JP2017077440A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of conventional game machines where, after a big win (jackpot) game, a high probability state and a high base state are set, and after the end of the big win game, despite performances of a predetermined first number of times of variable displays, if a big win does not occur, after the first number of times, the high base state is to be finished; after the end of the big win game, despite performances of a predetermined second number of times of variable displays, if a big win does not occur, after the second number of times, the high probability state is to be finished; and when both the high base state and the high probability state are finished, that means, even after performances of the second number of times of variable displays, if the big win does not occur, the game state is to be uniformly set in a low probability low base state.SOLUTION: The present invention, different from the conventional game machines, makes setting controls of game states characteristic, and thereby provides a new game property never existed before to consequently provide a game machine enhancing amusement of games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  In a conventional gaming machine, whether or not to win is determined based on the game ball entering the starting port, and when the big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is changed to a high probability state with a high probability of being judged as a big hit. For example, the opening time of the open / close type start port is extended to make it easy for a game ball to enter the start port (high base state). Such a gaming state is called a high probability high base state. And in this high probability high base state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the transition to the low probability low base state is uniform, or the transition to the low probability high base state and then the low probability low bale state. It was supposed to be.

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a high probability state and a high base state are set after the big hit game is finished, and if the big hit is not made even if the predetermined number of fluctuation display is performed after the big hit game is finished, the first If the high base state is terminated once, and if the big hit is not achieved even if the predetermined second variation display is performed after the jackpot game ends, the high probability state is terminated at the second count. .

  Then, when both the high base state and the high probability state are completed, that is, even if the second fluctuation display is performed, the game state is uniformly set to the low probability low base state. It was.

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  However, a large number of gaming machines of the type described in Patent Document 1 have been put on the market, and the gaming ability is uniform, and the player's interest has not been improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and unlike conventional gaming machines, it provides a new gaming characteristic that has not been achieved by making gaming state setting control characteristic. , Providing a gaming machine that enhances the fun of gaming.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
First detection means capable of detecting a game ball;
A variable start opening that can be changed into a first aspect and a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect;
Second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable start port;
As the gaming state, at least the first gaming state,
A game state setting means for setting a second game state in which a game ball enters the variable start port at a higher frequency than the first game state;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game capable of giving a profit to the player;
State transition determination means for performing a state transition determination as to whether or not the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state based on detection by the first detection unit;
Based on the detection of the first detection means, a first success / failure determination means for performing a first success / failure determination as to whether or not the variable start port is to be the second mode;
Based on the detection of the second detection means, a second success / failure determination means for making a second determination of whether or not to execute the special game;
With
The gaming state setting means sets the second gaming state based on establishment of a specific condition,
When a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the second game state, the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination are performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the second gaming state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is higher than that in the first game state, so that the game is executed based on the ball entering the variable start port. It becomes easier to execute the second win / fail determination, and as a result, the possibility of executing the special game can be increased. Accordingly, the player expects that the specific condition is satisfied and the gaming state becomes the second gaming state, and that if the player enters the second gaming state, a special game (for example, a big hit game described later) is expected to be executed. It is possible to enhance the feeling.

  On the other hand, in the second gaming state, when the first detection means detects a game ball, the first determination is made as to whether or not the variable start port is in the second mode (for example, an open state described later), and the gaming state Since both determinations of whether or not to shift from the second gaming state to the first gaming state (also referred to as “state falling determination”) are made, the player has the variable start port in the second mode. In addition to expecting the game, it is possible to play a game with the expectation that the game state is maintained in the second game state (does not fall), and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, for example, even if the gaming state once becomes the second gaming state, there is a possibility that the game state may be shifted to the first gaming state without performing the second determination of whether or not to execute the special game. The person can play the game with a sense of tension.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
The specific condition is established based on determining that the special game is to be executed in the first gaming state,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting means sets the gaming state after the special game is ended to the second gaming state.

  According to such a gaming machine, the specific condition is established based on the determination that the special game is executed, and the gaming state after the end of the special game becomes the second gaming state. Then, as described above, when the transition to the second gaming state, the frequency of entering the variable start opening becomes high, the possibility of executing the special game is increased, and when the first detection means detects the game ball, Since both the determination of the first win / failure determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are performed, the player expects the variable start port to be in the second mode, and the gaming state remains in the second gaming state. It is possible to play a game with the expectation that it will be maintained (does not fall), and to enhance the gaming interest.

Further, the gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the first invention or the second invention,
Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means can set the probability of determining to execute the special game after the end of the special game as the high probability,
Based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being executed in the gaming state when the gaming state after the special game is finished is the second gaming state and the high probability. The state includes a case where the state is the second gaming state and the high probability and a state where the state is the first gaming state and the high probability.

  According to such a gaming machine, whether or not to execute a special game can be changed to a predetermined probability and a high probability, and the gaming state after the special game is finished is a second gaming state and a high probability. Set to In this state, there is a high possibility that a special game will be executed. When a game ball is detected by the first detection means, both the first win / fail determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are determined. Depending on the result of the state transition determination, there are cases where the subsequent gaming state becomes the second gaming state and high probability, and the first gaming state and high probability, and the player feels nervous. It will be possible to enhance the gaming interests.

  In addition, since the timing of transition from the second gaming state and the high probability state to the first gaming state and the high probability state depends on the result of the state transition determination, the timing varies depending on the player or the same player. However, since it varies from time to time, it is possible to diversify the gameability (game state transition timing) after the end of the special game.

The gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the third invention,
Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means sets the probability of determining to execute the special game to the predetermined probability when a predetermined condition is satisfied after setting the probability to the high probability,
In a state where the gaming state is the second gaming state and the predetermined probability, the subsequent gaming state is the second gaming state based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being performed in the gaming state. It has a case where the gaming state is the predetermined probability and a case where the first gaming state is the predetermined probability.

  According to such a gaming machine, if a predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability after the end of the special game is set to a high probability, the predetermined probability is set. When the second gaming state and the predetermined probability are set, both the first winning / failing determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are performed. Therefore, depending on the result of the state transition determination, the subsequent gaming state may be The second gaming state has a predetermined probability and the first gaming state has a predetermined probability. As a result, the player plays the game with a sense of tension, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, the timing of transition from the second gaming state and the high probability state to any one of the first gaming state and the high probability, the second gaming state and the predetermined probability, and the first gaming state and the predetermined probability is the state Since it depends on the result of the transition determination and the timing at which the predetermined condition is established, the timing varies depending on the player, and even for the same player, it may vary from time to time. It is possible to diversify the transition timing and the transition state of the game state.

Further, the gaming machine of the fifth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the fourth invention,
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Third detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening;
And third winning / failing determining means for determining whether or not the special game is to be executed based on detection by the third detecting means.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute the third determination as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the game ball entering the starting port in the first gaming state. Then, the specific condition can be established based on determining that the special game is to be executed by the third win / fail determination, and the gaming state after the specific condition is established becomes the second gaming state. Then, as described above, when the transition to the second gaming state, the frequency of entering the variable start opening becomes high, the possibility of executing the special game is increased, and when the first detection means detects the game ball, Since both the determination of the first win / failure determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are performed, the player expects the variable start port to be in the second mode, and the gaming state remains in the second gaming state. It is possible to play a game with the expectation that it will be maintained (does not fall), and to enhance the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the sixth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
Second state transition determination means for performing a second state transition determination as to whether or not to shift the gaming state from the first gaming state to the second gaming state based on the detection of the first detection means;
The specific condition is established based on the fact that the second state transition determining means determines that the second gaming state transitions to the second gaming state in the first gaming state.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the first gaming state, the second state transition determination (“state” indicating whether or not the gaming state is transitioned to the second gaming state). The above-mentioned specific condition is established when it is determined that the second game state is to be transferred in the second state transition determination. Thereby, it is possible to shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state based on the result of the second state transition determination executed based on the detection of the first detection means, regardless of the result of the second determination. Thus, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the first gaming state.

The gaming machine of the seventh invention is the gaming machine of the sixth invention,
When a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the first gaming state, the second state transition determination is performed without performing the first winning / failing determination,
When a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the second game state, the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination are performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the first gaming state, the second state transition determination (state promotion determination) is performed without performing the first win / reject determination, and the second If it is determined in the state transition determination that the state transitions to the second state, the gaming state is set to the second gaming state. Further, when a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the second game state, the state transition determination (state fall determination) as to whether or not the game state transitions to the first game state and the variable start port are set to the second mode. A first determination of whether or not to perform is performed. Thus, in order to change the variable start port to the second mode, the state transition determination is made by the second state transition determination, and the first state determination is made before the state transition determination is made by the state transition determination (the second state transition determination). It is necessary to be determined to be an aspect. That is, determination of a plurality of stages is prepared before the variable start port is set to the second mode, and the gaming interest can be enhanced by the novel game characteristics.

The gaming machine of the eighth invention is the gaming machine of the sixth invention or the seventh invention,
Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means can set the probability of determining to execute the special game after the end of the special game to the high probability,
In a state where the gaming state is the first gaming state and the predetermined probability, the subsequent gaming state is determined to be the first gaming state and the first gaming state based on the execution of the second state transition determination in the gaming state. It has a case where it becomes a predetermined probability and a case where it becomes the second gaming state and the predetermined probability.

  According to such a gaming machine, the probability of determining that a special game is to be executed can be set to a predetermined probability or a high probability, and in the first gaming state and the predetermined probability state, the first detection means is based on detection. When the two-state transition determination (state promotion determination) is executed, the subsequent gaming state may be the first gaming state and a predetermined probability, or the second gaming state may be a predetermined probability. As a result, since it is possible to shift to the second gaming state without passing through the special game in the first gaming state, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the normal state (the first gaming state and the predetermined probability). In addition, after the second gaming state and the predetermined probability, the state transition determination for determining whether or not to transition to the first state is executed, so that the player is not unilaterally advantageous and profit Balance can be achieved.

In addition, the gaming machine of the ninth invention is the gaming machine of the sixth invention to the eighth invention,
Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means can set the probability of determining to execute the special game after the end of the special game as the high probability,
In the state in which the gaming state is the second gaming state and the high probability, the subsequent gaming state is the second gaming state based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being performed in the gaming state. The game state has a high probability and the first game state has a high probability.

  According to such a gaming machine, whether or not to execute a special game can be changed to a predetermined probability and a high probability, and the gaming state after the special game is finished is a second gaming state and a high probability. Set to In this state, there is a high possibility that a special game will be executed. When a game ball is detected by the first detection means, both the first win / fail determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are determined. Depending on the result of the state transition determination, there are cases where the subsequent gaming state becomes the second gaming state and high probability, and the first gaming state and high probability, and the player feels nervous. It will be possible to enhance the gaming interests.

The gaming machine of the tenth invention is the gaming machine of the sixth invention to the ninth invention,
Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means sets the probability of determining to execute the special game to the predetermined probability when a predetermined condition is satisfied after setting the probability to the high probability,
In a state where the gaming state is the second gaming state and the predetermined probability, the subsequent gaming state is the second gaming state based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being performed in the gaming state. It has a case where the gaming state is the predetermined probability and a case where the first gaming state is the predetermined probability.

  According to such a gaming machine, if a predetermined condition is satisfied after the probability after the end of the special game is set to a high probability, the predetermined probability is set. When the second gaming state and the predetermined probability are set, both the first winning / failing determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are performed. Therefore, depending on the result of the state transition determination, the subsequent gaming state may be The second gaming state has a predetermined probability and the first gaming state has a predetermined probability. As a result, the player plays the game with a sense of tension, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

Further, the gaming machine of the eleventh invention is the gaming machine of the sixth invention to the tenth invention,
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Third detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening;
And third winning / failing determining means for determining whether or not the special game is to be executed based on detection by the third detecting means.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute the third determination as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the game ball entering the starting port in the first gaming state. Then, the specific condition can be established based on determining that the special game is to be executed by the third win / fail determination, and the gaming state after the specific condition is established becomes the second gaming state. Then, as described above, when the transition to the second gaming state, the frequency of entering the variable start opening becomes high, the possibility of executing the special game is increased, and when the first detection means detects the game ball, Since both the determination of the first win / failure determination and the state transition determination (state fall determination) are performed, the player expects the variable start port to be in the second mode, and the gaming state remains in the second gaming state. It is possible to play a game with the expectation that it will be maintained (does not fall), and to enhance the gaming interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state setting control is characteristic, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a 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 reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table, (F) is a normal symbol fall determination table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol success / failure determination process of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. (G) is a normal symbol per table determination table of the gaming machine, (H) is a normal symbol state transition determination table of the gaming machine, and (I) is a normal symbol state transition determination table of another aspect. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol success / failure determination process of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation process of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the game state setting process of the gaming machine.

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. Or non-contact type input detection means (such as a photoelectric type) that detects and inputs that a part of the player's body is close Good.

In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.
Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). As a result of the variable display of the first special symbol, and as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, whether or not the special symbol is determined) The result of “simply determination of success / failure”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

  For example, when the determination result is a big hit, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777” (also referred to as a “hit effect symbol”). When a small hit is made, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 * 3” (also referred to as “small hit effect symbol”). In addition, when it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a different symbol pattern in which at least one symbol out of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is also displayed (also referred to as “disappearing effect symbol”). Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the determination of success or failure by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but on the effect symbol display. Grasp the effect design displayed in the area 7b. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the above-described game effect using the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect to be executed in accordance with the hit game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.
The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the gaming state, and a decoration member 13 that is shaped like a character or a figure is arranged. Yes.
In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of winning, the movable decorative member falls downward, and the movable decorative member 14 The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.
Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball. . A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 3). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as 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 open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable pitch opening”) having a first big winning opening 30. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 3). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter (open state). And can be changed.
Further, in the game area 3 above the first big prize opening 30 and at the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big prize winning device 36 ("second variable ball entry" having a second big prize opening 35 is provided. Is also provided). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 3). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed. The second grand prize winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize winning opening 35 can pass. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a high-probability state described later is generated based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. The normal symbol is variably displayed together with the symbol success / failure determination, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.
In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game starts, the left strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination is based on the winning at the first starting port 20 and the gaming state has changed, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second The goal is to enter the big prize opening 35. When a game ball enters the first starting port, the second starting port, the first major winning port, the second major winning port, and the general winning port, the predetermined starting point is set in advance. 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 disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is successful, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left-handed or left-handed. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later.
The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is displayed. A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the small hit is reached, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, in the case of detachment, the two “lo” LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. The stop display mode is set to a different display mode according to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, as in the first special symbol display 41b. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this 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 special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure 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 in the first special diagram storage unit 85 a as the first special diagram reservation, and if it is the ball entering the second starting port 21, the second special diagram is stored. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.
The number of special figure hold is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode in which the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”, can be used. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the u LED is lit in red and the v LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”. Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the t LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the removed normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.
In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main 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 “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) that performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and payout control that performs control related to game ball payout Substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, effect first special figure hold indicator 103a, and effect second special symbol An image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the hold display 103b and the like is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing a main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case, An image control board storage case storing the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 is provided, and a sub control board storage case storing the sub control board 90 is provided on the image control board storage case. Is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure 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 from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.
The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second start port 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 prize opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36.
Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  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. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out winning balls and balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The 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”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drives to pay out prize balls and pays out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit 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 (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

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

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

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbols are displayed by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining the colors. 8 is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on whether the two LEDs are turned on / off, or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold indicator 103a is a holding number displayed in the first production hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held displayed. Further, the production second special figure hold display device 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the hold number displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed on the second special figure hold display device 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to cover substantially the entire display screen 7a effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display portion). In such a case, part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, and thus such a display is provided. 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.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. (Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect 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 is visible only in part in FIG. 1, but is a movable so-called gimmick provided in 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 the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and determines The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub-control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). An effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch.

  Next, control related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits include “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, and “15R fourth big hit”. “15R 1st big hit” and “15R 4th big hit” have 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. “15R 2nd big hit” is the first round which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of open (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. That is, the “15R second big hit” can be said to be a big hit that does not open the second big prize winning device 36 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). “2R 3rd big hit” is the number of times (number of rounds) of the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, the first round and the second round which are chance rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize winning device 36 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is lower than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the above-mentioned 15R first big hit, 2R third big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively high. Since the chance rounds of the second round and the second round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. . On the other hand, in the case of 15R 2nd big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd chance chance round is 0.1 seconds each, so the game ball enters the 2nd big prize opening Since it is very difficult to play, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is a normal state (low probability state) described later. Is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hit is a hit where the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second big winning device 36 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, the 2R third big hit and the small win cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R third big hit or small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Also, even if a game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during a special game as a small hit, it is difficult to recognize whether the subsequent game state remains in a normal state or has shifted to a high probability state. It is. As a result, in the case of a small hit and in the case of a 2R third big hit, it is possible to advance the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and to enhance the gaming interest it can. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

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

  Further, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is set to 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. The second grand opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum, respectively (opening and closing for a moment). It is almost impossible to pass.

  That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big hit differs from the opening pattern for the 15R first big hit in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, at the 15R first big hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. And the game ball which entered the 2nd big winning opening 35 passes the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the first second winning prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big hit is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, so it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R third big hit is achieved (when the 2R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 from 1R to 2R is obtained. For up to 0.9 seconds. At this time, since the total opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. In addition, since the total opening time of the second grand prize winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R third big hit cannot expect as many prize balls (game profits) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits.

Also, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (the second special symbol indicator 41b). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39, there is no change in the gaming 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 hit cannot expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hits are those that have almost no special benefits for the player in terms of game state transition and prize balls (only prize balls for entering).
That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R fourth big hit), The second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass (cannot pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit), the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern 3 open patterns and (2R third big hit). In addition, as an opening pattern for small hits, there is a fourth opening pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state). can do. This 4th opening pattern is good also as an opening pattern which cannot pass through specific field 39 as other modes.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 10% for 2R third big hit. Yes. On the other hand, the big hits in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. In other words, if the hit determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has been made easier to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state), the 15R fourth big hit must be made. It becomes. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game at the second start opening 21 rather than the big hit in the win / fail judgment (the big win lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first start opening 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by entering a ball is higher for the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. The determination of the type of jackpot is based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ design determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes “reach random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number. (Also referred to as “reach information”) and “variation pattern random numbers (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is to be generated in a game effect (effect design game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Reach refers to, for example, a state where the two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing ("7 ↓ 7" State). Then, if the medium effect symbol 8C being changed stops at the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L being stopped, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a win. Note that the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that slightly fluctuates within the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198.

  The random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include a normal symbol success / failure random number and a normal symbol fall determination random number shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). The random number for normal symbol success / failure determination takes a value in the range of 0 to 240. The normal symbol fall determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the normal figure normal state (ordinary figure low probability state) in the normal figure high probability state (state fall determination). The normal symbol fall determination random number takes a value in the range of 0-127.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a combination of a probability variation function for a special symbol and a normal symbol, a variation time shortening function, and an opening extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port in an activated state or an inactivated state. Have multiple gaming states. For the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as “normal state (also referred to as“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state (low probability state), the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number determined to be a big hit is high. Is determined using the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game. It should be noted that a state in which a universal figure probability change flag, which will be described later, is turned on, that is, a high probability state of ordinary figure is a “short-time state”, and a state in which the universal figure probability change flag is turned off, that is, a normal figure normal state (normal figure The low probability state) is defined as the “non-time-short state”. The normal high probability state is a high base state in which the open extension function is activated, and the normal normal state is a low base state in which the open extension function is not activated.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, when the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time shortening function are in operation, the special symbol time-short state is set, and when the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function is not activated, the non-time-short state is established. Is done. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol success / failure determination (ordinary symbol of the normal symbol) is determined using a normal symbol per-determination table in which the value of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number (per random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-determination determination table used in a non-time-short state. (Refer to FIG. 8D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol as a hit) is higher than when the normal symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is in a high-probability state (short-time state), the game state is shifted to the normal-state normal state together with the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28. A normal symbol fall judgment (also referred to as “state fall judgment”) as to whether or not to (fall) will be performed. When the normal symbol fall determination executed in the normal figure high probability state determines that the normal figure fall state (falls), the gaming state is changed from the normal figure high probability state to the normal figure normal state. It becomes a non-time-short state. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol are deactivated, and the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes low. In the first embodiment, in the normal figure normal state (non-time-short state), it is not determined whether or not the normal figure normal state shifts to the common figure high probability state based on the passage of the game ball at the gate 28. It is supposed to be.

  Moreover, in the time-short state (ordinary high probability state), the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-short state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the short time state (ordinary high probability state), the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. Accordingly, the normal high probability state is a high base state, and the normal normal state is a low base state. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.
In the high base state (high frequency state), all the functions described above may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 However, it is sufficient that the second start port is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”. In the first embodiment, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), which will be described later, the high base state is set based on the turning on the universal probability change flag. That is, the high base generation function is activated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the special game when the 15R first big hit is the high probability state of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. In addition, the special symbol is in a short time state and a high base state (ordinary state high probability state) (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. In the first embodiment, the high base state is continued until it is determined that the gaming state is shifted (shifted to the normal state) by the normal symbol fall determination. Therefore, the execution period of the high base state varies from time to time. Further, the high probability state becomes a low probability state when the big hit determination is not obtained until the predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays is executed.

  That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is determined to shift (fall) to the normal-state normal state (low-base state) by a normal symbol fall determination described later, and a special symbol variation display of a predetermined number of times. Various game states (highly accurate low base state, low probability high base state, or It changes to a low probability low base state). If the high-accuracy base state changes due to the big hit and the big hit game is executed (becomes a low probability low base state), depending on the type of the big hit, the high-accuracy high base state is again after the big hit game ends. There is a case where it becomes a state and a case where it becomes a low probability low base state.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of 15R second big hit is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so the normal state of the special symbol and the non-time-short state of the special symbol And a low base state (ordinary normal state) (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state (also referred to as“ normal state ”)”. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the vehicle passes through the specific area 39, the “highly accurate and high base state” is set.

  Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the special game in the case of 2R third big hit is that the special symbol is high if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a probabilistic state, a special symbol non-time-short state, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”. The high probability low base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed, or when a big hit game is executed. This highly accurate low base state is a state where it is latent that it is a high probability state, that is, a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a high probability state. That is, the high-accuracy low-base state is a so-called “latent probability variation state (also referred to as“ probability non-notification state ”)”. On the other hand, it is clear to the player that the high-accuracy and high-base state is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a so-called “probability game state”. Also, in the high base state, the game state after the special game in the case of 2R third big hit is the high probability state of the special symbol and the special symbol of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. A short time state and a high base state (ordinary high probability state) are obtained (see FIG. 6). That is, the special symbol time-saving function and the base state are the same as the state before the special game is executed.

  As described above, the special symbol (first special symbol and second special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner for the end condition of the high probability state (high probability low base state) of the special symbol. The high probability state (highly accurate low base state) ends when either of the game is executed or the big hit game is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, in the low base state, it is difficult to make a game ball enter the second starting port and display the second special symbol variably. Is displayed in a variable state, and the first special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times (specific number of times), or a big hit game is executed with a big hit, and a high probability state ( The highly accurate low base state) will end.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is the normal state of the special symbol, the special symbol non-short-time state, and the low base state (normal normal state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because it is. Therefore, when the second starting port 21 is opened in the normal symbol success / failure determination and the normal symbol fall determination performed based on the passage of the game ball while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol success / failure determination. If it is determined, the player makes a right turn to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21 that has been opened. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) rather than left-handed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not to win special symbols) rather than making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

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

  [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control process by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is “special”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special”, and the second special symbol is “special”. 2 ”and“ second special drawing ”.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be 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) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. After the interrupt process (S105) is completed and before the next interrupt process (S005) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

  [Interrupt Processing] Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

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

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), general map motion processing (S205), special symbol motion processing (S206), and specific area sensor detection processing (S207) The reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port sensor detection process (S204), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. Is determined (S301). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal drawing provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302). 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 reservation balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal (a label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) stored in an update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and The normal symbol fall determination random number counter value (label TRND-F, FIG. 7B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 80. Stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls.

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

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). And the obtained random number values (acquired information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. 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 success / failure 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 number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit 85a. .

  [Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the general operation processing (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection processing (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

  [Normal Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol waiting process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of held balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501). If this is the case (YES in S501), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, 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 start of variation of the normal symbol.

  [Normal Symbol Winning / Determining Processing] As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol winning / failing determining processing (S502), first, the value of the random symbol counter for determining normal symbol winning / nothing stored in the general symbol holding storage unit (label-TRND-H). ) And the value (label TRND-F) of the normal symbol drop determination random number counter (S601), and the process proceeds to S602. Here, in the first embodiment, as will be described later, the normal symbol drop determination is performed using the value of the normal symbol fall determination random number counter in the normal symbol high probability state, but in the normal symbol normal state, the normal symbol drop determination is performed. Do not make a fall judgment. However, in any gaming state, the normal symbol success / failure determination random number and the normal symbol fall determination random number are acquired at the timing when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game state when performing the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502) is a normal figure high probability state (a state in which the normal figure probability variation flag is ON), the normal state is determined based on the acquired normal symbol fall determination random number value. The symbol fall determination is performed, and the normal symbol success / failure determination is performed based on the value of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number. On the other hand, if the game state when performing the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502) is the normal state (normal state probability variation flag is OFF), the acquired normal symbol fall determination random number is not used (the normal symbol). Only the normal symbol success / failure determination is performed based on the value of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination.

  In S602, it is determined whether or not the universal figure certain change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the common figure high probability state is present (S602), and it is determined that the common figure certain variation flag is not ON (the normal figure normal state). In the case (NO in S602), based on the normal symbol normal table (non-short-time state) table (the hit determination value is “0”, “1”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8D. Then, a low probability normal symbol determination is made (S603), and the process proceeds to S604. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the common figure probability change flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the common figure is in a high probability state (YES in S602), then the normal symbol drop determination table shown in FIG. Based on “0”), a normal symbol drop determination is performed (S606), and the process proceeds to S607. In S607, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol fall determination is a fall (S607).

  Here, the result of the normal symbol fall judgment is that the game state falls (the game state becomes the normal figure normal state), which is also referred to as the “hit” in the normal symbol fall judgment, and that it does not fall (non-fall). It is also called “displacement” in the normal symbol fall determination.

  In S607, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol fall determination is a fall, and in the case of the judgment result of falling (fall judgment) (YES in S607), the universal figure variation flag is turned OFF (S608), Low probability normal symbol success / failure determination based on the normal symbol normal state (non-time-short state) table (the hit determination value is “0”, “1”) among the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. (S603), and the process proceeds to S604. As described above, in the first embodiment, when the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502) is executed in the normal symbol high probability state, the normal symbol fall determination (S606) is performed before the normal symbol success / failure determination (S609). It is supposed to be done. On the other hand, in S607, in the case of the determination result that the vehicle does not fall (non-falling determination) (NO in S607), the normal symbol high in the normal symbol per unit determination table shown in FIG. Based on the table for the probability state (for the short time state) (the hit determination value is “0 to 239”), the high probability normal symbol determination is performed (S609), and the process proceeds to S604.

  Further, in S604, it is determined whether or not the result of the low-probability normal figure success / failure determination (S603) or the high-probability general-purpose success / failure determination (S609) is a hit (per normal figure) (S604). If the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination (S603, S609) is determined to be out (NO in S604), a normal symbol to be stopped (also referred to as “out-of-normal symbol”) is determined (S605), and the process is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination (S603, S609) is determined to be a win (YES in S604), a normal symbol to be stopped (also referred to as “normal symbol per symbol”) is determined (S610). The hit flag is turned on (S605), and the process ends.

  Once the normal symbol high probability state (high base state) is set by this normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), the state continues until it is determined to fall in the normal symbol fall determination unless it is a big hit Is done. Therefore, depending on the determination result of the normal symbol fall determination, the high base state may continue for a long period of time (for example, after the high probability state of the special symbol ends), or in a very short period (for example, It may end (due to a low base state) during the high probability state of the special symbol. In this way, the execution period of the high base state changes from time to time, and in combination with the change in the probability of success / failure determination of the special symbol, it can change to various gaming states at various timings. This makes it possible to diversify the game characteristics after the end of the big hit game, and the player can play games with a sense of tension, thereby enhancing the gaming interest.

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

  [Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol variation processing (S404), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S801). NO) Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

  [Normal Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the common figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the common figure probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the normal figure high probability state (short time state) is in progress (S902). ). If it is in the normal high probability state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the normal high probability state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the normal high probability state is an opening pattern in which 2.0 seconds of opening is repeated three times as described above. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the normal state (non-temporary state) (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the normal state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21). (S906). The opening pattern in the normal state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this processing is completed.

  [Normal Electric Power Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal electric power object processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process ends. The starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, a predetermined opening after the second start port 21 is opened). Whether or not the time has passed is determined (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished, and if reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) ( S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second start port 21 (S1006), the value of the second start port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port opening counter is “0”. (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times when the time is short, and when the second start port is not in the short time state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

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

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

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol waiting process (S1102), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second starting port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1201). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B). )).

  [Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 win / fail judgment processing (S1202), first, as the judgment value, the lowest area (that is, the second area) The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol determination random number counter (labeled -TRND-A) stored in the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure hold) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3” and “ 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit type shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the determination table (S1308). In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a big hit, one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. Further, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is determined to be a big hit, all of them are set to 15R fourth big hit (FIG. 8B). After determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309) and the process is terminated.

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when it is 2R third big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp. When the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol is displayed. The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the time when is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: ON, Δ: OFF). In addition, when the long hit flag is turned ON as any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 15R fourth big hit, the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) coincides with any one of “101” to “105” as the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). . If it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), the process ends as it is, and if it is a small hit (YES in S1305), the small hit flag is turned on (S1306), and the process ends. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state (normal figure high probability state) or not (whether or not the common figure certain change flag is ON). Determine (S1401). If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time-short state (ordinary normal state), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402) Referring to the non-time-short state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) Is selected (S1403). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big prize winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per length, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later. As described above, the short state of the special symbol in the gaming state is synchronized with the high probability state of the normal symbol, and the non-short state of the special symbol is synchronized with the normal state of the common symbol.

  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). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the change is made with reference to the non-time-short state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the small hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9). 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.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, in the case of reach presence / absence, the reach presence / absence table during non-short-time state (variation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a portion corresponding to the presence / absence of reach in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, a table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a portion corresponding to a non-short-time state and no reach in the table (S1408). When the reach is out of reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the reference variation pattern table is a table for the short-time state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1609 except that the portion corresponding to the short time state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in FIG. 9 and the jackpot if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot and the jackpot in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the shortage state in FIG. 9 and the reach out of reach, and to the portion in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls when the reach is out of reach is the number of retained balls “2”. Work when ~ 4. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, when winning a long hit out of the big hits, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. That is, the variation pattern table in the short-time state is a table in which the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern table in the non-time-short state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this processing. 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 is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

  [Special Figure 2 Random Number Shift Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). 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 executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

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

  [Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Processing] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / no-go judgment process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is similar to the special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment process (S1202) shown in FIG. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1608, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 50% for the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit. Is 10%. If it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1609. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1609.

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208) includes the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. Processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 27) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R first big hit). It is determined whether or not any of the two big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not 15R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  Further, in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even in the case of YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R second big hit) (S1713). If it is 15R big hit (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the table for 15R big hit during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

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

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 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 is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

  [Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

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

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 21, It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 9) has elapsed (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a variation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S1903), the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904). Whether or not “0” is determined (S1905). On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined in S1905 that the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (YES in S1905), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined in S1905 that the value of the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

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

  And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing) The value of the round counter for counting the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is 15R first big if 15R first big hit. A big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set, and if it is a 15R second big hit, a 15R second big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

  If it is not 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), since the big hit type is 2R second big hit, the value of the round counter is set to “2” and the big winning device (first big win) As an opening pattern for the winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36), an opening pattern for 2R second big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

After finishing the process of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening production (S2006), set the special figure movement status to "4" (S2007) In addition, a stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at the stop timing of the special symbol to be variably displayed.
When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is released during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as an opening pattern of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) (S2009).

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

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing 1 (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric character processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and is determined to be ON. If so (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102). Also, it is determined whether or not the universal figure change flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the universal figure change flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game.
If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35), that is, the time of the big hit opening has passed. It is determined whether it is time to start the round, or whether it is time to start the next round (next release) after the interval time between rounds has elapsed (S2107).

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in 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 for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the first round nor the second round (that is, any of rounds 3 to 15) (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, when 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, and the release pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening 35 is opened according to (see).

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in one or two rounds. The period is determined to be valid (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, a period other than this (including a time when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to a second period) in which detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Is set. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It is.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game 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 □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). In addition, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of “a1 • a2 • a3 •” is set. When the big hit game ends and the gaming state is set to a high probability state, the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □”. In addition, the lighting control timing of the game state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” is maintained even if the game ball passes a specific area. , “A1a2a3” may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the big hit game, and “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (FIG. 34)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, if there is a 1R or 2R V pass in the 15R first big hit or 2R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while the V pass is made during the small hit. Even so, if the game state before the small hit game is in the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set in the normal state so that the probability of success / failure determination is not changed before and after the big hit game.

  In the first embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) for determining that it is effective. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of 15R second big hit, the 1R and 2R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second, so the possibility that the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 is Although it is as low as possible, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if a ball is entered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned ON illegally or the V flag from being turned ON due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid in one round or two rounds, but the place of the round is not limited to this.

  If the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening in the round is the maximum number It is determined whether or not it has reached (10 in this embodiment 1 per round) (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether or not the time for closing the grand prize opening has been reached (that is, whether or not the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened) (S2112). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, either of the two round end conditions is satisfied. In such a case, the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round.

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

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the time for the big hit 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 elapsed (YES in S2119), after the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2120), a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2123), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on when a specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If it is determined that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), “140” is set to the probability variation counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2205). ), The process proceeds to S2206. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. I have decided.
On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process ends without turning on any of the probability change flag and the normal figure probability change flag. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state and a low base state (low probability low base state). That is, when the V flag is not turned ON during the big hit game (when the normal big hit is reached), the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the normal state.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. As another mode, the game state after the big hit game when the V flag is not turned on during the big hit game is set to a low probability state and a high base state (low probability high base). State). Such a configuration can be achieved by turning on the common figure change flag and ending the process when it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201). Further, when it is determined that the normal symbol has fallen by the above-described normal symbol fall determination executed in the low-accuracy and high-base state, the low-accuracy and low-base state is entered.

  In S2206, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R third big hit (NO in S2206), then the game state before the big hit game, that is, the game state when 2R third big hit is reached, It is determined whether or not (probability state) (S2209). If it is determined that the time-short state has not been reached (NO in S2209), the process is terminated without turning on the normal probability change flag (NO in S2209). As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a special symbol non-short-time state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). This highly accurate low base state is one of the special symbol (the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is added together) 140 times, and the next big hit occurs. The process ends when the above condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2206 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot, and in S2209, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is hit is determined to be in a short-time state. If it has been done (S2209), the ordinary figure change flag is set to ON (S2207), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). In this highly accurate and high base state, in the high probability state, the special symbol (the number of times the variable special display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is added) is displayed 140 times, and the next jackpot occurs. The process ends when either of the above conditions is satisfied.

  Further, the high base state is terminated when any of the conditions of determining to fall in the above-described normal symbol fall determination and occurrence of the next big hit occurs. That is, since the high probability state and the high base state are different end conditions in the high-accuracy high-base state, the end timings are different from time to time. As a result, it is possible to generate various gaming states at various timings, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interests without getting the player bored.

  In addition, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, the process (S2209) for determining whether or not the game state before the big hit game is in the short-time state is performed. This is to make the operating state of the short time function before and after and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different for small hits and 2R third big hits, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the open pattern of the big prize opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. As a result, it is difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R third big hit with the open pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to discriminate depending on the operating state of the time-shortening function or the high base generating function that occurs thereafter. If the V flag is simply turned on without checking whether the time is short, the universal figure change flag may be turned on.

[Special Electric Charging Object Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric character processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hitting end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the small hit game.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (that is, whether or not the big prize winning device is being opened). ) Is determined (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not it is time to open the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time for starting the first opening has been reached, or the time for the interval between a plurality of times of opening has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening has been reached (S2303).

  If the determination result in S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, after performing the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the process proceeds to S2305, and the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to the small opening release pattern (see FIG. 6).

  In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game. The period to be determined (second period) is set. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether it is not the valid period, that is, whether it is set to the invalid period. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V effective period is set to “0” (that is, the state without the effective period). To do. If the V timer is not “0”, the V timer is set to “0”. The V timer may be set to “0”, that is, set to a state without an effective period, without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit, if the gaming state before the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, since the period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  In S2302, if the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during the second opening, that is, 2 It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls that have been entered in the opening of the number of times has reached the prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not the time for closing the big prize opening has been reached (that is, whether or not the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the big prize opening was opened) (S2307). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening during the two open times has reached the prescribed number of balls (YES in S2506), the big prize opening (second grand prize opening 35) is closed ( S2314), the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the big prize opening has passed (YES in S2307), the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hitting release counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hitting release counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not “0” (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in S2310 (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end 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. The small hit 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 two releases have ended, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318) and finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the usual figure probability variation flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first 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 a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (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). Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that 2R is not big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R is a big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V pass command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. .

  If it is determined 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 is terminated. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and a V valid period setting process (S2109) to switch between valid / invalid passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holding Ball Number Processing] As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S208) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) 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-off monitoring process (S209) following the reserved 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). 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 gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

  As described above in detail, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a characteristic configuration that is not found in the conventional pachinko gaming machine. Compared to other pachinko machines, it has a remarkable effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a big hit in the special symbol determination (first special symbol (also referred to as “first identification information”) or second special symbol (also referred to as “second identification information”). Is based on a big hit symbol (also called “specific display mode”)), a high probability state occurs (a privilege is given), and when a predetermined condition is established, a high probability state ( (Privilege) ends. Similarly, a high base state (ordinary high probability state) occurs (a privilege is granted) based on a big win in the special symbol success / failure determination, and a predetermined condition (falling condition) is set in advance. When established, the high base state (privilege) ends.

  The process of providing the high probability state or the high base state (S2121) can also be referred to as “privilege grant means”. Also, a process for ending the high probability state when a predetermined condition is satisfied (S1904), or a process for ending the high base state when a predetermined condition is satisfied (S606 to S608). Can also be referred to as “privilege ending means”. Specifically, “based on winning a special symbol win / loss determination” means “a game that was a big hit in the special symbol win / fail determination and entered the second big winning opening during the execution of the big hit game related to the big win. Based on the passing of the ball through the specific area 39, a high probability state occurs after the big hit game ends. Note that the special symbol and the production symbol 8 are linked (synchronized), displayed in a variable manner and stopped, and show the same success / failure determination result, so that “the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol”. Can be replaced with “stop display in the effect design (specific display form)”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state, the probability variation flag is turned on and the certain variation counter is turned on a specific number of times (“140” in the present embodiment 1). Is set, and the usual figure variation flag is turned ON. Thereby, the gaming state immediately after the end of the big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. Then, the gaming state thereafter changes based on the result of the above-described normal symbol success / failure determination, the number of times of special symbol variation display, and the result of the special symbol success / failure determination.

  Whether or not the high base state continues is determined based on the result of the normal symbol fall determination performed based on the entrance to the gate 28, and whether or not the high probability state continues depends on the number of times the special symbol is changed. Therefore, the timing at which each condition is satisfied is different, the high base state ends before the high probability state, and becomes the high probability low base state. If it is not a big hit until the specific number of times, there is a case where the low probability low base state. Moreover, the low probability high base state continues until it is determined that the high probability state ends before the high base state, becomes a low probability high base state, and then falls in the normal symbol fall determination, and during that time, it is a big hit In some cases, there is a case where it is determined that the player does not hit a big hit and falls at a predetermined timing, and a low probability low base state is obtained. In this way, the manner of change of the game state differs depending on the player and sometimes, and the manner of change is diverse, so that it is possible to enhance the game entertainment without getting tired of the player due to the new game characteristics.

  Here, when the gaming state is simply “high probability state”, it means that the probability of the special symbol success / failure determination is a high probability state, and when “general symbol high probability state” is, the probability of the normal symbol success / failure determination. Means a high probability state. In addition, simply “normal state” means that the probability of special symbol success / failure determination is low, and “normal normal state” means that the probability of normal symbol success / failure determination is low (normal This also includes the case where the symbol winning / failing determination is not performed). The same applies to the following description.

  Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the description of the second embodiment, components similar to those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals (number of steps) as those of the first embodiment, and a part of the description is omitted.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment mainly in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the special symbol high probability state is set based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability change big hit, in the big symbol game in the special symbol success / failure determination. It was supposed to be. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, unless it is a big hit, a normal high probability state (a high frequency state in which a game ball enters the second start port is high in frequency) is not set. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, even in the normal state, the game state is based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 (detection of the game ball by the gate sensor 28a) regardless of the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination. It is assumed that a normal symbol state transition determination (also simply referred to as “state transition determination”) is performed as to whether or not to shift from the normal state to the normal state high probability state. In the normal symbol high probability state, both the first and second embodiments, regardless of the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination (regardless of the special symbol success / failure determination), the normal symbol state transition determination (normal symbol fall determination) ). Further, in both the first and second embodiments, in the normal figure high probability state, whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened is determined based on the passage of one game ball to the gate 28. And normal symbol state transition determination are performed.

  [Normal Symbol Winning / Determining Processing] Next, specific control processing of the normal symbol winning / nothing determining processing (S502) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. FIG. In FIG. 39, the tables used in the second embodiment are (G) normal symbol per determination table and (H) normal symbol state transition determination table. In the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502) of the second embodiment, first, the value of the random symbol for normal symbol success / failure determination (label -TRND-H) and the random number for normal symbol state transition determination stored in the general symbol hold storage unit. The counter value (label TRND-F) is read (S651), and the process proceeds to S652. Here, in the second embodiment, as will be described later, in the normal state, the state transition of whether or not to shift the gaming state to the common figure high probability state using the value of the normal symbol state transition determination random number counter. Judgment (state promotion judgment), when the normal figure high probability state, using the value of the normal symbol state transition judgment random number counter to determine whether or not to shift to the normal figure normal state (state fall judgment) It is supposed to be done.

  In S652, it is determined whether or not the universal figure certain change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the common figure high probability state is present (S652). (NO in S605), normal symbol state transition determination (state promotion determination) based on the normal symbol state transition table (promotion determination value is “0”) in the normal symbol state transition determination table shown in FIG. 39 (H) ) (S653), and the process proceeds to S654. On the other hand, if it is determined in S652 that the common figure probability change flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the common figure high probability state is present (YES in S652), then the normal symbol state transition judgment table shown in FIG. Based on the figure high probability state table (falling determination values are “0” and “1”), normal symbol state transition determination is performed (S656), and the process proceeds to S657.

  Here, in the normal symbol normal state, the result of the normal symbol state transition determination is promoted (the gaming state becomes a high probability state of the normal symbol), which is also called “winning” in the normal symbol state transition determination, and is not promoted. (Non-promotion) is also referred to as “displacement” in the normal symbol state transition determination. In addition, in the normal symbol high probability state, the result of the normal symbol state transition determination falls (the gaming state becomes the normal diagram normal state) is also referred to as “winning” in the normal symbol state transition determination and does not fall ( Non-falling) is also referred to as “displacement” in the normal symbol state transition determination.

  In S657, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol state transition determination is a hit (whether or not it falls). If the result is a hit (fall) or not (YES in S657), the universal figure change flag is turned OFF. (S658), as described above, the normal symbol state transition determination (state) based on the normal symbol state transition table (promotion determination value is “0”) in the normal symbol state transition determination table shown in FIG. Promotion determination) (S653), and the process proceeds to S654. As a result, when the normal symbol state transition determination in the normal symbol high probability state falls to the normal symbol normal state, an opportunity to shift to the normal symbol high probability state is given by the normal symbol state transition determination again. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and if it is determined in S657 that the figure will fall into the normal state (YES in S657), the universal figure certain change flag is turned OFF (S685), and the undesignated symbol is determined (S655). The processing may be finished.

  On the other hand, in S657, when it is determined that it does not fall (non-falling judgment) (NO in S657), the ordinary symbol per unit determination table shown in FIG. Based on the table for the normal high probability state (the hit determination value is “0 to 239”), the high probability normal symbol determination is performed (S659), and the process proceeds to S604.

  Further, in S654, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal state transition determination (S653) or the normal map success / failure determination (S659) is a hit (per normal map) (S654). If it is determined that it is not a hit, that is, it is out (NO in S654), a normal symbol for stop display is determined (S655), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the result of the normal map state transition determination (S653) or the normal map success / failure determination (S659) is determined to be a win (YES in S654), it is determined whether or not the normal map probability change flag is ON, that is, It is determined whether it was a hit in the high probability state of the ordinary figure (whether it was a hit in the ordinary figure determination) or whether it was a hit in the normal state of the ordinary figure (whether it was a hit (promotion) in the transitional state of the ordinary figure) (S660 ), When it is determined that the universal symbol probability change flag is not ON (NO in S660), that is, because it is a hit determination (promotion determination) of the normal symbol state transition determination executed in the normal diagram normal state, The symbol per figure is determined (S661), the universal figure change flag is set to ON (S662), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S660 that the common figure probability change flag is ON (YES in S660), that is, it is a hit determination of the normal symbol success / failure determination executed in the normal figure high probability state, the normal display to be stopped is displayed. The symbol per figure is determined (S663), the flag per ordinary figure is set to ON (S664), and the process ends.

  It should be noted that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in S661 and the normal symbol that is displayed in S663 may be the same symbol or different symbols. Since only the high probability state or whether the second start port is in the open state), it is preferable to use a pattern with a different display mode.

  As described above, the normal symbol state determination process (S502) according to the second embodiment executes the normal symbol state transition determination regardless of whether the normal symbol state or the high probability state. It is possible to change the gaming state in various ways. Specifically, when the normal symbol state transition determination is executed in the normal state and a hit (promotion) determination is made, the low probability state and the normal high probability state, that is, the low probability high base state are obtained. Further, in the low accuracy and high base state, the normal symbol state transition determination is executed and a hit (falling) determination is made, so that the low accuracy and low base state is established again.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the universal figure certainty flag is not turned on based on the big hit, but the common figure certainty flag is turned on when the normal symbol state transition determination is made (promotion). It is usually in a high probability state. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the normal hit probability is a big hit, and the game ball passes a specific area during the big hit game (when the probability change big hit), the game state after the big hit game is When the probability state and the normal high probability state, that is, the high probability high base state, the normal hit state is a big hit, and the game ball passes a specific area during the big hit game (when the probability change big hit), the big hit game The game state after the end is a high probability state and a normal state, that is, a high probability low base state. Then, in the highly accurate and high base state, the normal state transition determination is executed and a hit (falling) determination is made, so that a high probability state and a normal state of normal state, that is, a highly accurate and low base state are obtained. In addition, before the number of times the number of times the special symbol fluctuates in the high probability state reaches a specific number of times (for example, “140”), the normal symbol state transition determination is a hit (promotion) determination, so that the high-accuracy high-base state again. It is also possible to return to. In this way, the execution period of the high base state or the low base state changes from time to time, and together with the change of the special symbol success / failure determination probability, it can change to various gaming states at various timings. This makes it possible to diversify the game characteristics after the end of the big hit game, and the player can play games with a sense of tension, thereby enhancing the gaming interest.

  Here, in the second embodiment, only the normal symbol state transition determination is performed in the normal state in the normal state without performing the normal symbol determination as to whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. Then, when it is determined to be promoted to the normal symbol high probability state, when the normal symbol high probability state is reached, the normal symbol success / failure determination is finally executed. It becomes a state. That is, the second start port can be opened only after the two-stage determination (the normal symbol state transition determination in the normal state and the normal symbol state determination). As a result, it is possible to provide new gaming characteristics and enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, the probability of being determined to be hit (promotion) in the state transition determination in the normal diagram normal state is 1/128, and the probability of being determined to hit (fall) in the state transition determination in the normal diagram high probability state is 2/128. The probability of promotion is lower than the probability of falling. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent giving an excessive profit to a player in a normal state.

  Further, as another aspect of the second embodiment, the normal symbol state transition determination may be performed using different normal symbol state transition determination tables depending on whether the probability state of the special symbol success / failure determination is a normal state or a high probability state. Specifically, the (I) normal symbol state transition determination table of FIG. 39 is used. Although not shown in FIG. 38, in the normal symbol state transition determination (S656) in the normal high probability state in FIG. 38, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON, and the probability variation flag is ON, that is, a high probability state. 39, the normal symbol state transition of S656 using the table for the high probability state_ordinary symbol high probability state (the hit (falling) determination value is “0”) in the normal symbol state transition determination table of FIG. Make a decision. Further, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON, that is, in the normal state, in the normal symbol state transition determination table of FIG. 39, a table for the normal state_normal figure high probability state (the hit (falling) determination value is “ 0 ”,“ 1 ”), the normal symbol state transition determination of S656 is performed. Thereby, in the high probability state, the result of the normal symbol state transition determination in S656 is less likely to fall than in the normal state. Therefore, in the high probability state, the possibility that the high base state is maintained is increased, and the player is in an advantageous state.

  Also, in the normal symbol state transition determination in the normal state (S653), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, that is, a high probability state, FIG. Of the normal symbol state transition determination table, the normal symbol state transition determination of S653 is performed using the table for the high probability state_normal state normal state (the hit (promotion) determination value is “0 to 3”). When it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON, that is, in the normal state, the normal state_normal state normal state table (the hit (promotion) determination value is “0” in the normal symbol state transition determination table of FIG. ]), The normal symbol state transition determination of S656 is performed. Thereby, in the high probability state, the result of the normal symbol state transition determination in S653 is more likely to be promoted than in the normal state. Therefore, in the high probability state, it is easy to shift to the high base state, and the possibility that the high base state is maintained is increased, which is advantageous to the player. As a result, the types of gaming states can be further diversified, and can be changed to various gaming states at various timings, and the gaming interest can be enhanced by the novel gaming characteristics.

  In the second embodiment, although not shown, the gate 28 is provided in both the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B (first gate, second gate), and left-handed game is performed. The game ball can be allowed to pass through the gate 28 at any time when the player is playing and when a right-handed game is being performed. The same normal symbol is variably displayed when a game ball passes through any gate (first gate, second gate).

  As another aspect of the second embodiment, the configuration of the first embodiment may be added to the configuration of the second embodiment. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the game state is shifted from the normal state to the normal high probability state when it is determined to be promoted in the normal state transition determination of S653. In addition to this configuration, the common figure probability changing flag may be turned ON when a big hit (specific big hit) is reached. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of transition to the normal high probability state (high base state) and to enhance the game entertainment at the time of a big hit.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. In the description of the third embodiment, the same configuration (number of steps) as that of the second embodiment is assigned to the same configuration as that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, and a part of the description is omitted.
The third embodiment is different from the second embodiment in part of the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502). Specifically, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, when the universal figure probability change flag is OFF, that is, in the normal figure normal state, the normal symbol determination whether or not to open the second start port 21 is performed. First, it is assumed that only the normal symbol state transition determination (state promotion determination) as to whether or not to shift the gaming state to the common figure high probability state is performed. Whether or not the normal symbol probability change flag is OFF, both the normal symbol success / failure determination and the normal symbol state transition determination based on the entrance of one game ball to the gate 28 Is something to do.

  [Normal Symbol Winning / Determining Process] The specific control process of the normal symbol winning / failing determining process (S502) of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored (label-TRND-H) and the value of the random counter for determining the normal symbol state transition (label TRND-F) are read out (S651). ), It is determined whether or not the universal figure change flag is ON (S652). If it is determined in S652 that the universal figure probability change flag is not ON (NO in S652), the normal figure is in the normal state, so the game state is set to the normal high probability state by using the value of the normal symbol state transition determination random number counter. State transition determination (state promotion determination) as to whether or not to shift to (S671). Next, in S672, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol state transition determination is a hit (promotion or not) (S672). If it is determined that the result is a hit (promotion) (YES in S672), the universal figure change flag is set. It is turned ON (S673), a normal-probability determination with high probability is performed (S674), and the process proceeds to S681. In S672, when it is determined that the result of the normal symbol state transition determination is not successful (not promoted) (NO in S672), a determination of whether or not a normal symbol is made is performed with a low probability (S675), and the process proceeds to S681.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S652 that the common figure probability change flag is ON (YES in S652), the normal state is a high probability state. State transition determination (state fall determination) is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the normal state (S676). Next, in S677, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol state transition determination is a hit (whether or not a fall) (S677). It is set to OFF (S678), a normal-probability determination is performed with a low probability (S679), and the process proceeds to S681. If it is determined in S677 that the result of the normal symbol state transition determination is not a hit (no fall) (NO in S677), a normal probability determination is performed with a high probability (S680), and the process proceeds to S681.

  In S681, it is determined whether or not the result of normal symbol win / fail determination (S674, S675, S679, or S680) is a hit (S681). Is determined (S684), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is determined to be winning (YES in S681), the symbol per symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined (S682), the symbol per symbol is turned ON (S683), and the process is terminated.

  Note that the result of the normal state transition determination may or may not be notified to the player. In the case of notification, for example, it is always possible to notify whether the normal state is the normal state or the normal state with a high probability state by changing the display mode of the effect symbol display area, the panel lamp, the frame lamp, etc. Alternatively, when the result of the normal state transition determination is a hit (falling or promotion), that fact may be notified.

  According to the configuration of the third embodiment, there is a possibility that the state transition of the normal symbol may be performed regardless of the state of the normal symbol (normal normal state or general high probability state), and As a result of the normal symbol success / failure determination, there is a possibility that the second start port is in a buying state. As a result, the player always plays the game with a sense of tension with respect to the state transition and a sense of expectation for the usual game, and it is possible to dramatically increase the gaming interest compared to the conventional gaming machine.

  Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. In the description of the fourth embodiment, components similar to those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals (number of steps) as those of the first embodiment, and a part of the description is omitted. Unlike the first embodiment, the fourth embodiment is characterized in that a limit is set for the execution period of the normal high probability state.

  In the fourth embodiment, a part of the special symbol changing process (S1104) and a part of the game state setting process (S2121) are mainly different from the first embodiment. The special symbol variation processing (S1104) of the fourth embodiment will be described. Here, the processing from S1901 to S1906 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted. In S1907, it is determined whether or not the universal figure certain change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the common figure high probability state is present (S1907). NO), the process proceeds to S1911.

  If it is determined in S1907 that the universal figure change flag is ON, the value of the universal figure change counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether the value of the universal figure change counter is “0” (S1909). ). If it is determined in S1909 that the value of the common figure variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1909 that the value of the universal figure change counter is “0” (YES in S1909), the universal figure change flag is turned off (S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911.

  In this way, in the fourth embodiment, in addition to turning off the universal figure change flag (S658) based on the result of the normal figure state transition determination (S606) in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502) falling. Even if the result of the normal state transition determination (S606) does not fall, the normal figure change flag is set to OFF when the value set in the normal figure change counter becomes 0 (S1910). Note that the process of shifting to S1911 is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The value set in the normal figure probability change counter is subtracted based on the execution of the special symbol change display (special symbol stop display) in the normal figure high probability state, and the set value is 0. When the normal figure probability change flag is turned OFF, even if the game state does not fall due to the normal symbol fall judgment (ordinary symbol state transition judgment), the normal figure high probability state (high base state) is too long. I try not to continue. This also makes it possible to prevent the player from being given excessive profits.

  Further, the value set in the common figure change counter will be described based on the gaming state setting process (S2121) of FIG. In the game state setting process (S2121) of the fourth embodiment, it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201), and the V flag is not ON, that is, the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit game. If it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit game does not become a high probability state (becomes a low probability state) (NO in S2201), the universal figure certain change flag is set to ON (S2210), and the universal figure certain variable counter is set to 100. Is set (S2211), and the process ends. As a result, when the game state after the big hit game is a normal big hit that becomes a low probability state (normal state), the game state after the big hit game is set to the usual high probability state (high base state). The As a result, a low-accuracy base state is established. Further, the value set in the universal figure variation counter is “100” (first specific number of times), and even if it is not determined to fall by the normal symbol fall determination (ordinary symbol state transition determination), the universal figure variation counter When the value of 0 is 0, that is, when the number of times of special symbol variation display reaches 100 times, the universal symbol variation flag is turned OFF, and the low base state is entered.

  If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201) and the universal figure change flag is turned ON in S2207, the value set in the universal figure change counter is “ 240 "(second specific number of times). This is a value larger than the value “140” set in the probability variation counter, and even after the high probability state ends, the high base state can be continued depending on the result of the normal symbol fall determination (normal symbol state transition determination). ing. As a result, it is possible to diversify the change in the gaming state after the end of the big hit game and to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, as another aspect of the fourth embodiment, either the first specific number of times or the second specific number of times described above may be increased or may be the same number. The value may be smaller than the value set in the probability variation counter. In the third embodiment, the value set in the universal symbol variation counter is subtracted based on the special symbol variation display (stop display). Instead, the normal symbol variation display (stop display) is used. ) May be subtracted based on.

[Other aspects]
In the embodiment, the normal symbol fall determination (ordinary symbol state transition determination) and the normal symbol based on the fact that one game ball passes through the gate (also referred to as “normal diagram start gate”) in the normal symbol high probability state. When both determinations are made, the normal symbol fall determination (normal symbol state transition determination) is performed before the normal symbol determination. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. In a state where the determination probability of normal symbol success / failure determination is high (also referred to as “normal high probability state”), normal symbol success / failure determination is performed first, followed by normal symbol fall determination (Normal symbol state transition determination) may be performed. In this way, since it is possible to make a normal symbol success / failure determination at least once in the normal figure high probability state, it is advantageous for the player and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  Further, as another aspect of the second embodiment, in the normal state (special symbol low probability state), the second start port 21 is opened when the result of the normal figure winning / failing determination is successful, but the second opening 21 is opened. At least one of the extension function and the normal symbol variation time reduction function may not be activated. As a result, the base (the frequency of entering the second starting port 21) when the normal state becomes the high probability state in the normal state is made lower than the base when the normal state becomes the high probability state in the high probability state. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to reduce the profit obtained by the player when the normal state becomes the normal high probability state, and to achieve a profit balance between the player and the game store. Similarly, as another aspect of the third embodiment, when the result of the determination of whether or not the normal signal is normal in the normal state, the second start port 21 is opened, but the open extension function and the normal It is good also as what does not operate | move at least 1 of the variation time shortening function of a symbol.

  Further, in the second grand prize winning device 36 of the first embodiment, a shutter member (also referred to as an “operation member”) that allows or blocks the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 can be provided therein. . That is, when the second grand prize-winning device 36 includes a shutter member and the shutter member is in the first state that prevents (blocks) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the second big prize-winning device 36 entered the second grand prize-winning port 35. A game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 when the game ball passes through a non-specific area that is not the specific area 39 and the shutter member is in a second state that allows the game ball to pass into the specific area 39. May be configured to pass through the specific region 39 instead of the non-specific region. The solenoid that drives the shutter member is connected to the main control board 80. When such a shutter member is provided, the shutter member is controlled to the first state to close the specific area 39 during the 1R and 2R when the second big prize opening 35 is opened at the 15R second big hit. .

  In this way, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, it is surely prevented from passing the game ball to the specific area 39. be able to. Further, during the 1R and 2R at the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened when the shutter member is in the second state and closed when the shutter member is in the second state. If opening / closing control of the big winning opening 35 is performed, even if the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to a length (for example, 28 seconds) that allows a game ball to enter sufficiently, a game to the specific area 39 is performed. The passage of the sphere can be prevented. When it is desired to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 at the 15R first big hit or the like, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state while the second big winning opening 35 is opened. That is, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state during the above-described V effective period (first period). Further, in the first embodiment, even if it is a small hit, it is possible to pass a specific area, but by setting the shutter member to the first state during the small hit game, the game ball can be specified during the small hit game. Passing through the area can be prevented. In addition to this configuration, whether or not the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39 due to the installation location of the specific area 39 and the covering portion provided in front of the player in the specific area 39 It is good also as an aspect which is hard to visually recognize to a player.

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In addition, the “game state setting means” makes the “second game” by making the time that the variable start port is in the “second mode (open state)” per unit time longer than the first game state. State ". For example, a mode in which the result of the first success / failure determination is likely to be the second mode (high probability first determination / failure determination state), or the period of the second mode is lengthened (open extended state). Further, when a game ball is detected by the first detection means, both the state transition determination and the first determination of success / failure determination are executed. However, the state transition determination may be performed first, or the first determination of success / failure determination is performed. You may go first.

  Further, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a “gate sensor 28a”, which will be described later, as the first detection means, “ordinary symbol success / failure determination”, which will be described later, for example, will be described later, and “ Examples of the second start opening sensor 21a ”and the second winning / failing determination include“ special symbol winning / failing determination (second special symbol winning / failing determination) ”described later. Of course, it is not limited to such an aspect. Further, for example, a “first start port sensor 20a” described later can be cited as the third detection means, and a “special symbol determination determination (first special symbol determination)” described below can be cited as the third determination. Of course, it is not limited to such an aspect.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the first identification information variably displayed based on the result of the first success / failure determination, the second identification information variably displayed based on the result of the second success / failure determination, and the third success / failure determination Third identification information that is variably displayed based on the result, and when the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific display mode, the variable start port is set to the second mode, and the second identification information or the third identification information is displayed. When the game is stopped and displayed in the second specific display mode, the special game can be executed. Here, examples of the first identification information include a “normal symbol” described later, a “first special symbol” described later as the second identification information, and a “second special symbol” described later as the third identification information. Of course, it is not limited to such an aspect.

  In the first embodiment, the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set to one, but the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set. It may be a plurality of times or may have a different number of rounds of opening.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the second special figure hold is a control process for digesting the first special figure hold in preference to the first special figure hold, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. A control process for digesting with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process may be used. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol determination result is obtained without the specific area 39 in the big prize opening. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends only by (the type of the big hit symbol displayed in a stopped manner). Needless to say, “This is based on the fact that the special symbol winning / decision determination results in a big hit (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol)”. The pachinko gaming machine of Example 1 is also included in other types of gaming machines. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. This is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. Moreover, it has a 1st starting port and a 2nd starting port, and it shall generate | occur | produce the high base state which raises the entrance frequency to the 2nd starting port. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 Production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 39 Specific area 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a effect first special figure hold indicator, 103b effect second special figure hold indicator

Claims (11)

First detection means capable of detecting a game ball;
A variable start opening that can be changed into a first aspect and a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect;
Second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable start port;
A gaming state setting means for setting at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which a gaming ball enters the variable start port at a higher frequency than the first gaming state as the gaming state;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game capable of giving a profit to the player;
State transition determination means for performing a state transition determination as to whether or not the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state based on detection by the first detection unit;
Based on the detection of the first detection means, a first success / failure determination means for performing a first success / failure determination as to whether or not the variable start port is to be the second mode;
Based on the detection of the second detection means, a second success / failure determination means for making a second determination of whether or not to execute the special game;
With
The gaming state setting means sets the second gaming state based on establishment of a specific condition,
A gaming machine, wherein when a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the second gaming state, the state transition determination and the first winning / failing determination are performed. The specific condition is established based on determining that the special game is to be executed in the first gaming state,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting unit sets the gaming state after the special game is ended to the second gaming state. Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means can set the probability of determining to execute the special game after the end of the special game as the high probability,
Based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being executed in the gaming state when the gaming state after the special game is finished is the second gaming state and the high probability. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine has a case where the state is the second gaming state and the high probability, and a state where the state is the first gaming state and the high probability. . Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means sets the probability of determining to execute the special game to the predetermined probability when a predetermined condition is satisfied after setting the probability to the high probability,
In a state where the gaming state is the second gaming state and the predetermined probability, the subsequent gaming state is the second gaming state based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being performed in the gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a gaming state and the predetermined probability, and a first gaming state and the predetermined probability. A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Third detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening;
5. A third winning / failing determining means for performing a third winning / not determining whether or not to execute the special game based on the detection of the third detecting means. A gaming machine according to claim 1. Second state transition determination means for performing a second state transition determination as to whether or not to shift the gaming state from the first gaming state to the second gaming state based on the detection of the first detection means;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition is satisfied based on determining that the second state transition determination unit transitions to the second gaming state in the first gaming state. When a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the first gaming state, the second state transition determination is performed without performing the first winning / failing determination,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein when a game ball is detected by the first detection means in the second gaming state, the state transition determination and the first winning / failing determination are performed. Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means can set the probability of determining to execute the special game after the end of the special game to the high probability,
In a state where the gaming state is the first gaming state and the predetermined probability, the subsequent gaming state is determined to be the first gaming state and the first gaming state based on the execution of the second state transition determination in the gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the gaming machine has a case where a predetermined probability is reached and a case where the second gaming state is the predetermined probability. Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means can set the probability of determining to execute the special game after the end of the special game as the high probability,
In the state in which the gaming state is the second gaming state and the high probability, the subsequent gaming state is the second gaming state based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being performed in the gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8, comprising a gaming state and the high probability, and a first gaming state and the high probability. Probability setting means capable of setting the probability of determining to execute the special game as a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability,
The probability setting means sets the probability of determining to execute the special game to the predetermined probability when a predetermined condition is satisfied after setting the probability to the high probability,
In a state where the gaming state is the second gaming state and the predetermined probability, the subsequent gaming state is the second gaming state based on the state transition determination and the first success / failure determination being performed in the gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the gaming machine has a case where the gaming state is the predetermined probability and a case where the first gaming state is the predetermined probability. A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Third detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening;
11. A third win / fail judgment unit for performing a third win / no go judgment as to whether or not to execute the special game based on the detection of the third detection means. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

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