symbol success/failure determination, and game state transition. ”), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a “sub-control unit”, also referred to as a “production control unit”) that performs control related to the performance executed with the progress of the game, payout control that performs control related to the payout of the game ball Substrate 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), production pattern 8 displayed on image display device 7, pattern displayed on production display device 102, production first special figure reservation display 103a, and production second special figure An image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like for controlling the display of the holding display 103b and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided at substantially the center of the rear surface side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above the main control board case is a main control board housing case. is provided with a storage case for image control boards, etc., in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are stored, and a sub control board storage case, in which the sub control board 90 is stored, is provided on the storage case for the image control boards, etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing a payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing a power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the programs stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure suspension storage unit 85 (first special figure suspension storage unit 85a and second special figure suspension storage unit 85b) and normal figure suspension storage unit 86. .

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88 . Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start sensor 20a, a second start sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize sensor 30a, a second big prize sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general sensors. An entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also called "detection means".

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 . The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 within the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 . The general ball entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each general ball entrance 27 and detects a game ball entering the general ball entrance 27 .

As the solenoids, the second starting solenoid 24, the first big winning solenoid 33, and the second big winning solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 . The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 .

Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol suspension display 43a, a second special symbol suspension display 43b, and a general symbol. A holding indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a shooting direction indicator 47, and a winning indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a payout device 120 that pays out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like). (which enables ball rental based on the information received) is connected, and a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). Firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) for controlling the payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 operates 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 game machine 1 through the input/output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls or pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the shooting device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the shooting handle 60, and the shooting volume 115 changes the rotation of the shooting handle 60. Detect quantity. Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 .

The main control board 80 also 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 that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

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

An image control board 100 , an audio 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. Display control of the device 7, the production display 102, the production first special figure suspension display 103a, and the production second suspension display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns, pending patterns, 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 commands from the effect control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8, and the effect pattern is displayed by turning on/off the two LEDs, or by combining colors. Stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result of No. 8 (result of special symbol propriety determination). Moreover, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a and the production 2nd suspension display 103b are also made up of two LEDs. Then, by lighting / extinguishing of two LEDs, or a combination of colors, the production 1st special figure reservation indicator 103a is the number of reservations displayed in the 1st production reservation display area 9c and the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same pending number as the displayed pending number. In addition, the second special figure pending display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same pending number as the pending number displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d and the second special figure pending display 43b. controlled. This is done by displaying character designs on substantially the entirety of the display screen 7a (performance design display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to display substantially the entire performance design display area 7b (performance design display section) of the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because some or all of the production pattern, the first production suspension display part, or the second production suspension display part may not be visible by covering it. . Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs sounds, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on commands 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 audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU of the image control board 100 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100 .

In addition, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the production control microcomputer 91 provides light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5. lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107 .

Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . The movable decorative member 14, which is partially visible in FIG. 1, is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as "driving data") for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The movement of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined movement pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107 , and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the movable decorative member 14 . Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

The sub-control board 90 also has a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second A production 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 to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch.

Next, the control related to the winning/losing determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol suitability determination, there are "big hit", "minor hit", and "off". At the time of "big hit", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "big hit pattern". Further, in the case of a "small win", the special symbol display portion 41 stops and displays the "small win symbol". In addition, when "missing", the special symbol display portion 41 stops and displays "missing symbol". When it is determined as a big win or a small win, a "special game" is executed to open the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special symbol. . A special game executed as a big win is called a "big win game", and a special game executed as a small win is called a "small win game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of wins are "15R (round) 1st big win", "15R 2nd big win", "2R 3rd big win", "15R 4th big win", and "7R 5th big win". , “7R 6th big win” and “4R 7th big win”. "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 4th jackpot" have 15 openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35). In the second round, it is a big win that opens the second big winning hole 35 in such a manner that the game ball can (easily) pass through the specific area 39 . A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. The "15R 2nd jackpot" has 15 openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35), but the first round, which is the aforementioned chance round, It is a big hit in which the opening time of the second round is extremely short (instantaneous opening and closing), and it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.例文帳に追加In other words, this “15R second big win” can be said to be a big win that does not open the second big winning device 36 in a manner that allows (easy) passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 .

In addition, in the "7R 5th jackpot", the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is 7 times, and in the first and second rounds, This is a big hit that opens the second big winning hole 35 in a manner that the game ball can (easily) pass through the specific area 39 . In addition, in the "7R 6th jackpot", although the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 7 times, there is one round which is the aforementioned chance round. It is a big hit in which the opening time of the second round is very short (instantaneous opening and closing), and it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.例文帳に追加That is, this "7R 6th jackpot" does not open the second big winning device 36 in a manner that allows (easy) passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 (passage of the game ball to the specific area is difficult).

In addition, in the "4R 7th jackpot", although the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is four, one round is the aforementioned chance round. It is a big hit in which the opening time of the second round is very short (instantaneous opening and closing), and it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.例文帳に追加That is, this "4R seventh jackpot" does not open the second big winning device 36 in a manner that allows (easy) passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 (passage of the game ball to the specific area is difficult).

In the "2R 3rd jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning gate (the first big winning gate 30 or the second big winning gate 35) is 2 times, and the first round and the 2nd round are chance rounds. This is a big win that opens the second big winning device 36 in a manner that allows game balls to pass through the specific area 39 in the first round. However, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is 1.8 seconds even in the first round and the second round combined, the probability of the game ball passing through the specific area is lower than the first big win in the 15R. It's becoming

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game ends is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is the 15R first big hit, the 2R third big hit, the 15R fourth big hit, or the 7R fifth big hit, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area. Since the chance rounds of the 1st and 2nd rounds are executed in a relatively high mode, by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during execution of the big win game, the game state after the big win game is highly probable. state can be transitioned. On the other hand, in the case of a 15R 2nd jackpot, a 7R 6th jackpot, or a 4R 7th jackpot, the open times of the chance rounds of the 1st and 2nd rounds are 0.1 seconds each. , Since it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 39 during execution of the big win game, and the game state after the big win game. has a very high possibility of becoming a normal state (low-probability state) described later (it can be said to be a low-probability state). Means for setting these predetermined game states is called game state setting means.

On the other hand, the small win is a win to open the big winning hole (second big winning hole 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R third big win. That is, in the case of a small hit, the second big winning device 36 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 execution of the small winning game, the game state after executing the small winning game is not changed from before executing the small winning game. Therefore, if the game state before execution of the small-hit game is a normal state (low probability state), the game state after execution of the small-hit game will also be in a normal state. From the player's point of view, the 2R third big win and the small win cannot be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning hole (second big winning hole 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a 2R third big hit or a small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big win, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. In addition, even if a game ball is passed through the specific area 39 during a special game as a small hit, it is difficult to recognize whether the subsequent game state remains normal or transitions to a high-probability state. is. As a result, in the case of a small win or in the case of a 2R third big win, the game can be progressed with a sense of anticipation that the probability may be high, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced. can. It should be noted that the number of openings of the big winning opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of openings in the case of a small win.

More specifically, the opening patterns of the big winning openings when each big win and small win in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment are as shown in FIG. That is, when it becomes a 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a), and when it becomes a 15R fourth big hit (on the second special symbol display device 41b 15R (when the fourth big winning pattern is stopped and displayed), the second big prize winning port 35 is opened for 28 seconds at maximum from 1R to 2R, and the first big prize winning port 30 is opened for 28 seconds at maximum from 3R to 15R. . In this hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st round and the 2nd round is 28 seconds, it is easy to let the game ball pass through the specific area 39 during the round.

Also, in the case of a 15R second big win (when the 15R second big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the maximum value of the second big winning opening 35 is 0.1 from 1R to 2R. Seconds are opened, and from 3R to 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds. In this hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1Rth and 2Rth is a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is extremely short time (momentary opening and closing), so the game ball moves to the specific area 39 during the round. is almost impossible to pass.

That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big win differs in opening mode in the first and second rounds compared to the opening pattern for the 15R first big win. That is, in the 15R first jackpot, the second big winning hole 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so the game ball easily enters the second big winning hole 35 . Then, the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 passes through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second jackpot, the second big prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second big winning hole 35 . Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big win is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big win. Also, since the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is infinitely close to 0, it can be said that it does not pass.

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R third big win is won (when the 2R third big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a), the second big winning opening 35 from 1R to 2R is opened for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st round and the 2nd round is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to let the game ball pass through the specific area 39 during the round. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is sufficiently possible to let the game ball enter the second big winning hole 35 . Also, in this 2R 3rd jackpot, since the total opening time of the 2nd jackpot is as short as 1.8 seconds, unlike other 15R jackpots, many prize balls (gaming profits) cannot be expected. In other words, it is a jackpot in which almost no prize balls can be obtained as compared with other jackpots. When other big hits are won, the game is executed in the manner shown in FIG.

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 device 41a), and when it becomes the second small hit (second special symbol display device 41b 2), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big prize opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R third big win. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to let the game ball pass through the specific area 39 . However, as described above, even if there is passage to the specific area 39, there is no change in the game state before and after the small hit game. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this small winning does not expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big winning. In other words, the small hit has almost no benefits for the player in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball (only the prize ball by entering the ball).

That is, in the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning hole 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easily pass) (15th big win, 15R fourth big win), A second open pattern (15R second jackpot) in which it is difficult (impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39, 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. 3 open pattern and (2R 3rd jackpot). Further, as an opening pattern for a small hit, there is a fourth opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high-probability state) even when it passes through. can do. This fourth open pattern may be an open pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39 as another aspect.

In addition, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the judgment of the first special pattern (special drawing 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 probability of allocation to each big hit in the judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 40% for the 15R 4th big hit, 20% for the 7R 5th big hit, and 20% for the 7R 6th big hit. , 4R 7th jackpot is 20%. That is, it is better to pass the specific area when a big hit is determined based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which has become easier to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state). Easy jackpot games are likely to occur. That is, the possibility that the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a high-probability state tends to increase. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played at the second start port 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the winning judgment (big hit lottery with the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the win/fail judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) that is performed after the ball enters the ball is advantageous to the player (becomes in a high-probability state). . That is, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting hole 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, whether a big win, a small win, or a loss is determined based on "random number for judging special symbol success/failure (also called "information for judging success/failure")". The determination of the type of the jackpot is performed based on the "random number for determining the type of jackpot (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" and "information for symbol determination"). As shown in FIG. 7(A), the special symbol suitability determination random number takes a value in the range of 0-629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes the random number for judging the special symbol and the random number for determining the jackpot type. (also referred to as “reach information”)” and “variation pattern random numbers (also referred to as “variation pattern information”)”.

The ready-to-win random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a ready-to-win in a game effect (a performance symbol game effect) showing the result using a performance symbol when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out. Reach means, for example, a state in which the left and right two production patterns 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same pattern, and the remaining one medium production pattern 8C is fluctuating ("7 ↓ 7" situation). Then, if the changing middle production pattern 8C stops with the same pattern as the stopped production patterns 8R and 8L, the three production patterns stop with the same pattern, and a win is achieved. It should be noted that the stop (temporary stop) of the production pattern in this case includes a display (shake fluctuation) in which the production pattern display area 7b is somewhat shaken. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

Also, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-198. Random numbers obtained based on passing through the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7(B). The normal symbol suitability determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery). The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0-240.

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment will be explained. The pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of game states by combining the probability variation function for special symbols and normal symbols, the variation time shortening function, and the opening extension function in an operating state or a non-operating state. . For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is operating is called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is "normal state (also referred to as "low probability state"). ”. In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol propriety determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the success/failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high-probability state, the jackpot determination table for the high-probability state with a large value of the special symbol hit/fail determination random number that is determined as the jackpot is used. is used to determine the suitability (see FIG. 8(A)). In other words, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability that the variation display of the special symbols will result in a big win (a stopped symbol becomes a big win pattern) is higher than when it is not activated.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the average value of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation 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 reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry ball (an entry ball that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) to the starting port is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for the special symbols. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function 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 normal design propriety determination is higher than the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state, using the normal symbol per determination table, normal symbol success determination (normal symbol determination) (See FIG. 8(D)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the variable display of the normal symbols will result in a hit (the stopped symbol will become a normal winning symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. .

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal design is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(E)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is in operation. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of opening times of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of openings of the variable winning device 22 is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the opening and closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation of 0.2 seconds once, and the second start port is open during that period. Become. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol suitability determination is a hit in the time saving state, the opening/closing member 37 of the variable prize winning device 22 performs the opening operation of 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the circumstances where the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls in your hand.

A high base state (high frequency state) may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, by operating at least one of the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not in operation It is sufficient that the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment 1, the game state after the special game when the 15R first jackpot is won is a high probability state of special symbols if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. And it becomes a time-saving state of special symbols and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed.

In addition, in the game state after the special game when the 15R second big hit is achieved, it is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so the normal state of the special symbols and the time-saving state of the special symbols. and the high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if it passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a "high probability high base state".

In addition, in the normal state (low-probability base state), the game state after the special game in the case of the 2R third big hit, if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game, the special symbol is high. It becomes a probability state, a special symbol non-time saving state, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a "high-probability-low base state". The high-probability-low base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed.

This high-probability-low base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, a state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the high-probability state. That is, the high-probability-low base state is a so-called "latent probability variable state (also referred to as "probability non-announced state")". On the other hand, the above high-probability-high base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. In other words, the high probability high base state is the so-called "variable probability gaming state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the special game in the case of the 2R third big hit is a state with a high probability of special symbols and a special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function of the special symbols and the base state are the same as the state before execution of the special game.

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

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In addition, 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. It is because Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol propriety determination, the game ball is hit to the right to enter the second start port 21. - 特許庁This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) rather than hitting left. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner to inform that the ball should be shot to the right game area.

On the other hand, in a low-base state such as a high-probability-low base state or a low-probability-low base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by hitting to the left. In addition, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. It is because Therefore, the player hits left to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 20. - 特許庁This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) than hitting to the right. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area.

Specifically, the shooting direction indicator 47 is composed of two "yz" LEDs, and indicates the shooting direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area by displaying both LEDs as "yzz" (for example, □: lights off, ▪: lights on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the right game area by lighting up both LEDs such as "yz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. FIG. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In addition, in the first embodiment and the drawings, the normal pattern is "general pattern", the special pattern is "special pattern", the first special pattern is "special pattern 1", "first special pattern", and the second special pattern is "special pattern". 2” is sometimes referred to as the “second special figure”.

After the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by adding one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update 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) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a 4 ms cycle. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed, the update process of various counter values by the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is repeated until the next interrupt process (S105) is started. executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU while the interrupt is disabled, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), the output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. do. The commands to be output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol suitability determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the information related to the variation pattern, and the like. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information about the command type, and the lower 1 byte is information about the contents of the command.

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 30a, second big winning hole sensor 35a, general ball entrance sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5)) is read and stored in the output buffer of RAM as winning ball information. A detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower tray full data.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. period until the next interrupt process (S105) starts).

Following the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described starting opening sensor detection process (S204), normal picture operation process (S205), special figure operation process (S206), specific area sensor detection process (S207) , the pending number of balls processing (S208), and the power interruption monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10). ), and the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening 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 has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal pattern reserved balls (the number of normal pattern reservations, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not it 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), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the normal number of reserved design balls (S303), and normal design random number acquisition processing (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7(B)) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquisition random value (acquisition information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal design reservation balls out of the normal design reservation storage section 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 hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but when the game ball enters the second start port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not there is (S306). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S306), proceed to S309, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S306), 1 is added to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S307).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the jackpot type Obtain the counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) ), and store those acquisition random values (acquisition information) in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls out of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting hole sensor 20a (S309). ). When the game ball has not entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, but when the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure reservations, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not there is (S310). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S310), the process is finished, but if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S310), "1" is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S311).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S312) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (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) (that is, the random value shown in FIG. 7(A) is obtained), and the obtained random value is stored in the address space corresponding to the current special figure 1 reserved ball number out of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a .

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 following the starting opening sensor detection process (S204). In the general pattern operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal pattern operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . Then, when the "normal pattern operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal pattern operation status" is "2" (S401 NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal design fluctuation process (S404), and when "normal pattern operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design confirmation Processing (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal design standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (S501), and if "0" (YES in S501) Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol propriety determination process, which will be described later, is performed (S502). Also, following the normal design propriety determination process (S502), the normal design 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 game state is a time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 30 seconds is selected. Also, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504), which will be described later, is performed. Also, following the normal design random number shift process (S504), the normal design fluctuation start process is performed (S505), and the process ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503 is used to start the normal symbol variation display, and the normal operation status is set to "2". In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol variation start.

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (D) (hit determination value "0" ~ "239") based on the high probability normal pattern right or wrong determination, it is determined whether or not hit (S604), the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (D) ( Based on the hit determination value "0", "1"), it is determined whether or not there is a hit by the low-probability normal pattern success/failure determination (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, the result of the general figure right or wrong determination (S603, S604) determines whether it is a hit (per general figure) (S605), and if it is determined to be off (NO in S605), the stop display is off A normal pattern (normal pattern off pattern) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal pattern) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608 ) to end the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
After the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. 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 general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ) to end the process. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal design fluctuation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal design fluctuation time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the general pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal design with the display result (hit normal design or losing normal design) according to the judgment result of the random number for normal design propriety determination (S804), this processing finish.

[Normal design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal design determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern per flag is ON (S901). If the normal pattern hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the normal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether it is in the time saving state (S902). And 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). The opening pattern in the time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second starting port open 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 open pattern during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, an open pattern that opens once for 0.2 seconds. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting port open counter. Then, following the setting of the open pattern (S903, S906), the general pattern operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process ends.

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

If the normal pattern per end flag 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 to open the second start port 21 has arrived (S1003). The starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), whether or not the time to close the second starting port 21 has come (S1005), if not (NO in S1005), the process is finished, and if it is (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) ( S1006).

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

On the other hand, if the normal pattern per end flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 of the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended, so per normal pattern The end flag is turned OFF (S1011), the normal pattern per flag is turned OFF (S1012), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure operation processing (S206) following normal figure operation processing (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processing related to the special symbol indicator 41 and the big winning device (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages, "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101 NO in S1103, YES in S1103), perform special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), and if "special figure operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101, S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol confirmed When the processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in S1101, S1103 and S1105, YES in S1107), special electric auditors processing 1 as a jackpot game (S1108) , and when the "special figure operation status" is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105, S1107 are all NO), a special electric auditors process 2 (S1109) as a small winning game is performed. It should be noted that the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) of the second starting port 21 is "0" (S1201). . If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the entry into the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as a standby screen (executing a demo screen for customer waiting) is in progress (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process ends, Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21 , Toku-zu 2 propriety determination processing (S1202), Toku-zu 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), Toku-zu 2 random number shift processing (S1204), Toku-zu 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. Thus, in this embodiment 1, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). And in the present embodiment 1, the winning judgment based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to result in a big hit with a large profit for the player than the winning judgment based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8 (B )).

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special figure reservation The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (the oldest memory) stored in the corresponding RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (jackpot determination values are "3" and " 397”), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), a win or failure judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (FIG. 8A) (S1307). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", and "449". , "503".

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1309) is determined to be a "jackpot" (YES in S1304), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1310), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determining random number (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1312), and the process is finished. In addition, in the case of the success/failure determination related to the first special symbol, the big hit type is determined using the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and in the case of the success/failure determination related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit in the winning/failure determination of the first special symbol (special figure 1), one of the 15R first big win, the 15R second big win and the 2R third big win is executed. In addition, when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is judged to be a big hit, it is all 15R fourth big hits (FIG. 8(B)).

The jackpot flag is a jackpot flag that turns ON when the jackpot types are 15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 4th jackpot, 7R 5th jackpot, 7R 6th jackpot, and 4R 7th jackpot. And, there is a short hit flag that turns ON when it is the 2R third big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a lamp for 2R, a lamp for 4R, a lamp for 7R and a lamp for 15R. Then, at the timing when the 2R third big winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, the lamp for 2R is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2R▲4RΔ7RΔ15RΔ" (for example, ▴: lit, Δ: extinguished). In addition, when one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 15R fourth big hit is turned on and the long hit flag is turned on, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding big hit pattern is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "2RΔ4RΔ7RΔ15R▴". As for the other big wins, the corresponding round lamps are lit and displayed at the timing when the big win symbols are confirmed and displayed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not "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 special symbol suitability determination 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), the winning pattern is determined (S1308), and the process ends. If it is determined to be a small hit (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1306), and the process is finished. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not the game is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for judging whether or not the special symbol is appropriate.

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). Then, if it is not a time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time saving state, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), the jackpot in the non-time saving state table (part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time-saving state and the big hit) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403) . It should be noted that if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, in the present embodiment 1, the table for big hits in the non-time-saving state is also divided according to whether the big hits are long hits (15R big hits) or short hits (2R big hits). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, there is only the 15R fourth big hit (long hit) in the big hit that is won in the lottery of the special figure 2. Therefore, the portion referred to in this processing is always the long hit portion, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. In addition, the table for big hits in non-time-saving state does not need to be divided into the object for long hits, and the object for short hits. This is the same for the table for big hits in the 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 table for non-time-saving state medium-small hits (the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and small hit of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is changed. A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

Also, 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 the reach establishment random number (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8(C), the reach establishment random number is "0" to "5" in the time saving state, and "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time saving state is less likely to reach when it is off than the non-working time saving state. This is in order to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more short reach production off with short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random value (YES in S1406), that is, if the reach is out, the table for reach out during the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9 A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and reach existence out of the pattern table (S1407). In Example 1, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach establishment random value (NO in S1406), that is, if there is no reach out, the table for reach no out during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and no reach out of the table (S1408). When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls in the special design is "0" to "2" is selected. It is designed to be In Example 1, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Also, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. Of which, the part corresponding to the time saving state) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1609 (S1410 to S1416). That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 9 and the big hit, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. With reference to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. 9 and reach out, if the reach is not out, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state in FIG. to select a variation pattern.

In addition, in the variation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening variation according to the number of retained balls when no reach is out is the number of retained balls "2" It works when ~ "4". That is, shortening variation is more likely to be selected than during the non-time saving state. In addition, when a long hit is won among jackpots, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected than during the non-time-saving state. That is, the variation pattern table during the time saving state is a table such that the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern table during the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed and this processing ends. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (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 special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003" , address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, (when stored up to the upper limit number) RAM corresponding to the fourth of the second special figure reservation The area is cleared to 0 (S1503) and this process ends.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (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 special 2 reserved balls is "0" and the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) , Special figure 1 propriety determination process (S1207), Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), Special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), Special figure 1 variation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) Read out the stored random number counter value for special symbol suitability determination (label-TRND-A). Also, in the determination of the type of jackpot in S1608, there is a possibility that it is determined to be any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot (FIG. 8(B)). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8(B), the distribution ratio 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 to be a 15R first big hit or a 15R second big hit in this big hit type determination, a long hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in step S1609. On the other hand, when it is determined to be the 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1609.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this processing is omitted.

However, since this process is a process related to special figure 1, if YES in S1702 (Fig. 27) (that is, if the jackpot flag is ON), the type of jackpot is a 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot or 15R jackpot). It is determined whether it is one of the two big hits (S1703). And if it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table during the non-time-saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and long hit of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), and refer to the variation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a 15R jackpot in S1713 (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R third jackpot, the table for the 2R jackpot in the time saving state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. corresponding part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, selection of variation pattern (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720) after performing other processing (S1705, Figure 27) to finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (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 special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored) RAM corresponding to the fourth one of the first special figure reservation The area is cleared to 0 (S1803) and this process ends.

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

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

And in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving to count the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state Decrease the value of the counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time saving flag (S1910), Proceed to the processing of S1911. Also, 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 symbols according to the determination result of the special symbol propriety determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is finished.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then the type of jackpot (15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, 2R 3rd jackpot, 15R 4th jackpot, 7R 5th jackpot, 7R 6th jackpot or 4R 7th jackpot) is determined (S2002). Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the round counter. For example, in the case of the 15R first jackpot, a round counter is used to count the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (in the mode where one round is opened once, one round is from opening to closing of the big winning opening). is set to "15". Next, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2005), the opening effect of the jackpot game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2007).

Also, when it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small win flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small win open counter for counting the number of openings of the big winning hole (second big winning hole 35) during the small winning game is set to "2". At the same time, as the opening pattern of the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36), the opening pattern for the small win (see FIG. 6) is set (S2009).

After completing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small winning game, set the opening command of the small winning game (S2010), start the opening production of the small winning game (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". set (S2012). In addition, if the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process ends.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and if it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF. (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). In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the present embodiment 1, since it is always in the low base state during the non-time saving state, it is also controlled to the low base state during execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot devices (the first jackpot device 31 and the second jackpot device 36) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35), that is, 1 minute after the opening time of the big winning has passed. It is determined whether or not the time to start the second round has arrived, or whether or not the time to start the next round (next opening) has arrived after the time interval between rounds has elapsed (S2107).

If the determination result of S2107 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, it is determined whether the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined by using the value of a round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter for counting the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the 1st round nor the 2nd round (that is, 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 big prize opening 30 is opened. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110. ) to open the second big winning port 35 .

In the V effective period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for several seconds after closing the second large winning opening 35 in the first round or the second round. Set the period (corresponding to the first period) during which it is determined to be valid. In addition, in the first embodiment, the period other than this (including the time during the small hit or when the special game is not executed) is the 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 processing (FIG. 35) described later). 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 game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. 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 indicator 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a high probability state. to be notified. Specifically, the gaming state display 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". In the first embodiment, in the normal state (low-probability state), the display mode is "a1□a2□a3□" (eg, □: off, ▪: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the jackpot game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of "a1, a2, a3," is set. Then, when the jackpot game ends and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is set to "a1□a2□a3□". In addition, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the jackpot game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode remains "a1□a2□a3□". , the display mode may be "a1, a2, a3," at the timing of shifting to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and "a1, a2, a3," at the timing of shifting from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

That is, in the later-described specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35), the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) during the V valid period is detected, and the V flag is turned ON outside the V valid period (V invalid period), the V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected. In addition, when the V flag is ON, the variable probability flag is turned ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 33) described later). By doing so, the V flag is prevented from being turned ON based on V passing by fraudulent act, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to a high probability state.

In addition, in the 15R first big win or the 2R third big win, if there is a 1Rth or 2Rth V passage, the game state after the end of the big win game is set to a high probability state, while the V passage occurs during the small win. Even if there is, if the game state before the small winning game is the normal state, the game state after the small winning game is also the normal state so as not to change the success/failure determination probability before and after the big winning game.

In addition, in the present embodiment 1, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second big hit, the period (first period) for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid is set. However, as another mode, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the first period may not be set for the 1st R and the 2nd R. That is, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the 1st R and the 2nd R may be set in the second period. In the jackpot game related to the 15R second jackpot, the opening time of the second jackpot 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is extremely short, so there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the second jackpot 35. Although it is extremely low, if it is set in the second period, the V flag will not be turned ON even if the ball is hit by any chance. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or by a rare ball entry. In this embodiment, detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is effective in the first round or the second round, but the location of the round may not be limited to this.

In S2106, if the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is open (YES in S2106), the number of balls entering the big winning hole 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), whether or not the time has come to close the large winning opening (that is, whether a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening or not) is determined (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning slot has not passed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

On the other hand, if the specified number of balls has been entered (YES in S2111), or if the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (YES in S2112), one of the two round end conditions is met. If so, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second 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 not to be "0" (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round.

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

Also, 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 of the jackpot ending effect has passed (S2119), and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2119), after turning OFF the jackpot end flag (S2120), the later-described game state setting process (S2121) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (FIG. 20).

[Game state 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), which will be described later. And if the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to "140" (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the process of S2205 move on. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not the game state after the big win game is set to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in the game state setting process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2209) without turning the probability variable flag ON, the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process ends. Thereby, the game state after this 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 probability high base state, the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the total number of times of the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display count is 100 times), and the occurrence of the next big hit. In addition, the time saving counter and the variable probability counter count the number of times that the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol are added.

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (jackpot game executed this time) is the 2R third jackpot (S2205). When it is determined in S2205 that the finished (executed) jackpot game is the 2R jackpot (2R third jackpot) (YES in S2205), then the game state before the jackpot game, that is, when the 2R third jackpot is reached. It is determined whether or not the game state is a time saving state (S2208). In S2208, when it is determined that it was not in the time saving state (NO in S2208), the processing ends without turning ON the time saving flag. Thereby, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a special symbol non-time saving state and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This high-probability-low base state ends when any one of the following conditions is met: that the special symbol is displayed 140 times, or that the next big hit occurs.

On the other hand, in S2205, when it is determined that the finished jackpot game (jackpot game executed this time) is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2205), and in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is a time saving state. If it is determined that there has been (YES in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2206), "140" is set to the time saving counter (S2207), and the process ends. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time-saving state of special symbols, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-probability/high-base state ends when either of the following conditions is satisfied: that the special symbol is displayed 140 times, or that the next big hit occurs.

In addition, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, the process (S2208) for determining whether the game state before the big win game is the time saving state is performed. This is to make the operation state of the time saving function before and after and the operation state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small winning and the 2R third big winning, even if it is difficult to recognize which winning is due to the opening pattern of the big winning opening, it is possible to distinguish which winning is based on the subsequent operating states. Because it will be done. This makes it difficult to discriminate between the small win and the 2R third big win by the opening pattern of the big winning hole, and also makes it difficult to discriminate by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generating function that occur afterwards. In addition, if the V flag is ON, the time saving flag may be turned ON without confirming whether it is in the time saving state.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric auditors 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 of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) have been opened in the small winning game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is open (that is, whether or not the big winning device is open) ) is determined (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35), that is, the opening time of the small win has passed. It is determined whether the time to start the first opening has arrived, or whether the time to start the next opening has arrived after the time interval between multiple openings has elapsed (S2303).

If the judgment result of S2303 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305 to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the small winning opening pattern (see FIG. 6).

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the game ball detection by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second big winning hole 35 in the small winning game and for several seconds after the closing of the second big winning hole 35. A period (second period) for determination is set. Further, in the first embodiment, the period other than the period determined as the valid period in the 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 not reached, that is, whether the invalid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80), which counts down the elapse of the V valid period, is set to "0" (ie, no valid period). do. If the V timer is not "0", it is set to "0". It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0" without checking whether the V timer is "0", that is, set to a state of no effective period. Thus, even if there is V passage during the small winning, if the game state before the small winning game is the normal state, the game state after the small winning game is not shifted to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, the period other than the period specified as the valid period in the V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, so the process of S2304 may be omitted.

If the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entering the big winning hole during opening twice, that is, 2 It is determined whether or not the sum of all the game balls entered in the opening of the inning has reached the prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the number of balls entered has not reached the specified number (NO in S2306), whether or not the time has come to close the big prize gate (that is, whether the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has passed since the big prize gate was opened. or not) is determined (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2307), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the number of balls entering the big winning hole during the second opening has reached the specified number (YES in S2506), the big winning hole (second big winning hole 35) is closed ( S2314), it shifts to small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (YES in S2307), the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the open counter for small hits is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the open counter for small hits is "0" (S2310). If it is determined not to be "0" in S2310 (NO in S2310), the process ends as it is because the next opening is started.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" in S2310 (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to small hit end processing of S2311. In S2311, as a small-hit ending process for ending the small-hit game, a small-hit ending command is set (S2311), and a small-hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. It should be noted that the small winning opening counter becomes "0" when the big winning opening is opened twice.

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

It should be noted that the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small winning game. Also, when the small winning game ends, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game state is not changed before and after execution of the small winning game.

[Specific area sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) next to 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 a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the above-described special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32). The V validity period is set in the first round and the second round in the jackpot game.

Also, if it is determined in S2402 that it is in the V valid period (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the big hit game currently being executed is a 2R big hit (2R third big hit) (S2404). Then, if it is determined that it is not a 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R big hit, the 1st V passage command is set (S2405), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a 2R big hit (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 passing command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 executes the game performance in the performance symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V passing command. .

If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning ON the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. The first V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform notification control of V-pass. On the other hand, the second V-passing command and the third V-passing command are commands for in principle not allowing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-passing notification control. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 executes such specific area sensor detection processing (S207) and V effective period setting processing (S2109), thereby switching means for switching between valid and invalid passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) and then the pending ball number process (S208). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, as shown in FIG. S2501). Then, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power interruption monitoring process (S209) following the pending ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to the 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 47. FIG. Incidentally, counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control section). When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90. . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off 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 RAM of the sub-control board 90 is not initialized, and the process proceeds to S4004. 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. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . Incidentally, the random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the effect for determining the effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number 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, there are a random number for determining a conversation notice, a random number for determining a step-up notice, a random number for determining a pseudo-fluctuation notice, a random number for deciding a notice of moving parts, and a random number for deciding a prior notice effect. The advance notice effect to be executed is determined using these obtained values of the advance notice effect determination random numbers and the advance notice determination tables shown in FIGS.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, 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 , sound control board 106 and lamp control board 107 . Each control board (each control unit) that receives the command uses various production devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command to perform various Production (production pattern game production, special game production accompanying the big win game and small win game, etc.) is executed. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (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 section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not there is an input (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined at S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES at 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 ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

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

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing, which will be described later, is performed (S4301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition processing is performed (S4303). After that, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating random numbers for effect determination are executed (S4304).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the start ball command is received from the main control board 80 (main control unit) ( S4401), if it is determined that the starting ball entering command has been received (YES in S4401), then after-mentioned ball entering production start processing is performed (S4402), and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined in S4401 that the starting ball entering command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the ball entering production start process.

In S4403, it is determined whether or not the variation start command is received from the main control unit (S4403), and if it is determined that the variation start command is received (YES in S4403), the variation effect start processing described later is performed (S4404). , the process proceeds to S4405. When it determines with not having received the fluctuation start command by S4403 (NO in S4403), it transfers to the process of S4405, without performing a fluctuation production|presentation start process. In S4405, it is determined whether or not there is an unexecuted notice effect (game effect) (S4405), and if it is determined that there is an unexecuted notice effect (YES in S4405), the notice effect etc. execution processing described later is performed (S4406), and the process proceeds to S4407. If it is determined in S4405 that there is no unexecuted notice effect or the like (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without executing the notice effect or the like execution processing. Here, the "unexecuted notice effect etc." means a game effect that has not yet reached the execution timing among the notice effects etc. that have been determined and set to be executed in the notice effect etc. setting process (S4506) etc. Say. These set game effects that have not yet been executed are sequentially executed when the execution timing determined for each game effect arrives.

In S4407, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control unit (S4407), and if it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4407), the fluctuation production end processing described later is performed (S4408), Move to the processing of S4409. When it determines with not having received the fluctuation stop command by S4407 (NO in S4407), it transfers to the process of S4409, without performing a fluctuation production end process.

Subsequently, in S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control unit (S4409), and if it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4409), a special game effect selection process, which will be described later, is performed (S4410 ), and shifts to the processing of S4411. If it is determined that the opening command has not been received in S4409 (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the special game effect selection process. In S4411, it is determined whether or not the ending command is received from the main control unit (S4411), and if it is determined that the ending command is received (YES in S4411), the ending effect selection process is performed (S4412), and the process of S4413 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, in S4411, when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4413 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 unit (S4413), and if it is determined that the first V passage command has been received (YES in S4413), the V passage notification command is set (S4414 ), and shifts to the processing of S4415. The 1st V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R first big hit. When the V passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like in 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. is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, such as "V passed!" As a result, the game ball passes through the specific area 39, and the player is informed that the game state after the end of the big win game will be in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4413 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 without setting the V passage notification command.

In addition, displaying the character "V pass!" (for example, by displaying the characters of ) to notify that the V has passed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the game state after the jackpot game (special game) being executed will be in a high probability state.

Subsequently, in S4415, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V passing command is received from the main control unit (S4415), and when it is determined that the second V passing command is not received (NO in S4415 ), and determines whether or not the third V passing command has been received (S4417). Then, when it is determined in S4415 that the second V passage command has been received (YES in S4415), and when it is determined in S4417 that the third V passage command has been received (YES in S4417), V passage A non-notification command is set (S4416), and the process proceeds to S4418. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4417 that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4417), the process proceeds to S4418 without setting the V passage non-notification command. In S4418, as other processing, processing based on received commands other than the above-described commands (for example, normal design variation start command and normal design variation stop command) is performed, and the processing ends. Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R third big hit. Moreover, the 3rd V passage command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 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 passage non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays a message such as "V passage!" The display is controlled to a screen that does not display characters indicating that V has been passed (that is, a screen that does not display any notification of passing V). In other words, the V passage non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R third big win or small win, the player is not notified of it.

It should be noted that the command to be set in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be only the first V passing command, and the second V passing command and the third V passing command may not be set. In this case, S4415 to S4417 described above are not executed in the received command analysis process (S4301). Even with this configuration, it is possible to provide a pachinko game machine in which the player is informed of the fact only when the V is passed during the V valid period of the 15R first big win. In other words, when the effect for notification of V passage is not to be performed, the command (V passage non-notification command) need not be set. However, by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the stability of image control.

[Production start processing at the time of ball entry]
A ball-entering production start process (S4402) is a process executed when a starting ball-entering command indicating that a ball has entered the starting hole is received from the main control unit. Display control (control regarding change in the number of displays and display mode of production suspension) of production suspension (first production suspension 9a and second production suspension 9b) displayed on the display screen 7a, or enter the starting port Sometimes, based on the acquired information acquired by the main control unit, so-called look-ahead effects (also referred to as “pre-production” or “pre-announcement”) are performed. In addition, the look-ahead effect is a notice effect to start the effect (game effect) before starting the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the predetermined special symbol propriety determination. That is, the look-ahead effect is a variable display of the effect pattern (special pattern) that is executed before the start of the variable display (also referred to as "the change") of the effect pattern (special pattern) indicating the result of the predetermined special pattern propriety determination. (also called “prior variation”). In addition, the advance notice effect (including the look-ahead effect) means that the result of the variable display of the effect pattern (special pattern) indicating the result of the predetermined special pattern propriety determination becomes a big hit (stopped display in the jackpot mode/jackpot pattern). This is an effect that indicates (suggests) the possibility before the end of the variable display of the effect pattern (special symbol).

Concretely, as shown in FIG. 44, in the ball-entering effect start process (S4402), first, in S5001, the specific flag is turned ON, and the process proceeds to S5002. Here, the "specific flag" of the first embodiment is a state (high load state). Then, this "specific flag" is turned ON when the effect start processing at the time of entering the ball is executed, and is turned OFF when the effect start processing at the time of entering the ball is completed. That is, in the first embodiment, during execution of the performance start processing at the time of entering the ball, the processing amount of the control (performance control processing, notice performance control processing) related to the game performance of the sub-control unit (game performance control unit) is more than a predetermined amount. There are many periods. In the first embodiment, the advance notice determination table used in the below-described advance notice effect setting process differs depending on the state (ON or OFF) of the "specific flag". A state in which the specific flag is ON is also referred to as a "high load state" or "second control state", and a state in which the specific flag is OFF is also referred to as a "low load state" or "first control state".

Next, in S5002, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a preliminary effect determination random number acquisition process for acquiring a preliminary effect determination random number for determining a preliminary effect (S5002), and the process proceeds to S5003. At the timing of receiving the start ball entry command from the main control unit 80, the process of S5002 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is obtained from the random number for pre-rendering determination (not shown). Also, in the pre-rendering determination process (S5005), which will be described later, whether or not to execute the pre-rendering based on the acquired value, and if so, the mode of execution and the like are determined. In S5003, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the starting entering ball command received from the main control unit, and proceeds to the processing of S5004. The start ball command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying the variation pattern to be executed) that can specify the variation pattern scheduled to be selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. ing. In addition, hold information specifying the number of acquisition information stored in the current first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (storage number, number of reservations), Designate the current game state The game state information, the judgment result (preliminary judgment result) of the first special symbol right or wrong judgment or the second special symbol right or wrong judgment, and the pattern information specifying the hit type are included.

In S5004, a table for determining the pre-rendering is set (S5004), and the set pre-rendering determination table, information included in the start ball command, and the random number for determining the pre-rendering acquired in S5002 are Based on this, it is determined whether or not to execute the preliminary effect, and if so, which effect mode of the preliminary effect is to be executed (S5005), and the process proceeds to S5006.

In S5006, display control of the effect suspension (first effect suspension and second effect suspension) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is performed, and the process proceeds to S5007. Specifically, based on the hold information analyzed in the starting entry command analysis process (S5003), the number of acquired information stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a and the second special figure hold storage unit 85b In order to show it to the player, control is performed to display the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension indicating the same number as the number of acquired information stored. As a result, the player can easily grasp the current number of reservations.

In addition, by changing the display mode of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension, or by making the display mode of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension a special display mode different from the normal display mode, In the case where the possibility that the result of the variable display of the production pattern related to the production suspension is a specific result (big hit) is indicated before the start of the variable display of the production pattern (in the case of executing the pre-production), the production of S5006 A corresponding display control process is performed in the pending display process.

In S5007, the specific flag is turned OFF, and the processing for starting the presentation at the time of entering the ball is finished. By determining that the specific flag is OFF, it is possible to determine that the performance start processing at the time of entering the ball is not being executed, that is, that the amount of control processing related to the game performance performed by the sub-control unit is a predetermined amount. It is possible. Here, whether or not "the amount of control processing related to the game effect is a predetermined amount" means whether or not the amount of control processing is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value (the amount of control processing is within a predetermined range). Instead of measuring the amount of control processing, a specific control process (in the first embodiment, "starting processing when entering a ball") that generally increases the amount of control processing (also simply referred to as "processing amount") is being executed. By judging whether or not, it is possible to judge easily. Therefore, when a predetermined specific control process is being performed, it is assumed that "the amount of control processing related to game presentation is greater than a predetermined amount", and the corresponding control process for the high load state is executed. do. As another aspect, a measuring means for actually measuring the load of the CPU of the sub-controller is provided, and when the value (load) measured by the measuring means exceeds a predetermined threshold, the corresponding high-load state may be executed.

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As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable effect start process (S4404), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires a effect determination random number such as a notice effect determination random number or a effect pattern determination random number. Acquisition processing (S4501) is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the random numbers for determining the forewarning effect are the random number for determining the conversational forewarning effect (also referred to as the "random number for determining the first foreplay effect"), the random number for determining the step-up notice (also referred to as the "random number for determining the second foreplay effect"). Random number for determining pseudo-fluctuation notice (also referred to as “random number for determining third notice effect”), random number for deciding moving part notice (also referred to as “random number for deciding fourth notice effect”), and determination of advance notice effect It has a random number for use ("random number for determining the fifth notice effect"), and at the timing of receiving the fluctuation start command from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. will be obtained. In addition, in the setting process (S4506) such as the notice effect described later, the notice effect etc. to be executed along with the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) is determined based on the acquired value.

Next, in S4502, the variation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And, the information specifying the variation pattern includes variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. and the pattern information specifying the winning type are included (see FIG. 8). Fluctuation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, etc. can be used also in other processes other than the fluctuation performance 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 production mode to be executed. The mode status has any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the ready-to-win effect will be different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as the characters, items, and background images that appear. Also, when providing a plurality of game effects (announcement effects, ready-to-win effects, etc.), it may be possible to execute different game effects depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the production mode A is executed when it is controlled to the high probability high base state, and the production mode B is controlled to the low probability high base state, or is controlled to the high probability high base state , and the effect mode C is executed when it is controlled to the low probability/high base state. Moreover, the production modes D and E are executed when being controlled to the low-probability-low base state. Therefore, by confirming which of the presentation modes A to E is, the player can guess or recognize the current game state.

Also, the production mode B is executed when it is controlled to the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state. Therefore, in the production mode B, even if the player confirms the production mode, even if the probability state of the special symbol suitability determination is in a high probability state or a low probability state, it can be predicted accurately. It is difficult to grasp. In that sense, the production mode B can be said to be a probability non-notification mode.

Next, in S4504, the image display device 7 controlled by the production control microcomputer 91, the board lamp 5, the variable production pattern for determining the variable production pattern (also called "production pattern") such as the movable decorative member 14 Set the table (S4504). Specifically, as a table for determining a variable effect pattern, although not illustrated, based on the variable pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, a performance symbol variation mode determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol is provided. set. In this embodiment, different effect symbol variation mode determination tables are set depending on the game state and effect mode.

Then, in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern table set in S4504, select a variable effect pattern that matches the specified variable pattern and corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status (S4505). Further, in S4505, among the variable effect patterns, mainly the variation mode of the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (the mode of the effect symbol game effect) is determined. As a result, in the production pattern game production, when executing a reach production (ready production pattern game production), when executing a character production performed using a specific character (character production pattern game production), reach production and A case where character production is not executed (reach non-production symbol game production) is set.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, super Reach C and character production are set, and in S4505, based on the production pattern variation mode determination table, which of these productions is performed, or these productions are not performed (this is also called "normal variation" ) is determined. In addition, these ready-to-win effects (including ready-to-win, super-to-win, and character effects) are different in part or all of the effect mode, and various ready-to-reach effects can be executed in accordance with the variable display of the effect patterns. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game.

Then, when the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol variation mode determination table. In addition, in the case where the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, when reach A, reach B or reach C (also referred to as "normal reach") is executed, the "reach flag" is turned ON and the "super reach flag" is set. is turned off, and when super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C is executed, the "super reach flag (also referred to as "SP reach flag")" is turned ON and the "reach flag" is turned OFF. Further, when the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is not executed, the "reach flag" and the "super reach flag" are turned off. It is assumed that the state of these flags is determined, and an advance notification effect, which will be described later, is performed.

Here, as the game effect, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the possibility of winning a big hit is set to be higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of winning a jackpot, possibility of executing a jackpot game) compared to the ready-to-win (normal reach) effect. Next, in S4506, setting processing such as an announcement effect, which will be described later, is performed. In the notice effect setting process (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501, among the variable effect patterns, which notice effect type of the notice effect type to be described later is mainly executed. to decide. In addition, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop effect symbol") is determined. A variation production pattern is determined by these processes (S4505 and S4506).

Then, in S4507, set a variable effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect etc. based on the variable effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and end the variable effect start process. Further, when the variable effect start command set in S4505 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 transmits a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. After reading out, the performance symbol game performance is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. - 特許庁

In addition, the performance symbols stopped and displayed as a result of the performance symbol game performance are odd-numbered symbols such as ``777'' when the result of the special symbol right/wrong determination is the 15R first big hit, and when the 15R second big hit. is an even-numbered symbol such as "666". In addition, when there is no reach, one of the three production patterns such as "787" is different from the other production patterns, and when there is no reach, there are three productions such as "635". At least one performance pattern among the patterns is selected from a loose pattern different from the other performance patterns. In the case of the 2R third big win and small win, a predetermined chance number such as "135" or special symbols for the 2R third big win and small win such as "3*3" may be stopped and displayed. In other words, the same performance symbols are stop-displayed at the time of the 2R third big win and at the time of the small win. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third specific big win or the small win has been achieved only by confirming the stop-displayed performance symbols. In addition, the stop display mode of the above-described performance symbols is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what to stop display as the stop performance symbols when a big win is achieved.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 to 51, a game effect for displaying information about the big wins occurring during a specific period (continuous period) during which the big win games can occur continuously in a short period of time will be described. . FIG. 46(a) shows that the variable display of the predetermined production pattern (special pattern) is being executed, and the variable display of the three (all) production patterns of the left production pattern, the middle production pattern, and the right production pattern is started. It shows a scene immediately after. Therefore, the three (all) performance symbols of the left performance design, the middle performance design, and the right performance design are changing. Further, as shown in FIG. 46(a), in the first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) in the lower left part of the display screen 7a, there are three first effect pending 9a ("○" pattern). is displayed. This indicates that there are three undigested information (information such as a special symbol propriety determination random number) acquired and stored based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 . In addition, in the variable pattern display area 9e at the bottom center of the display screen 7a, one variable pattern 9f is displayed with a slightly larger "O" pattern than the first effect holding 9a. In the variable pattern display area 9e, a variable pattern 9f indicating that the variable display is currently being executed is displayed. Depending on the display mode of this variable pattern 9f, there is a possibility that the result of the currently executed variable display will result in a big win (stop display with a big win pattern).

FIG. 46(b) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 46(a) in the same variable display as in FIG. 46(a). FIG. 46(b) shows a scene in which the ready-to-win effect is executed, and a ready-to-win type notification unit 201 for notifying the type of ready-to-win to be executed is provided in the upper part of the display screen 7a. The reach type notification unit 201 displays “reach A” indicating that reach A is executed as the reach type. In addition, at the center of the display screen, two out of the three performance symbols are displayed stationary, and a ready-to-win pattern 203 (ready-to-win state) in which one performance symbol is variably displayed is displayed ("7↓ 7"). In addition, in this "reach A", a predetermined character pattern and background pattern are displayed along with the variable display of the production pattern, and after a predetermined time has passed, the medium production pattern during the variable display is the same production as the ready-to-win pattern ("7"). A game effect is executed in which the symbol ("7") or a different effect symbol (for example, "6") is stopped and displayed.

FIG. 46(c) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 46(b) in the same variable display as in FIG. 46(b). In FIG. 46(c), as a result of the ready-to-win effect (reach A) shown in FIG. ) indicates a scene in which stop display (fixed stop display) is performed. At the top of the display screen 7a, a jackpot type notification unit 202 for notifying (part of) the jackpot type is provided. The jackpot type notification section 202 displays "super jackpot" indicating that a jackpot advantageous to the player has been achieved. In this embodiment, when a 15R big win and a big win with a high possibility of passing through the specific area are achieved, a "super big win" is announced.

FIG. 46(d) shows the execution scene of the jackpot game executed based on the jackpot ("777") in FIG. 46(c). A win information notification section 206 (special game pattern display section) for displaying win information 207 indicating information about a big win is provided in the upper portion of the display screen 7a (above the hatched bar). In FIG. 46(d), the screen during the big win game is displayed, and the winning pattern 205 (big winning pattern) is displayed on the upper left of the lower area of the winning information notification section 206 of the display screen 7a ("7"). ). Also, a round notification unit 208 is provided on the upper right, and "15R final" is displayed. That is, it indicates that the 15R (round) of the jackpot game is being executed, and that the round being executed is the final round. In addition, the amount of game profit (prize balls) obtained in the jackpot game being executed (GET1500) is shown in the upper center. In addition, the lower center portion shows the amount (Total 1500) of the total game profit (prize balls) obtained in a specific period (continuous period) including the jackpot game being executed. It should be noted that the hit information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) is displayed during execution of a specific period (continuous game period, from the first hit to the end of the high base period).

Here, the winning information 207 displayed on the winning information notifying section 206 is a pattern indicating information about the big winning. When a plurality of big wins occur in a specific period, a plurality of pieces of winning information corresponding to the plurality of big wins are displayed in the winning information reporting part. The number of pieces of winning information to be displayed in the winning information notifying section may be limited to a specific number (for example, four pieces) counted from the most recent (previous) big win. For example, if a specific number of times (for example, 4) of jackpots occurs in a specific period of time, the specified number (fourth) counting from the most recent (last time) (total of 4) corresponds to the jackpot. Only the winning information is displayed, and the winning information corresponding to the previous five big wins is hidden (erased) in sequence each time a big win occurs.

In addition, this hit information includes a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the type of game effect (type of ready-to-win effect) executed when the big win is achieved, a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the type of the jackpot game, and a jackpot game. It includes a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the type of effect mode (type of game state) set after the end. As a result, the player who sees the winning information displayed in the winning information reporting unit can determine the type of game performance related to the big win executed during the specific period, the type of the big win game, and the type of the performance mode set after the end of the big win game. It becomes possible to grasp easily.

FIG. 50 shows an example (part) of a pattern indicating the type of game production (type of ready-to-win production), the type of jackpot game, and the type of production mode (type of game state) set after the end of the jackpot game. ing. As an example of a pattern element indicating the type of game effect (type of reach effect, type of reach), when reaching a jackpot, reach A is executed, reach B is executed, reach C is executed. is shown.

For example, when reach A is executed when a big hit is achieved, the executed reach type is reach A inside (inner area) of the triangular outer pattern (outer shape). A picture element displaying the character (symbol) of "A" is displayed as the picture element of the win information. In addition, when reach B is executed when a big hit is achieved, the character "B" indicating that the executed reach type was reach B inside (inside area) of the quadrangular external pattern. A picture element with (symbol) displayed is displayed as a picture element of the win information. In addition, when reach C is executed when a big hit is achieved, the letter "C" indicating that the executed reach type was reach C is inside (inside area) of the circular external pattern. A picture element with (symbol) displayed is displayed as a picture element of the win information.

In this way, the pattern element added to the hit information differs depending on the type of ready-to-win effect (game effect) executed in association with the big win. In addition, the pattern elements differ not only in character display indicating the type of ready-to-win effect, but also in external shape. Therefore, a player who sees a plurality of win information indicating different types of ready-to-win performance can quickly and accurately (easily) indicate different types of ready-to-win performance at a glance. can be grasped.

Further, as an example of pattern elements indicating the type of the jackpot game (hit game type), when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game A is executed, the jackpot game B is executed, and the jackpot game C is executed. The picture element for the case is shown. In this embodiment, jackpot game A indicates a 15R jackpot game, jackpot game B indicates a 7R jackpot game, and jackpot game C indicates a 4R jackpot game.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the difference in the number of rounds of the executed jackpot game (difference in the amount of game profit that can be obtained) is shown by the pattern element indicating the type of jackpot game (win game type). It is not limited to this aspect. For example, as the type of jackpot game (hit game type), it may indicate whether the jackpot is a high probability state after the jackpot game ends or the jackpot is a low probability state after the jackpot game ends, or the high probability low base state ( It may indicate whether or not it is a small win RUSH state in which small win games occur frequently), or by combining these, a type in which the obtainable game profit is relatively large and a high probability state after the end of the big win game. Relatively advantageous for players, such as a type in which the game profit is relatively small and a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and a type in which the obtainable game profit is relatively small and the probability state is low after the jackpot game is ended. It may be a type capable of distinguishing whether it is a jackpot game or a disadvantageous jackpot game.

In this embodiment, for example, when the jackpot game A is executed, the executed jackpot game type is A (15R) inside (inner area) of the triangular outer pattern (outer shape). A picture element with the letter "A" (symbol) indicating that the win is displayed as a picture element of the win information. When the jackpot game B is executed, "B" indicating that the type of the jackpot game executed was B (7R) inside (inside area) of the rectangular outer pattern (outer shape). A picture element on which characters (symbols) are displayed is displayed as a picture element of winning information. When the jackpot game C is executed, "C" indicating that the type of the jackpot game executed was C (4R) inside (inside area) of the circular outer pattern (outer shape). A picture element on which characters (symbols) are displayed is displayed as a picture element of winning information.

In this way, the pattern element added to the winning information differs depending on the type of the executed big winning game. Further, the pattern elements not only differ in character display indicating the type of the jackpot game, but also differ in external shape. Therefore, a player who sees a plurality of pieces of winning information (picture elements) indicating different types of jackpot games can quickly and accurately (easily) determine the types of jackpot games with different information indicated by the pattern elements at a glance. It is possible to grasp what is shown. Also, as an example of a pattern element indicating the type of production mode (type of game state, type of production mode), if production mode A is set after the end of the big hit, production mode B is set, production mode C is set. The picture element is shown when it is done.

For example, when the production mode set after the end of the jackpot game is the production mode A, the production mode type set inside (inside area) of the triangular outer pattern (outer shape) is the production mode A. A picture element with the letter "A" (symbol) indicating that the win is displayed as a picture element of the win information. In addition, when the production mode set after the end of the jackpot game is the production mode B, the production mode type set inside (inside area) of the rectangular outer pattern (outer shape) is the production mode B. A picture element with a character (symbol) of "B" indicating that is displayed as a picture element of the win information. In addition, when the production mode set after the end of the jackpot game is the production mode C, the production mode type set inside (inside area) of the circular outer pattern (outer shape) is the production mode C. A picture element with a character (symbol) of "C" indicating that is displayed as a picture element of the win information.

In this manner, the pattern element added to the winning information differs depending on the type of the effect mode set after the end of the big winning game. Further, the picture elements differ not only in the character display indicating the type of the effect mode, but also in the outer shape. Therefore, a player who sees a plurality of pieces of winning information indicating the types of different performance modes can quickly and accurately (easily) indicate the types of the different performance modes in the information indicated by the picture elements at a glance. can be grasped.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the pattern element indicating the type of production mode (hitting game type) shows the difference in the production mode (difference in production mode) set after the end of the big hit game, but it is limited to such a mode. do not have. For example, as the type of production mode, it may be a pattern element of a different display mode depending on the game state set after the end of the jackpot game. For example, the game state set after the end of the jackpot game is a high-probability-high base state, a low-probability-high base state, a high-probability-high base state, a low-probability-low base state, or a high-probability-low base state. It may be added to the hit information.

As shown in FIG. 51, the winning information displayed in the winning information reporting unit is a combination of a pattern element indicating the aforementioned reach type, a pattern element indicating the winning game type, and a pattern element indicating the production mode type. It is said that Also, as shown in the top row of the table in FIG. 51, the hit information (hit information pattern, special game pattern) indicates the reach type so that the situation in which the big hit occurs can be intuitively (intuitively) grasped. A picture element, a picture element indicating a winning game type, and a picture element indicating a performance mode type are arranged in this order. That is, among the win information, the triangular pattern element on the left side is the pattern element indicating the type of reach, the square pattern element in the middle is the pattern element indicating the winning game type, and the circular pattern element on the right side is the pattern element. It is a picture element indicating the production mode type. Since the displayed position is fixed by the picture elements, the player who sees the win information can quickly and accurately (easily) grasp the information indicated by the picture elements at a glance. becomes possible.

In the second to fifth stages of FIG. 51, four kinds of winning information of winning information A207a to winning information D207d are shown as an example of winning information. The example shown in FIG. 51 is just an example of the display mode of winning information (combination of pattern elements), and various winning information (not shown) can be obtained depending on the mode of occurrence of a big hit (reach effect type, winning game type, effect mode type). It has a display mode (combination of pattern elements).

Specifically, the hit information A shown in the second stage of FIG. It shows the winning information displayed when the player wins. The left part indicating the ready-to-win performance type has a triangular pattern element indicating the ready-to-win performance A, and the central part indicating the winning game type has a triangular pattern element indicating the jackpot game A, On the right side showing the type of production mode, there is a triangular pattern element showing the production mode A, and these elements are combined.

In addition, the hit information B shown in the third stage of FIG. 51 is a case where the result of executing the ready-to-win effect B is a big win and the big win game B is executed, and the effect mode A is set after the big win game B ends. shows the winning information displayed in . The left part indicating the ready-to-win performance type has a square-shaped picture element indicating the ready-to-win performance B, and the center part indicating the winning game type has a square-shaped picture element indicating the jackpot game B, On the right side showing the type of production mode, there is a triangular pattern element showing the production mode A, and these elements are combined.

In addition, the hit information C shown in the fourth row of FIG. 51 is a case where the result of executing the ready-to-win effect B is a big hit, and the big win game B is executed, and the effect mode B is set after the big win game B ends. shows the winning information displayed in . The left part indicating the ready-to-win performance type has a square-shaped picture element indicating the ready-to-win performance B, and the center part indicating the winning game type has a square-shaped picture element indicating the jackpot game B, On the right side showing the type of production mode, there is a rectangular pattern element showing the production mode B, and these elements are combined.

Also, the hit information D shown in the fifth stage of FIG. 51 is a case where the result of executing the ready-to-win effect C is a big win and the big win game C is executed, and the effect mode C is set after the big win game C ends. shows the winning information displayed in . The left part indicating the ready-to-win effect type has a circular pattern element indicating the ready-to-win effect C, and the central part indicating the winning game type has a circular pattern element indicating the jackpot game C, On the right side showing the type of production mode, there is a picture element with a circular shape indicating the production mode C, and these elements are combined.

As described above, the winning information is a pattern formed by combining a pattern element indicating the reach type, a pattern element indicating the winning game type, and a pattern element indicating the production mode type. The external shape differs depending on the type. Therefore, when comparing a plurality of (for example, two) winning information, if the reach type, winning game type, and production mode type related to the big win are all the same, the outer shape of the winning information itself is the same shape. It becomes a display mode (outline matching). In addition, when the reach type, winning game type, and effect mode type related to the big win are partially different and partially matched, the outer shape of the winning information itself is partially matched and partially different. It becomes a mode. Further, when all of the reach type, winning game type, and effect mode type related to the big hit are different, the display mode is such that the entire external shape of the winning information itself does not match.

In addition, in this embodiment, the hit information is configured by combining three pattern elements to display three types of information, namely, the reach type, the winning game type, and the production mode type. It is not limited to this aspect. Only one piece of information may be displayed, any two pieces of information (at least a plurality of pieces of information) may be combined and displayed, or four or more pieces of information may be added by adding other information. information may be combined and displayed. In either case, when the same type is indicated, the same external shape shall be used.

FIG. 46(e) shows a scene in which the big win game (big win game A) executed in FIG. At the bottom of the hit information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) of the display screen 7a, an effect mode notification unit 211 is provided, which indicates that the effect mode after the end of the big win game is set to the effect mode A. It is Further, in the lower right portion of the display screen, there is provided a total won prize ball notification section 210 that indicates the total number of won prize balls in a specific period. In addition, the winning information notification section 206 (special game pattern display section) at the top of the display screen displays the aforementioned winning information A207a. is executed, and the effect mode A is set after the jackpot game is finished. In addition, as described above, the execution period of the production mode A is set to the high-probability-high base state.

FIG. 46(f) shows the variable display after a predetermined number of times from FIG. 46(e). In addition, it is the execution period of the same effect mode A as in FIG. 46(e), the specific period is continuing, the winning information notification section 206 is displayed at the top of the display screen, and the winning information A 207a related to the previous big win is displayed. ing. Also, FIG. 46(f) shows a scene in which a ready-to-win effect ("5↓5") with a "5" symbol as a ready-to-win symbol is executed at a predetermined timing during the execution period of the effect mode A. The reach type notification unit 201 displays “reach B” to indicate that the reach B is executed as the reach effect.

FIG. 47(g) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 46(f) in the same variable display as FIG. 46(f). FIG. 47(g) shows the continuation of the specific period described above, and as a result of the ready-to-win effect (reach B) shown in FIG. It shows a scene where the symbol array 204 (jackpot symbol array, jackpot symbol) is stopped (determined stop display). Also, in the jackpot type notification section 202, "jackpot" indicating that the jackpot is disadvantageous compared to the "super jackpot" is displayed. In the present embodiment, when a big win other than a 15R big win and a big win with a high possibility of passing through a specific area is achieved, a "big win" is reported. It should be noted that the game is continuously executed during the aforementioned specific period (continuous period), and the winning information notification section 206 displays the winning information A207a relating to the previous big winning.

FIG. 47(h) shows an execution scene of a big win game (big win game B) executed based on the big win ("555") in FIG. 47(g). The round notification section 208 displays "7R Final". That is, it indicates that the 7R (round) of the jackpot game (jackpot game B) is being executed, and that the round being executed is the final round. In addition, the amount (GET700) of game profits (prize balls) obtained in the jackpot game being executed is shown in the upper center. In addition, the lower center portion shows the amount (Total 2200) of the total game profit (prize balls) obtained in a specific period (consecutive period) including the jackpot game being executed. It should be noted that the game is continuously executed during the aforementioned specific period (continuous period), and the winning information notification section 206 displays the winning information A207a relating to the previous big winning.

FIG. 47(i) shows a scene in which the big win game (big win game B) executed in FIG. A production mode notification unit 211 is provided below the hit information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) of the display screen 7a, and the production mode after the big win game is finished is again set to the production mode A. It is shown. Also, in the lower right part of the display screen, there is provided a total won prize ball notification section 210 that indicates the total number of won prize balls (2200) in a specific period. Also, in the winning information reporting section 206 (special game pattern display section), winning information A207a related to the big win that occurred two years ago and winning information B207b related to the previous big win are displayed. The big win generated last time is generated as a result of executing the ready-to-win performance B, and shows that the big win game B is executed and the performance mode A advantageous to the player is set after the big win game is finished. In addition, as described above, the effect mode A is set when the game state is set to the high probability high base state. As a result, the player can easily grasp the information regarding the multiple big wins occurring in the specific period by looking at the winning information reporting unit.

FIG. 47(j) shows the variable display after a predetermined number of times from FIG. 47(i). Moreover, it is the period when the production mode A of FIG. 47(i) is continuously executed, and the specific period is being continued. In the hit information notifying section 206, the hit information A207a about the big win that occurred two years ago and the hit information B207b about the big win that occurred last time are displayed. FIG. 47(j) shows a scene in which a ready-to-win effect ("4↓4") with a "4" symbol as a ready-to-win symbol is executed at a predetermined timing during the execution period of the effect mode A. The reach type notification unit 201 displays “reach B” to indicate that the reach B is executed as the reach effect.

FIG. 47(k) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 47(j) in the same variable display as FIG. 47(j). FIG. 47(k) is during the continuation of the specific period described above, and as a result of the ready-to-win effect (reach B) shown in FIG. It shows a scene where the symbol array 204 (jackpot symbol array, jackpot symbol) is stopped (determined stop display). Also, in the jackpot type notification section 202, "jackpot" indicating that the jackpot is disadvantageous compared to the "super jackpot" is displayed. In the present embodiment, when a big win other than a 15R big win and a big win with a high possibility of passing through a specific area is achieved, a "big win" is reported. It should be noted that the above-described specific period (continuous period) is continuously executed, and the winning information notification unit 206 displays the winning information A207a regarding the big winning that occurred two times before and the winning information B207b regarding the previous big winning. ing.

FIG. 47(l) shows an execution scene of a big win game (big win game B) executed based on the big win ("444") in FIG. 47(k). The round notification section 208 displays "7R Final". That is, it indicates that the 7R (round) of the jackpot game (jackpot game B) is being executed, and that the round being executed is the final round. In addition, the amount (GET700) of game profits (prize balls) obtained in the jackpot game being executed is shown in the upper center. In addition, the amount of total game profit (prize balls) obtained in a specific period (continuous period) including the jackpot game being executed (Total 2900) is shown at the lower center. It should be noted that the above-described specific period (continuous period) is continuously executed, and the winning information notification unit 206 displays the winning information A207a regarding the big winning that occurred two times before and the winning information B207b regarding the previous big winning. ing.

FIG. 48(m) shows a scene in which the big win game (big win game B) executed in FIG. A production mode notification unit 211 is provided below the hit information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) of the display screen 7a, and the production mode after the big win game is completed is set to the production mode B. It is shown. Also, in the lower right portion of the display screen, there is provided a total won prize ball notification section 210 that indicates the total number of won prize balls (2900) in a specific period. In addition, the winning information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) includes winning information A 207a regarding the big win that occurred two times before (three times before), winning information B 207b regarding the big win that occurred two times before (two times before), In addition, hit information C207c relating to the last (one time before) big win is displayed. The previous big hit occurred as a result of the execution of the ready-to-win production B, the big win game B was executed, and after the big win game ended, the player was in a game state (high probability high base state) or a disadvantageous game state (low It shows that the production mode B that can be set to any of the fixed height base state) has been set. In addition, as described above, the effect mode B is set when the game state is controlled to the low probability-high base state or when it is controlled to the high probability-high base state. As a result, the player can easily grasp the information regarding the multiple big wins occurring in the specific period by looking at the winning information reporting unit.

FIG. 48(n) shows the variable display after a predetermined number of times from FIG. 48(m). Moreover, it is the period when the production|presentation mode B of FIG.48(m) is continuously performed, and is in the continuation of the specific period. The winning information notification unit 206 includes winning information A 207a related to the big win two times before (three times before), winning information B 207b related to the big win two times before (two times before), and the previous time (one time before). Hit information C207c about the big hit that has occurred is displayed. In addition, FIG. 48(n) shows a scene in which a ready-to-win effect ("4↓4") with a "4" symbol as a ready-to-win symbol is executed at a predetermined timing during the execution period of the effect mode B. FIG. The reach type notification unit 201 displays "reach C" to indicate that the reach C is executed as the reach effect.

FIG. 48(o) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 48(n) in the same variable display as FIG. 48(n). FIG. 48(o) shows that the specific period described above is continuing, and as a result of the ready-to-win effect (reach C) shown in FIG. It shows a scene where the symbol array 204 (jackpot symbol array, jackpot symbol) is stopped (determined stop display). Also, in the jackpot type notification section 202, "jackpot" indicating that the jackpot is disadvantageous compared to the "super jackpot" is displayed. It should be noted that the above-mentioned specific period (continuous period) is continuously executed, and the winning information notification unit 206 receives the winning information A207a related to the big win that occurred two times before (3 times before), Winning information B207b relating to the previous (previous) big win and winning information C207c relating to the last (one time before) big win are displayed.

FIG. 48(p) shows an execution scene of a big win game (big win game C) executed based on the big win ("444") in FIG. 48(o). The round notification unit 208 displays "4R final". That is, it indicates that the 4R (round) of the jackpot game (jackpot game C) is being executed and the round being executed is the final round. In addition, the amount (GET400) of the game profit (prize ball) obtained in the jackpot game being executed is shown in the upper center. In addition, the lower center portion shows the amount (Total 3300) of the total game profit (prize balls) obtained in a specific period (continuous period) including the jackpot game being executed. It should be noted that the above-mentioned specific period (continuous period) is continuously executed, and the winning information notification unit 206 receives the winning information A207a related to the big win that occurred two times before (3 times before), Winning information B207b relating to the previous (previous) big win and winning information C207c relating to the last (one time before) big win are displayed.

FIG. 48(q) shows a scene in which the big win game (big win game C) executed in FIG. 48(p) is finished, and after the big win game is finished, variable display of production symbols is started. At the bottom of the hit information notification section 206 (special game pattern display section) of the display screen 7a, a production mode notification section 211 is provided, and the production mode after the end of the big win game is a game state that is relatively disadvantageous for the player. It is shown that the production mode C has been set to indicate that it has become. Also, in the lower right portion of the display screen, there is provided a total won prize ball notification section 210 that indicates the total number of won prize balls (3300) in a specific period. In addition, the winning information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) includes winning information A207a related to the big win that occurred two times before (4 times before), Win information B207b, hit information C207c about the big win that occurred two times before (two times before), and hit information D207d about the big win that occurred last time (one time before) are displayed. The previous big hit is generated as a result of the execution of the ready-to-win performance C, the big win game C is executed, and after the big win game is finished, the performance is set to a relatively disadvantageous game state (low probability high base state) for the player. It indicates that mode C has been set.

In addition, as described above, the effect mode C is set when the game state is controlled to the low probability high base state. In addition, the production mode C executed in the low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), and the normal production mode of the low-probability-low base state (production mode D or E) to move to. That is, the specific period ends. The remaining period of the effect mode C is displayed on the remaining number of times notification section 212. - 特許庁FIG. 48(q) shows that the remaining number of times is 99 because the effect mode C is set after the end of the jackpot game and this is the first variation display. Further, when the next big hit does not occur during the period until the remaining number of times becomes "0" (until the variation display is executed 100 times after the production mode C is set), the game state is low probability. It moves to the base state and the specific period ends. Also, the player can easily grasp the information about the multiple big wins occurring in the specific period by looking at the winning information reporting unit.

FIG. 48(r) shows a variable display after a predetermined number of times (29 variable displays) from FIG. 48(q). Moreover, production mode C of FIG. 48(q) is continuously executed, and the specific period is continuing. The winning information reporting unit 206 includes winning information A 207a related to the big win that occurred two times before (four times before), winning information B 207b related to the big win two times before (three times before), two times before (two times before). 2) hit information C207c about the big win that occurred, and hit information D207d about the last (one time before) big win are displayed.

FIG. 49(s) shows a variable display after a predetermined number of times (35 variable displays) from FIG. 48(r). Moreover, the production mode C of FIG. 48(r) is continuously executed, and the specific period is continuing. Win information similar to that described above is displayed in the hit information notification unit 206 . The remaining number of times notification unit 212 indicates that the number of remaining times of the effect mode C is 35 times. In addition, FIG. 49(s) shows a scene in which the ready-to-win effect ("7↓7") with the "7" symbol as the ready-to-win symbol is executed. The reach type notification unit 201 displays “reach B”. A player looks at a plurality of pieces of winning information displayed in a winning information reporting part 206, finds a pattern of big wins that have occurred so far, predicts whether or not the present reach B will become a big win, and enhances amusement in the game. In addition, it is empirically recognized by looking at a plurality of pieces of winning information displayed in the winning information notification unit 206 whether the big winning (specific period) continues after the winning information of the external shape and whether the specific period ends. Then, a game state that can progress with respect to the generated game performance is predicted, and the game amusement is enhanced.

FIG. 49(t) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 49(s) in the same variable display as FIG. 49(s). FIG. 49(t) is during the continuation of the above-mentioned specific period, and as a result of the reach effect (reach B) shown in FIG. It shows a scene where the symbol array 213 (outlier symbol) is stopped (determined stop display). Win information similar to that described above is displayed in the hit information notification unit 206 . The remaining number of times notification unit 212 indicates that the number of remaining times of the effect mode C is 35 times.

FIG. 49(u) shows a variable display after a predetermined number of times (27 variable displays) from FIG. 49(t). Also, the production mode C of FIG. 49(t) is continuously executed, and the specific period is continuing. Win information similar to that described above is displayed in the hit information notification unit 206 . The remaining number of times notification unit 212 indicates that the number of remaining times of the effect mode C is 35 times. In addition, FIG. 49(s) shows a scene in which the ready-to-win effect ("7↓7") with the "7" symbol as the ready-to-win symbol is performed. The reach type notification unit 201 displays “reach B”. A player looks at a plurality of pieces of winning information displayed in a winning information reporting part 206, finds a pattern of big wins that have occurred so far, predicts whether or not the present reach B will become a big win, and enhances amusement in the game. In addition, it is empirically recognized by looking at a plurality of pieces of winning information displayed in the winning information reporting unit 206 whether the big winning (specific period) will continue after the winning information of the external shape and whether the specific period will end. Then, a game situation that can progress with respect to the generated game performance is predicted, and the game amusement is enhanced. For example, it can be predicted that the more triangular the outer shape, the higher the possibility of continuation, or the more round the outer shape, the more disadvantageous the player.

FIG. 49(v) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 49(u) in the same variable display as in FIG. 49(u). FIG. 49(v) is during the continuation of the above-described specific period, and as a result of the reach performance (reach A) shown in FIG. The symbol array 213 (outlier symbol) shows a scene where the stop display (determined stop display) is performed ("787"). Win information similar to that described above is displayed in the hit information notification unit 206 . The remaining number of times notification unit 212 indicates that the number of remaining times of the effect mode C is 8 times.

FIG. 49(w) shows a variable display after a predetermined number of times (8 times of variable display) from FIG. 49(v). Also, in FIG. 49(w), after the effect mode C is set, the variation display of the 100th rotation (the final variation display in the effect mode C) is the losing pattern array 213 (losing pattern) stop display (determined stop display) and end ("547"). Win information similar to that described above is displayed in the hit information notification unit 206 . The remaining number of times notification unit 212 indicates that the number of remaining times of the effect mode C is zero. In addition, the total won prize ball notification unit 210 indicates that the total number of won prize balls in the specific period is 3,300.

FIG. 49(x) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 49(w) in the next variable display of FIG. 49(w). Also, in FIG. 49(x), the production mode has shifted from the production mode C to the normal production mode. In addition, the winning information notification unit 206 and the winning information display are ended based on the fact that the high base state has changed to the low base state and the specific period has ended. In this way, the hit information notification section is a display section that is displayed during the execution of the specific period.

[Other embodiments]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 52 to 54, another execution mode of the game effect for displaying information about the big hits that occurred during the above-described (FIGS. 46 to 51) specific period (continuous period) will be described. In this other execution mode, in addition to or in addition to the execution mode of the embodiment described above, instead of always displaying the winning information reporting unit during a specific period, the winning information reporting section is displayed according to the taste of the player. A winning information display mode in which the winning part (winning information) is displayed and a winning information non-display mode in which the winning information reporting part (winning information) is not displayed can be arbitrarily selected. In addition, when the player selects a win information display mode for displaying the win information notification unit (win information), the player can arbitrarily select a character to be displayed in the effect mode (win information display mode). and Specifically, in the win information display mode, a character display section for displaying one character selected from a plurality of characters with different display modes is provided, and an arbitrary character selected by the player is displayed on the character display section. shall be

FIG. 52(a) shows a big win (first win) in the normal state (low probability/low base state), and a big win game executed based on the big win. In addition, as the round notification section 208 on the upper right of the display screen displays "15R final", it indicates the 15th round, which is the final round of the jackpot game. Also, the won prize ball notification unit 209 indicates "1500" which is the amount of profit (the number of prize balls) obtained in the jackpot game being executed. In addition, the total won prize ball notification unit 210 indicates "1500", which is the total number of won prize balls in the specific period.

FIG. 52(b) shows a scene in which variable display is performed immediately after the big win game shown in FIG. 52(a) is finished. In addition, this scene is continuously executed for a specific period, and the total number of won prize balls in the specific period is "1500". The effect mode notification unit 211 displays "effect mode A", indicating that the effect mode after the end of the big win game is set to "effect mode A".

FIG. 52(c) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(b) in the same variable display as in FIG. 52(b). FIG. 52(c) shows a scene in which a display mode selection effect 220 (game mode selection effect) is executed in the upper part of the display screen. The display mode selection effect 220 (game mode selection effect) shows information indicating "hit information display mode (first game mode)" and "hit information non-display mode (second game mode)" at the top of the display screen. is displayed, and the player operates an effect button to select one of the display modes (win information display mode or win information non-display mode). In the right area of the display screen, an operation instruction pattern 223 for instructing (suggesting) the player to operate the effect button is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 52(c), the information indicating the "win information display mode (first game mode)" is surrounded by a broken line, and when the player presses the production button at this timing, the game mode (production mode) is set to the hit information display mode (first game mode).

The "hit information display mode (first game mode)" is a game mode (production mode) in which the above-described hit information notification unit 206 (hit information 207) is displayed on the display screen. The "hit information non-display mode (second game mode)" is a game mode (production mode) in which the above-described hit information notification unit 206 (hit information 207) is not displayed on the display screen. When entering the specific period, the player can select whether to execute the performance mode in the specific period in the winning information display mode or in the winning information non-display mode.

FIG. 52(d) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(c) in the same variable display as in FIG. 52(c). Also, the display mode selection effect 220 (game mode selection effect) is continuously executed. In the display mode selection effect 220, information indicating the "hit information display mode (first game mode)" and information indicating the "hit information non-display mode (second game mode)" are alternately surrounded by broken lines. is executed. In this scene, the information indicating the "hit information non-display mode (second game mode)" is surrounded by a dashed line, and when the player presses the production button at this timing, the game mode (production mode) is It is set to hit information non-display mode (second game mode).

FIG. 52(e) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(d) in the same variable display as in FIG. 52(d). Also, the display mode selection effect 220 (game mode selection effect) is continuously executed. In this scene, the player presses the production button to select information indicating the "hit information display mode (first game mode)", and the game mode is determined to be the hit information display mode (first game mode). shows a scene. An operation execution pattern 224 indicating that the player has executed the operation of the effect button is displayed in the right area of the display screen.

FIG. 52(f) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(e) in the same variable display as in FIG. 52(e). In addition, FIG. 52(f) is based on the fact that the winning information display mode 221 (first game mode) is selected in FIG. 52(e). ) is displayed, and winning information A 207 a is displayed in the winning information reporting unit 206 . The hit information A207a is displayed when the ready-to-win effect A is executed as a result of the execution of the ready-to-win effect A, the big win is performed, and the effect mode A is set after the end of the big win game A. It shows the winning information.

FIG. 53(g) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 52(f) in the same variable display as FIG. 52(f). In this execution mode, when the player selects the win information display mode 221 (first game mode), the player can arbitrarily select a character to be displayed in the character display section 228 (selected character display section). FIG. 53(g) shows a scene in which the character selection effect 226 is being executed, and character A, character B, and character C are displayed in the right area of the display screen, and character A is surrounded by a dashed line. ing. At the center of the display screen, an operation instruction pattern 223 is displayed for instructing (suggesting) the player to operate the effect button.

In the character selection effect 226, a selection effect is executed in which the information 227a indicating the character A, the information 227b indicating the character B, and the information 227c indicating the character C are surrounded in order by dashed lines. In this scene, the information indicating "character A" is surrounded by a dashed line, and when the player presses the production button at this timing, the character A is selected as the character to be displayed on the character display section.

FIG. 53(h) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 53(g) in the same variable display as FIG. 53(g). Further, the character selection effect is continuously executed, and the information indicating "character B" is surrounded by a dashed line, and when the player presses the effect button at this timing, it is displayed on the character display section. Character B is selected as the character.

FIG. 53(i) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 53(h) in the same variable display as FIG. 53(h). Also, the character selection effect is continuously executed. In this scene, the player presses the effect button to select "character C" 227c, and the character C is determined as the character to be displayed in the character display section. At the center of the display screen, an operation execution pattern 224 indicating that the player has executed the operation of the effect button is displayed.

FIG. 53(j) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 53(i) in the same variable display as FIG. 53(i). FIG. 53(j) shows a scene in which the character selection effect 226 is ended and the character C227c selected in the character selection effect 226 is displayed in the character display portion 228 in the right area of the display screen. It should be noted that at least a part of the game effects (appearing characters, ready-to-win effects, background patterns, etc.) executed in the effect mode being executed (effect mode A) differs depending on which character is selected by the character selection effect. do. Also, the winning information notification unit 206 displays winning information A207a.

FIG. 53(k) shows a scene in which after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from FIG. 53(j), the effect symbols are fixed and stopped ("357"), and the variable display is terminated. In addition, the performance mode A based on the winning information display mode is continuously executed, the winning information notification section 206 displays winning information A 207a, and the character display section 228 displays the character C. FIG. 53(l) shows a scene where the next variable display of FIG. 53(k) is started. Also, the performance mode A based on the win information display mode is continuously executed, the win information notification section 206 displays the win information A 207a, and the character display section 228 displays the character C.

FIG. 54(m) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 53(l) in the same variable display as FIG. 53(l). In this execution mode, in the win information display mode (first game mode), the character selection effect can be executed multiple times at any timing of the player. Therefore, in the win information display mode (first game mode), the player can change the character to be displayed on the character display section at arbitrary timing (predetermined timing). FIG. 54(m) shows a scene in which the character selection effect 226 is executed again by the player performing a predetermined operation with the effect button.

FIG. 54(n) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 54(m) in the same variable display as FIG. 54(m). Also, the character selection effect is continuously executed. In this scene, the player presses the production button to select "character A" 227a, and character A is determined as the character to be displayed in the character display section. At the center of the display screen, an operation execution pattern 224 indicating that the player has executed the operation of the effect button is displayed.

FIG. 54(o) shows a scene in which variable display is being executed after a predetermined number of times from FIG. 54(n). The performance mode A based on the winning information display mode is continuously executed, the winning information notification section 206 displays the winning information A207a, and the character display section 228 displays the character A227a selected in FIG. 54(n). is displayed.

FIG. 54(p) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 54(o) in the same variable display as FIG. 54(o). FIG.54(p) is the execution period of the production|presentation mode A same as FIG.54(o), and it is during the continuation of a specific period. In addition, a hit information notification section 206 is displayed in the upper part of the display screen, and hit information A207a regarding the previous big win is displayed. In addition, FIG. 54(p) shows a scene in which a ready-to-win effect ("5↓5") with a "5" symbol as a ready-to-win symbol is executed at a predetermined timing during the execution period of the effect mode A. The reach type notification unit 201 displays “reach B” to indicate that the reach B is executed as the reach effect. Also, a character A 227a is displayed together with reach B on the display screen.

FIG. 54(q) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 54(p) in the same variable display as FIG. 54(p). FIG. 54(q) shows that the specific period described above is continuing, and as a result of Reach B, the middle effect symbol is stopped at the same effect symbol ("5") as the Reach symbol, and the winning symbol array 204 (jackpot symbol array) is displayed. , jackpot pattern) is displayed in a stopped state (determined stop display). Further, the game is continuously executed during the specific period (continuous period), and the winning information notification section 206 displays the winning information A207a regarding the previous big winning. In addition, the character A227a is displayed on the display screen along with the notification of the big hit.

FIG. 54(r) shows a scene where the big win game executed in FIG. 54(q) is finished, and after the big win game is finished, variable display of the performance symbols is started. A production mode notification unit 211 is provided below the hit information notification unit 206 (special game pattern display unit) of the display screen 7a, and the production mode after the big win game is finished is again set to the production mode A. It is shown. Also, in the winning information reporting section 206 (special game pattern display section), winning information A207a related to the big win that occurred two years ago and winning information B207b related to the previous big win are displayed. The hit information (hit information B) of this execution mode includes a performance mode in which the previous big win occurred as a result of executing the ready-to-win performance B, the big win game B is executed, and after the big win game is over, the player is in an advantageous mode. This indicates that A has been set and, in addition, that character A has been selected in the performance mode when a big win is achieved (display of "character A").

As a result, the player looks at the information indicating the selected character included in the win information, confirms which character is selected when the big win occurs, and determines the character to be selected in the character selection effect. Use it as a reference. Also, this makes it possible to play a game with increased expectations for a big hit.

In addition, the winning information of this execution mode includes a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the type of game effect (type of ready-to-win effect) executed when the big win is achieved, and a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the type of the jackpot game. , a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the type of production mode (type of game state) set after the end of the jackpot game, and a pattern element indicating (suggesting) the character selected in the production mode at the time of the jackpot. composed of As a result, a player who sees the winning information displayed in the winning information reporting unit can understand the type of game performance related to the big win executed during the specific period, the type of the big win game, the type of the performance mode set after the end of the big win game, It is possible to easily grasp the character selected in the character selection performance.

In addition, the pattern element indicating the type of game effect executed when the jackpot is achieved indicates not only the type of ready-to-win effect, but also the advance notice effect and the appearing character executed in conjunction with the variable display when the jackpot is achieved. It may be used as a picture element. Also, the character selection effect is executed when the winning information display mode is selected in the display mode selection effect. Alternatively, the character selection effect may be executed even in the normal effect mode before the start of the specific period. Further, in the execution mode described above, an example was shown in which the display mode selection effect and the character selection effect are executed with the same variable display. The display mode selection effect and the character selection effect may be executed in different variable displays without being limited to such a mode.

[Other aspect 1]
Also, in the present embodiment, the value "M" of the production mode counter is set to a different value depending on the type of win, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. As another aspect, the effect mode set according to the type of winning may be continued until the game state changes. The change of the game state, for example, that the next jackpot game is executed, that the high probability state changes to a low probability state, that the open extended state changes to a non-open extended state, and that the time saving state is Changing to a non-time saving state can be mentioned. It also includes these reverse aspects.

[Other aspect 2]
In this aspect, the second big winning device 36 of the present embodiment is provided with a shutter member (also referred to as an "operating member") that allows or prevents passage of game balls to the specific area 39. can be done. That is, the second big winning device 36 has a shutter member, and when the shutter member is in the first state of preventing (preventing) passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the ball enters the second big winning hole 35. The game ball passes through a non-specific area that is not the specific area 39, and when the shutter member is in a second state allowing passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the game ball enters the second big winning hole 35. may pass through the specific region 39 instead of the non-specific region. A solenoid for driving the shutter member is connected to the main control board 80 . When such a shutter member is provided, the shutter member may be controlled to the first state to close the specific area 39 during 1R and 2R when the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the 15R second big win. .

In this way, even if a game ball enters the second big prize-winning hole 35 during the very short opening time of 0.1 seconds, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is surely prevented. be able to. Further, during 1R and 2R in the 15R second big win, the shutter member is closed when the shutter member is in the second state, and the second big winning port 35 is opened when the shutter member is in the first state. By controlling the opening and closing of the big winning hole 35, even if the maximum opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is set to a length (for example, 28 seconds) in which the game ball can enter sufficiently, the game to the specific area 39 can be performed. You can prevent the passage of the ball. When it is desired to let the game ball pass through the specific area 39 in the 15R first jackpot or the like, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state while the second big winning hole 35 is open. That is, the shutter member should be controlled to the second state during the V effective period (first period). In addition, in the first embodiment, it is possible to pass through the specific area even if it is a small hit. You can prevent it from passing through the area. In addition to this configuration, whether or not the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 has passed through the specific region 39 is determined by the installation location of the specific region 39 or the covering portion provided in front of the specific region 39 on the side of the player. may be made difficult for the player to visually recognize.

In addition, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, the "game effect" refers to the effect performed using a predetermined character or the effect performed using identification information (effect pattern, special pattern, etc.). Character presentation and reach presentation can be mentioned. Also, the game effect belongs to one of the plurality of game effect types. Also, as the notice effect, a pseudo-variation notice effect may be provided. The pseudo-variation notice effect is a notice effect that indicates the possibility that the result of the special symbol suitability judgment will be a big hit. It is a production that makes it appear as if the display is changing multiple times in a pseudo manner. For example, "pseudo 1 (pseudo variation 1)" means that after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern, temporary stop display and re-variable display are performed once, so that the variable display appears to be performed twice. This is an effect, and as the number increases to pseudo 2 and pseudo 3, the number of times of pseudo variation display increases and the reliability of the big win increases accordingly.

In addition, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, a variable ball entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball can be entered and a state where a game ball cannot be entered and a state where a game ball cannot be entered; a special game execution unit (special game execution means) capable of executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance (large winning entrance) is put into a ball-enterable state when the result of the second success/failure determination is a win. can be done. Further, the "starting opening" may be a variable starting opening that can be changed between a first mode and a second mode in which the possibility of a game ball entering is higher than that of the first mode. Separately, the variable starting port may be provided. In addition, there are a first game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the variable start port is a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the frequency of game balls entering the variable start port is higher than in the first game state. It can be provided with a game state setting unit that is set to. Here, 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of openings of the first big prize opening or the second big winning opening in one round is one, but the number of openings of the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening in one round is A plurality of rounds may be used, or different rounds may be opened.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine having a specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which whether or not a high-probability state is given after the end of a jackpot game is determined only by the result (type of jackpot symbols to be stopped and displayed). Needless to say, this type of gaming machine is also based on "on the basis of a big hit in the special symbol suitability determination (stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol as a big hit symbol)". The pachinko gaming machine of Example 1 also includes other types of gaming machines. In addition, a pachinko machine that does not have a probability setting unit (no high probability state) has a specific area inside and has a state where a game ball can enter and a state where a game ball can enter. A large winning opening is provided that can be changed to a state in which it is impossible to enter a ball, and the big winning opening is placed in a state in which it is possible to enter a ball for a predetermined time when the result of the winning judgment based on the ball entering the starting opening is a small hit. When a game ball enters a big winning hole in which a ball is possible and passes through a specific area, it becomes a big win, a big win game is executed, and a predetermined privilege is given to a Pachinko game machine. This pachinko game machine is called a so-called 1-type 2-type mixed machine, and when the result of the winning judgment based on the ball entering the starting hole is a big hit, the big win game is executed without passing through the specific area. Also, as a privilege, generating a high base state that increases the frequency of entry of the game ball into the starting hole can be mentioned. Further, it has a first starting hole and a second starting hole, and can generate a high base state that increases the frequency of hitting the second starting hole. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

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(Reference invention 1)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
a game effect executing means having a plurality of game effects executed in accordance with the variable display of identification information, and executing a predetermined game effect from the plurality of game effects;
game mode setting means having a plurality of game modes with different degrees of advantage for the player, and capable of setting a predetermined game mode from the plurality of game modes;
special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specified result;
A gaming machine comprising a special game pattern display unit that displays a special game pattern indicating the special game when the special game is executed,
Having a plurality of special games as the special game,
Having a plurality of special game patterns as the special game patterns,
A predetermined special game out of the plurality of special games is executed after indicating that the specific result is obtained in a predetermined game effect executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, and the special game ends. A predetermined game mode will be set later,
The special game pattern includes information indicating the type of the executed special game, and information indicating at least one of the game effect executed before the executed special game and the game mode set after the special game is finished. It is characterized in that it is a pattern that shows.

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of game effects, a plurality of game modes, a plurality of special games, and a plurality of special game patterns are provided. Then, when the special game is executed, the special game is executed after the specific result is shown in the game effect, and a predetermined game mode is set after the special game is finished. In addition, the special game pattern includes information indicating the type of the executed special game, and the game effect (corresponding to the special game) executed before the executed special game or the game mode set after the special game. and at least one of the information. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the status of occurrence of the special game in the past just by looking at the special game pattern.

Further, when indicating that a specific result is obtained (executing a special game) in a predetermined game effect, the type of special game may be notified in the game effect. In addition, the "game mode" includes game states (high probability high base state, low probability high base state, low probability low base state, high probability low base state) and production modes (production mode A, production mode B, production mode C, production mode D, production mode E, etc.). In addition, the different game modes refer to production modes in which at least a part of the background display, the display mode of the production pattern, the characters that appear, and the ready-to-win production that is executed is different.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1,
The special game pattern display section is characterized by being able to display a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to a plurality of special games executed most recently.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to display a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to each of the plurality of special games in the special game pattern display section that displays the special game patterns. In addition, special game patterns corresponding to a plurality of recently executed special games (latest special game, previous special game, further previous special game, etc.) can be displayed in the special game pattern display section. be. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the state of occurrence of the latest special game just by looking at the special game pattern on the gaming machine during the game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2,
The special game pattern includes information indicating the type of special game that has been executed, information indicating the game effect that was executed before the special game that was executed, and information that indicates the game mode set after the special game is finished. It is characterized in that it is a pattern showing three or more types of information included.

According to such a gaming machine, the special game pattern includes information indicating the type of special game that was executed, and information indicating the game effect (corresponding to the special game) that was executed before the special game that was executed. , and information indicating the game mode set after the end of the special game. Thus, by looking at the displayed special game pattern, it is possible to easily grasp the game performance of the special game, the type of the special game, and the game mode set after the special game. Also, this makes it possible to easily grasp the occurrence status of the special game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3,
Having a plurality of display modes (shape, appearance shape) as the special game pattern,
When the information indicated by the special game pattern is all the same, the display mode (shape, external shape) of the special game pattern is the same display mode,
When part of the information indicated by the special game pattern is the same and part is different, the display mode of the special game pattern is partly the same but partly different (partially the same shape but other shapes are different) , or the external shape is different and part of the shape is the same).

According to such a gaming machine, the special game pattern has a plurality of display modes. When a plurality of special game patterns are displayed, information indicated by the special game pattern (information indicating the type of special game executed, information indicating the game effect executed before the special game executed, special game end Information indicating the game mode set later) are all the same, the special game patterns are displayed in the same manner. In addition, when a plurality of special game patterns are displayed, if part of the information indicated by the special game pattern is the same and part is different, those special game patterns are partly the same and partly different. becomes. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the status of occurrence of the past special game (including before and after that) at a glance only by looking at the plurality of special game patterns displayed in the special game pattern.

In addition, the result of the variable ball entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the variable display of the identification information are the specific results. A special game executing means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance is put into a ball-enterable state may be provided. The predetermined condition may be established based on the ball entering the starting hole. Further, it comprises a right/wrong determination means for performing a right/wrong determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and an identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the right/wrong determination result. The game machine may stop and display the identification information in a specific manner to execute a special game.

In addition, the special game pattern includes two or more types of information (picture element) indicating the type of the executed special game and information (picture element) indicating the game effect executed before the executed special game (2 The pattern may be a pattern indicating the information (picture element) of the type). In addition, as the information (picture element) indicating the type of the executed special game, it has a plurality of information (picture elements) that differ according to the type of the special game, and the special game picture indicates the type of special game. Denoted information (picture element) is given. In addition, as information (picture element) indicating the game effect (corresponding to the special game) executed before the executed special game, it has a plurality of information (picture elements) that differ according to the type of game effect. Information (picture element) indicating the type of game effect executed before the special game is given to the special game pattern.

In addition, the special game pattern is information of two or more types (two types) of information indicating the type of the executed special game (picture element) and information indicating the game mode set after the special game (picture element). (Picture element) may be used as a picture. In addition, as information (picture element) indicating the game mode (which may be referred to as "production mode") set after the special game ends, there are a plurality of information (picture elements) that differ according to the type of game mode (production mode). The special game pattern is provided with information (picture element) indicating the type of game mode (production mode) set after the special game is finished.

In addition, as "types of special games", special games with different numbers of rounds (jackpot games), special games with different numbers of prize balls that can be obtained (game profit), and variable ball entrances (attackers, big winning entrances) A special game with a different release pattern, a special game with a different game mode after the end of the special game, or the like can be exemplified. In addition, as "special games with different game modes after the special game ends", for example, the game mode after the special game ends is a high-probability variable jackpot game, and the game mode after the special game ends is a normal game with a low probability state. High probability high base jackpot game in which the game mode after the end of the jackpot game, special game is in a high probability high base state, low probability high base jackpot game in which the game mode after the special game is in a low probability high base state, special game end A high probability low base jackpot game in which the later game mode is in a high probability low base state, a low probability low base jackpot game in which the game mode after the special game is in a low probability low base state, and a small game mode after the special game A small-hit high-frequency big-hit game (high-probability low-base big-hit game) in which a small-hit high-frequency state (high-probability low-base state) in which prize balls are easily acquired by the winning game can be exemplified.

Also, providing the special game pattern display portion on the display screen (displaying the special game pattern) may be limited to a specific period rather than always during the game. A specific period starts based on the fact that the jackpot has been hit in the low-probability base state, and the game mode is again in the low-probability low base state (the game mode during the variable display of identification information is low again) except during the jackpot game. It may be a period until returning to the fixed low base state (during the so-called Renso period). In addition, the specific period starts based on a specific jackpot (for example, probability variable jackpot) in a low probability low base state, and the game mode is again a low probability low base state (identification information It may be a period until the game mode during the variable display returns to the low probability low base state) again (during the so-called consecutive house period).

During the so-called Renso period (high-probability state or high-base state) in which multiple jackpots are likely to occur in a short period of time, the jackpot game occurs continuously in a short period of time. I am very interested in how a large number of prize balls (gaming profit) can be obtained by executing the jackpot game). However, in a situation where the jackpot game occurs continuously in a short period of time, the execution status of the past jackpot game (which reach production hits the jackpot, which kind of jackpot is executed, the game mode after the jackpot game (production mode) ), etc.) is difficult to grasp. Therefore, by providing a special game pattern display unit during such a continuous game period and displaying a special game pattern indicating the state of the special game each time a special game occurs, the player can see the game at a glance. It is possible to easily grasp the state of occurrence of special games during the period of consecutive residences. In addition, during the continuous period (high probability state or high base state) period (period outside the specific period), it is rare that the jackpot game is executed multiple times in a short period of time, so special game pattern display It is easy to grasp the situation of the special game that has occurred without providing a section.

Moreover, a specific period may be set during execution of a specific production mode (for example, during a high probability high base state, during a small hit RUSH, etc.). In this way, during the game, by setting the period in which the special game pattern display part is provided and the period in which it is not provided, the game is sharpened and the interest in the game is improved when the special game pattern display part is displayed. becomes possible.

According to the gaming machine of the present reference invention 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that executes a game effect that enhances the amusement of the game.

(Reference invention 2)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
a game effect executing means having a plurality of game effects executed in accordance with the variable display of identification information, and executing a predetermined game effect from the plurality of game effects;
A game mode setting means having a plurality of game modes with different degrees of advantage for the player, and capable of setting a predetermined game mode from the plurality of game modes; (game state setting means, production mode setting means);
special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specified result;
A gaming machine comprising a special game pattern display unit that displays a special game pattern indicating the special game when the special game is executed,
Having a plurality of special games as the special game,
Having a plurality of special game patterns as the special game patterns,
A predetermined special game out of the plurality of special games is executed after indicating that the specific result is obtained in a predetermined game effect executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, and the special game ends. A predetermined game mode will be set later,
The special game pattern is characterized by displaying at least information relating to the game effect executed in the variable display of the identification information indicated to result in the specified result.

According to such a gaming machine, a plurality of game effects, a plurality of game modes, a plurality of special games, and a plurality of special game patterns are provided. Then, when the special game is executed, the special game is executed after the specific result is shown in the game effect, and a predetermined game mode is set after the special game is finished. In addition, the special game pattern displays at least information about the game effect executed in conjunction with the variable display of the identification information indicating that the specific result will be obtained. As a result, it is possible to easily comprehend with which game effect the past special game occurred, just by looking at the special game pattern.

Also, the special game pattern displayed on the special game pattern display section is displayed for a predetermined period (at least until the specific period ends) even after the jackpot game corresponding to the special game pattern ends. Also, during the display period of the special game pattern, along with the occurrence of the ready-to-win effect or the like, part or all of the special game pattern may be hidden during execution of the ready-to-win effect. Also, the special game pattern may be configured to include a plurality of pieces of information. In addition, the plurality of special game patterns may have different display modes depending on the combination of a plurality of pieces of information.

In addition, the "game mode" includes game states (high probability high base state, low probability high base state, low probability low base state, high probability low base state) and production modes (production mode A, production mode B, production mode C, production mode D, production mode E, etc.).

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1,
The special game pattern display section is characterized by being able to display a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to a plurality of special games executed in a predetermined period.

According to such a gaming machine, the special game pattern display section can display a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to a plurality of special games executed in a predetermined period. Thus, when the special game occurs a plurality of times in the predetermined period, the special game patterns corresponding to each of the special games are displayed, so that the player can easily understand the past special games just by looking at the special game patterns. However, it is possible to easily comprehend with which game effect it has occurred.

Also, the predetermined period may be a specific period. Also, a plurality of special game patterns may be displayed on the special game pattern display section, and an upper limit may be set for the number of special game patterns that can be displayed on the special game pattern display section. In this case, a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to a plurality of special games that occurred most recently may be displayed.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2,
The game mode is characterized by having a first game mode in which the special game pattern is displayed and a second game mode in which the special game pattern is not displayed.

According to such a gaming machine, as game modes, it has a first game mode in which special game patterns are displayed and a second game mode in which no special game patterns are displayed. As a result, it is possible to change whether or not the special game pattern is displayed depending on the game mode to be executed, diversify the performance mode, and enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3,
It is characterized in that the player can arbitrarily select which game mode to execute, the first game mode or the second game mode.

According to such a gaming machine, the player can select whether to execute the first game mode in which the special game pattern is displayed or the second game mode in which the special game pattern is not displayed. As a result, the player performs the game while displaying the special game pattern and selects the first game mode, and the player who does not want to display the special game pattern (does not want to see it) selects the second game mode and plays the game. It is possible to proceed. In addition, this makes it possible to provide gaming machines that meet the diverse tastes of players.

It should be noted that a player who wants to play a game while the special game pattern is displayed can see whether the special game execution possibility of the game effect being executed is high or low by looking at the special game pattern corresponding to the past special game. The game can be played while predicting the In addition, a player who wants to play a game without displaying a special game pattern can play a game expecting all the game effects without being bound by the game effects indicated by the special game patterns corresponding to the past special games. can.

In addition, "a period during which the player can arbitrarily select which game mode to execute, the first game mode or the second game mode" is a special period when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a specific period). Also, the period during which the game mode can be selected may be limited to a predetermined period associated with the start of the special period (for example, 60 seconds from the start of the special period). Also, the special period may be a period during which special game patterns are displayed.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 or Reference Invention 2-4,
In the first game mode, having a character selection effect in which a predetermined character can be selected from a plurality of characters,
When the special game is executed with a predetermined character selected in the character selection effect, information indicating the predetermined character is displayed in the special game pattern.

According to such a gaming machine, in the first game mode in which the special game pattern is displayed, it is possible to execute a character selection effect in which a predetermined character can be selected from a plurality of characters. When the game is executed, information indicating the selected character is displayed in the special game pattern. As a result, the character selection effect is executed in the first game mode, and information indicating the selected character is added to the special game pattern when a special game is played. Also, this allows the player to easily grasp which character was selected in addition to the game effect executed in the past special game.

Also, in the character selection effect, the player may be allowed to select any character (for example, select any character from character A, character B, character C, character D, etc.). Also, in the first game mode, a character display section for displaying the selected character may be provided on the display screen.

Also, the character selection period during which the character can be selected may occur when a predetermined condition is satisfied. This "predetermined condition" may be established by executing the first game mode. Also, the "predetermined condition" may be limited to a predetermined period of time when starting the first game mode (for example, 30 seconds after starting the first game mode). Also, the "predetermined condition" may be established during execution of the first game mode.

In addition, in the special game pattern display section, information (game mode information, production mode information) regarding the game mode (production mode) when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result (when it becomes a big hit) may be displayed (included).

Further, the special game pattern display section may include information indicating the type of special game that has been executed. Also, the "information indicating the type of special game" may be information indicating the amount of game profit that can be obtained in the special game.

In addition, it has a plurality of display modes (shape, appearance shape) as a special game pattern,
When the information indicated by the special game pattern is all the same, the display mode (shape, external shape) of the special game pattern is the same display mode,
If part of the information indicated by the special game pattern is the same and part is different, the display mode of the special game pattern is , the outer shape is different and the shape of a part is the same).

1 pachinko game machine, 7b production pattern display area (production pattern display unit), 8 production pattern, 20 first start opening, 21 second start opening, 30 first big winning opening, 35 second big winning opening, 39 specific area , 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display section), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display section), 80 main control board (main control section), 90 sub control board (sub control section), 100 image control board (image control unit), 103a production first special figure suspension display, 103b production second special figure suspension display

Claims (1)

identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
a game effect executing means having a plurality of game effects executed in accordance with the variable display of identification information, and executing a predetermined game effect from the plurality of game effects;
game mode setting means having a plurality of game modes with different degrees of advantage for the player, and capable of setting a predetermined game mode from the plurality of game modes;
special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specified result;
A gaming machine comprising a special game pattern display unit that displays a special game pattern indicating the special game when the special game is executed,
Having a plurality of special games as the special game,
Having a plurality of special game patterns as the special game patterns,
A predetermined special game out of the plurality of special games is executed after indicating that the specific result is obtained in a predetermined game effect executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, and the special game ends. A predetermined game mode will be set later,
The special game pattern is at least one of a pattern element having an external shape corresponding to the type of the executed special game, and a game effect executed before the executed special game or a game mode set after the special game. The pattern element of the external shape corresponding to the type is combined with the pattern element, and if the external shape of the pattern element constituting the special game pattern is the same, the same type is indicated,
The special game pattern display unit can display a plurality of special game patterns corresponding to the most recently executed special games,
When the information indicated by the special game pattern is all the same, the outer shape of the special game pattern is the same display mode,
When part of the information indicated by the special game pattern is the same and part is different, the outer shape of the special game pattern is partially the same and partially different.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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