JP2002035263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing the fitting section of a detector to be used in common even when a specification is changed for machine types. SOLUTION: A winning ball to a route entering a starting electric generator 15 through a passing port 14 is detected by a start prize winning switch 17 provided on a first ball passage. When the moving pieces 15a and 15b of the starting electric generator 15 are opened into a spread state by a solenoid 16, a winning ball directly entering the second ball passage of the starting electric generator 15 without passing through the passing port 14 is detected by an electric generator prize winning switch 98 provided at a merging section, and it is processed as the winning ball other than a start winning ball.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine represented by, for example, a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, etc. More specifically, a plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of identification information has a predetermined specific display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a game machine of this type, a hit ball is detected by a start winning ball detector when a hit ball has hit a starting winning port, and a variable display is performed based on the detection signal. There has been a gaming machine that derives a display result of a device and, when the display result has a specific display mode, can be controlled to a specific game state (big hit state) advantageous to a player.

[0003]

In the conventional gaming machine described above, in order to change the specification of the starting winning opening, it is necessary to attach a special winning ball detector, and the specification is changed for each model. In such a case, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated mounting portion corresponding to each case.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which the mounting portion of the detector can be used in common even if the specifications change depending on the model.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the display result of the variable display device has a predetermined specific display mode. A gaming machine capable of controlling a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player in the case, a gaming control means for controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine, and a start winning opening for starting the variable display device by winning a hit ball. An enlargement means provided at a predetermined winning opening other than the starting winning opening to expand the entrance of the winning opening by operating an electric drive source; a first hitting passage for guiding a hit ball winning the starting winning opening; A second hitting path for guiding a hit ball that has won a predetermined winning opening and a hitting ball that has passed through the first hitting path, and a detection switch provided in the first hitting path for detecting the passage of a game ball. A first mounting portion that can be mounted; Provided the hit ball passage, characterized in that the detection switch for detecting the passage of the game ball and a mountable second mounting portion.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, a starting winning opening and a predetermined winning opening are arranged vertically close to each other.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect, a predetermined winning opening is arranged below the starting opening.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are provided on the same member.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the starting winning opening is a pass-through type, and the passing game ball wins a predetermined winning opening.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a hit ball which has won only the starting winning opening for activating the variable display device by winning a hit ball is guided to the first hitting ball passage and detected by the detection switch. The hit ball is guided to a second hitting path. When a predetermined winning opening other than the starting winning opening is expanded by the operation of the electric drive source, the hit ball that has won without passing through the starting winning opening is guided to the second hitting passage and detected by the detection switch.
As a result, the starting winning opening and the predetermined winning opening are separately formed, and the detector can be attached at a position where only winning from the starting winning opening can be detected and at a position where both winning balls can be detected. Even if it changes, the mounting part can be used in common.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, the starting winning opening and the predetermined winning opening are arranged close to each other in the vertical direction to facilitate the design.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the second aspect of the present invention, by arranging the predetermined winning opening below the starting winning opening, it is easy to design the passage and to make the passage compact. can do.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the function of the first aspect, a detection switch mounting portion provided in the first hitting ball passage and a detection switch mounting portion provided in the merging passage are provided. By using the same member, manufacturing costs can be reduced.

In the invention according to claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the starting winning opening is of a pass-through type, and the passing game balls are made to win a predetermined winning opening, whereby the first winning opening is formed. A hit ball passage can be provided in the game area, and the backing does not become complicated.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, and a plurality of types of identification information may be used. Any gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the plurality of types of identification information becomes a predetermined specific display mode, It is possible to apply to.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine of a type of playing a game using a prepaid card owned by a player, and is not shown in FIG.
A card unit for processing such a prepaid card is provided.

When a player inserts a prepaid card with a recorded card balance into a card insertion slot provided in the card unit, the card balance recorded on the prepaid card is read. Next, when the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation, the balance for the lending unit amount set in advance is reduced, and the ball for the lending unit amount is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a ball. Lent to plate 3.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. Behind this glass door frame 2,
The game board 6 is detachably mounted. Further, on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray 3. A surplus ball tray 4 for storing balls overflowing from the hit ball supply tray 3 and an operation knob 5 for a player to operate the hit ball are provided below the hit ball supply tray 3.
Are provided. When the operation knob 5 is operated by the player, the pachinko balls stored in the hit ball supply tray 3 can be fired one by one. In the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 for variably starting a special symbol as an example of identification information is provided. The variable display device 8 is provided with a variable display 10 for a normal symbol in which a normal symbol is variably displayed, and a start storage display 18.

Further, below the variable display device 8, a starting electric accessory 15 having a passage opening 14 and an opening / closing plate 20 are provided.
The variable winning prize ball device 19 which is in an open state in which a hitting ball can be won by tilting of the ball is provided.

Above the starting electric accessory 15, there is provided a passage opening 14 through which a hit ball can pass.
A gate decoration 71 is provided. The ball hitting the passage 14 passes through the interior of the gate decoration 71 and is guided to the starting electric accessory 15.

The starting electric accessory 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces 15a, 15b.
5b is expanded to the left and right to change to an expanded state in which it is easy to win a start, and to a closed state in which it is difficult to win a start. The movable pieces 15a and 15b are driven by a solenoid 16 as an electric drive source. When the movable pieces 15a and 15b are in the closed state, the movable pieces 15a and 15b enter the passage 9 and enter the gate decoration 71.
Only the ball that passes through the inside is in a state where the start winning is possible. On the other hand, when the movable pieces 15a and 15b are in the expanded state,
Not only the ball passing through the inside of the gate decoration 71 but also the ball flowing down around the gate decoration 71 is given a chance to start and win the starting electric accessory 15. Start winning prize route is gate decoration 71
This is to increase the number of routes to two types, a first start winning route that passes through the first start winning route and a second start winning route that starts and wins without passing through the gate decoration 71.

The variable display device 8 serves as a general winning opening.
, Winning right and left of the variable winning ball device 19, and below and right of the gaming area 7 are provided with winning ports 24, respectively. Also,
Reference numeral 26 denotes an out port which is collected as an out ball when the hit ball does not win any of the winning ports or the variable winning ball devices, and 25 is a decorative lamp.

A frame lamp (game effect LED 28a and game effect lamps 28b and 28c) is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.
And a prize ball lamp 51 which is lit when the prize ball is paid out, and a lamp ball cut lamp 52 which is lit when the ball is broken. Sound effects such as stereo sound are provided on the left and right of the upper part of the game area 7. Are provided.

The variable display device 8 comprises a CRT display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols. In the image display area 9 at the center of the variable display device 8, three variable display sections of a left variable display section, a middle variable display section, and a right variable display section are displayed in a manner arranged from left to right on the display screen. In each variable display section, a special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information can be individually variably displayed (variable display). On the condition that a start winning has occurred, all of the left, middle, and right variable display sections start variable at once, and a plurality of special symbols are scrolled from top to bottom on each variable display section. . Then, the left variable display section is controlled to stop first, then the right variable display section is controlled to stop, and finally the middle variable display section is controlled to stop. The symbol variably displayed on the left variable display is called a left symbol, the symbol variably displayed on the middle variable display is called a middle symbol, and the symbol variably displayed on the right variable display is called a right symbol.

In a state where the variable display device 8 is variably stopped, a special symbol is a predetermined combination of special symbols (for example, a big hit symbol such as 777), and the display result is predetermined. In the case of a specific display mode, a big hit state as a specific game state occurs. If a big hit occurs, the opening and closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball device 19
Tilts to open the special winning opening. As a result, the first state is controlled to be advantageous for the player who can make the ball hit the large winning opening, and the game state becomes a specific game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player. The opening and closing plate 20 is
Driven by the solenoid 21.

During the variable display of the variable display device 8,
A reach state may occur. Here, the term “reach” means that the variable display device has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results is a predetermined identification. In the gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the combination of the display modes is displayed, at the stage where a part of the plurality of display results has not been derived and displayed yet, it is already derived and displayed. Means a display state in which the displayed result satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific display modes. Also,
In other words, the term “reach” means that when the display result of the variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed becomes a combination of predetermined specific display modes, In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player, at the stage where the display result of the variable display device has not been derived and displayed yet, the player is informed that the combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed. It is a display state that makes you think. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining a state in which the combination of the specific display modes is aligned is also included in the reach display state. Furthermore, some of the reach, when it appears, are more likely to cause a big hit than in a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.

[0027] The reach state means that the display condition is such that even when the display control is advanced after the variable display device is variably started and the display result reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the specific display mode is maintained. Display mode that does not deviate from the above.
The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. This also refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfy the condition for the specific display mode.

Inside the large winning opening of the variable winning ball device 19, a count switch 23 for detecting a ball which has won the variable winning ball device 19 is provided. The inside of the special winning opening is divided into a specific winning area and a normal winning area, and a V count switch 22 for detecting a V winning is provided in the specific winning area. The winning ball that has won the specific winning area is detected by the V count switch 22 and then detected by the count switch 23. On the other hand, the normal winning ball that has won the normal winning area is detected only by the count switch 23 in the large winning opening. Every time a winning ball that has won the variable winning ball device 19 is detected by the count switch 23, 15 winning balls are paid out.

The first state of the variable winning ball device 19 is when the number of hit balls that have entered the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. When the earlier one of the conditions is satisfied, the process ends once and the opening / closing plate 20 is closed. As a result, the variable winning ball device 19 is controlled to the second state which is disadvantageous for a player who cannot make a hit ball. And
On condition that the ball hit during the period when the variable prize ball device 19 is in the first state makes a specific prize in the specific prize area and is detected by the V count switch 22, the variable prize ball device 19 is again set. Is set to the first state. The upper limit number of executions of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times. In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the variable winning ball device 19 is in the first state is called a round. When the maximum number of times of execution of the repetition continuation control is 16, the variable winning prize ball device 19 is set to the first winning ball device 19 for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.
State.

A warp entrance 11 is provided on each of the left and right portions of the variable display device 8.
The ball that has entered the warp entrance 11 has a variable display device 8
The water flows downward through the back side of the game and is discharged again to the game area 7 from the warp outlet 13. Therefore, the warp exit 13
The ball hit by the ball is relatively easy to win the starting electric accessory 15. A start prize switch 17 for detecting a start prize is provided on a prize ball flow path inside the electric motor accessory 15 for start.

A hit ball that has entered the warp entrance 11 is detected by the gate switch 12. The ball hits the gate switch 12
, The variable display for ordinary symbols 10 is variably started. Such a gate switch 12
The detection of a ball by is usually referred to as starting detection of a symbol. If a hit ball is further detected by the gate switch 12 while the variable symbol display device 10 is variably displaying, the passing ball is stored with "4" as the upper limit of the number of stored balls. Number is LED on pass storage display (not shown)
It is indicated by the number of lights.

The normal symbol variable display 10 is composed of a 7-segment display, and variably displays identification information called a normal symbol. If the display result of the ordinary symbol variable display 10 is in a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 7), "hit" is obtained. When the display result of “hit” is derived on the variable symbol display 10, the pair of left and right movable pieces provided on the starting electric accessory 15 is opened once. As a result, the starting electric accessory 15 is in an open state, and the hit ball is more likely to win the starting prize. If one of the hit balls wins while the starting electric accessory 15 is in the open state, the movable piece closes to the original position and the hit ball returns to a state in which it is difficult to win. Further, if a predetermined opening period has elapsed since the starting electric accessory 15 was opened, the movable piece is closed to the original position and the open state ends even if a start winning does not occur.

Further, in the probability fluctuation state, control for shortening the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the stop of fluctuation) of the variable symbol display device 10 is performed (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation time reduction control). Starting electric accessory 15
Is controlled twice so that one opening period is extended. Here, the probability fluctuation state is a kind of special game state that is advantageous to a player different from the specific game state, and is a state in which the probability of a big hit occurring is higher than in a normal state (normal game state). Say. Such a probability variation state is also called a high probability state, a probability improvement state, or a probability variation state. In such a probability fluctuation state,
Further, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol display device 10 is successful can be improved.

The variation display of the ordinary symbol when the variation time reduction control of the ordinary symbol is performed is called a shortened variation display, whereas the variation display of the ordinary symbol when the variation time reduction control is performed is usually performed. This is called a variable display.

The start winning ball that has won the starting port 14 is detected by a start winning switch 17 provided on the game board 6. When the start winning ball is detected by the start winning switch 17, five prize balls are paid out and the variable display device 8 is variably started based on the detected output. Variable display device 8
Is stored as the upper limit of the storage number, and the storage number is displayed on the start storage display 18 by the number of LED lighting.

When the display state of the special symbol in the variable display device 8 is in the reach state, the image starts to fluctuate due to an interesting and interesting display pattern.
Then, based on the display result at the time when the fluctuation of the image is completed, the player is notified whether or not the state is in the probability fluctuation state.
Hereinafter, the change of the image for notifying the player whether or not the state is in the probability change state is referred to as “probable change lottery effect”. Also,
If the result that results in a probability fluctuation state is displayed by the “probable lottery effect”, the big hit is called a probable variable hit, and if the result that does not result in a probability fluctuating state is displayed, the big hit is particularly non-probable. A big hit. In the case of this embodiment, a plurality of types of lottery patterns (hereinafter, referred to as “variable lottery patterns”), which are representative examples of a lottery pattern in which a slot machine mini-game is performed, are prepared as probable lottery effects. One of the lottery patterns is randomly selected from among the lottery patterns and is used for a probable lottery effect.

In such a random lottery pattern, an effect is performed to make the display for performing the lottery in each lottery pattern more interesting. Such an effect is to produce a display of a lottery to determine whether or not a probability variation state occurs in a special symbol reach state, and is hereinafter referred to as a positive change reach effect. As such a stochastic reach effect, for example, as described later, a display control for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (stochastic judgment symbols) for indicating whether or not a probability fluctuation state is present, separately from the special symbol, Is performed. There are multiple types of production patterns for probable reach productions for each lottery pattern.
Probable change reach production is performed by the production pattern randomly selected from among them.

When the variable display of the probable change judgment symbol is performed, the display result is a predetermined specific display mode (probable change hit symbol), and the display result of the special symbol is a predetermined specific display. Is generated on condition that the display mode (big hit symbol) is reached. Such a variable display of the probability change determination symbol is performed when the special symbol is in the reach state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a display pattern for displaying a probability-change lottery effect is selected from a plurality of types, and a display for the probability-change lottery effect is executed by the selected display pattern. For this reason, the effect by the special symbol for informing whether or not a big hit is made, and the effect for informing whether or not a probability fluctuation state is to be performed, are completely separated and independent.

In this respect, for example, a game machine of a conventionally common type in which it is notified whether or not a probability fluctuation state is additionally given according to the type of a big hit symbol when a big hit display result is derived and displayed. Completely different, it is possible to give the player an expectation to make a big hit and an expectation to the probability fluctuation state completely independently at different times. As a result, the player once again has an expectation for the probability fluctuation state after the big hit.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since a plurality of types of display patterns rich in probable lottery effects are prepared, the player is not bored with the probable lottery effects, and a special game state is provided. The player can fully enjoy the process of deriving the result indicating whether or not the condition is satisfied.

When the result of the probability variation state by the probability change lottery effect is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is set after the end of the specific game state based on the big hit. This probability fluctuation state continues until the next big hit occurs, and if the next big hit is again a probability change big hit, the probability change state is again set after the end of the specific game state accompanying the second probability change big hit. It becomes a fluctuation state.

Therefore, if the number of times the probability variable jackpot is not limited is limited, the probability variation state may be repeatedly controlled for an extremely long period of time, and the special game state may exaggerate the player's eagerness. Will be.

Therefore, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a certain-variable big hit continues for a predetermined number of times after the first certain-variable big hit occurs, a restriction is imposed so that a certain-variable big hit does not occur. Note that applying such a restriction is hereinafter referred to as “operation of a limiter”. In addition, the first probability change big hit is also called the first hit.

Next, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.

On the back side of the gaming board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a mechanism plate 36 is provided. A ball tank 38 is provided on the upper portion of the mechanism plate 36, and the pachinko balls are supplied to the ball tank 38 from above with the pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the gaming machine installation island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 38 are supplied to the ball payout device through the guide gutter 39.

The mechanism board 36 includes a variable display control unit 29 for controlling display of the image display area 9 via the relay board 30 and a game control board 31 covered with a board case 32 and having a game control microcomputer mounted thereon. A relay board 33 for relaying a signal between the variable display control unit 29 and the game control board 31 and a prize ball board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for controlling payout of pachinko balls and the like are mounted. ing. Further, the mechanism plate 36
Is provided with a hitting ball firing device 34 for firing a hitting ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of a motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending signals to the speedy 727 and the game effect lamps / LEDs 28a, 28b, 28c. Have been.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the rear. As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the game board 6, a winning ball set cover 40 for guiding a winning ball winning each winning port and a winning ball device along a predetermined winning path.
Is provided. The winning ball guided by the winning ball collecting cover 40 is supplied to a winning ball processing device (not shown) for processing one winning ball. The winning ball processing device is provided with a winning ball detection switch 99 (see FIG. 4), and a detection signal of the winning ball detection switch 99 is sent to the game control board 31.

Next, the arrangement of the starting electric accessory 15 and the start winning switch 17 will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the game board 6 showing the arrangement of the starting electric accessory 15 and the starting winning switch 17. In FIG. 4, FIG.
Are shown in (a), and arrangements of examples other than those shown in FIG. 1 are shown in (b) and (c).

Referring to FIG. 4 (a), in the inside of the starting electric accessory 15 as a starting winning port, the ball which has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is guided to the back side of the game board 6. Hole 60a is formed. On the back side of the game board 6, there is provided a winning ball flow path 60b for causing the ball guided by the hole 60a to flow downward. A switch stopping claw 110a as a first mounting portion for locking the switch is provided on the entry side of the winning ball flow path 60b (near the opening of the hole 60a).
The start winning switch 17 is provided on the winning ball flow-down path 60b in such a manner as to be engaged with the switch stopping claw 110a.

Here, the ball enters the starting electric accessory 15 in the following manner. When the starting electric accessory 15 is in the closed state, the route through which the ball enters is a route that enters the starting electric accessory 15 through the passage 14 (first hitting ball passage). There is only. On the other hand, when the starting electric accessory 15 is in the expanded state, the ball enters the starting electric accessory 15 as a route through which the ball 1 passes through the passage 1.
4 and a route to enter the starting electric accessory 15;
There is a route (second hitting passage) that directly enters the starting electric accessory 15 without passing through the passage opening 14. In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 4A, the ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is a ball that has entered through a route that passes through the passage 14 or does not pass through the passage 14. Regardless of whether the ball has entered through the route or not, it is detected by the start winning switch 17 as a starting winning ball uniformly through the merging path.

Next, another example of the arrangement will be described with reference to FIG. In this arrangement example, a start winning switch 17 is provided at a position in the passage opening 14 for detecting a ball. Then, in a mode in which the electric bonus winning switch 98 for detecting a winning ball that has entered the starting electrical accessory 15 is locked to the switch stopper claw 110a as the second mounting portion, the winning ball down flow path. 60b.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 4B, only the ball that has passed through the passage 14 is detected by the start winning switch 17 as a start winning ball. The ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is detected by the electric accessory winning switch 98. That is, the passage of the ball in the passage 14 instead of the starting electric accessory 15 is detected as a winning start.

Specifically, the ball that has passed through the passage 14 and entered the starting electric accessory 15 is detected by both the starting winning switch 17 and the electric accessory winning switch 98. It is processed as a starting winning prize ball based on this. On the other hand, a ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 without passing through the passage 14 is detected only by the electric accessory winning switch 98 and is processed as a winning ball other than the starting winning ball. That is, only the ball that has passed through the passage opening 14 is treated as a winning winning ball. In this case, the start winning switch 17 is used for detecting a start winning, and the electric accessory winning switch 98 is used for detecting a prize ball payout ball.

Next, another arrangement example will be described with reference to FIG. In this arrangement example, as in the case of FIG. 4B, a start winning switch 17 is provided at a position for detecting a ball in the passage 14. On the other hand, no winning detection switch is provided on the winning ball flow path 60b.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 4C, only the ball that has passed through the passage 14 is detected by the starting prize switch 17 as the starting prize ball. Then, the ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is not detected in the winning ball flow path 60b. That is, the passage of the ball in the passage 14 instead of the starting electric accessory 15 is detected as a winning start.

More specifically, the ball that has passed through the passage 14 and entered the starting electric accessory 15 is detected by the start winning switch 17 and is processed as a start winning ball. This ball is also detected by a prize ball detection switch 99 in a prize ball processing device provided further downstream in the flow direction than the prize ball flow path 60b. On the other hand, a ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 without passing through the passage 14 is detected only by the above-described winning ball detection switch 99 and is processed as a normal winning ball. In other words, the ball detected by the winning ball detection switch 99 depends on whether or not there is a memory detected by the starting winning switch 17 (the detection of the ball by the starting winning switch 17 is temporarily stored by the basic circuit 53). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a start winning prize, and only the ball that has passed through the passage 14 is treated as a start winning prize ball.

In FIG. 1, the case where the configuration shown in FIG. 4A is adopted in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1, FIG. ) Or (c).

Next, the structure of the back side of the game board 6 around the starting electric accessory 15 will be described. FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway front view showing the configuration of the back side of the game board 6 around the starting electric accessory 15 shown in FIG. 4 from the front side.

The movable pieces 15a, 15 of the starting electric accessory 15
A connection member 16a that opens and closes the movable pieces 15a and 15b by being operated in the axial direction by the solenoid 16 is connected to b. In the configurations shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the start winning switch 17 is provided at a position above the movable pieces 15a and 15b. Further, in the configuration shown in FIG.
The start winning switch 17 is provided in the winning ball flow-down path 60b located below the movable pieces 15a and 15b in a state of being locked at 0a. Further, in the configuration shown in FIG. 4B, in a mode in which the
An electric accessory winning switch 98 is provided. A switch cover 1 is provided around the switch locking claw 110a to protect the switch locked by the switch locking claw 110a.
11a is provided.

Next, the configuration of another type of start winning area applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Figure 1
4 and FIG. 4, the example in which the passage opening 14 is provided above the starting electric accessory 15 has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 6, instead of the passage opening, as shown in FIG. A start winning port 90 may be provided.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the configuration of a game area of a pachinko gaming machine having a starting winning port 90 provided above the starting electric accessory 15. In FIG. 6, portions common to FIG. 1 are denoted by common reference numerals, and overlapping description will not be repeated.

The configuration of FIG. 6 differs from that shown in FIG. 1 in that, instead of the above-described passage 14 (see FIG. 1 and the like) above the starting electric accessory 15, a starting winning port 90 is provided.
That is, The starting winning port 90 is configured to guide a winning ball into the inside in order to treat the winning ball as a starting winning ball. In this case, the movable pieces 15a, 15
The nail 91a is arranged so that the ball does not enter the starting electric accessory 15 in the state where b is in the closed state. For this reason, the starting electric accessory 15 includes the movable pieces 15a,
The ball is not allowed to enter unless 15b is in the expanded state.

Next, a detailed description will be given of the arrangement of the starting electric accessory 15 and the starting winning switch 17 when the starting winning port 90 is provided.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the game board 6 showing the arrangement of the starting electric accessory 15 and the starting winning switch 17 when the starting winning port 90 is provided. In FIG. 7, portions common to FIG. 4 described above are denoted by common reference numerals, and overlapping description will not be repeated. In FIG. 7, the arrangement state of the one shown in FIG. 6 is shown in (a), and the arrangement state of an example other than that shown in FIG.
It is shown in (c).

Referring to FIG. 7A, the starting winning port 90
The hole 60c for guiding the ball which entered the start winning opening 90 to the back side of the game board 6 is formed in the inside. On the back side of the game board 6, there is provided a winning ball flow path 60d for causing the ball guided by the hole 60c to flow downward. This winning ball flow down route 60d
Is connected to the winning ball flow-down route 60b described above.
Therefore, the ball that has entered the starting winning opening 90 flows down to the winning ball flow path 60b via the winning ball flow path 60d. A switch stopping claw 110b (having the same configuration as the switch stopping claw 100a shown in FIG. 4) for locking a switch is provided in the winning ball flow path 60d. In the case of FIG. 7A, a switch for detecting a ball is not provided in the winning ball flow-down path 60d. The start winning switch 17 is provided on the winning ball flow-down path 60b in such a manner that the start winning switch 17 is engaged with the switch stopping claw 110a.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 7A, both the ball entering the start winning opening 90 and the ball entering the starting electric accessory 15 are turned by the start winning switch 17 to start the winning prize ball. And is treated as a starting winning ball.

Next, another example of arrangement will be described with reference to FIG. In this arrangement example, in order to detect only the ball which has entered the starting winning opening 90 as a starting winning ball, the starting winning switch 17 is provided in the winning ball flowing-down path 60d in a state of being locked by the switch stopping claw 110b. Have been. Then, in a mode in which the electric bonus winning switch 98 for detecting both the ball that has entered the start winning opening 90 and the ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is locked to the switch stopping claw 110a. The winning ball flow path 60b is provided.
Also, in this case, unlike the one shown in FIG. 7A, no nail is provided between the starting winning opening 90 and the starting electric accessory 15. Therefore, in this case, FIG.
(A) is different from that shown in FIG.
Even when b is in the closed state, the ball can enter the starting electric accessory 15.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 7B, only the ball entering the start winning port 90 is detected by the start winning switch 17 as the starting winning ball. And start winning prize 9
Both the ball that has entered 0 and the ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 are detected by the electric accessory winning switch 98. That is, the ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is not treated as a winning winning ball, and only the ball that has entered the starting winning port 90 is detected as a winning winning ball.

Specifically, the ball entering the start winning port 90 is
Start winning switch 17 and electric accessory winning switch 98
And is processed as a starting winning ball. On the other hand, the ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is detected only by the electric accessory winning switch 98 and is processed as a winning ball other than the starting winning ball. That is, only the ball that has entered the start winning port 90 is treated as a start winning ball. In this case, the start winning switch 17 is used for detecting a start winning, and the electric accessory winning switch 98 is used for detecting a prize ball payout ball.

Next, another example of arrangement will be described with reference to FIG. In this arrangement example, as in the case of FIG. 7B, the start winning switch 17 is provided in the winning ball flow path 60d. On the other hand, no winning detection switch is provided on the winning ball flow path 60b. Also, in this case, unlike the one shown in FIG. 7A, no nail is provided between the starting winning opening 90 and the starting electric accessory 15. Therefore, in this case, unlike the one shown in FIG. 7A, the movable pieces 15a, 15b
The ball can enter the starting electric accessory 15 even when is closed.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 7C, only the ball entering the start winning port 90 is detected by the start winning switch 17 as the start winning ball. The ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is not detected in the winning ball flow-down path 60b.

Specifically, the ball entering the starting winning port 90 is
It is detected by the start winning switch 17 and is processed as a start winning ball. This ball is also detected by a prize ball detection switch 99 in a prize ball processing device provided further downstream in the flow direction than the prize ball flow path 60b. on the other hand,
The ball that has entered the starting electric accessory 15 is detected only by the above-described winning ball detection switch 99, and is processed as a normal winning ball. In other words, the ball detected by the winning ball detection switch 99 depends on whether or not there is a memory detected by the starting winning switch 17 (the detection of the ball by the starting winning switch 17 is temporarily stored by the basic circuit 53). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a start winning prize, and only the ball that has passed through the passage 14 is treated as a start winning prize ball.

In FIG. 6, the case where the configuration shown in FIG. 7A is employed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. ) Or (c).

Next, the starting electric accessory 15 shown in FIG.
The configuration of the back side of the game board 6 in the vicinity of will be described. FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway front view showing the configuration of the back side of the game board 6 in the vicinity of the starting electric accessory 15 shown in FIG. 7 as viewed from the front side. In FIG. 8, the same parts as those in FIG. 5 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will not be repeated.

In the configuration shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the movable piece 1 is locked in the switch stopper 110b.
A start winning switch 17 is provided at a position above 5a, 15b. In the configuration shown in FIG. 7A,
The winning ball flow-down path 60 located below the movable pieces 15a and 15b in a state of being locked by the switch stopper claw 110a.
b is provided with a start winning switch 17. In the configuration shown in FIG. 7B, the switch stopping claw 110a
, An electric accessory winning switch 98 is provided. A switch cover 111b is provided around the switch locking claw 110b to protect the switch locked by the switch locking claw 110b.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the game control board 31. FIG. 9 shows a game control board (also referred to as a main board) 31, a prize ball board 37, a lamp control board 35, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a display control board 80 as control boards.

The prize ball board 37, the lamp control board 35, the sound control board 70, the emission control board 91, and the display control board 8
The microcomputer 0 is equipped with a microcomputer or the like, and is provided with, for example, a CPU and an I / O port.

The prize ball substrate 37 is connected with a ball payout device 97 and a card unit 50. On the lamp control board 35, a game effect LED 28a, a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, and game effect lamps 28b, 28c
Is connected. The operation control board 91 is connected to an operation knob (ball hitting operation handle) 5 and a drive motor 94 for driving a ball hitting hammer (not shown). The driving force of the driving motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. The variable display device 8 (not shown) is connected to the display control board 80. The speaker 27 is connected to the audio control board 70.

The game control board 31 includes a basic circuit (game control microcomputer) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a game control program, and a switch circuit 5.
8, a solenoid circuit 59, a lamp / LED circuit 60
, An information output circuit 64, an initial reset circuit 65, and an address decode circuit 67.

The basic circuit 53 is a microcomputer for game control, a ROM 54 for storing a game control program and the like, and a RAM 5 used as a work memory.
5. CP that performs control operation according to control program
U56, I / O port 57 included. The basic circuit 53 is reset periodically (for example, every 2 msec) and the ROM
The game control program stored in 54 is repeatedly executed from the beginning.

The initial reset circuit 65 is a circuit for resetting the basic circuit 53 when power is turned on. Basic circuit 53
Initializes the pachinko gaming machine 1 in response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 65. The address decode circuit 67 is a circuit that decodes an address signal given from the basic circuit 53 and outputs a signal for selecting one of the I / O ports 57.

The switch circuit 58 is a circuit that supplies signals from various switches to the basic circuit 53. The switch circuit 58 includes a gate switch 12 and a start winning switch 1.
7, V count switch 22, count switch 23,
The winning ball detection switch 99 is connected.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b) and FIG. 7 (b), when an electric accessory winning switch 98 is provided, the electric accessory winning switch 98 is also connected to the switch circuit 58. You.

The information output circuit 64 has a probability change information indicating that a probability change has occurred and is in a probability change state in accordance with data provided from the basic circuit 53, and indicates that a big hit has occurred and a specific game state has been established. This circuit outputs jackpot information and start winning information that indicates the occurrence of a start winning that is effectively used for the variable display of the image display area 9 among the starting wins to a host computer such as a hall management computer.

The solenoid circuit 59 is provided with the starting electric accessory 1
5 is a circuit for driving a solenoid 16 for operating the movable piece 5 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball device 19 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53.

The lamp / LED circuit 60 is a circuit for controlling lighting and extinguishing of the variable display (ordinary design variable display) 10, the decoration lamp 25, and the start storage display 18.

A command that is an example of command information is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the prize ball board 37, the lamp control board 35, the voice control board 70, and the display control board 80.

The commands transmitted from the game control board 31 to the prize ball board 37 include a command as command information on payout control of prize balls and a command as command information on control of payout of ball (for example, ball lending prohibition). Command, ball lending prohibition release command, etc.).

The command transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 is a display control command.
Among the display control commands, the commands relating to the special symbol include a variation start command for starting the variation of the variable display device 8, a fixed symbol designation command for designating a fixed symbol (scheduled stop symbol), and a symbol for designating the end of the variation. There is a confirmation command and the like. This display control command is composed of two sets of 2-byte data of MODE data consisting of 1 byte data and EXT data. The MODE data is data indicating a command type such as a change start command or a fixed symbol designating command, and the EXT data is data for specifically specifying a specific display control content among the command types indicated by the MODE data.

The basic circuit 53 outputs a predetermined lamp control command to the lamp control board 35 based on the occurrence of a big hit or a winning. In the lamp control board 35, the lighting control of the electric decorative component based on the lamp control command is performed.

The basic circuit 53 outputs a predetermined voice control command to the voice control board 70 based on the occurrence of a big hit or a winning. The voice control board 70 controls to output a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 27 based on the voice control command.

The basic circuit 53 includes a winning ball detection switch 99.
The prize ball signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is output to the prize ball substrate 37 based on the detection signal of the start winning switch 17, the detection signal of the V count switch 22, and the detection signal of the count switch 23. I do. The prize ball substrate 37 controls the ball payout device based on the outputted prize ball signal to perform control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

More specifically, for a winning prize ball that has won the large winning opening of the variable winning prize ball device 19, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for one winning prize ball, and for a winning prize ball that has won the starting winning prize opening 14, for example. Is controlled such that, for example, six prize balls are paid out per one winning prize ball, and, for example, ten prize balls are paid out per one prize ball with respect to the other prize balls winning in the prize port 24.

In order to control the payout of the three types of prize balls, the game control board 31 performs the following control operation. In the case of the configuration shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C described above, when a detection signal from the start winning switch 17, the V count switch 22, or the count switch 23 is input, the detection signal is converted to the prize ball. As payout number determination data used in determining the number of payouts, the payout number of payout balls corresponding to the switch is temporarily stored internally. After that, if the detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99 is input,
It is determined whether or not there is a detection signal from the start winning switch 17 before the input by referring to the payout number determination data. If there is, the game control board 31 gives the prize ball board 37 a "6" prize. A prize ball command signal for instructing the number of balls to be paid out is output. On the other hand, if there is a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99 and if there is a detection signal from the V count switch 22 or the count switch 23 before that, the game control board 31 is set to “15”.
Is output to the prize ball substrate 37.
Further, when there is a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99, the starting winning switch 17, V
When the detection signal is not input from either the switch 22 or the count switch 23, the game control board 31 sends a prize ball command signal for instructing the payout number of “10” to the prize ball board 37. Output.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 4B, an electric accessory winning switch 98 is used in place of the start winning switch 17 for controlling the payout of premium balls. That is, the number of payouts for the ball detected by the electric bonus winning switch 98 is determined by whether the ball is a start winning ball detected by the start winning switch 17 or not.
The number is determined to be six regardless of whether or not the winning prize ball is detected. Thereby, when the detection signal from the electric accessory winning switch 98 is input, the game control board 31
Is used to determine the number of prize balls to be paid out.
It is temporarily stored internally as the data for determining the number of pieces to be paid out. Thereafter, when the detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99 is input, it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal from the electric accessory winning switch 98 before the input by referring to the payout number determination data. In this case, the game control board 31 outputs a prize ball command signal for instructing the prize ball board 37 to pay out the number of prize balls of “6”.

It should be noted that FIG. 7A, FIG.
Regarding the payout of the prize ball in (c), (a) of FIG. 7 is performed in the same manner as (a) of FIG. 4, and (b) of FIG.
Is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 4B, and FIG.
(C).

The winning ball number signal sent from the game control board 31 to the winning ball board 37 is received by a payout control microcomputer (not shown) provided on the winning ball board 37. The payout control microcomputer is a ball payout device 9.
7 is controlled to pay out the number of winning balls specified by the winning ball number signal.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in the display control board 80 together with a CRT 82 for realizing image display. Display control CP incorporating RAM 101a
U101 operates according to the program stored in the control data ROM 102, and performs display control when an INT signal (also referred to as a strobe signal or an interrupt signal) is input from the game control board 31 via the input buffer 105a in the input buffer circuit 105. CPU 101 enters the interrupt operation state and captures command data for display control. Then, display control of an image displayed on the CRT 82 is performed in accordance with the taken-in display control command data. Control data ROM
A plurality of types of data 102 are stored in the display pattern 102 for a display pattern for a random change lottery effect.

More specifically, the display control CPU 101
A command corresponding to the display control command data is given to the VDP 103. VDP 103 reads necessary data from character ROM 86. Then, the VDP 103 generates image data to be displayed on the CRT 82 according to the input data, and stores the image data in the VRAM 87. The image data in the VRAM 87 is R
The signals are converted into (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals (RGB signals), converted into analog signals by the D / A conversion circuit 104, and output to the CRT.

FIG. 10 shows a reset circuit 83 for resetting the VDP 103, an oscillation circuit 85 for supplying an operation clock to the VDP 103, a character ROM 86 for storing frequently used image data, and display control command data. Input buffer circuit 105 for input
Are also shown. The frequently used image data stored in the character ROM 86 is, for example, a person, an animal, or an image composed of characters, figures, or symbols displayed on the CRT 82.

The display control CPU 101 is a RAM 101 for storing display control command data to be described later.
When a display control command is received from the game control board 31, control for moving and displaying a predetermined background or character on the screen in each variation pattern is performed. Note that the background and the character are also switched at a predetermined timing, and these are also independently controlled by the display control CPU 101.

The input buffer circuit 105 to which the display control command is input on the display control board 80 side allows the signal transmission only in the direction from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, but the display control board 80 side Irreversible input means that does not transmit a signal from the game control board 31 to the game control board 31 side. As an input buffer 105a constituting the input buffer circuit 105, for example, a general-purpose CMO
Two chips of 74HC244, which is an S-IC, are used.
A low level (GND level) is always applied to the enable terminal of the input buffer 105a. According to such a configuration, the game control board 31
Can be reliably eliminated. Therefore, the game control board 31 from the display control board 80 side.
There is no room for the signal to be transmitted to the side, and even if the transmission path of the display control command is tampered with, the signal output by the tampering is not transmitted to the game control board 31 side.
For this reason, one-way communication of signals between the game control board 31 and the display control board 80 is ensured, and an invalid signal (data) is input to the game control board 31 via the transmission path of the display control command, and the illegal control is performed. It is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act of performing a control operation. Further, since the irreversible input means is constituted by a buffer IC circuit, it is possible to relatively easily prevent the input of illegal information to the game control means.
Note that another circuit element such as an individual transistor may be provided as the irreversible input means.

Similarly, the output buffer circuit 63 to which the display control command is output on the game control board 31 side allows the signal transmission only in the direction from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. This is an irreversible output interface that does not transmit signals from the 80 side to the game control board 31 side. Therefore,
There is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the display control board 80 to the game control board 31. Even if an unauthorized modification is added to the transmission path of the display control command, the signal output by the unauthorized modification is transmitted to the game control board 31 side. There is no.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing various random counters used for game control by the basic circuit 53 on the game control board 31 side. FIG. 11 shows C_RND1, C_RND_K,
C_RND_L, C_RND_C, C_RND_R, C
_RND_RCH and eight types of random counters C_RND2 are shown.

C_RND1 is a random counter used to determine whether or not the result of the variable display of the special symbol based on the start memory when a start memory is stored is a big hit. This random counter is incremented and updated by one every timer interrupt (specifically, every 0.002 seconds).
When the extracted value of this random counter, which is added and updated from 0, added and updated to its upper limit of 293, and added and updated again from 0, becomes a predetermined jackpot determination value (also referred to as a special symbol determination value) In addition, it is predetermined to generate a jackpot.

C_RND_K is a random counter for determining a probability change, which is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a probability change. This random counter is alternately updated to 0 and 1 every timer interrupt, that is, every 0.002 seconds. For example, when the extracted value of the random counter for determining the probability change is 1, it is determined to be non-probable, and when the extracted value is 0, it is determined to be probable.

C_RND_L, C_RND_C, C_R
ND_R is a random counter used to determine the type of stop symbol (fixed symbol) that is finally stopped and displayed in the image display area 9.

C_RND_L is for determining the left symbol, and is 0.
, And when it is added up to its upper limit of 14, it is added again from 0. C_RND_L is incremented by 1 every timer interrupt, that is, every 0.002 seconds. When displaying the reach state where the display result is out of order,
The left symbol and the right symbol are determined by the C_RND_L, thereby determining the reach symbol.

C_RND_C is a random counter for determining a medium symbol, which is added from 0 and is the upper limit of 1
When it is added to 4, it is added again from 0. C_RND
_C is incremented by one for each timer interrupt, that is, for every 0.002 seconds, and for every remaining time for interrupt processing.

C_RND_R is a random counter for determining the right symbol, and is added from 0 to its upper limit of 1
After adding up to 4, it is added up again from 0. C_RND
_R is incremented by one for each carry of C_RND_C described above.

C_RND_RCH and C_RND_N
R is a random counter for distributing the fluctuation pattern used to determine the fluctuation pattern. In particular, C_R
ND_RCH is a random counter used when displaying a reach state, and C_RND_NR is a random counter used when not displaying a reach state. Depending on the necessity of indicating the reach status, C_R
One of the counter values of ND_RCH and C_RND_NR is extracted, a variation pattern is determined based on the value, and a variation start command including variation pattern data that can specify the defined variation pattern is sent from the game control board 31. Output to the display control board 80. C_
EXT data designating fluctuation pattern data corresponding to each value of 0 to 7 of RND_RCH, and C_RND_RCH
The EXT data designating the variation pattern data corresponding to each value of 0 to 2 is stored in the basic circuit 53.

C_RND_RCH is added from 0, added to its upper limit of 7, and then added from 0 again. In addition, C_RND_NR is added from 0, added to its upper limit of 2, and then added again from 0. C
_RND_RCH and C_RND_NR are incremented by one every time the timer is interrupted, that is, every 0.002 seconds, and every remaining time of the interrupt processing.

C_RND2 is a random counter for determining a normal symbol hit, which is used to determine whether or not a normal symbol is a hit. This random counter is incremented from 3 every timer interrupt, that is, every 0.002 seconds, incremented up to its upper limit of 13, and then incremented again from 3. For example, if the extracted value of the random counter matches a predetermined normal hit determination value, it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and if the extracted value does not match the normal hit determination value, It is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is out of order.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure for determining whether or not the result of the variable display of a special symbol based on the start memory when there is a start memory is a big hit.

If there is a winning start, the count value of C_RND1 is extracted. The extracted value of C_RND1 is stored in the special symbol determination bank. Here, the special symbol determination bank refers to a storage area for temporarily storing data of the extracted value of C_RND1 extracted according to the starting winning,
It is provided in a work area of the RAM 55 of the basic circuit 53. Since up to four start winning prizes are stored, the special symbol determination bank is constituted by a shift register having four storage areas of bank 0 to bank 3. In the special symbol determination bank, at the time when the start winning is detected, the data of the extracted value of C_RND1 corresponding to the starting winning is stored in the order of the special symbol determining banks 0, 1, 2, and 3.

More specifically, C_RND1 according to the start winning prize
The extracted values at the oldest timing are stored in the special symbol determination bank 0, and the extracted values are stored in the order of banks 1, 2, 3 according to the winning start. Go. The extracted value stored in the bank 0 among the special symbol determination banks 0 to 3 is used for determining whether or not to generate a big hit. When the determination of bank 0 is completed, the stored data of bank 0 is cleared,
The stored data of the banks 1, 2, and 3 are shifted toward the bank 0 one by one. By repeatedly executing such a jackpot determination and data shift, the jackpot determination according to the start winning memory is performed.

At the same time as the start winning is detected, C
The count value of _RND_L is also extracted, and the extracted value is stored in the left symbol determination bank. The left symbol determination bank is also provided in the work area of the RAM 55 of the basic circuit 53 in the same manner as the special symbol determination bank, and has four storage areas of the left symbol determination bank 0 to the left symbol determination bank 3. It consists of a register. Then, in the left symbol determination bank, when the start winning is detected, the data of the extracted value of C_RND_L corresponding to the start winning is stored in the order of the left symbol determination banks 0, 1, 2, and 3. go.

If there is a winning start, the count value of the random counter C_RND_K for determining a probability change is further extracted and stored in a predetermined storage area in association with the extracted values of the special symbol determination bank and the left symbol determination bank. It is memorized.

Next, a special symbol determination value for big hit determination for determining the extracted value stored in the special symbol determination bank is set. Here, in a normal state (normal game state) which is not a high probability state (probability change state), “7” is set as a special symbol determination value. On the other hand, at the time of high probability, three special symbol determination values of “7”, “11”, and “79” are set.

Next, the set special symbol determination value and the extracted value are compared, and in a normal case, it is determined that a big hit is made when the extracted value is "7", and it is determined to be a loss at other times. It is determined. On the other hand, at the time of high probability, it is determined to be a big hit when the extracted value is any of “7”, “11”, and “79”, and it is determined to be a miss at other times.

If it is decided to make a big hit,
The value of C_RND_L stored in the left symbol determination bank is referred to, and the big hit symbol to be stopped at the slot is determined based on the extracted value. On the other hand, if it is determined to be out, C_RND_C, C_RND_R
Are extracted, and a lost symbol to be finally stopped in the image display area 9 is determined based on the extracted value and C_RND_L stored in the left symbol determination bank.
Here, in the case where the determined loss symbol is accidentally the symbol of the Zoro pattern, “1” is added to the extracted value of C_RND_C, and the symbol is forcibly determined to be a loss symbol.

The processing described above with reference to FIG. 12 is performed in advance before starting the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, the big hit judgment value and the normal hit judgment value will be described by comparing the probability fluctuation state (high probability) and the normal state (low probability). FIG. 13 corresponds to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a table showing a jackpot determination value and a normal hit determination value applied to a pachinko gaming machine having the configuration shown in FIG. 1A (that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 13, the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value in the case of the pachinko game machine having the configuration shown in FIG. 4A are set as follows. The jackpot determination value is 7, when the probability is low, and 7, 11, 79 when the probability is high.
Is set to The normal hit judgment value is 3 when the probability is low.
7, 11, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1 at high probability
0, 11, and 12 are set. In addition, FIG.
The large hit determination value and the normal hit determination value in the case of the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 13A are also set as shown in FIG.

Further, the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 may be set as follows. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination value and a normal hit determination value applied to a pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 4A described above (that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the above in a table format.

Referring to FIG. 14, the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value in the case of the pachinko game machine having the configuration shown in FIG. 4A may be set as follows. The jackpot determination value is 7, when the probability is low, and 7, 11, 3 when the probability is high.
1,49,79,91,113,127,179,22
3 is set. The normal hit determination value is set to 3, 7, and 11 without change at the time of low probability and at the time of high probability. That is, in the case of the setting of FIG. 14, even if the probability fluctuation state occurs, the control for improving the hit probability of the ordinary symbol as described above is not performed. Further, the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value in the case of the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 7A are set as shown in FIG.

Next, FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C and FIG.
(B) or the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value applied to the pachinko gaming machine having the configuration shown in FIG. 7 (c) will be described. FIG. 15 shows a jackpot applied to a pachinko game machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 4 (b), FIG. 4 (c), FIG. 7 (b), or FIG. 7 (c). It is a figure which shows the example of a determination value and a normal hit determination value in a table form.

Referring to FIG. 15, the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value in these cases are set as follows. The jackpot judgment value is 7 for low probability, 7 for high probability,
11, 17, 31, 49, 79, 91, 113, 12
7, 179 and 223 are set. The normal hit determination values are 3, 7, 11 for low probability and 3, 4, 5, for high probability.
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 are set.
As described above, in the case of the setting of FIG. 15, the jackpot occurrence probability at the time of the high probability is set higher than the cases of FIGS. Further, in the case of the setting of FIG. 15, the probability of occurrence of a normal symbol at the time of high probability is shown in FIG.
4 is set higher than in the case of FIG.

Next, the control related to the normal symbol will be described.
A description will be given of a comparison between the probability variation state and the normal state. Figure 1
6 are the above-mentioned FIGS. 4A to 4C and FIG.
It is a timing chart which shows the control content related to the normal symbol applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in (c).

In FIG. 16, the probability fluctuation state (in the figure,
Control state (special change of special figure) (ON is probability fluctuation state, OFF is normal state), normal symbol start detection by gate switch 12 (in the figure, normal figure start detection) state (ON is detection state, O
FF is not detected), normal symbol fluctuating state (ON is fluctuating state, OFF is stopped state), and solenoid 16
In the figure, the operating state of the electric-power combination solenoid (ON is the expanded state of the starting electric accessory 15 and OFF is the closed state) is shown over time.

Referring to FIG. 16, in the normal state,
In response to the detection of the start of the ordinary symbol, the normal variation display of the ordinary symbol is started. This normal fluctuation display,
29.1 Stop after a lapse of 1 second. When a hit occurs in the stop display result of the normal fluctuation display, the starting electric accessory 15 is controlled to be in the expanded state for 0.2 seconds. In addition, in the probability fluctuation state, in response to the detection of the start of the ordinary symbol, the shortened variation display of the ordinary symbol is started. This shortened fluctuation display is stopped after the fluctuation time of 5.1 seconds elapses. If a hit occurs in the stop display result of the shortened fluctuation display, the starting electric accessory 15
, Is controlled to be continuously expanded twice for 1.4 seconds at a time.

Next, regarding the control related to the ordinary symbols applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 7A, the probability variation state and the normal state will be described. This will be described in contrast. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the control contents related to the ordinary symbols applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 7 (a).

In FIG. 17, the same parameters as those in FIG. 16 are shown over time.

Referring to FIG. 17, in this case, in the normal state as well as in the probability fluctuation state, similarly, in accordance with the detection of the start of the ordinary symbol, 29.1 as described above is performed. The normal fluctuation display for a second is performed, and when a hit occurs in the stop display result of the normal symbol, the starting electric accessory 15 is controlled to be in the expanded state for 0.2 seconds.
That is, in this case, the normal symbol shortening variation control is not executed.

Next, the effects obtained by the configuration and control shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 13 to 17 will be described.

First, in the configuration of FIG. 4A or FIG. 7A, the case where the control of FIG. 16 is performed using the determination values of FIG. 13 will be described. In this case, at the time of high probability, the probability of occurrence of a big hit is relatively low, but on the other hand,
The actuation rate (easiness of opening) of the starting electric accessory 15 is improved,
The operation rate of the special symbol (easiness of fluctuation display) is improved, and the prize ball payout rate (easiness of prize ball payout) is improved.

Next, the case where the control shown in FIG. 17 is performed using the determination values shown in FIG. 14 in the configuration shown in FIG. 4A or FIG. 7A will be described. In this case, the activation rate of the starting electric accessory 15 does not change between the high probability and the low probability, and the activation rate and the prize ball payout rate of the special symbol do not change between the high probability and the low probability. However, on the other hand, the probability of occurrence of a big hit is greatly increased at the time of high probability.

Next, FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C and FIG.
(B) or (c) of FIG.
The case where the control of FIG. 16 is performed using the determination value of 5 will be described. In this case, at the time of a high probability, the probability of occurrence of a big hit is significantly increased, and the operation rate of the starting electric accessory 15 is significantly increased. However, on the other hand, the easiness of winning a prize is constant irrespective of the opening / closing state of the starting electric accessory 15, so that the activation rate of the special symbol does not change between the high probability and the low probability.

As described above, FIG. 4, FIG. 7, and FIG.
If the configuration and the control shown in FIG. 7 are used in combination as described above, in the configuration as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. By appropriately changing the installation and non-installation of the electric accessory winning switch 98, the control contents such as the probability of occurrence of a big hit and the operation rate of the electric accessory 15 for starting at the time of low probability and high probability are set as described above. Can be changed. In other words, the jackpot occurrence probability at the time of low probability and at the time of high probability, the starting electric accessory 15
When the setting of the control content such as the operation rate of the game machine is changed, it is possible to cope with the change of the setting of the switch without changing the structure of the gaming machine.

Next, a part of the processing executed by the basic circuit 53 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game control main process and an interrupt process executed by the basic circuit 53. In FIG. 18, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the interrupt process.

Referring to FIG. 18A, in the game control main process, first, a stack setting process for setting a designated address of a stack pointer is performed (S1). Next, an initialization process is performed (S
2). In the initialization process, it is determined whether or not the RAM 55 contains an error.
Processing such as initializing M55 and initial setting of various flags is performed. Further, in the initialization processing, the CPU 56 sets a timer interrupt time (for example, 0.002 seconds) that defines the timing of executing an interrupt processing described later.
Is performed. As a result, clocking for defining the execution timing of the first interrupt process after resetting due to power-on or the like is started.

Next, a display random number updating process for determining a stop symbol or the like is performed (S3). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special symbol stop symbol in the variable display of the variable display device 8 is determined based on a random number (counter value of a random counter). In S3, the display random number for determining such a stop symbol is updated. The display random number update process continues to be repeatedly executed by an infinite loop. However, when an interrupt process described later is started, the display random number update process is temporarily stopped at a running position in a program constituting the display random number update process. When the interrupt processing is completed, the execution is resumed from the position of the paused program.

Next, referring to FIG. 18B, the interrupt processing is performed by setting the clock value of the timer for the timer interrupt managed by the CPU 56 to the set value (timer interrupt time set in S2 or S13). Execution is started every time.

In the interrupt processing, first, sound generation and LED are sent to the lamp control board 35 and the sound control board 70.
A process for transmitting a predetermined command for lighting control is performed, and a data output process for transmitting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information to the hall management computer via the information output circuit 64. Is performed (S4). Next, various abnormalities are diagnosed by a self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1,
If necessary, error processing for generating an alarm is performed according to the result (S5). Next, a random number updating process for updating each random counter indicating various random numbers used for game control is performed (S6).

Next, a special symbol process is performed (S7). In the special symbol process process, one of a plurality of types of processes is selected and executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S
8). 7-segment LED for normal design process
A corresponding process is selected and executed according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbol variable display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

Next, the state of the gate switch 12, the start winning switch 17, the V count switch 22, the count switch 23, and the like are input to determine whether or not each of the winning ports and the variable winning ball device has won a prize. Is performed (S9). If a start winning switch is detected by the start winning switch 17, in this switch process,
A start storage process is performed. More specifically, when a start winning is detected by the start winning switch 17, a counter value of a random counter for determining a big hit is extracted at that timing, and the extracted value is stored in a special symbol determination bank for starting storage. You. Thus, the starting memory is stored. As described above, there are four special symbol determination banks for start-up storage, namely, bank 0 to bank 3, and these four banks enable a maximum of four start-up storages. Therefore, if there is a memory in all banks when the start winning is detected, the starting winning is invalidated.

Next, a display random number updating process similar to S3 is performed (S10). Next, winning ball signal processing with the winning ball substrate 37 is performed (S11). That is, when the award ball number request signal is input from the award ball substrate 37, the basic circuit 53 selects a award ball command (award ball number designation signal) to be output to the award ball substrate 37. Next, a prize ball command output process for outputting the selected prize ball command is performed (S12). The prize ball substrate 37 drives and controls the ball payout device 97 based on the prize ball number designation signal.

Next, a timer interrupt time setting process is performed (S13). In S13, a process of setting the timer interrupt time (for example, 0.002 seconds) as described above in the same manner as in S2 is executed. After S13
This interrupt processing ends. As a result, at the end of this interrupt processing, the timer interrupt time is set in S13, and the time measurement for defining the execution timing of the next interrupt processing is started. Therefore, the time for the timer interrupt is measured each time the interrupt processing ends, and thereafter, the interrupt processing is executed every time the timer interrupt time elapses. When the interrupt processing is completed, the execution of the above-described main processing program is resumed from the temporarily stopped position.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol processing. The special symbol process process is a process executed in S7 of FIG. In this special symbol process, after any one of S300 to S308 is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag, the display control data process of S309 is executed. By executing the special symbol process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is controlled, and the control in the big hit state is performed. Here, the special symbol process flag refers to a flag that designates a process to be executed when variable display of each special symbol is executed.

In FIG. 19, the special symbol process flag value is displayed on the left shoulder of each of steps S300 to S308.
It is shown as The special symbol variable display operation is divided into a plurality of processes, and is controlled to a state corresponding to the process specified by the data of the special symbol process flag.

In the special symbol change waiting process (S300), it is determined whether or not there is a winning start (whether or not there is a starting memory). If there is no winning winning, a waiting screen for waiting for a customer is displayed. This is a process in which command information for displaying a certain demonstration screen (demo screen) is set, and when there is a start winning, the special symbol process flag is updated and the process can shift to the special symbol determination process. See FIG. 20 for details.
Will be described later.

The special symbol determination process (S301) is a process of extracting data related to the starting memory and preliminarily determining whether or not to make a big hit. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The symbol variation setting process (S302) is a process for setting a stop symbol and a variation pattern. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The symbol determination setting process (S303) is a process for outputting a symbol determination command to the display control board 80 for terminating the variable display (ending the change of the special symbol). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The big hit start process (S304) is a process for outputting a command for starting the first round to the display control board 80. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the big hit processing (S305), a command for starting the second round and thereafter is displayed on the display control board 80.
This is the process of outputting to. See FIG. 26 for details.
Will be described later.

The big hit end processing (S306) is a processing executed when the big hit state is ended. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The probability change setting process (S308) is a process for controlling the probability variation state after the end of the specific game state based on the big hit, when the probability change lottery effect result is the probability change. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The display control data process (S309) is a process for outputting the command data for display control set in the various processes (S300 to S308) to the display control board 80. This display control data processing (S309) is always executed when the special symbol process is executed, regardless of the value of the special symbol process flag. For details of the display control data processing, see FIG.
Will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol change waiting process. In the special symbol change waiting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a winning (starting memory) (SB1). If there is no winning (starting memory), it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (SB)
2). If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the last time the demo screen was switched and displayed, the process ends without updating the special symbol process flag. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the demonstration screen is switched (SB
3). Specifically, a display control command for switching the demonstration screen is set. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a state in which the starting symbol does not exist and the special symbol cannot be changed continues for a predetermined time after the predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined demonstration screen is displayed in the image display area 9. You. As the demonstration screen, two types of screens 1 and 2 are prepared as will be described later with reference to FIG. 29. As long as the state where the start memory is not present continues, each time a predetermined time elapses, both screens are displayed later. Are alternately switched. Thereafter, if the starting memory is present, a determination of YES is made in SB1, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value “2” at which the special symbol determination process can be executed (SB4), and the process ends.

Note that the display control command set in SB3 is output to the display control board 80 in the display control data processing (S307) which is shifted after the end of the special symbol change waiting processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol determination processing. In the special symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being controlled to the high probability state (SA1). If the state is controlled to the high probability state, a process of setting the special symbol determination value data at the time of the high probability, that is, the state of the probable change state as the big hit determination data is performed (SA3). In the case of the setting example of FIG. 13 described above, the special symbol determination value (big hit determination value) data in the case of the probable change state is, specifically,
“7”, “11”, and “79”.

On the other hand, when the state is not controlled to the high probability state, the special symbol judgment value data at the time of the low probability, that is, the normal state not in the high probability state is set as the big hit judgment data (SA2). In the case of the setting example of FIG. 13 described above, the special symbol determination value data at the normal time is specifically “7”.

After SA2 or SA3, the big hit flag is cleared (SA4). This allows
The memory of the previous big hit state is cleared. Next, the random number for big hit determination stored in the special symbol determination bank 0 is S
It is determined whether or not it matches the special symbol determination value data set in A2 or SA3 (SA5). In SA5, when the determination is made based on the high probability special symbol determination value data, one determination is performed using one selected special symbol determination value data from the plurality of special symbol determination values. The order of the plurality of special symbol determination values constituting the special symbol determination value data at the time of high probability is determined in advance in the order used for determination, and is used for the determination in SA5 in order from the special symbol determination value in the first order. . The special symbol determination value used for the determination in SA5 is sequentially updated by the processing of SA7 described later, so that the determination of all the high probability special symbol determination value data is performed.

SA5: Special symbol determination bank 0 C
If it is determined that the stored data of _RND1 matches the special symbol determination value, it is to generate a big hit, and the process proceeds to SA6 described later. On the other hand, if SA5 determines that the data stored in C_RND1 of the special symbol determination bank 0 is not a special symbol determination value, the special symbol determination value data in the following order is used for the special symbol determination used in the determination in SA5. A process of setting as a value is performed (SA7). Here, each of the low probability special symbol determination value data and the high probability special symbol determination value data includes data called a determination end code in addition to the special symbol determination value. When the low probability special symbol determination value data is set for the determination in SA5, a determination end code is always set in SA7. On the other hand, if the high probability special symbol determination value data is set for the determination in SA5, the SA
After the determination using the special symbol determination value in the last order is made in step 5, a determination end code is set in SA7.

After SA7, it is determined whether or not the data of the special symbol determination value set in SA7 is a determination end code (SA8). If it is determined that the code is not the determination end code, the jackpot is determined using the next special symbol determination value set in SA7.
Return to Thereby, in the case of the high probability, the determination of the big hit based on the plurality of special symbol determination values is repeatedly performed.

SA5: Special symbol determination bank 0 C
When it is determined that the stored data of _RND1 matches the special symbol determination value, a process of setting a big hit flag is performed to generate a big hit (SA6). Next, a process of setting a reach flag is performed (SA11). Here, the reach flag is a flag set when the reach state is displayed. By setting this reach flag,
Before the final display result is derived and displayed, the reach state is displayed.

If it is determined in SA8 that the code is the determination end code, all the jackpot determinations using the special symbol determination value are completed, and it is determined to be a loss. In this case, it is determined whether or not the reach state is displayed before deriving and displaying the out-of-display result.

The counter value of C_RND_L and C_RN
The counter value of D_R is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the reach state is displayed based on those counter values (SA10). For example, when the extracted values of both counters match, it is determined that the reach state is displayed, and when the extracted values of both counters do not match, it is determined that the reach state is not displayed. When it is determined that the reach state is displayed, the reach flag is set (SA11).

After the reach flag is set in SA11,
Alternatively, after NO is determined in SA10, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value that allows the process to shift to the symbol variation process (SA12), and the process ends.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the symbol variation setting process. In the symbol variation setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the output timer has been set (SC1). After the command data designating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (variable display period or the like) is set in the output data storage area, the output timer sets an SC7 described later.
Is set. If the output timer has not been set, it is determined whether the reach flag has been set. The reach flag is set in SA11. When it is determined that the reach flag is set, the value of the reach variation operation random counter C_RND_RCH is extracted (SC3), and when it is determined that the reach flag is not set, normal reach distribution is performed. The value of the random counter C_RND_NR is extracted (SC
4). Thereafter, a variation pattern is set based on the value of the random counter extracted in either SC3 or SC4 (SC5).

The fluctuation pattern set in the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31 does not specifically specify the effect of the display, but simply specifies the necessity of displaying the variable display period and the reach state. Things. Upon receiving this variation pattern, the display control board 80 uniquely determines an effect mode according to the variation pattern.

Next, variation pattern data that can specify the set variation pattern is set in the output data storage area (SC6). The output data storage area is an area for storing command data output to the display control board 80. The command data set in the output data storage area is used as a change start command in the display control data processing shown in S309 of FIG.
Is output to Next, an output timer corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set (SC7). For example, when the variable display period specified by the fluctuation pattern is 29.5 seconds, a time corresponding to the variable display period is set as an output timer. The game control board 31 starts the subtraction update of the output timer from the time when the fluctuation pattern data set in the output data storage area is output to the display control board 80, and the timer value of the output timer becomes 0. At this point, the process flag is updated by SC17 described later, and the process proceeds to the big hit start process or the special symbol change waiting process.

After the output timer corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set, special symbol data is extracted from the symbol table (SC11). The special symbol table is a random symbol (C_RND_L, C_RND_
C, C_RND_R) is a table that defines the correspondence between count values and types of special symbols. Specifically, when the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol is determined based on the extracted value of C_RND_L already stored in the left symbol determination bank 0 and the special symbol table. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the count values of C_RND_C and C_RND_R are extracted, and the extracted values and the extracted values of C_RND_L already stored in the left symbol determination bank 0, the special symbol table, , A lost symbol is determined.
The stop symbol determined in SC11 is a fixed symbol finally derived and displayed as a variable display result.

Next, the fixed symbol data and the symbol change determining symbol data determined in SC11 are set in the output data storage area (SC12). Next, a probability change lottery process is executed (SC12a). The probability change lottery process is a process of performing a probability change lottery and setting the probability change determination symbol designating data as lottery data that can specify whether or not to make the probability change.
The probability change determination symbol designating data set in the probability change lottery process is output to the display control board 80 before the display control CPU 101 controls the display of the probability change lottery effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, a process of shifting the data of the special symbol judgment bank and the left symbol judgment bank is executed (S).
C13). That is, the data of bank 0 is discarded, and the data of each of banks 1 to 3 is shifted to the next bank. As a result, in the case of the special symbol determination bank, the next data (C_R newly shifted to bank 0)
The extracted value of ND1) is used for the big hit determination process.

Next, the data stored in the special symbol determination bank 3 is cleared (SC14). This is because the shift of the data by the SC 13 eliminates the need to hold the data stored in the special symbol determination bank 3 before the shift of the data.
The extracted value of _RND1 can be stored in the special symbol determination bank 3.

Next, processing for clearing the data stored in the left symbol determination bank 3 is performed (SC15). This is S
This is because the shift of the data by A13 eliminates the necessity of holding the storage data of the left symbol determination bank 3 before the shift of the data, whereby the extracted value of C_RND_L according to the new start winning is used for the left symbol determination. Bank 3
Can be stored.

Next, it is determined whether the timer value of the output timer is 0 (SC16). If the timer value of the output timer is not 0, it can be determined that the special symbol has been changed in the variable display device 8 because the variable display period corresponding to the change pattern has not ended. Therefore, in this case, the symbol variation setting process ends without performing the process of updating the process flag. Thus, when the special symbol process process (see FIG. 19) is executed again, the symbol variation setting process is executed again, it is determined that the output timer has been set in SC1, and the output timer is again set in SC16. It is determined whether or not the timer value is zero. When the timer value of the output timer is 0, it is possible to terminate the variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 8 and determine that the condition for deriving and displaying the display result is satisfied. Is updated to a value at which the symbol confirmation setting process can be executed (SC17).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the probability change lottery process. In the probability change lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the limiter operation flag is set (SG2). Here, the limiter operation flag is
This flag is set in SH8 of FIG. 28 described later when it becomes necessary to operate the probability fluctuation limiter.
When the limiter operation flag is set, it is necessary to perform control so as not to cause a probability variation big hit. On the other hand, when the limiter operation flag is not set, such control is unnecessary, and therefore, the random counter for determining the probability change which has already been extracted and stored in the predetermined storage area at the time of starting winning is first obtained. The value of C_RND_K is loaded (SG3). Then, based on the value, it is determined whether or not the probability is changed (SG4). Specifically, when the extracted value is 1, it is determined to be non-probable, and when it is 0, it is determined to be probable. When it is determined that the lottery result is determined to be probable, probable-change determination symbol designating data specifying that the lottery result is to be probable is set in the output data storage area (SG5). On the other hand, if it is determined in SG4 that non-probability is to be changed, probable-change determination symbol designating data specifying that the lottery result is to be non-probable is set in the output data storage area (SG6).

If it is determined in SG2 that the limiter operation flag is set, the random change forcing the lottery result to be non-probable is specified without loading the value of the random counter for determining the random change. The judgment symbol designation data is set in the output data storage area (SG6). SG5
Alternatively, after the processing of SG6, the probability change lottery processing ends.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the symbol confirmation setting processing. In the symbol determination setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the output timer has been set (SC18). The output timer here is a timer for counting a waiting period after outputting a symbol confirmation command described later to the display control board 80. Since the display control command is not output during the standby period measured by the output timer, the image display area 9 of the variable display device 8 includes
The determined symbol stopped and displayed in response to the reception of the symbol determination command is continuously displayed for the standby period.

If the output timer has not been set, the variable display is terminated (the fluctuation of the special symbol is terminated), and
A symbol determination command for displaying the determined symbol is set in the output data storage area (SC19). The output data storage area is an area for temporarily storing command data output to the display control board 80. The command data set in the output data storage area is output to the display control board 80 in the display control data processing shown in S309 of FIG. Next, a predetermined timer value is set in the output timer (SC20). The timer value set here is a value corresponding to the waiting period.

This output timer measures the timing of display control on the display control board 80 side, such as measuring a variable display period (variable time) in addition to the above-described continuous display period of the fixed symbol. The values are set to various values in a required process in S300 to S307).
The set output timer is timed (updated) by display control data processing (S309).

Next, it is determined whether the timer value of the output timer has become 0 (SC21). If the timer value of the output timer is not 0, the process ends without updating the special symbol process flag. In this case, the display control data processing (S
In 309), the symbol determination command set in SC19 is output to the display control board 80, and the output timer is updated. After that, when the process shifts to the special symbol process again, the process shifts to the symbol confirmation setting process again because the special symbol process flag is not updated. In such a case, it is determined in SC18 that the output timer has been set, and it is determined again in SC21 whether the timer value of the output timer is 0. If the timer value of the output timer is 0, since the continuous display period of the fixed symbol has ended, a determination of YES is made in SC21 and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value at which the big hit start process can be executed. The value is updated to "5" or a value "1" at which the special symbol change waiting process can be executed (SC22). Specifically, when the big hit flag is set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “5”, and when the big hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”.
Will be updated to

FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the big hit start processing. In the big hit start process,
First, it is determined whether an output timer is set (SF1). Here, the output timer is a timer for measuring the continuous display time of the big hit start screen displayed at the start of the big hit. If it is determined that the output timer has not been set, the jackpot start display data (command data) for instructing the display control board 80 to display the jackpot start screen is stored in the output data storage area. Set (SF2). Next, an output timer for measuring the continuous display time of the big hit screen is set (SF
3). Next, a big hit flag indicating that the gaming state is a big hit state is set (SF4). Next, when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is temporarily cleared (SF5). Here, once the probability variation flag is cleared, during the big hit state, the big hit probability becomes the normal probability. Note that this SF
The probability variation flag once cleared in 5 is set again in SF7 described later at the end of the big hit.

Next, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the output timer set in SF3 is 0 (SF
6). If the timer value of the output timer has not become zero, the process ends once. Thereby, the display control data processing (S309) shown in FIG.
The big hit start display data set in the output data storage area in step 2 is output to the display control board 80. The display control board 80 displays a big hit start screen in the image display area 9 based on the output big hit start display data. Thereafter, when the special symbol process process is executed again, the process flag is not updated, so that the process shifts to the jackpot start process again, and it is determined whether or not the output timer has been set (SF1). If the output timer has been set, SF6 determines again whether the output timer is 0 or not. If the output timer is 0 at this point, the determination of YES is made in SF6 because the continuous display time of the big hit start screen has elapsed. In this case, one round data for instructing the display of the first round is set in the output data storage area (SF
7) Then, the output timer is set (SF8). Next, in order to excite the solenoid 21 for opening the special winning opening, the special winning opening solenoid ON is set (SF9). Next, the value of the process flag is updated to a value capable of executing the big hit processing (SF10), and the processing ends.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the big hit processing. In the big hit processing, first, a winning number counter is loaded (SE1). The winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of hit balls hit to the special winning opening in each round during the big hit. Next, based on the count value of the loaded winning counter, it is determined whether or not the winning number to the special winning opening is equal to or more than the maximum value (SE2). If the winning number has not reached the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the scheduled opening time in each round has ended (SE3). If the scheduled release time has not expired, the process ends once without updating the process flag. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of winnings in the special winning opening is equal to or greater than the maximum value or the scheduled opening time has expired, YES is determined in SE2 or SE3, and the current round is determined. It is determined whether or not it is the last round (SE4). If it is not the last round, it is determined whether or not a V winning is detected in that round (SE5). When the V winning is detected, the condition for shifting to the next round is satisfied, so that the next round data is set (SE6), and then the output timer is set (SE7).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the current round is the last round, or if it is determined that the V winning has not been detected, the special winning opening solenoid ON is reset to end the big hit state. Then, the solenoid 21 is de-energized (SE8), the big hit flag is reset (SE9), and the value of the process flag is updated to a value that can execute the big hit end processing (SE10).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the big hit end processing. In the big hit end processing, first, it is determined whether or not the output timer has been set (SD1). The output timer here is a timer for measuring a jackpot end notification continuation period for continuing the image display for jackpot end notification. If the output timer has not been set, the big hit end display data is set in the output data storage area (SD2). Next, the output timer is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot end notification continuation period (SD
3). Next, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the output timer is 0 (SD4). If the timer value of the output timer is not 0, the big hit end processing ends once without updating the value of the special symbol process flag. In this case, the display control data processing (S309) is executed next, so that the big hit end display data set in the output data storage area in SD2 is output to the display control board 80, and the output timer is set. Be updated. Thereafter, when the special symbol process is executed again, the special symbol process flag is not updated, so the process shifts to the jackpot end process again, it is determined that the output timer has been set in SD1, and the output is performed in SD4. It is determined whether the timer value of the timer is 0. At this time, the timer value of the output timer is 0
In the case of, since the big hit end notification continuation period has ended, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value “8” at which the probability change setting process (S307) can be executed (SD)
5), the big hit end processing ends.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the probability change setting process. In this probable change setting process,
First, it is determined whether a probable change or a non-probable change is determined (SH1). This determination is made based on the result of SG4 in FIG.
Then, when it is determined that the probability variation is determined, a probability variation flag is set (SH2). Thereby, the game state is changed to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the specific game state. Next, the count value of the probability change counter is incremented by one (SH3). Then, it is determined whether the value of the probability change counter is equal to or more than the maximum continuation number (SH4). When it is determined that the maximum number of continuations has not been reached, the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to a special symbol change waiting process (S3).
00) is updated to a value “1” that can be executed (SH9), and the probable change setting process ends. If it is determined that the maximum continuation number has been reached, the limiter operation flag is set (SH8). As a result, the limiter is activated. Thereafter, the flow advances to SH9.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-probable change is determined in SH1, the probability change flag is cleared (SH5) and the value of the probable change counter is cleared (SH6). Further, the limiter operation flag is cleared (SH7). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated in SH9, and the probable change setting process ends.

FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the display control data processing. In the display control data processing, first, the output data storage area is referred to (SX
1) It is determined whether a display control command to be output is stored (SX2). If the display control command to be output is not stored, the flow shifts to SX11 described later.

On the other hand, for example, after a display control command such as a fluctuation start command is stored in the output data storage area,
When the process shifts to the display control data process, a determination of YES is made in SX2. Then, among the stored command data in units of 2 bytes, the MODE data of the first byte at the beginning is set as output command data (SX3). Next, a display control data output process is executed (SX4). By executing the display control data output process, the MO set in SX3 is set.
The DE data is output to the display control board 80. For details of the display control data output process, see FIG.
Will be described later.

Next, out of the stored command data in units of 2 bytes, EXT data of the second byte of the latter half is set as output command data (SX5). Next, an output standby process is executed (SX6). The output standby process is a process for adjusting the time so that the EXT data of the second byte is output after a predetermined period after the output of the MODE data of the first byte is completed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. It should be noted that this output standby processing is performed by the display control C on the display control board 80 side.
Depending on the performance of the PU 101, it may be omitted. That is, the MODE data of the first byte and the EXT data of the second byte may be continuously transmitted.
After the output standby processing is completed, the EXT set in SX5
Display control data output processing (SX) for outputting data
7) is executed.

Next, the type of the output display control data is determined, and it is determined whether or not the display control data is other than the fixed symbol designation command (SX8). The fixed symbol designation command is a command for designating a fixed symbol, and is a command set in the output data storage area in SC12. If the output display control data is other than the fixed symbol designating command, the timer value of the output timer set in any of the special symbol process processes is updated (SX11). Thus, for example, when the output display control command is a change start command, the timer of the output timer set corresponding to the change pattern is started in SC7, and the game control board 31 is started.
The variable display period is counted on the side.

On the other hand, if it is determined in SX8 that the command is a fixed symbol designating command, it is determined whether all the fixed symbol designating commands have been output (SX9). In order to specify a fixed symbol (scheduled stop symbol) for each of the left, middle, and right symbols, a total of three confirmed symbol designation commands need to be output. If all of these three confirmed symbol designating commands have been output, the process ends after the timer value of the output timer is updated in SX11. Otherwise, the next confirmed symbol designating command is output. Is set (SX10), and the process ends after the timer value of the output timer is updated in SX11. In this case, when the display control data processing is shifted again, the next fixed symbol designation command is still stored in SX2,
In SX3 to SX7, a process of outputting the fixed symbol designation command is executed. Then, when the output of the third confirmed symbol designating command is completed, a determination of YES is made in SX9.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart for explaining the output standby processing. In this output standby process,
First, an output standby counter is set (SX100).
The output standby counter is a counter for setting a wait time between data output after transmission of MODE data of the first byte of display control data consisting of two bytes and transmission of EXT data of the second byte. Next, the output standby counter is decremented and updated (-1) (SX101). Next, it is determined whether the value of the output standby counter is 0 (SX102). If the output standby counter is not 0, the process returns to SX101 again. Then, when the output standby counter becomes 0, the output standby process ends. The wait time from the transmission of the MODE data to the transmission of the EXT data, that is, the count value of the output standby counter, is set according to the performance of the display control board 80 which is the receiver of the output data as described above. Is done.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the display control data output process. In the display control data output process, first, output data (output command data) is set to an output port (SY1). Next, an INT signal indicating that the output data signal is valid is set to ON (SY2). Next, an output standby counter is set (SY3). The output standby counter here determines a period during which 1-byte data is transmitted, that is, a period during which the ON state of the INT signal is maintained. The count value of the output standby counter differs depending on the performance of the display control board 80 that is the receiver of the output data.

Next, the value of the output standby counter is decremented and updated (-1) (SY4). Next, it is determined whether the value of the output standby counter is 0 (SY5). If the value of the output standby counter is not 0, the flow shifts to SY4 again. Then, when the value of the output standby counter becomes 0, the INT signal is set to OFF (SY6), and the display control data output process ends.

FIGS. 32 to 36 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the display control command. The display control command is composed of MODE data composed of 1-byte data and EXT data composed of the same 1-byte data, for a total of 2 bytes. Among them, MODE data is data for specifying the type of display control data. On the other hand, the EXT data is data for specifically specifying a specific display control content of the command type indicated by the MODE data. FIG. 32 shows a change start command specified by MODE data “80H”. FIG.
The special screen command data designated by the DE data “81H” is shown. FIG. 34 shows fixed symbol designation command data designated by MODE data “90H” to “92H”. FIG. 35 shows the MODE
The big hit screen designation command data designated by the data “82H” is shown. FIG. 36 shows probable change determination symbol designating command data designated by MODE data “93H”.

First, referring to FIG. 32, as the variation start command, 11 types of commands for designating the display control contents by EXT data "00H" to "0AH" are prepared. Of these, the EXT data "00H" ~
The fluctuation start command corresponding to “02H” is a normal fluctuation pattern 1 to specify that the reach state is not displayed.
This is the data of the normal fluctuation pattern 3. The other command data includes normal reach variation pattern 1 to normal reach variation pattern 1 that specifies displaying the reach state, super reach variation pattern 1, super reach variation pattern 2, super reach variation pattern 3, and full rotation variation pattern. Command data. The display time (variable display period) is designated by each change start command as shown in the figure.

The normal fluctuation pattern 1 to the normal fluctuation pattern 3 are distributed according to the count value of the normal fluctuation distribution random counter shown in FIG. Specifically, the random counter C_RND_NR for normal fluctuation distribution is updated in the range of 0 to 2 as shown in FIG. 11, but the value of the random counter C_RND_NR for normal fluctuation distribution is extracted in SC4. , The normal fluctuation patterns 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 32 are selected corresponding to the extracted values 0 to 2.

On the other hand, other fluctuation patterns accompanied by reach are distributed according to the count value of the reach operation random counter shown in FIG. Specifically, the reach operation random counter C_RND_RCH is shown in FIG.
1 is updated in the range of 0 to 7,
Random counter C_RND for reach operation in C3
When the value of _RCH is extracted, its extracted value 0-7
32, the normal reach variation pattern 1 to the normal reach variation pattern 4, the super reach variation pattern 1 to the super reach variation pattern 3, and the full rotation variation pattern shown in FIG.

Although various fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation start command are shown in the figure, a specific effect form corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is actually determined independently on the display control board 80 side. Determined. That is, the information instructed by the change start command is only the information of the variable display period. Therefore, as long as the two types of information are followed, it is possible to freely design an effect pattern corresponding to each of the EXT data “00H” to “0AH” and store the design data in the ROM on the display control board 80 side. An example of the variation pattern designed in accordance with the above two types of information is shown in the display content column corresponding to each EXT data shown. Therefore, for example, the reach of the full rotation fluctuation pattern corresponds to the EXT data “0AH”, but the EXT data “0AH”.
"Display time (variable display period) T designated by" H "
As long as the content of "11" is followed, it is also possible to adopt a variation pattern by another reach effect.

When a specific display time (variable display period) is designated by a change start command, EXT shown in FIG.
Instead of specifying by data, the display time itself may be specified as a command. For example, when the variable display period is 10 seconds, “0AH” designating the time may be considered as the EXT data.

Next, referring to FIG. 33, the special screen command data includes EXT data “00H” to “03”.
"H" provides four types of commands for specifying the display control contents. The power-on screen specified by the EXT data “00H” is data for specifying a screen to be displayed in the image display area 9 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. As a result, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on, the left symbol is 4, the middle symbol is 4, and the right symbol is 5
Screen is displayed. The customer waiting standby screen 1 specified by the EXT data “01H” and the EXT data “02
The customer waiting standby screen 2 designated by "H" is a demonstration screen alternately displayed when it is determined that there is no start memory in the special symbol change waiting process in FIG. For example, the customer waiting standby screen 1 is a big hit display screen, and the customer waiting standby screen 2 is an off display screen. In SB3 of FIG. 20, a display control command composed of two bytes of the MODE data "81H" and the EXT data "00H" or "01H" is set. EXT data "0
The error screen specified by “3H” is data for specifying a screen to be displayed in the image display area 9 when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, referring to FIG. 34, as the fixed symbol designation command data, MODE data “90H”, “91”
Command data designated by "H" and "92H" are prepared. Then, the EXT data "00
A fixed symbol is designated by “H” to “0EH”. For example, “90H 00H” specifies that the fixed symbol of the left symbol is “0” of the numeric symbol, and “91H 00H”.
"01H" designates that the fixed symbol of the middle symbol is a numeric symbol "1", and "92H0EH" designates that the determined symbol of the right symbol is an alphabetical symbol "E".

Next, referring to FIG. 35, the command data for jackpot screen designation includes EXT data "00H" to
A plurality of types of commands for specifying the display control contents by “30H” are prepared. For example, it is specified that the big hit start screen is displayed by the EXT data “00H”, and the big hit 1 is set by the EXT data “01H”.
It is specified to display the screen of the round. When a big hit occurs, these commands are output to the display control board 80 in order from the higher command.

Next, referring to FIG. 36, EXT data “00H”, “01”
H "are shown. Among them, the EXT data “01H” is out of the probability change lottery effect result, ie,
This is data that specifies non-probability. On the other hand, EX
The T data “00H” is data that specifies that the result of the random lottery effect is to be changed.

FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the output timing of the display control command and the fluctuation of the left middle right symbol. When starting the special symbol change, first, a change start command “80H × H” specified by the MODE data “80H” is output from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. Note that “80H ×× H” means “80H × H” shown in FIG.
00H ”to“ 80H 0AH ”. This change start command is sent to the display control board 80.
, The simultaneous fluctuation of the special symbol is started. As described above, the presence or absence of the reach and the variable display period are specified by the type of the fluctuation start command. The display control board 80 determines the effect contents of the reach, the presence or absence of the jackpot notice effect, and the like based on the command.

Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses after the simultaneous change of the special symbols is started by outputting the change start command, the game control board 31 switches to the display control board 8.
For 0, three confirmed symbol designating commands corresponding to the left middle right symbol are sequentially output, and further, a probability change determining symbol designating command is output. The figure shows a fixed symbol designating command 1 “90H ×× H” for the left symbol, a fixed symbol designating command 2 “91H × H” for the middle symbol, and a fixed symbol designating command 3 “92H ×× H” for the right symbol. , And a probability change determination symbol designating command “93H ×× H” are output in that order. Note that “xxH” is one of “00H” to “0EH” shown in FIG.
On the display control board 80 side, the type of the finalized symbol to be finally derived and displayed as the display result is determined based on the finalized symbol designating command.

As the variation pattern of each symbol, for example, a pattern is shown in which an acceleration variation leads to a low-speed variation through a high-speed variation, and a fixed symbol is stopped and displayed through a swing variation. In the illustrated timing chart, the left symbol is first switched from low-speed variation to swing variation, and then the right symbol,
It is switched from low-speed fluctuation to swing fluctuation in the order of medium symbols. In addition, predetermined announcements (eg, a jackpot announcement, a reach announcement, etc.) are displayed depending on an effect method by changing a character or a background during acceleration fluctuation. Further, from the stage where the right symbol is switched from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation, display for various reach effects is started.

When the fluctuation time Tn specified by the fluctuation start command has elapsed since the start of the simultaneous fluctuation of the symbols, a symbol determination command is output from the game control board 31. Thereby, the swing fluctuation of the symbol ends, and the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed.

As described above with reference to FIG. 37, with respect to the change of the special symbol from the game control board 31 side to the display control board 80, "change start timing", "fixed symbol", "probable change determination". Only four types of information, "designation of symbol" and "symbol confirmation time" are output. The display control board 80 independently determines the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of a notice, the probability change lottery effect, and the like according to these four types of information.

For example, a display pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of types of display patterns on the side of the display control board 80 in accordance with the probable change determination symbol command “93H × H” output at the start time of the fluctuation. The display of the random lottery effect is started by the displayed display pattern. Thereafter, when a predetermined effect display period elapses, the display result of the random change lottery effect is derived and displayed. If the display result is certain, the big hit probability is improved as shown in the drawing after the effect display period has elapsed.

Further, a change start command is output at a timing when the variable display device 8 is variably started, and a symbol determination command is output at a timing when the display result is derived and displayed.
The 0-side display control CPU 101 can specify the variable start time and the time at which the display result is to be derived and displayed. Further, the fluctuation start command includes data capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern such as a variable display period and the presence or absence of a reach, and the command allows the display control CPU 101 to specify the fluctuation pattern in addition to the variable start time. .

FIG. 38 is a timing chart for explaining the output timing of the display control command in the specific game state. From the game control board 31 to the display control board 8
0, the various display control commands shown in FIGS. 32 to 35 are output at the following timing.

First, before entering the specific game state, the symbol fixing command “A0H 00H” is output, the change of the special symbol is completed, and the display result of the big hit is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 8.

Next, the command “82” for the big hit display screen is displayed.
H 00H "is output, and the big hit start screen is displayed on the variable display device 8.

Next, a command “82H 01H” indicating the start of the first round of the big hit is output, and the variable display device 8
Displays a screen indicating that the first round is started. Further, in synchronization with the display, the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening / closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball device 19 is excited to open a large winning opening, and the variable winning ball device 19 is opened.

Next, if the end condition of the first round is satisfied in a state where the V prize is generated in the first round and the continuation condition of the big hit is satisfied, the command “82H 21H” indicating the interval of the first round and the second round. Is output,
The variable display device 8 displays an interval screen for the first and second rounds. In addition, the solenoid 21 is de-energized in synchronization with the start of the display, and the special winning opening is closed.

Thereafter, each round is sequentially updated, and a command indicating that each round is started and a command indicating an interval are alternately output. And 16
When the end condition of the round is satisfied, a command “82H 30H” indicating the end of the big hit is output, and the big hit end screen is displayed on the variable display device 8.

As described above, in the first embodiment, a certain lottery effect is performed after the end of the specific game state and before the next change of the special symbol is started, and the result is displayed. In addition, if the result is certain, the player can know in advance that the variable display of the next and subsequent special symbols will be performed in the probability fluctuation state.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining the output timing of the display control command data and the data fetch timing of the display control command on the display control board 80 side. As described above, the timer interruption time on the game control means (basic circuit 53) side is 2 ms. The display control command is output during the period of the timer interruption time of 2 ms.

First, the basic circuit 53 starts outputting 1-byte (D0 to D7) MODE data in response to the timer interrupt, and switches the INT signal from the invalid state to the valid state. On the display control board 80 side, MODE data is taken in at the timing when the INT signal is switched from the invalid state to the valid state. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the INT signal is switched from the valid state to the invalid state. Then 1
The output of the EXT data of the bytes (D0 to D7) is started, and after the INT signal is disabled for a predetermined standby time, the state is switched to the enabled state. On the display control board 80 side, at the timing of switching to the valid state, E
XT data is taken in.

As described above, the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31 does not repeatedly output the same display control command data to the display control board 80 continuously, but provides a predetermined standby time. In consideration of the data reception performance of the display control board 80, the display control command data is output only once in a manner recognizable by the display control board 80. Thereby, the processing load when the basic circuit 53 outputs the display control command data to the display control board 80 can be reduced.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for display control on the display control board 80 side. FIG. 40 shows D_RND_K and D_R
Two types of random counters, ND_KRH, are shown.

D_RND_K is a random variable effect determination random counter used for determining a lottery pattern of a random lottery effect. D_RND_K is added and updated by one in display random number processing 1 described later, added and updated from 0, added and updated to its upper limit of 5, and then added and updated again from 0.

[0231] D_RND_KRH is a random counter for determining a certain variation reach effect used to determine the effect pattern of the above-described certain reach effect. D_RND
_KRH is added and updated by one in display random number processing 1 and display random number processing 2 described later, added and updated from 0, added and updated to its upper limit of 5, and then added and updated again from 0.

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the count value extracted from D_RND_K and the lottery display pattern of the random lottery effect determined by the count value.

As shown in the drawing, three types of lottery patterns, ie, pattern 1 to pattern 3, are prepared for the random change lottery effect. Data for executing the display of each lottery pattern is stored in the control data ROM 102 (see FIG. 10). Display control CPU 101 on the display control board 80 side
Is the command "93H 01H" which sets the probability change hit value when the probability change determination symbol command transmitted from the game control board 31 is the command "93H 00H" specifying the probability change, and indicates the non-probability change. In this case, a non-probable variable big hit determination value is set. Then, the extracted value of D_RND_K is determined according to the set determination value, and a lottery pattern is selected.

The figure shows the correspondence between the judgment value and the lottery pattern when the display control CPU 101 selects the lottery pattern according to the judgment value. Specifically, in the case of the probability change hit determination value, the lottery pattern 1 corresponds to the extraction value 0 of the random counter for determining the probability change effect, the lottery pattern 2 corresponds to the extraction values 1 and 2, and the extraction values 3 to 5 corresponds to the lottery pattern 3. On the other hand, in the case of the non-probable variable jackpot determination value, the lottery pattern 1 corresponds to the extracted values 0 to 3 of the random counter for determining the random effect, the lottery pattern 2 corresponds to the extracted value 4, and the lottery pattern 5 corresponds to the extracted value 5. 3 correspond.

For this reason, when the result of the lottery effect is probable, the probability that the lottery pattern 3 is selected is higher than when the result is non-probable. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery effect is non-probable, the probability that the lottery pattern 1 is selected is higher than when the result is probable. As described above, when the display control CPU 101 selects any one of the three types of lottery patterns, the selection rate assigned to each of the lottery patterns is determined when the probability is determined to be probable and when the probability is not probable. Since it is different from the case where it is decided to perform, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of a different size depending on the type of the lottery pattern displayed on the variable display device, and it is possible to improve the interest. .

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the count value extracted from D_RND_KRH and the effect pattern of the probability change reach effect determined by the count value.

As shown in the figure, three types of effect patterns, effect pattern 1 to effect pattern 3, are prepared as effect patterns for displaying the probability change reach effect. Data for executing the display of each effect pattern is stored in the control data ROM 102 (see FIG. 10).

Display Control CPU 1 on Display Control Board 80
01 is a command “93H 00H” in which the probability change determination symbol command transmitted from the game control board 31 specifies the probability change.
In the case of, the judgment value at the time of the probability change big hit is set, and when the command "93H 01H" indicating the non-probability change is set, the value of the judgment at the time of non-probability change big hit is set. Then, according to the set determination value, the type of the big hit symbol (0, 1, 2,...).
D, E) D_RND_KR in a selection mode set separately.
The extracted value of H is determined, and an effect pattern is selected.

[0239] The figure shows the correspondence between the effect value and the judgment value when the display control CPU 101 selects an effect pattern according to the judgment value. The correspondence between the determination value and the effect pattern is determined for each big hit symbol, and differs for each big hit symbol. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is a slot of “0”, the effect pattern 1 corresponds to the extracted value 0 of the random counter for the probability change effect determination, and the extracted value 1 2
Corresponds to the effect pattern 2, and the extracted values 3 to 5 correspond to the effect pattern 3. On the other hand, in the case of the non-probable variable jackpot judgment value, the extracted value of the random counter for determining the probable
The effect pattern 1 corresponds to 3, the effect pattern 2 corresponds to the extracted value 4, and the effect pattern 3 corresponds to the extracted value 5.

For this reason, if the big hit symbol is a “0” slot, if the result of the lottery effect is certain,
The effect pattern 3 is more likely to be selected than in the case of non-probability. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery effect is non-probable, the effect pattern 1
Is more likely to be selected. As described above, when the display control CPU 101 selects any one of the three types of effect patterns, the selectivity assigned to each effect pattern is determined when the probability is determined to be probable, and when the non-probability is determined. Because it is different from the case where it is decided to perform, depending on the type of effect pattern displayed on the variable display device,
You can give players different levels of expectation,
Amusement can be improved.

In addition, when the big hit symbol is the slotted pattern of “1”, the reach pattern 3 is more likely to be selected at the time of the probability change than when the big hit symbol is the slotted pattern of “1”, and is produced at the time of the non-deterministic change. Pattern 3 is not selected. In this case, when the effect pattern 3 is displayed, the symbol per probability is always stopped and displayed, and a probability variation state occurs. Therefore, when the effect pattern 3 is displayed, the player can recognize that the probability fluctuation state always occurs.

In the case where the big hit symbol is "2", the selectivity of each effect pattern is the same at the time of probable change and the time of non-probable change, and when the big hit symbol is "2". ,
Depending on the type of the effect pattern, the player cannot predict the probability of occurrence of the probability fluctuation state.

In the case where the big hit symbol is the "D" slot, only the effect pattern 1 is selected at the time of the probability change, and the effect pattern 1 is easily selected at the time of the non-probable change.
In this case, when the effect pattern 2 or 3 is displayed, the symbol with the odd probability is always stopped and displayed, and the probability variation state does not occur. Therefore, when the effect pattern 2 or 3 is displayed, the player can recognize that the probability fluctuation state does not necessarily occur.

If the big hit symbol is the "E" slot, only the effect pattern 2 is selected at the time of the probability change, and only the effect pattern 1 is selected at the time of the non-probable change. in this case,
When the effect pattern 2 is displayed, the symbol per probability is always stopped and displayed, and a probability variation state occurs. Therefore,
When the effect pattern 2 is displayed, the player can recognize that the probability fluctuation state always occurs. On the other hand, when the effect pattern 1 is displayed, the symbol with the odd probability is always stopped and displayed, and the probability variation state does not occur. Therefore, when the effect pattern 1 is displayed, the player can recognize that the probability fluctuation state does not necessarily occur.

As described above, since the selection probability of each effect pattern is determined for each type of big hit symbol, the effect patterns are selected in a wide variety of modes, and the effect patterns are selected in a variety of ways. It is possible to provide the player with an effect display of an interesting and probable change determination symbol. Further, when the display control described above is performed, for example, when the display of the effect pattern 3 is performed in a case where the big hit symbol is “1”, the display result always becomes the probability change hit and the probability fluctuation state occurs. So, in such a case, even when using a probable change judgment symbol different from the special symbol,
Like the so-called probabilistic reach that indicates whether or not the probability variation state occurs depending on the type of the special symbol constituting the reach state, it can be shown that the probability variation state is likely to occur in the reach state. .

Next, the display mode of the lottery pattern of the probability change lottery in the image display area 9 will be described. FIG. 43 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of a probability changing lottery pattern displayed in the image display area 9. FIG. 43 shows an example in which a mini game using a slot machine corresponding to the probability variable lottery pattern 3 in FIG. 41 is displayed as a representative example of the probability variable lottery pattern.

In the image display area 9, a left variable display section 9a, a middle variable display section 9b, and a right variable display section 9c are displayed in the upper display area. Then, a slot machine 77 for displaying a probability change determination symbol is displayed in a display area below these variable display portions. The slot machine 77
Left reel 7 which is a display area for variably displaying the probability change determination symbol
71, a middle reel 772, and a right reel 773.

In the case of a lottery pattern in which a probability change lottery is performed using such a slot machine 77, when a reach state occurs in the left, middle, and right variable display sections 9a, 9b, 9c, the image of the slot machine 77 is displayed. After appearing in the display area 9, the left, middle, and right reels 771, 772, and 773 start to scroll, and stop after a lapse of the effect display period. If the stop result of the reel is a double pattern of the same symbol, the probability is changed, and if the result is other than that, the probability is non-deterministic.

Next, an example of an effect pattern of the display of the probability change reach effect will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an effect pattern in the lottery pattern shown in FIG. FIG.
In (a) to (c), effect patterns 1 to 3 are shown. The drawing of each effect pattern shows images displayed at a certain moment in the effect display period in order from the top over time.

Referring to (a), effect pattern 1 shows that the reels in the scroll state (downward arrow in the figure) are displayed on left 7
This is an effect pattern in which the reels 71, the right reel 773, and the middle reel 772 are stopped in this order. With reference to (b), in the effect pattern 2, the reels in the scroll state (downward arrow in the figure) stop in the same order as in the effect pattern 1, but the stop symbol of the left 771 reel and the right symbol stop. Reel 77
This is an effect pattern in which both the left reel 771 and the right reel 773 emit light when a reach state in which the stop symbol of the third symbol is the same symbol occurs. With reference to (c), in the effect pattern 3, the reels in the scroll state (downward arrow in the figure) stop in the same order as in the effect pattern 1, but when the reach state occurs, This is an effect pattern in which the middle reel is enlarged and displayed in the horizontal direction, and accordingly, both the left reel 771 and the right reel 773 are reduced and displayed in the horizontal direction.

As described above, by selectively using a plurality of types of effect patterns, it is possible to improve the interestingness of the variable display of the probability change determination symbol. Further, in the effect patterns 2 and 3, since a special effect is performed when the reach state occurs, it is emphasized that the probability fluctuation state is likely to occur, and the player's expectation of the probability fluctuation state is expressed. Can be improved.

In the case of FIG. 43, since the reach is generated by the special symbol “0”, when the certain variation reach effect is displayed by the effect pattern 3, the player's expectation of the probability variation state is displayed. Can be increased.

Next, the display control CP of the display control board 80 is used.
The contents of the control executed by U101 will be described.

FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining a display control main process executed by the display control CPU 101 of the display control board 80. In the display control main process, first, a process of initializing the RAM 101a, I / O, VDP, and the like is executed (S601). Subsequently, an INT interruption process is executed (S602). IN
Details of the T interrupt processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, display random number update processing 1 is executed (S60).
3). By executing the display random number update process 1,
D_RND_K and D_RND_KR shown in FIG.
H is added and updated. Next, the process proceeds to S602, and the processes of S602 and S603 are repeatedly executed.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining the timer interrupt processing. Timer interrupt, for example, 2m
Occurs every s. At the time of a timer interrupt that occurs every 2 ms, the illustrated timer interrupt process is executed, and display control is performed. In the timer interrupt process, first, a display control process process is executed (S701). The display control process is a process of performing various displays in the image display area 9 according to the value of the display control special symbol process flag. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. next,
Display random number update processing 2 is executed (S702), and FIG.
Are added and updated as shown in FIG.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining the INT interrupt processing. In the INT interrupt processing,
First, it is determined whether or not the command reception completion flag is set (S501). The command reception completion flag indicates that the reception of one unit of the display control command has been completed.
This flag is set in S512 or S515 described later. If the command reception completion flag is not set, the process proceeds to S503. If it is determined that the command reception completion flag is set, the command reception flag is reset (S502), and the process proceeds to S503. I do. The command receiving flag is a flag that is set in S506 described later when the INT signal is switched from an invalid state (off state) to an on state (valid state).
This flag indicates that display control command data is being received.

In S503, it is determined whether or not the INT signal is in the ON state (valid state). If the INT signal is not in the ON state, the process ends. If the INT signal is in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the command receiving flag is set to ON (S504).
If the command receiving flag has already been set to ON, the flow shifts to S507 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command receiving flag has not been set to ON, the pointer is cleared (pointer = 0) (S505), and then the command receiving flag is set and the command receiving completion flag is reset. Is performed (S506). The pointer indicated in S505 is used to specify the address of the display control command storage area for storing the received data when one byte of the two bytes constituting the display control command data is received. Things.

Next, processing for storing the received data in the display control command storage area indicated by the pointer is executed. For example, if the process of S507 is executed after the pointer is cleared in S505, the first byte of the display control command data is stored in the first area of the display control command storage area. .

Next, it is determined whether or not the stored data is a symbol change start command (S508). When it is determined that the command is the symbol change start command, a process of adding and updating the pointer by 1 is executed (S510), and subsequently, it is determined whether or not the pointer after the addition and updating is 2 (S511). ). As described above, since the symbol change start command is composed of a pair of data of MODE data and EXT data, if the pointer value after the addition and update in S510 is 2, the display control command is already issued. This means that the EXT data of the second byte has been stored in the storage area, and one symbol change start command has been stored. Therefore, if it is determined in S511 that the value of the pointer is 2, the command reception completion flag is set (S512), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S511 that the value of the pointer has not yet reached 2, the command reception completion flag is not set, and
The process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S508 that the received display control command is not a symbol change start command, it is determined whether or not the type is a fixed symbol designating command (S509). If the command is not a fixed symbol designating command, the process proceeds to S510 described above. If it is determined that the command is a fixed symbol designating command, a process of updating the pointer by 1 is executed in S513. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the pointer after the addition and update is 6 (S512). As described above, a total of three fixed symbol designating commands are output corresponding to each symbol of the left middle right symbol, and each command is MODE data and EXT.
It is composed of a pair of data and data. S514
When the value of the pointer after the addition and update is 6, it means that all of the three confirmed symbol designating commands have been received. So in this case,
The command reception completion flag is set (S515), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the pointer has not reached 6, since all of the confirmed symbol designating commands have not been received, the process ends without setting the command reception completion flag.

FIG. 48 is a flow chart for explaining the display control process. In this display control process, after the command process (S800) is executed, S80 is performed according to the value indicated by the display control process flag.
1 to S806 are executed. In FIG. 48, the special symbol process flag values are set in steps S801 to S806.
Are indicated as PF1 to PF6 on the left shoulder.

The command process (S800) is a process for determining the type of the received display control command and updating the value of the display control process flag to a value corresponding to the type of the display control command. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. The variation display process (S801) is a process of setting the variation details of the special symbol and controlling the variation of the special symbol according to the variation pattern. Specifically, in the variation display process, after the process of setting the symbol designated by the fixed symbol designation command as the scheduled stop symbol of each variable display unit is executed, the variation of the special symbol is started based on the setting. After that, a process of performing a reach effect or the like and sequentially stopping the special symbols is performed. The variable display process (S801) includes a certain-variable lottery effect display process, which is a process of setting a display pattern of a certain-variable lottery effect and performing display control for the lottery effect according to the display pattern. For details of the probability change lottery effect display process, see FIG.
0 will be described later.

The symbol determination process (S802) is a process for terminating the variable display of symbols, the big hit display process (S803) is a process for performing display control during the big hit state, and a display screen process (S805) Is a process for displaying a demonstration screen, and the error display process (S806) is a process for displaying, when a gaming machine is in an error state, that fact. A detailed description of each of these processes will be omitted.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart for explaining the command processing. In the command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the command reception completion flag is set (S901). If the command reception completion flag has not been set, the process ends. If the command reception completion flag is set, it is determined whether there is a command reception flag (S902).
If there is a command receiving flag, the process ends. If there is no command receiving flag, the contents of the received command are determined in S903, S905, S907, and S909. That is, when it is determined that the command is the change start command (YES in S903), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value that can execute the change display process (S904), and the process ends. When it is determined that the content of the received command is a symbol confirmation command (YES in S905), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value that can execute the symbol confirmation process (S905).
906), the process ends. When it is determined that the content of the received command is a jackpot display command (S90
If YES in step 7), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value at which the big hit display process can be executed (S908), and the process ends.

If it is determined that the content of the received command is a display screen command (YES in S909), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value that allows display screen processing (S910), and Ends. When it is determined that the content of the received command is the probability change determination symbol command (YES in S911), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value that can execute the probability variation lottery effect display processing (S912), and the processing is performed. Ends.

If it is determined that the received command is neither a fluctuation start command nor a symbol confirmation command, nor is it a big hit command, a display screen command, nor a positive change determination symbol command, the value of the special symbol process flag is displayed as an error. The value is updated to a value that can execute the processing (S91
3), the process ends. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is updated in S913 is a case where the received command is an uncontrollable command (for example, garbled data).

FIG. 50 is a flow chart for explaining the probability change lottery effect display process. This probability variation lottery effect display process is a process included in the variation display process of S801 in FIG.

In the probability change lottery effect display process, first,
The data of the probable change determination symbol command received from the game control board 31 is extracted (S2201), and it is determined whether the probable change lottery effect result should be probable or not (S2201).
2202). When the lottery effect result is determined to be probable, a determination value at the time of probable change is set (S2204).
2203). Next, a random counter D for determining the probability change effect
_RND_K and the random counter D_RND_KRH for determining a certain variation reach effect pattern are extracted (S2205).
The extracted value is determined based on the determination value set in 2203 or S2204. Then, based on the values extracted in S2205, the probability change lottery patterns (display patterns) are set from among the lottery patterns 1 to 3 according to the table shown in FIG. 41, and at the same time, the effect patterns according to the table shown in FIG. A probable variation effect pattern (display pattern) is set from 1 to 3 (S220).
6). The display pattern data is stored in the display control board 8.
It is stored in the 0-side control data ROM 102. Next, effect display processing is executed (S2207). In this effect display processing, an effect display relating to a random change lottery is performed in accordance with the display pattern set in S2206.

As described above, the display pattern data is stored in the control data ROM 102 of the display control board 80, and the selection of the display pattern is performed by the display control CPU.
Since the game control is performed by the game control board 31, display pattern data is stored in the game control board 31, and the selection of the display pattern is performed by the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31. The processing load on the substrate 31 can be reduced.

As described above, in addition to the control for deriving and displaying the display result of the special symbol, a random change lottery effect indicating whether or not the probability change state is set when the reach state occurs is performed. Since the display of the lottery effect is performed by selecting one of a plurality of types of lottery patterns, the player can enjoy the process of deriving the result indicating whether or not there is a certainty. In addition, each lottery pattern has a plurality of types of effect patterns, and any one of the effect patterns is selected to be performed. Can be enjoyed even more.

The main effects obtained by the above embodiment are summarized as follows. After variable start of the probable change judgment symbol separately from the special symbol, when the display result is derived and displayed, the effect on the variable display of the probabilistic change judgment symbol using the effect pattern selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns Since the display control is performed, the display state at the time of the variable display of the probability change determination symbol can be varied. Then, the probability change determination symbol can be variably started in connection with the variable control of the special symbol, and the effect display using the selected effect pattern is performed before the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed. It is possible to excite the player's expectation during the variable display. Furthermore, since the effect pattern of the probability change determination symbol is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns at different selection ratios depending on whether or not the probability change state is established, the probability change state is established based on the displayed effect pattern. Since the player can predict whether the game is easy or not, the expectation of the player who sees the effect pattern can be more effectively excited. In the case where information indicating whether or not a probability variation state is to be displayed by the display control of the probability change determination symbol during the variable display of the special symbol as described above, the player's expectation during the variable display of the special symbol is sufficiently satisfied. It is possible to perform an effective production that can be energized.

In the case where the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the selection ratio assigned to each effect pattern when selecting the effect pattern of the probability change lottery differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol to be derived and displayed. The effect patterns that are easily displayed for the lottery effect display are different for each type of the big hit symbol. As a result, the effect patterns that are likely to be in the probability fluctuation state are different for each type of the big hit symbol, so that the correlation between the effect patterns and the probability of occurrence of the probability fluctuation state can be varied. As a result, the expectation of the player who sees the effect pattern for the probability change lottery can be further enlivened more effectively.

Further, since the display state of the special symbol becomes a reach state in which the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit is increased, the probability change determination symbol can be variably started.
In accordance with the timing when the player's sense of expectation rises, it is possible to perform an even more effective effect using the probability change determination symbol.

Also, on the basic circuit 53 side of the game control board 31, fixed symbol designation commands 1 to 3 as command information capable of specifying a result of determining whether or not to make a big hit state;
By outputting a command including a probable change determination symbol designating command as command information that can specify the result of determining whether or not to enter the probability fluctuation state, the display control CPU 101 of the display control board 80 performs special processing according to the command. Control for performing variable display of the symbol and variable display of the probable change determination symbol is performed. For this reason, the basic circuit 53 in the case where information indicating whether or not the state is in the probability fluctuation state is displayed separately from the special symbol.
The control burden on the side can be reduced.

In addition, a command for display control is output at a time related to the variable start (variation start) of the special symbol and at a time related to the derivation of the display result of the special symbol (stop display). Variable display control using the symbol and the probability change determination symbol can be performed. This eliminates the need for the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31 to finely instruct the variable display content in a period between the time related to the variable start of the special symbol and the time related to the derivation of the display result. For this reason, the control burden on the basic circuit 53 side of the game control board 31 in the case where the information indicating whether or not the state is in the probability fluctuation state is displayed separately from the special symbol can be reduced.

The display control command output at the time related to the start of the variable special symbol is a variable command capable of specifying an effect pattern such as a variable display time of the variable display to be instructed, and a variable command of the variable display to be instructed. What is necessary is just to include at least the fixed symbol designating commands 1 to 3 capable of specifying the display result.
For this reason, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the basic circuit 53 side of the game control board 31 when the probability change determination symbol is displayed separately from the special symbol.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

[0278]

Specific Example of Means for Solving the Problems A gaming machine having a variable display device whose display state can be changed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is constructed. When the game state of the gaming machine is controlled by the basic circuit 53 and the display control CPU 101 causes the display result of the variable display device 8 to have a predetermined specific display mode, the display is variably displayed in a specific state advantageous to the player. Controlled.

When the movable pieces 15a and 15b are closed by the solenoid 16, the hitting ball that has won through the passage 14 serving as the starting winning opening is the first hitting ball passage. Led to the start winning switch 17
Is detected by When the movable pieces 15a and 15b are expanded, the hit ball that directly wins the predetermined winning opening without passing through the passage 14 is guided to the second hitting passage. The hit ball that has passed through the first hitting ball passage and the second hitting ball passage is led to the merging passage, and is detected by the electric accessory winning switch 98.

[0280]

The effect of the concrete example of the means for solving the problems.
With respect to (1), in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the hit ball which has won the starting winning opening for operating the variable display device by winning the hit ball is guided to the first hitting ball passage and detected by the detection switch of the first mounting portion. Then, when the winning opening is enlarged by the expanding means provided at a predetermined winning opening other than the starting winning opening by the operation of the electric drive source, the hit ball is guided to the second hitting ball passage, and the hit ball is guided to the second mounting portion. By detecting with the attached detection switch, it is possible to attach the detector at the position where only winning from the starting winning opening can be detected and at the position where both winning balls can be detected, and it is common even if the specification changes by model Can be used with

Regarding claim 2, in addition to the effect of claim 1, by arranging the starting winning opening and the predetermined winning opening close to each other in the vertical direction, the design becomes easy.

According to the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the second aspect, by arranging the predetermined winning opening below the starting winning opening, the passage can be easily designed and the passage can be made compact.

According to the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the manufacturing cost can be reduced by providing the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion of the detection switch on the same member.

[0284] Regarding claim 5, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the starting winning opening is of a pass-through type, and the passing game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, so that the first hitting ball passage becomes the game area. It can be provided, and the backing does not become complicated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine viewed from the rear.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the game board showing an arrangement state of a starting electric accessory and a start winning switch.

5 is a partially cutaway front view showing the configuration of the back side of the game board around the starting electric accessory shown in FIG. 4 as viewed from the front side.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the configuration of a gaming area of a pachinko gaming machine having a starting winning port above a starting electric accessory.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a game board showing an arrangement state of a starting electric accessory and a start winning switch when a start winning port is provided.

8 is a partially cutaway front view showing the configuration of the back side of the game board around the starting electric accessory shown in FIG. 7, viewed from the front side.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a part of a circuit configuration in the game control board.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a display control board together with a CRT for realizing image display.

FIG. 11 is a view showing various random counters used by the basic circuit on the game control board side for game control.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure for determining whether or not a result of variable display of a special symbol based on the start memory when a start memory is present is a big hit.

13 is a diagram showing, in a table form, a big hit determination value and a normal hit determination value applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 4 (a).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing, in a table form, other examples of the big hit determination value and the normal hit determination value applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 4A.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination value applied to a pachinko game machine including the configuration shown in FIG. 4 (b), FIG. 4 (c), FIG. 7 (b), or FIG. 7 (c). It is a figure which shows the example of a normal hit determination value in a table form.

16A to 16C and FIGS. 7A to 7C.
It is a timing chart which shows the control content related to the normal symbol applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in (c).

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing control contents related to ordinary symbols applied to the pachinko gaming machine including the configuration shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 7 (a).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game control main process and an interrupt process executed by the basic circuit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a special symbol process process.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a special symbol change waiting process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol determination process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol change setting process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a probability change lottery process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol confirmation setting process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a big hit start process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining a mid-hit process.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a big hit end process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a probability change setting process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining display control data processing.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an output standby process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a display control data output process.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for describing a display control command.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for describing a display control command.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for describing a display control command.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for describing a display control command.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram for describing a display control command.

FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the output timing of the display control command and the variation of the left middle right symbol.

FIG. 38 is a timing chart for explaining output timing of a display control command in a specific game state.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart for explaining output timing of display control command data and data capture timing of a display control command on the display control board 80 side.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram for describing various random counters used for display control on the display control board side.

FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between a count value extracted from D_RND_K and a display pattern of a random change lottery effect determined by the count value.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between a count value extracted from D_RND_KRH and an effect pattern of a probability-change reach effect determined by the count value.

FIG. 43 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of a probability change lottery pattern displayed in the image display area 9.

FIG. 44 is a view showing an effect pattern in the lottery pattern shown in FIG. 43.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a display control main process executed by a display control CPU of the display control board.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart for describing an INT interrupt process.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a display control process.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a command process.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating a probability change lottery effect display process.

[Explanation of symbols]

8 is a variable display device, 15 is an electric accessory for starting, 15a, 1
5b is a movable piece, 16 is a solenoid, 31 is a game control board, 53 is a basic circuit, 56 is a CPU, 63 is an output buffer circuit, 80 is a display control board, 101 is a display control CP.
U, 101a are RAM, 102 is control data ROM, 1
03 denotes a VDP, 105 denotes an input buffer circuit, and 110a denotes a switch stopping claw.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of changing a display state, wherein a specific game state advantageous to a player can be controlled when a display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode. A gaming control means for controlling a gaming state of the gaming machine; a starting winning opening for operating the variable display device by winning a game ball; and a predetermined winning opening other than the starting winning opening. Expanding means for enlarging the entrance of the winning opening by the operation of an electric drive source, a first hitting passage for guiding a hit ball winning the starting winning opening, and winning the predetermined winning opening A second hitting ball passage for guiding a hit ball and a hit ball that has passed through the first hitting ball passage; a first hitch ball provided in the first hitting ball passage, to which a detection switch for detecting passage of a game ball can be attached; A mounting portion, and the second It provided the ball passage, a detection switch for detecting the passage of the game ball and a attachable second mounting portion, the gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting port and the predetermined winning port are arranged vertically close to each other. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein said predetermined winning opening is arranged below a starting opening. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are provided on the same member. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting winning opening is of a pass-through type, and the passing game ball wins the predetermined winning opening.