JP2008178465A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent degradation of the taste of a game by diversifying the game and prevent a fraud to a special variable winning device in a mode as non-inflicting a disadvantage on a player in a game machine executing a variable display by two variable display means. <P>SOLUTION: In a determination on a variable display executed in a first special symbol and a second special symbol respectively, this game machine equalizes a probability for determining to control a game state in a high probability state, produces a big win game state based on a determination probability where rates of a probability variable big win determined when controlling to the high probability state and a sudden probability variable big win are made different, and determines to control to either big win game state out of a plurality of big win game states including the probability variable big win and the sudden probability variable big win. This game machine executes an abnormality notification based on a detection that a game ball enters a special variable winning ball device 20 in a game state other than a big win game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a coin gaming machine, and in particular, it is possible to perform a predetermined game using a gaming ball, and the gaming ball is located in a first starting area provided in the gaming area. First variation display means for performing variation display of the first identification information based on winning and deriving and displaying the display result; and second based on the game ball winning in the second starting region provided in the game region (2) a second variation display means for performing variation display of the identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display means or the second variation display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to an advantageous specific gaming state.

  As a generally known game machine of this type, it is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball, and the game ball won in the first start area provided in the game area. Based on the above, the first variation display means for performing the variation display of the first identification information such as the first symbol and deriving and displaying the display result, and that the game ball has won the second start area provided in the game area And second variation display means for deriving and displaying the second identification information such as the second symbol and displaying the display result, and the specific display result (big win) When a display result is derived and displayed, there is a game that is shifted to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine having such two variable display means, when the display result of the first identification information or the second identification information as described above becomes a special display result (probability big hit display result), the specific game There are cases where the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the state ends is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. In the conventional gaming machine, when determining whether or not to control to such a high probability state, the probability of determining to control to the high probability state based on the fluctuation display result of the first identification information, and the second identification There is one in which the probability of determining to control to a high probability state based on the information fluctuation display result is different (Patent Document 1).

In addition, in such a gaming machine, a special variable winning device that is controlled so as to be able to win a game ball when controlled to a specific gaming state is provided as a winning device that allows a game ball to win. . The special variable prize winning device will give away the game ball as a prize to the player when the game ball wins, so it will be illegal to create a situation where the game ball won the special variable prize winning device using illegal equipment etc. It becomes easy to receive cheating to try to obtain a game ball as a prize. At this time, the game ball is not actually won in the special variable winning device. Therefore, when a game ball is won in the special variable prize winning device and it is not possible to detect the winning of the game ball to the special variable prize winning device, an abnormality is notified and an abnormality is notified and the game is stopped. There has been proposed a gaming machine configured so as to be made (Patent Document 2).
JP-A-2005-342262 (paragraph numbers 0141 to 0144, FIG. 5) JP 05-228243 A (paragraph numbers 0147, 0151)

  However, the conventional gaming machine as described above has the following problems. In the above-described gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is determined to control to the high probability state based on the variation display result of the first identification information and to control to the high probability state based on the variation display result of the second identification information. For example, the identification information on either one of the fluctuation display means is frequently controlled to a high probability state, or conversely, it is almost no longer controlled to high probability information. The contents of the game based on the variation display result between the means and the second variation display means are extremely biased to either one, and the interest of the game may be impaired.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the above-described Patent Document 2, if an abnormal winning to the special variable winning device is detected due to a factor other than an illegal act, the player may suffer a disadvantage. As an example, a game ball can be won due to a failure of a special variable prize-winning device, even if there is no fraud in the reach state where the possibility of a big hit has continued. The game will be stopped when the special variable prize device is in the state, so the player will not know the display result of the variable display, and will lose the chance to enter the specific game state. There was a risk of being disadvantaged.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to diversify the game so that the fun of the game is not impaired with respect to the gaming machine in which the variable display is performed by two variable display means. And making it possible to prevent fraudulent acts against the special variable winning device in such a manner that the player is not disadvantaged.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) It is possible to perform a predetermined game using a game ball, and the first is based on a game ball winning in a first start area (first start winning port 13) provided in the game area. First variation display means (first special symbol display device 8a and first decorative symbol display device 9a) for performing variation display of identification information (first special symbol and first decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and game area The second identification information (second special symbol or second decorative symbol) is displayed in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting area (second starting winning port 14) provided in A second variation display means (second special symbol display 8b or second decorative symbol display 9b) for derivation display, and a specific display result (big hit display result) on the first variation display means or the second variation display means; ) Is advantageous for the player when it is derived and displayed A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) to be shifted to a gaming state (big hit gaming state),
It is provided in the game area, and can be changed between a first state (open state) in which a game ball can win and a second state (closed state) in which the game ball does not win in comparison with the first state, A special variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20, large winning opening) controlled to the first state when controlled to the specific gaming state;
Winning detection means (count switch 23) for detecting a game ball won in the special variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
Third variation display means (effect display device 9) for performing variable display of the third identification information (for example, the effect symbol) associated with the variable display of at least one of the first identification information and the second identification information;
Game control means (game control microcomputer 560 including the CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (production including CPU 101 for production control) for controlling production devices (variable display device 9, speaker, lamp / LED, etc.) including the third variation display means based on a command transmitted by the game control means. A control microcomputer 100),
The game control means includes
Whether or not the variable display executed by each of the first change display means and the second change display means is controlled to the specific gaming state, and is controlled to a normal state different from the specific gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Or whether the display result of the variable display is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the specific gaming state ends is higher than the normal state. Pre-determining means for determining (S62, S83 in FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process, a part for executing processing corresponding to these processes in the first special symbol process in the second special symbol process);
As the specific gaming state, the special variable winning device is ended by changing the first variable state to the first state for a predetermined period of time (3R, 5R, 7R, 9R, 11R, or 15R), and after the specific gaming state is ended. The first gaming state control means (S306 to S308 in FIG. 20 in the first special symbol process) in the first gaming state (high probability state by probability variation big hit) controlled to the normal state or the high probability state, FIG. 26, S62, S85, S139 of Fig. 32, and S161 of Fig. 33. In the second special symbol process, the processing corresponding to these processes in S506 to S508 of Fig. 21 and the first special symbol process is performed. Part to execute)
The special game state is ended by changing the special variable prize-winning device to the first state in at least one of a period (5 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period and a number (2R) less than the predetermined number of times. , After the end of the specific gaming state, second gaming state control means (S306 of FIG. 20 in the first special symbol process) for controlling to the second gaming state (high probability state due to sudden probability change big hit) controlled to the high probability state. To S308, S62 and S87 in FIG. 26, S139 in FIG. 32, S161 in FIG. 33, and the second special symbol process, the part corresponding to these processes in the first special symbol process).
Fluctuation display command transmission means (figure in the first special symbol process) that transmits a variation display command (variation pattern command) that can specify the start of variation display of the third identification information and the variation display time in the third variation display means. 27 S467, S467 of FIG. 28 in the second special symbol process, and
An abnormality notification command for instructing execution of abnormality notification (for example, N in S555 and N in S558) based on detection of a winning of a game ball by the winning detection means in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state (for example, N in S555, N in S558) For example, a special abnormality notification command transmission means (S559C) for transmitting an abnormal winning notification designation command)
The predetermining means has the same probability of determining to control to the high probability state in the determination of the variable display executed by each of the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means (see FIG. 8, the total ratio of the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability variation big hit is the same in the first normal big hit judgment table and the second normal big hit judgment table, and the first positive variation big hit judgment table and the second positive probability big hit judgment table are probable. The total ratio of the big hit and the sudden probability change big hit is the same), and based on the determination probability that the ratio of the first gaming state and the second gaming state determined when controlling to the high probability state is different ( In FIG. 8, the ratios of the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability variation big hit differ between the first normal big hit judgment table and the second normal big hit judgment table. The probability variation jackpot and sudden probability variation jackpot ratios are different in the probability variation big hit determination table), and the first gaming state and the second gaming state are used as the specific gaming state before the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed. To which gaming state is to be controlled among the plurality of gaming states including (S83 in FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process, in the second special symbol process, these in the first special symbol process) The part that executes the process corresponding to the process of
The production control means includes
Based on the variation display command transmitted by the variation display command transmission unit, the third variation display unit starts to display variation display of the third identification information, and displays on the third variation display unit when the variation display time has elapsed. Fluctuation display control means for deriving and displaying the result (S800 to S803 in FIG. 59);
Based on the abnormality notification command transmitted by the abnormality notification command transmission means, abnormality notification means (S707 in FIG. 52) for performing abnormality notification by the effect device,
The abnormality notification unit can execute the abnormality notification even when the variation display control unit is performing the variation display of the third identification information in the third variation display unit (S906 to S909 in FIG. 72). The processing of S845A and S845C in FIG. 65 can be executed).

  According to such a configuration, the first variation display means for the first gaming state and the second gaming state, which are different in at least one of the period and the number of times that the special variable winning device is changed to the first state in the specific gaming state, In the determination of the variable display executed by each of the second variable display means, the first gaming state and the first gaming state are designated as specific gaming states based on the determination probabilities obtained by changing the ratio determined when controlling to the high probability state. Since the game state to be controlled is determined from among a plurality of game states including two game states, it is possible to diversify the game using the first variation display means and the second variation display means. Further, since the probability of determining to control to the high probability state is the same in the determination of the variable display executed by each of the first variable display means and the second variable display means, either one of the variable display means Since the content of the game is not biased, the game can be diversified so that the fun of the game is not impaired. In addition, since an abnormality notification is made based on the detection of a game ball winning to the special variable winning ball device in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state, an abnormal winning has occurred due to an illegal act on the special variable winning ball device. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act on the special variable winning device. In addition, since it is possible to execute the variation display of the third identification information even when such an abnormality notification is being executed, even if the abnormality notification is performed due to a malfunction, the variation display is not stopped, and the game Can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

(2) It is possible to change between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball is hard to win or not win in the second start area and an open state (open state) in which a game ball can win in the second start area. There is a variable start winning device (variable winning ball device 15, ordinary electric accessory) that is opened based on the passing of the game ball through the third start region (gate 32) provided in the game region. In addition,
When the variable start winning device is in the high probability state, the variable start winning device is controlled to a state (high base state) in which the game ball is likely to win in the second starting region as compared to the normal state (S225 in FIG. 36, S245, S246) of FIG.
When the pre-determining means is in the high-probability state, the probability of determining to control the second game state as the specific gaming state for the variable display executed by the second fluctuation display means is the normal This is lower than the probability in the state (in FIG. 8, the ratio of the second probability change big hit determination table is a sudden probability change big hit lower than the second normal time big hit determination table).

  According to such a configuration, when in the high probability state, the probability of determining to control to the second gaming state as the specific gaming state with respect to the variation display executed by the second variation display means is that in the normal state. Low compared to probability. Thereby, in the high probability state, the special variable winning device is changed to the first state in at least one of a shorter period and a smaller number of times than the first gaming state, and is controlled to the high probability state after completion of the specific gaming state. Since the probability of entering the second gaming state is lower than that in the normal state, it is possible to reduce the awakening of the player by being controlled to the second gaming state in the high probability state. Furthermore, when the high probability state, the variation display in the second variation display means executed based on the winning to the second starting area, which makes it easier to win the game ball than in the normal state, Since the probability of deciding to control to two gaming states becomes low, in a specific gaming state that occurs based on the variation display by the second variation display means, the special variable prize winning device wins a game ball that is more advantageous for the player Since it is easy to play, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player and increase the number of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning device.

(3) It is possible to change between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball is hard to win or not win in the second start area and an open state (open state) in which a game ball can win in the second start area. There is a variable start winning device (variable winning ball device 15, ordinary electric accessory) that is opened based on the passing of the game ball through the third start region (gate 32) provided in the game region. In addition,
When the variable start winning device is in the high probability state, the variable start winning device is controlled to a state (high base state) in which the game ball is likely to win in the second starting region as compared to the normal state (S225 in FIG. 36, S245, S246) of FIG.
When the pre-determining means is in the high-probability state, the probability of determining to control the second game state as the specific gaming state for the variable display executed by the second fluctuation display means is the normal This is higher than the probability in the state (in FIG. 79, the second probability change big hit determination table has a higher rate of sudden probability change big hit than the second normal time big hit determination table).

  According to such a configuration, when in the high probability state, the probability that the change display executed by the second change display means is determined to be controlled as the specific game state in the second game state is the normal state. Higher than probability. Thereby, when in the high probability state, the variation display in the second variation display means executed based on the winning to the second starting area that makes it easier to win the game ball than in the normal state, Since the probability of deciding to control to the second gaming state is increased, the special variable winning device is likely to excessively win the game ball in the specific gaming state generated based on the variation display by the second variation display means. Since it does not become a state, it can suppress so that the game ball which wins a special variable prize-winning apparatus may not increase too much.

(4) When the variable start winning device is in a closed state, the game ball is not won in the second start area (FIG. 1).
A detecting means (second starting port switch 14a) for detecting a game ball won in the second starting area and outputting a detection signal;
The game control means includes
Open / close determining means (S560 in FIG. 51 or S284 in FIG. 76) for determining the open / closed state of the variable start winning device;
When it is determined by the opening / closing determination means that the variable start winning device is in the closed state, the second variation display means by the winning is based on the detection of the winning of the game ball by the detection means. 2 Fluctuation display prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of variable display of identification information (S1315, S1316 in FIG. 74 in the second embodiment, S339, S340 in FIG. 77 in the fourth embodiment, and S1317 in FIG. 78 in the fifth embodiment) including.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the variable start winning device is in the closed state, the second identification in the second variation display means by the winning is based on the detection of the winning of the game ball. Since the start of the variable display of information is prohibited, when there is a possibility that a game ball has won the variable start winning device due to an illegal act, it is possible to reliably prevent the transition to the specific gaming state.

(5) The game control means
When the open / close determining means determines that the variable start winning device is in the closed state, the game ball won in the second start area based on the detection of the game ball winning by the detecting means. A winning cumulative number storage means for storing the cumulative number of winnings (storage area of the start port abnormality counter in the RAM 55);
Based on the relationship between the cumulative number of winnings stored in the cumulative number-of-wins storage means and a predetermined abnormal winning number reference value (5) for determining whether or not the number is an abnormal winning number, An abnormal winning determination means (S564B in FIG. 51) for determining whether or not there is,
The abnormality notification command transmitting means transmits the abnormality notification command when the abnormal winning determination means determines that the abnormal winning state is established (S564C in FIG. 51).

  According to such a configuration, when the variable start winning device is determined to be in the closed state, the winning of the game ball to the second starting area is detected, and the winning in the second starting area is determined. The accumulated number of winning game balls is stored, and based on the relationship between the stored accumulated cumulative number of winnings and a predetermined abnormal winning number reference value, it is determined whether or not it is in an abnormal winning state. It is possible to prevent the abnormal winning state from being determined due to a slight abnormality that occurs temporarily, and it is possible to reliably determine the abnormal winning state.

(6) The game control means
A first plurality of types (number of rounds) predetermined as a predetermined number of times that the special variable winning device is changed to the first state for a predetermined period according to the first gaming state, and a plurality of types in the first variation display means. First data storage means (first jackpot symbol in the ROM 54) for storing first data (first jackpot symbol table in FIG. 10) indicating the relationship with the first specific display result (first jackpot symbol of the first special symbol) Table storage area), and
A second plurality of types (number of rounds) predetermined as a predetermined number of times to change the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for a predetermined period according to the first gaming state and a plurality of types in the second variation display means And second data storage means for storing second data (second jackpot symbol table in FIG. 10) indicating a relationship with the second specific display result of the second specific symbol display result (storage area of the second jackpot symbol table in the ROM 54). ,
The pre-determining means further includes the special variable winning device based on the first data stored in the first data storage means for the specific gaming state based on the display result of the first variation display means. Is selected and determined (Step S83 in FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process) in the second variation display means. For the specific gaming state based on the display result, based on the second data stored in the second data storage means, the number of times the special variable winning device is changed to the first state for a predetermined period, and the derivation display The second specific display result is selected and determined (in the second special symbol process, the part corresponding to the process of S83 in FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process).
The first gaming state control means performs control to change the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for a predetermined period according to the number of times selected and determined by the prior determination means as the specific gaming state (first S307 in FIG. 20 in the first special symbol process, and the second special symbol process in which the process corresponding to this process in the first special symbol process is executed).

  According to such a configuration, the special variable winning device is separately determined for the specific gaming state based on the display result on the first variation display means and the specific gaming state based on the display result on the second variation display means. Since the number of times of changing to the first state during the period is selected and determined together with the display result of the variable display, it is possible to enrich game variations.

(7) After the first execution condition (that there was a valid first start winning) is satisfied in response to the game ball winning in the first starting area, the first variation display means When the start condition of 1 (condition for executing the variable display according to the first hold storage) is satisfied, the variable display is started (S323Y in FIG. 20 in the first special symbol process),
The second variation display means performs a second start after a second execution condition (that there was a valid second start winning) is established in response to a game ball winning in the second start area. Fluctuation display is started when the condition (condition for executing variation display according to the second reserved storage) is established (in the second special symbol process, a process corresponding to S323Y in FIG. 20 in the first special symbol process). Part to execute)
The game control means includes
First hold storage means (RAM55) that holds and stores data relating to a variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied until the first start condition is satisfied. Storage area in the first pending storage buffer at
Second hold storage means (RAM55) for holding and storing data relating to a variable display in which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied until the second start condition is satisfied. Storage area in the second pending storage buffer at
First counting means for counting the number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage means (first reserved memory number counter in the RAM 55, S212 of FIG. 22 in the first special symbol process),
Second counting means for counting the number of second reserved memories stored in the second reserved memory means (second reserved memory number counter in the RAM 55, S212 of FIG. 23 in the second special symbol process),
For variation display executed by each of the first variation display means and the second variation display means, variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern including a variation display time from a plurality of variation patterns (in the first special symbol process) S100 to S116 in FIG. 27, S102 in FIG. 27 in the first special symbol process, S100 to S115, and S146a to S146c),
The variation pattern selecting means has a total number of the first reserved memory counted by the first counting means and the second reserved memory counted by the second counting means equal to or larger than a predetermined number. Sometimes, a variation pattern (shortened variation pattern) whose variation display time is shorter than that when the total number is less than the predetermined number is selected (S102, S110 to S116, second in FIG. 27 in the first special symbol process). (S110 to S115 and S146a to S146c in FIG. 28 in the special symbol process).

  According to such a configuration, when the variation pattern having a short variation display time is selected when the number of retained storages exceeds the predetermined number, the first retained storage number and the second variation display of the first variation display means are selected. When it is determined whether or not the number of variation patterns having a short variation display time is selected separately from the second reserved storage number of the means, a variation pattern having a short variation display time is selected by one variation display means. However, there is a possibility that the player may feel a sense of discomfort due to the situation where the control is biased to one side such that the variation pattern having a short variation display time is not selected in the other variation display means. However, when the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a control is performed so that the player does not feel uncomfortable by selecting a variation pattern with a short variation display time. be able to.

(8) The game control means
The special gaming state is ended by changing the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for approximately the same period as the second gaming state and approximately the same number of times as the second gaming state. As a subsequent gaming state, third gaming state control means (S309 in FIG. 20 in the first special symbol process) in which the gaming state immediately before the start of the specific gaming state is controlled to the third gaming state (small hit gaming state) is continued. S311, S62 and S89 in FIG. 26, S138 in FIG. 32, and the second special symbol process, a part that executes processing corresponding to these processes in the first special symbol process,
The predetermining means has the same probability of determining to control to the high probability state in the determination of the variable display executed by each of the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means (see FIG. 8, the total ratio of the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability variation big hit is the same in the first normal big hit judgment table and the second normal big hit judgment table, and the first positive variation big hit judgment table and the second positive probability big hit judgment table are probable. And the ratio of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state determined when controlling to the high probability state is different. Based on the determination probability (in FIG. 8, the first normal jackpot determination table and the second normal jackpot determination table have different ratios of probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, and small hit. The ratio of probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit and small hit is different between the time big hit judgment table and the second probability variation big hit judgment table), and before the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, It is further determined which of the plurality of gaming states including the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state is to be controlled (S83 in FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process), 2 is a part that executes processes corresponding to these processes in the first special symbol process in the special symbol process).

  According to such a configuration, the determination of the variable display executed by each of the first and second variable display means has the same probability of determining to control to the high probability state, and high The first gaming state and the second game are set as the specific gaming state based on the determination probabilities in which the ratios of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state determined when controlling to the probability state are different. Since it is further determined which of the plurality of gaming states including the state and the third gaming state to control, the proportion of the third gaming state can be matched to the proportion of the second gaming state. .

(9) It further includes payout control means (S362A to S365 in FIG. 49, S371 to S382 in FIG. 50) for executing control for paying out the game ball in response to the winning of the game ball in the special variable winning device.
The game control means prohibits a payout control prohibiting execution of a control for paying out a game ball by the winning based on a winning detection of the game ball by the winning detecting means in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state. Means (S362A, 362B in FIG. 49) is further included.

  According to such a configuration, based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means in the gaming state other than the specific gaming state, execution of the control to pay out the gaming ball by the winning is prohibited, When there is a possibility that a game ball has won a prize in the special variable winning device due to cheating, it is possible to prevent the game hall from being disadvantaged by not paying out the prize ball based on the winning.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, which uses a game ball to perform a predetermined game. First variation display means for performing variation display of the first identification information and deriving and displaying a display result based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting region provided in the game region, and the game region Second variation display means for performing variation display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting area provided in the first starting area, Any gaming machine may be used as long as it shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display means.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area 91 for performing the effect symbol display in synchronization with the variable display (also referred to as variable display or update display) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the change display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a for variably displaying first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, after the first starting condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, that the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 13), for example, This is started based on the fact that the special symbol variation display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed. In such variable display of the first special symbol, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time determined every time the variable display is performed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to stop and display the variably displayed symbol (example of identification information) (excluding the stop before the so-called re-variation).

  In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is after the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, that the hit ball has won the second start winning opening 14 or the third start winning opening 12). The variable display start condition (for example, the state where the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and the variable display time has elapsed. Then, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In such a variation display of the second special symbol, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variation display time determined every time the variation display is performed.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, for the decoration (for production) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a. A first decorative symbol display (first variable display unit) 9a for performing variable display of the first decorative symbol which is a symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 4) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, for the decoration (production effect) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. ) Is provided with a second decorative symbol display (second variable display unit) 9b for performing variable display of the second decorative symbol. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 100 described later.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol indicator 9a and the second decorative symbol indicator 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol indicator. is there.

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The fluctuation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the fluctuation display of the first decoration symbol on the first decoration symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the second decorative symbol on the second decoration symbol display 9b are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device 130 having a first starting winning port 13 (first starting port) as a first starting region is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device 130, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 as a second starting region where a game ball can be won is provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces in such a manner that it can be opened and closed. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined period by the movable piece being driven to open by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14 (may be configured to facilitate the start winning), which is advantageous to the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14 (a configuration that makes it difficult to start winning may be possible).

  In addition, a winning stage 120 having a third starting winning port 12 (third starting port) as a third starting region is provided above the winning device 130 and at the lower end portion of the effect display device 9. . The game ball that has won the third start winning opening 12 is detected by a third start opening switch 12 a provided inside the effect display device 9. The winning stage 120 is made up of a stage-like (stage-like) member that receives the flowing game balls. When the game ball flows down on the winning stage 120, the game ball rolls on the winning stage 120 and wins the third starting winning opening 12, or falls down without winning the third starting winning opening 12. To do.

  The first start winning port 13, the second start winning port 14, and the third start winning port 12 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port. In addition, in order to distinguish the winning of the game ball at each starting winning opening, in the following description, winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is referred to as a first starting winning prize, and winning at the second starting winning opening 14 is performed. May be referred to as a second start prize, and a prize at the third start prize port 12 may be referred to as a third start prize.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning at the first start winning opening 13. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b, there are four indicators that display the number of effective winning balls that have entered either the second starting winning port 14 or the third starting winning port 12, that is, the second reserved memory number. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one each time there is an effective start winning in either the second starting winning opening 14 or the third starting winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  The effect display device 9 can identify each of the first special symbol display unit 8a during the variable display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol display unit 8b during the variable display time of the second special symbol. A variation display of the effect symbol which is a decorative (effect) symbol as the type identification information is performed. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. The start winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 12 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that is provided with an opening / closing plate and forms a large winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a specific display result (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol or symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In a specific game state (big hit game state or small hit game state) advantageous to the player that occurs in each case when the small hit symbol) is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 is opened.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state which is a first state advantageous for a player who easily accepts a game ball, and a second state which is disadvantageous for a player who does not accept a game ball compared to the first state. It is a variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed to a closed state, is closed when it is not in the specific gaming state, and is controlled from the closed state to the open state when controlled to the specific gaming state. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23. In addition, as the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the example in which the second state advantageous to the player is a state in which the game ball is not received is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second state is the first state. The game ball may be in a state where it is difficult to receive the game ball compared to the state (a state in which the game ball can be received).

  Specifically, in the specific gaming state, a condition for opening a special winning opening (opening condition) is established, and, for example, the special winning opening is controlled a predetermined number of times so that the hit ball is likely to win. Then, when the winning of the predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23 in the opening period of each opening time when the big prize opening is opened in the specific gaming state, the big prize opening is closed. The winning conditions are closed when the conditions are met. In addition, even if the number of winning prizes does not reach the predetermined number, if the opening time set for each opening round (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses, the closing condition for the big prize opening is established and the big prize opening is closed. To do. In this way, the period from the opening of the grand prize winning opening at each opening time to the closing is called a round. The number of rounds, which is the number of times the big prize opening is opened, is a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 3 rounds, 5 rounds, 7 rounds, 9 rounds, 11 rounds, or 15 rounds) depending on the type of the specific gaming state. Round).

  Also, the opening time of the special winning opening in each round is set to a predetermined time according to the type of the specific gaming state. For example, in the case of a jackpot jackpot game state where the upper limit of the number of rounds is set to 3 to 15 rounds, the release time is set to 29.5 seconds, and the upper limit of the number of rounds is set to 2 rounds In the big hit game state, it is set to 0.5 seconds. In the small hit gaming state, the big prize opening is opened and closed in the same manner as when the upper limit of the number of rounds is a big hit of two rounds. That is, in the small hit gaming state, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is 0.5 seconds and the number of rounds is two.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on) are turned on alternately to perform variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the short-time state (the game state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased and the opening time and opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. The number of times is increased. Note that the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased in a probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state.

  In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is improved, and the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are called the high base state, and the normal state other than the high base state is low. This is called the base state.

  Decorative lamps 25 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and there is an out port 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won a prize. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 5, and using the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball to the game area 7 (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the first decorative symbol display unit 9a displays the variable display of the first decorative symbol. The effect display device 9 starts displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a or when the game ball enters the third start winning opening 12 and is detected by the third start opening switch 12a, the second If the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol variable display on the second special symbol display 8b. (Fluctuation) is started, the second decorative symbol display unit 9b starts the variable display of the second decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 12. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in a variable display device such as the effect display device 9, an effective line that becomes a big hit is determined in advance when the symbol stops, and a symbol that is predetermined in a part of the display area on the effective line stops. The display area on the active line that has not yet stopped when the display is in a variable display state (for example, the same display in the left, right, and right display areas of the left, middle, and right display areas The display area in the state where the symbol is stopped is still displayed in a variable display), and all or part of the display area on the active line constitutes all or part of the jackpot symbol However, the display is changing in synchronization (for example, the display is changed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect display device 9, and the same design is always provided. The state) variable display state is performed that reach the display mode or reach. In addition, the symbols that are in the reach display mode are called reach symbols.

  In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design etc.)) or a background image of the effect display device 9 (an image serving as the background of the decoration design) ) Display mode (for example, color) may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. A specific reach for performing such a special performance is called a special reach (super reach or premium reach). In the case of this embodiment, the special reach can be selected both when it is a big hit and when it is a big hit, but it is much easier to select when it is a big hit than when it is a big hit. It is set. The special reach may be set so that it is always selected and displayed when it is a big hit.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing the winning stage 120. In FIG. 2, (a) shows the configuration of the winning stage 120, and (b) shows a representative example of a path along which the game ball P rolls in the winning stage 120.

  Referring to FIG. 2A, the winning stage 120 has an arc shape when viewed from the front, and the third start winning opening 12 is formed in the center. A third start port switch 12 a is built in the lower portion of the third start winning port 12. As shown in (b), the winning stage 120 is provided with a passage 121 having a width that allows the game ball P to roll from the left and right upper part toward the central part when viewed from the front. In the winning stage 120, the periphery of the third start winning opening 12 has a shape in which the passage 121 is raised upward. In the winning stage 120 configured as described above, when the game ball flows down onto the winning stage 120, the game ball rolls on the winning stage 120 and wins the third start winning opening 12, or the third start. It falls downward without winning the winning opening 12. For example, as shown in (b), the game ball P rolling on the passage 121 enters the third start winning opening 12 through the passage 121 and is detected by the third start opening switch 12a as shown in the path r1. In some cases, it may be removed from the passage 121 and fall downward as indicated by a route r2. In this way, by providing a winning stage 120 in which the game ball can roll at the third start winning opening 12 and showing the player whether or not the game ball enters the third starting winning opening 12, Interest can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the game state, that is, data corresponding to the game control state of the game control microcomputer 560 (a special symbol process flag, the value of the total pending storage number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are: Stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the game control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, on the power supply board, the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the voltage value drops to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage When a drop is detected, a power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that is mounted. In addition, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  The main board 31 includes a gate switch 32a, a first start port switch 13a, a second start port switch 14a, a third start port switch 12a, a count switch 23, and winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a. An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted. Further, on the main board 31, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming a large winning opening are driven in accordance with instructions from the game control microcomputer 560. An output circuit 59 is also mounted. In addition, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when power is turned on, an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state, etc. are provided on the main board 31 such as a hall computer. An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting to the external device is also mounted.

  In this embodiment, an effect control microcomputer as effect control means is mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control microcomputer receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77, and displays a first ornament symbol display 9a and a second ornament symbol display 9b that variably display the ornament symbols. Then, the display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives signals from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b via the output port 106 based on the effect control command, and a VDP (video display processor) 109. The display control of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100 and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit)) (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not turned on, whether or not data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  If it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determining random number counter, a normal symbol determining buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storing buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball running out flag, a payout stop flag An initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the equal control state.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the production display device 9 displays a screen display for informing that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized, that is, initialization notification. Do.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (S45). The prohibition period value is a value indicating a period during which an abnormal winning notification described later is prohibited. The abnormality notification prohibition flag is a flag indicating that notification of an abnormal winning is prohibited, and is maintained in the set state until the prohibition period timer times out. Therefore, the start of the abnormal winning notification is prohibited for a predetermined period after the initialization notification is started in the effect display device 9.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 executes a process according to the random number circuit setting program, thereby causing the random number circuit 503 to obtain a random R value (for example, updated in a range from 1 to 65535) as a random value for determining the big hit. Make settings for updating.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number refers to a random number used for determining a variation pattern. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. Further, in this embodiment, the initial value random number is a predetermined counter such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). This is a random number used to determine the initial value of the count value. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating an initial value random number.

  A game control process for controlling the progress of a game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 is a game display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 itself. In the process controlled by the above, or the process of sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or the game device control process), the count value of the random number for normal symbol determination is one round (the random number for normal symbol determination) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 12a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are connected via the input driver circuit 58. These detection signals are input and their state is determined (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold memory display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S33 and S34. Execute.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process for notifying an abnormal winning when it detects that a game ball has won a prize at a time other than the regular time (S23: abnormal winning notification process).

  Next, processing for updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determining jackpot symbols used for game control is performed (determination random number update processing: S24). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S25, S26).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine the detachment symbol (stop symbol) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for detachment symbol determination)
(2) Random 2: Determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when generating a big hit (for determining the big hit symbol)
(3) Random 3: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5: Random 4 initial value is determined (for determining random 4 initial value)
In S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating the jackpot symbol determination random number (2) and the random number for determination per regular symbol (4). Up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may make it use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(5). Further, in this embodiment, the random R which is a jackpot determination random number is a random number generated by the random number circuit 503 as hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560. Software random numbers generated based on a program by the control microcomputer 560 may be used.

  In this embodiment, the random numbers (particularly random numbers 1, 2, and 3) shown in FIG. 7 are used for both the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol. The random number related to the variation and the random number related to the variation of the second special symbol may be separated.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (S27A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag according to the gaming state. Further, the second special symbol process is performed (S27B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (S31). Specifically, the winning is based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the third starting port switch 12a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. In response to the detection, a payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S32: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S33). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S34). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S35), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S34 (excluding S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a data table in which a hit determination value to be compared with a random R is set in order to determine whether or not to make a big hit and to determine the type of the big hit. The data of the big hit determination table is stored in the ROM 54. The hit determination value includes a normal big hit determination value, a probability variation big hit determination value, a sudden probability variation big hit determination value, and a small hit determination value. In this embodiment, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit). The big hit determination table includes a first normal big hit determination table shown in FIG. 8A, a first positive change big hit determination table shown in FIG. 8B, and a second normal time shown in FIG. 8C. A jackpot determination table and a second probability variation jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8D are included.

  In each of (a) to (d) of FIG. 8, the types of hits including normal hits, probability change big hits, sudden probability change big hits, and small hits, types of hits including deviations, and types of display results are shown. The correspondence relationship between the numerical range of the determination value of the random R to be selected and the number of determination values is shown.

  Next, the hit type will be described. In the present embodiment, the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state are included as specific gaming states advantageous for the player. The small win is a kind of big hit, but in the case of the present embodiment, the special winning opening is opened for three rounds or more in a specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened by the small hit (hereinafter referred to as the small winning gaming state). Since the big winning opening in the specific gaming state is different from the big hit made, it is distinguished as a small hit. However, in the case of a big hit when the big winning opening is opened with an upper limit of two rounds, the opening operation of the big winning opening in the specific gaming state is the same as the small winning gaming state, but is controlled to a probable change state after the end of the specific gaming state. Therefore, the name “hit” is used in distinction from the small hits that are not controlled to the certain change state after the end of the specific gaming state.

  Probability big hit is the probability that the game state after big hit game is a big hit that shifts to a probable state where there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (states other than the probability change state) Abbreviation for variation jackpot. For the probability fluctuation jackpot, a jackpot gaming state that continues for three or more rounds, simply called “probability jackpot”, and a jackpot gaming state that ends in two rounds, called “suddenly odd jackpot”, are executed. Including. In the present embodiment, when simply called “probability jackpot”, it means a jackpot game in which a jackpot gaming state that continues for three or more rounds is executed, and when called “suddenly probability jackpot”, the jackpot ends in two rounds. Means. In addition, when the probability fluctuation big hit including both of these “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit” is shown, it is called “probability fluctuation big hit” in the sense of distinguishing from the above “probability big hit”. For each of such probable big hits and normal big hits, the number of rounds is larger than in the case of small hits and sudden probable big hits, for example, selected from a plurality of predetermined rounds of 3 to 15 rounds. It becomes a round.

  The small hit is a hit that is controlled to a small hit gaming state in which the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to two times in the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changing state. Suddenly promising big hit is, as mentioned above, a big hit in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is allowed in the big hit gaming state, but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short, and the gaming state after the big hit game It is a big hit that shifts to a probable state. In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden probability variation big hit and the small hit have the same number of times of opening. Further, in this embodiment, the sudden probability change big hit and the small hit are the same in each round for the big winning opening opening allowable time (for example, 0.5 seconds as compared with 29 seconds in the case of the normal big hit and the probability big hit). It is.

  It should be noted that the sudden winning odds and small wins are not necessarily the same as the number of rounds of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state and the opening time of the big prize opening. It is only necessary that the number of times of opening and the opening time of the special winning opening are substantially the same. For example, it can be said that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is substantially the same if the difference is about one time and the opening time of the big prize opening is a difference of about 5 seconds at the maximum. In addition, it is only necessary that the difference between the number of opening of the big winning opening and the opening time of the big winning opening is such that the player does not clearly feel the difference between the sudden change big hit and the small hit. However, the present invention is not limited to the above numerical values. In addition, the small win may be a specific gaming state in which the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, with a certain time (for example, a short time such as 1.8 seconds) as the upper limit of the opening time of the special winning opening. Good. In that case, the winning opening may be opened and closed many times (either open once or open multiple times) within a certain time.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit gaming state of sudden probability change big hit, the number of rounds is smaller than in the case of normal big hit and probability variable big hit, and the big winning opening opening permissible time of each round (for example, normal big hit and 29 seconds in the case of the probable big hit, 0.5 seconds) was shorter than in the case of the normal big hit and the probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a big hit game state of sudden probability change big hit, it is possible to reduce only the number of rounds or shorten only the allowance opening allowance time as compared with the case of normal big hit and probability change big hit. Good. In other words, the big win gaming state of sudden probability variation jackpots is at least one of the number of rounds less than the case of normal jackpots and probability variation jackpots, and the allowance opening time for each round shorter than the case of normal jackpots and probability variation jackpots. Any gaming state may be used.

  The first normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8A is a table used for the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state (the gaming state that is not the probability variation state). The first probability variation jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8B is a table used for the variation display of the first special symbol in the probability variation state. The second normal jackpot determination table shown in (c) of FIG. 8 is a table used for the variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state. The second probability variation jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8D is a table used for the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation state.

  In each of (a) to (d) of FIG. 8, the left column shows the determination value of random R and the number of determination values set for determining the jackpot determination and the display result of the special symbol. In the column, the types of hits that are selected corresponding to the random R values in the left column (usually big hits, small hits, probability variation big hits, sudden probability variation big hits, and types of display results such as outliers) are shown. That is, the value of random R is extracted at a predetermined timing, and the display result is selected from among the types of hits such as a normal big hit, a small hit, a probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit, and an outlier type according to the value of the random R. By selecting whether or not to make a hit-off type, it is possible to simultaneously determine whether or not to make a big hit and determine the selection of the hit type. In this way, instead of simultaneously determining whether or not to win and selecting the type of hit, it is first determined whether or not to win and whether or not to win Only when the determination is made, the selection of the winning type may be made.

  In the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the tables (a) and (b) used for the first special symbol and the (c) and (d) used for the second special symbol. In this table, the data is set so that the probability that the probability variation jackpot that becomes a high probability state combining the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot is selected has the same probability. For example, in the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol, the total number of the determination values for selecting the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability variation big hit in the first normal jackpot determination table (a) used in the normal state is 50. It is a piece. On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table used for the second special symbol, the total number of determination values for selecting the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot in the second normal jackpot determination table (c) used in the normal state. There are 50 pieces. In the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol, the total number of determination values for selecting the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot in the first probability variation jackpot determination table (b) used when the probability variation state is 100 is 100. It is a piece. On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table used for the second special symbol, the total number of determination values for selecting the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot in the second probability variation jackpot determination table (d) used in the probability variation state. Is 100 pieces.

  In the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the probability variation state is a high probability state, the probability of determining to control the jackpot gaming state of the sudden probability variation jackpot as the jackpot gaming state is determined. The data is set so as to be lower than the probability in the normal state as the low probability state. For example, in the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting sudden probability variation jackpots in the first probability variation jackpot determination table (b) used when the probability variation state is 10 is 10. On the other hand, the number of determination values for selecting the sudden probability variation big hit in the first normal big hit determination table (a) used in the normal state is 20. In the jackpot judgment table used for the second special symbol, the number of judgment values for selecting suddenly odd jackpots is four in the second jackpot judgment table of (d) used in the probability variation state. The number of determination values for selecting suddenly probable big hits in the second normal big hit determination table (c) used in the normal state is ten.

  In the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the probability change state is a high probability state, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is suddenly controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the probability variation jackpot. An example is shown in which data is set so that the probability is lower than the probability in the normal state as the low probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control to the big hit gaming state of sudden probability change big hit may be the same in the probability changing state as the high probability state and the normal state as the low probability state.

  Further, in the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the probability variation state as the high probability state is set, the probability of determining to control to the small hit gaming state as the big hit gaming state is low. Data is set so as to be lower than the probability in the normal state as the probability state. For example, in the big hit determination table used for the first special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting the small hit is 10 in the first positive change big hit determination table (b) used when the probability change state is used. On the other hand, the number of determination values for selecting a small hit collision is 20 in the first normal big hit determination table (a) used in the normal state. In the big hit determination table used for the second special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting the small hit in the second positive change big hit determination table of (d) used when the probability change state is two, The number of determination values for selecting a small hit in the second normal big hit determination table (c) used in the normal state is ten. Therefore, when in the high probability state, the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is executed based on winning in the second starting area where the game ball is more likely to win than in the normal state. Therefore, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a large number of rounds in the specific game state generated based on the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b. Since it becomes easy to become a thing, it will be in the state where it is easy to win a game ball more advantageous to the player.

  When the CPU 56 performs the variable display for each of the variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the jackpot determination table of any one of FIGS. Select. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the normal state, the first normal time big hit determination table is selected. Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in the probability variation state, the first probability variation big hit determination table is selected. Further, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, the second normal big hit determination table is selected. Further, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in the probability variation state, the second probability variation big hit determination table is selected. Then, using the selected jackpot determination table, the CPU 56 compares the value of random R, which is a count value extracted from the random number circuit 503, with each determination value at a predetermined timing. When the value of the random R coincides with any of the determination values of normal big hit, small hit, probability variation big hit, and sudden probability variation big hit, it is determined to be a specific gaming state (big hit or small hit). Then, when the random R value matches the determination value of the normal big hit, the small hit, the probability variation big hit, or the sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 selects and determines the type of the hit corresponding to the matching determination value.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the type of the first special symbol and the type of the first special symbol that is lost. In this embodiment, according to the type of the hit loss determined by the big hit determination using the random R, as a variation display result of the second special symbol as a variation display result of the first special symbol as a variation display result of the first special symbol The symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. The stop symbol that is the variable display result of the first special symbol is determined using the first special symbol table. The stop symbol that is the variation display result of the second special symbol is determined using the second special symbol table. Each data of the first special symbol table and the second special symbol table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In FIG. 9, (a) shows a first special symbol table, and (b) shows a second special symbol table.

  In the first special symbol table, the relationship between the first special symbol and the hit failure type is determined as follows. At the time of detachment, the display result of the first special symbol is randomly determined as one of the five symbols “0”, “4” to “6”, “9”. Specifically, the symbols are determined using the second off-set symbol table shown in FIG. In each of the normal jackpot and the probability jackpot, the display result of the first special symbol is randomly determined as one of the three symbols “1” to “3”. Specifically, the symbol is determined using the first jackpot symbol table shown in FIG. In the case of sudden probability big hit, the display result of the first special symbol is determined as the symbol “7”. At the time of the small hit, the display result of the first special symbol is determined as the symbol “8”.

  In the second special symbol table, the relationship between the second special symbol and the hit failure type is determined as follows. At the time of detachment, the display result of the second special symbol is randomly determined as any one of the five symbols “0” to “3” and “9”. Specifically, the symbols are determined using the second off-set symbol table shown in FIG. In each of the normal jackpot and the probability jackpot, the display result of the second special symbol is randomly determined as one of the three symbols “4” to “6”. Specifically, the symbol is determined using the second jackpot symbol table shown in FIG. In the case of sudden probability big hit, the display result of the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “7”. At the time of the small hit, the display result of the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “8”.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the first and second jackpot symbol tables and the first and second missed symbol tables. In FIG. 10, (a) shows a first big hit symbol table, (b) shows a second big hit symbol table, (c) shows a first missed symbol table, and (d) shows a second missed symbol table. The data of these tables is stored in the ROM 54.

  As shown in (a) and (b), in each of the first jackpot symbol table and the second jackpot symbol table, a random 2 value, a stop symbol (a jackpot symbol) resulting in the display of a special symbol, and a jackpot The correspondence with the number of rounds is shown. The CPU 56 extracts the random 2 value at a predetermined timing when it is determined that the normal big hit or the probable big hit is based on the extracted random R value, and stops display according to the random 2 value. The type of jackpot symbol to be played and the upper limit value of the number of rounds in the jackpot game state are selected and determined.

  In the first big hit symbol table of (a), the first special symbol and the number of rounds are selected and determined as follows. When the value of random 2 is any of 0 to 2, the first special symbol is determined to be “1”, and the upper limit value of the number of big hits is determined to be three rounds. When the value of random 2 is any of 3 to 5, the first special symbol is determined to be “2”, and the upper limit value of the number of big hits is determined to be five rounds. When the value of random 2 is any of 6 to 9, the first special symbol is determined to be “3”, and the upper limit value of the number of jackpot rounds is determined to be seven rounds.

  In the second big hit symbol table of (b), the second special symbol and the number of rounds are selected and determined as follows. When the value of random 2 is any of 0 to 2, the second special symbol is determined to be “4”, and the upper limit value of the number of jackpot rounds is determined to be nine rounds. When the value of random 2 is any of 3 to 5, the second special symbol is determined to be a symbol “5”, and the upper limit value of the number of big hits is determined to be 11 rounds. When the value of random 2 is any of 6 to 9, the first special symbol is determined to be “6”, and the upper limit value of the number of jackpot rounds is determined to be 15 rounds. In the case of the present embodiment, the stop symbol is determined without distinguishing between the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit.

  Thus, the display results and the number of rounds for the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot are individually determined for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, different symbols are a normal jackpot symbol and a probability variation jackpot symbol. Thereby, the display mode is rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the number of rounds selected when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed to the normal jackpot symbol and the probability variation jackpot symbol is different, the game content is diversified and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in (c) and (d), in each of the first missed symbol table and the second missed symbol table, the correspondence between the value of random 1 and the stop symbol (missing symbol) that is the display result of the special symbol. The relationship is shown. When it is determined that the deviation is based on the extracted random R value, the CPU 56 extracts a random 2 value at a predetermined timing, and according to the random 2 value, displays the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. The type and the upper limit of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state are selected and determined.

  In the first off symbol table of (a), the first special symbol is selected and determined as follows. When the value of random 1 is either 0 or 1, the first special symbol is determined as the symbol “0”. When the value of random 1 is either 2 or 3, the first special symbol is determined as the symbol “4”. When the value of random 1 is either 4 or 5, the first special symbol is determined as the symbol “5”. When the random 1 value is 6 or 7, the first special symbol is determined to be “6”. When the value of random 1 is 8 or 9, the first special symbol is determined as the symbol “9”.

  In the second off-set symbol table of (b), the second special symbol is selected and determined as follows. When the value of random 1 is either 0 or 1, the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “0”. When the value of random 1 is either 2 or 3, the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “1”. When the value of random 1 is either 4 or 5, the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “2”. When the value of random 1 is either 6 or 7, the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “3”. When the value of random 1 is 8 or 9, the second special symbol is determined as the symbol “9”.

  In this manner, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are individually shifted and determined. Thereby, the display mode is rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing an example of a variation pattern (including variation time information) of a special symbol, a decorative symbol, and an effect symbol used in this embodiment. In FIG. 11, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. The “variation time” indicates the variation time of special symbols (variation display period of identification information).

  “Normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. “Normal fluctuation / shortening” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode and a fluctuation time shorter than “normal fluctuation”. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern that is accompanied by a reach mode but whose display result (stop symbol) does not become a big hit symbol. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. When the reach mode is different, the change mode (speed, rotation direction, etc.), the character image, etc. appear in the effect display device 9 during the reach change time (the period during which the reach effect is performed), or the effect display device 9 The background design is different. For example, in “normal reach”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different change speeds and change directions is realized. Further, “reach A / shortening” is a variation pattern having a reach manner similar to “reach A”, but reach variation time is shorter than “reach A”. “Reach A / Extension” is a variation pattern having a reach manner similar to “Reach A”, but the reach variation time is longer than “Reach A”.

  “Reach B” is a fluctuation pattern having a reach mode different from “Normal reach” and “Reach A”. Further, “reach B / shortening” is a variation pattern having a reach manner similar to “reach B”, but the reach variation time is shorter than “reach B”. “Reach B / extension” is a variation pattern having a reach manner similar to “reach B”, but reach variation time is longer than “reach B”. “Reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. “Reach C / shortening” is a variation pattern having a reach manner similar to “reach C”, but reach variation time is shorter than “reach C”.

  “Super reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach mode different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, “reach B”, and “reach C”. is there. “Super reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach mode different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, “reach B”, “reach C” and “super reach A”. This is a variation pattern. “Reach A / Accuracy” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “Normal reach”, “Reach A”, “Reach B”, “Reach C”, “Super reach A” and “Super reach B”. It should be noted that the reach form of “reach A / accuracy” is a reach form similar to “reach A”.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 is “reach A / shortening”, “reach A”, “reach B / shortening”, “reach B”, “reach C / shortening”. ", Reach C", "Super Reach A" or "Super Reach B". Further, in the case of a probable big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 is “reach A / extension”, “reach B / extension”, “reach C / shortening”, “reach C”, “super reach A” or “ Select "Super Reach B". In case of sudden big odds, select “Reach A / Random”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation pattern is selected as a fluctuation pattern only in the case of a normal big hit, a fluctuation pattern selected only in the case of a probable big hit, and in a case of a probable big hit even in a normal big hit. There are also fluctuation patterns that can be selected.

  In the short-time state, the fluctuation patterns of “normal fluctuation / shortening”, “reach A / shortening”, “reach B / shortening”, and “reach C / shortening” are selected. In the non-time-short state, other variation patterns are selected. However, the variation pattern of “reach A / accuracy” is used in both the short-time state and the non-short-time state. A variation pattern in which the variation display time is selected in such a short time state and shorter than the normal variation pattern (variation pattern of normal variation, reach A, reach B, and reach C) is a shortened variation pattern. Called.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit occurs and the big hit game ends, the gaming state becomes a short-time state until the execution of the variation (variation display) of 100 special symbols is completed. In addition, when it is decided to change to the probable state when starting the variable display of the special symbol when the big hit game is started when the variable display is finished, the game state is changed to the probable state when the big hit game is ended. To be migrated. If the gaming state at that time is a probability variation state, the probability variation state is continued.

  After the transition to the probability changing state, the state of the probability changing state is short and the time is shortened until the execution of the variation of the special symbol 100 (variation display) is completed. In addition, in the non-probability change state after the big hit game is over, the game state is changed to the normal state (the game state that is not the probability change state and not the short-time state) when the execution of 100 special symbol changes (change display) is completed. Transition.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the normal state that is not in the probabilistic state and not in the time-short state, the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (the total pending memory number described later) is a predetermined number (for example, 3)), the fluctuation pattern selected in the short-time state such as “normal fluctuation / shortening”, “reach A / shortening”, “reach B / shortening”, and “reach C / shortening”. The variation pattern of the shortened variation with the short variation display time is selected. Control in which the variation pattern of the shortening variation is selected when the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number is called retained memory variation shortening control.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The variation pattern table is a data table in which the correspondence between the random 3 value and the variation pattern is shown in order to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. The data of the variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern table includes a plurality of types of tables such as a loss variation pattern table, a normal jackpot variation pattern table, a probability variation jackpot variation pattern table, and a sudden probability variation jackpot variation pattern table. These variation pattern tables further include a plurality of types of tables.

  The CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 at a predetermined timing when executing the variable display for the variable display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and based on the random R for the variable display to be executed. Based on the information on the determined display result and information on whether or not the variable display time is shortened by the time-short state control or the hold memory fluctuation shortening control (as will be described later, the variable display is A determination is also made in addition to the information on which start prize is based on the first to third start prizes), and the variation pattern table is selected. Then, using the selected variation pattern table, a variation pattern corresponding to a random value of 3 is selected and determined.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation pattern table is a data table used when selecting a variation pattern when the variation display result is the deviation display result. The deviation fluctuation pattern table includes a deviation fluctuation pattern table A shown in (a), a deviation fluctuation pattern table B shown in (b), a deviation reduction fluctuation pattern table A shown in (c), and a loss reduction shown in (d). A variation pattern table B is included.

  Each of (a) to (d) in FIG. 12 shows a correspondence relationship between a variation pattern to be selected and a numerical range of random 3 determination values for selecting each variation pattern. The CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 at a predetermined timing when executing the variable display for the variable display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and determines the variable display to be executed based on the random R. Information on the displayed result, information on whether or not the variable display time is shortened by the control of the short time state or the control for shortening the stored memory variation, and which start of the first to third start winnings the variable display is Based on the information indicating whether the winning is based or not, one of the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 12A to 12D is selected. Then, using the selected variation pattern table, a variation pattern corresponding to a random value of 3 is selected and determined.

  The deviation variation pattern table A shown in (a) of FIG. 12 is a state in which the display result is out of the variation display performed based on each of the first start winning and the second starting winning, and the variation display time is shortened. This table is used when not. The deviation variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 12B is a table that is used when the display result of the variation display performed based on the above-mentioned third start winning is out of date and the variation display time is not shortened. It is.

  In the loss reduction variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 12 (c), the display result is lost for the variation display performed based on each of the first start winning and the second starting winning, and the variation display time is shortened. It is a table used when it is in a state. The deviation shortening variation pattern table B shown in (d) of FIG. 12 is used when the display result of the variation display performed based on the above-described third start winning is lost and the variation display time is shortened. It is a table.

  In the deviation variation pattern table A in (a), “normal variation” is selected when the random 3 value is 0 to 119, and “normal reach” is selected when the random 3 value is 120 to 149. Select. In the deviation variation pattern table B in (b), “normal reach” is selected when the value of random 3 is any of 0 to 149, that is, whatever value of random 3 is. In the loss shortening variation pattern table A in (c), “normal variation / shortening” is selected when the value of random 3 is 0 to 119, and when the value of random 3 is any of 120 to 149. Select “Normal reach”. In the loss shortening variation pattern table B in (d), “normal reach” is selected when the value of random 3 is any of 0 to 149, that is, whatever value of random 3 is.

  As described above, when the variation display is performed based on each of the first start prize and the second start prize, when the deviation is selected, a variation pattern that is not reach and a variation pattern that is not reach are selected. However, only the variation pattern that will be reached is selected for the variation display based on the third start winning prize.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal jackpot variation pattern table. The normal jackpot variation pattern table is a data table used when selecting a variation pattern when a variation display result is a normal jackpot display result. The normal big hit fluctuation pattern table includes a normal big hit fluctuation pattern table shown in (a) and a normal big hit reduction fluctuation pattern table shown in (b).

  Each of (a) and (b) of FIG. 13 shows the correspondence between the variation pattern to be selected and the numerical range of the random 3 decision values for selecting each variation pattern. When the CPU 56 executes the variable display for each of the variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the CPU 56 displays the display result information determined based on the random R for the variable display to be executed, and the control of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the variation pattern table of any one of (a) to (d) of FIG. 13 is selected based on the information indicating whether or not the variation display time is shortened by the hold memory variation shortening control. Then, using the selected variation pattern table, the variation pattern corresponding to the random 3 value extracted as described above is selected and determined.

  In the normal jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13A, the display result is a normal jackpot for the variation display performed based on each of the first start winning to the third starting winning, and the variation display time is shortened. This table is used when not in a state. The normal big hit short variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13B is a state in which the display result is a normal big hit and the fluctuation display time is shortened for the variable display performed based on each of the first start prize to the third start prize. This table is used when

  In the normal big hit variation pattern table of (a), the variation pattern is selected as follows. “Reach A” is selected when the value of random 3 is any of 0-59. When the value of random 3 is 60 to 69, “reach A / extension” is selected. “Reach B” is selected when the value of random 3 is between 70 and 109. “Reach C” is selected when the value of random 3 is 110 to 139. When the value of random 3 is any of 140 to 149, “Super Reach A” is selected. In the normal big hit shortening variation pattern table of (b), the variation pattern is selected as follows. When the value of random 3 is 0 to 59, “reach A / shortening” is selected. When the value of random 3 is 60 to 109, “reach B / shortening” is selected. When the value of random 3 is 110 to 149, “reach C / shortening” is selected.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit variation pattern table. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern table is a data table used when selecting a variation pattern when the variation display result becomes the probability variation jackpot display result. The probability variation big hit variation pattern table includes a probability variation big hit variation pattern table shown in (a) and a probability variation big hit shortening variation pattern table shown in (b).

  Each of (a) and (b) of FIG. 14 shows a correspondence relationship between a variation pattern to be selected and a numerical range of random 3 determination values for selecting each variation pattern. When the CPU 56 executes the variable display for each of the variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the CPU 56 displays the display result information determined based on the random R for the variable display to be executed, and the control of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the variation pattern table of any one of (a) to (d) in FIG. 14 is selected based on the information indicating whether or not the variation display time is shortened by the hold memory variation shortening control. Then, using the selected variation pattern table, the variation pattern corresponding to the random 3 value extracted as described above is selected and determined.

  In the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14A, the variation display performed based on each of the first start winning prize to the third starting winning prize is in a state in which the display result is the probability variation jackpot and the variation display time is shortened. It is a table used when there is no. The probability variation jackpot short variation pattern table shown in FIG. 14B is a state in which the display result is a probability variation jackpot for the variation display performed based on each of the first start prize to the third start prize, and the variation display time is shortened. This table is used when

  In the probability variation big hit variation pattern table of (a), the variation pattern is selected as follows. “Reach C” is selected when the value of random 3 is any of 0 to 39. When the value of random 3 is any of 40 to 89, “Super Reach A” is selected. When the value of random 3 is any of 90 to 149, “super reach B” is selected. In the probability variation big hit shortening variation pattern table of (b), when the value of random 3 is any of 0 to 149, that is, whatever value of random 3 is, “reach C / shortening” is selected.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern table. The sudden probability variation jackpot variation pattern table is used to select a variation pattern when the variation display results in a sudden probability variation jackpot display result for the variation display performed based on each of the first start prize to the third start prize. It is a data table used. Further, the sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern table is a data table that is also used when a variation pattern is selected when the variation display result becomes the small hit display result.

  FIG. 15 shows the correspondence between the variation pattern to be selected and the numerical range of the random 3 decision values for selecting each variation pattern. The CPU 56 uses the sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern table to calculate the random 3 value extracted as described above when executing the variation display for each variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Select and determine the corresponding variation pattern.

  In the sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern table, when the value of random 3 is any of 0 to 149, that is, whatever value of random 3 is, “reach A / probability” is selected.

  As described above, when a deviation occurs, with respect to the fluctuation display performed based on each of the first start prize and the second start prize, a fluctuation pattern that is not reach and a fluctuation pattern that is not reach are selected. Although there are times when it is done, only the fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach is selected for the fluctuation display performed based on the third start winning prize. In addition, when a big win is obtained, only the variation pattern that reaches the reach is selected regardless of the variation display by any of the first to third start winnings. Accordingly, since the variable display performed based on the third start winning is always performed in a variable pattern that reaches in all cases, when the variable display is performed based on the third start winning, the big hit It is possible to improve the player's expectation for.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the same table is used as the variation pattern table used to select variation patterns for suddenly probable big hits and small hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variation pattern table used when selecting a variation pattern for sudden probability variation big hit and small hit may be provided individually. In that case, when multiple variation patterns that can be selected are provided and the variation pattern selection ratio for each variation pattern is selected when the variation pattern for sudden probability variation big hit is selected and when the variation pattern for small hit is selected It may be slightly different from the variation pattern table used in the above.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 using eight signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. Further, between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, a signal line of the effect control INT signal for transmitting the capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the capture of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means, for example, in the first byte and the second byte of the effect control command data, respectively. Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 18, commands 8001 (H) to 800 E (H) are a variation pattern of decorative symbols and effect symbols that are variably displayed on the decorative symbol display and the effect display device 9 in response to the special symbol variation display. Is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 800E (H), the decorative design display and the production display device 9 start to display the variation of the decorative design and the production design. Control.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative design and the production design in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). It is called a command.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the display of the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed after the variation display (variation) of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol is terminated. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 terminates the variation display (variation) of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, the game control microcomputer 560 is initialized. Send a command to specify.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A004 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation commands include jackpot start 1 designation to jackpot start designation 4 designation commands depending on the type of jackpot. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the jackpot game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. The command C20 (H) is an effect control command (third dynamic winning designation command) that designates that there has been a third dynamic winning prize. The first start prize designation command, the second start prize designation command, and the third start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C3XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C3XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C400 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that 1 is added to the total pending storage number.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but is not limited thereto, and is not limited to this. The total pending storage number after subtraction may be specified by a total pending storage number designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number without using.

  Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (abnormal winning designation command) for instructing notification of abnormal winning.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 18, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, the variation pattern command and the display result specifying command are transmitted as identification information variation display and second variation display unit (second decoration symbol display) on the first variation display unit (first ornament display unit 9a). Game control when the production control microcomputer 100 is configured to control the first variation display portion and the second variation display portion in common with the variation display of the identification information in the device 9b). It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the production microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100. In addition, when controlling the effect parts such as the effect display device 9 that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 100. It is possible to avoid increasing the types of commands that are executed.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command.
FIG. 19A shows an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command when a start prize (first start prize, second start prize, or third start prize) occurs. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first start prize designation command (or the second start prize designation command or the third start prize designation command) when the start prize is generated, and then issues the total pending storage number designation command. Continue sending.

  FIG. 19B shows an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command when the variable display is performed. When starting the variable display, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variable pattern command, a special symbol specifying command, a display result specifying command, and a combined pending storage number subtraction specifying command. When the variable display time has elapsed, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  Before transmitting the variation pattern command, a background designation command for designating a background image in the effect display device 9 according to the gaming state (for example, normal state / short time state / probability variation state) may be transmitted.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S27A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special winning opening is executed.

  In the first special symbol process, if the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 is turned on, that is, the first start winning is generated. Then, a first start port switch passage process is executed (S321, S322). Then, any one of S300 to S311 is performed under the condition that the second special symbol is not changing, not being a big hit game, and not being a small hit game (S323). Whether the second special symbol is not fluctuating, not being a big hit game, and not being a small hit game is determined by the value of the second special symbol process flag, for example.

The processes of S300 to S311 are as follows.
First special symbol normal process (S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is zero. The game control microcomputer 560 confirms the first reserved memory number (first start winning memory number) when the first special symbol variation display can be started. The first reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the first reserved memory number counter. If the first reserved storage number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301.

  First variation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. The stop symbol after the variable display of the first special symbol is determined. The variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from when the variation display is started until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation of the variation display of the first special symbol. Decide to be time. Also, a first variation time timer that measures the variation time of the first special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to S302.

  First display result specifying command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result specifying command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S304 (3 in this example).

  First reserved memory number transmission process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. Control is performed to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) according to S304.

  First special symbol changing process (S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the value of the first variation time timer becomes 0), the first special symbol display The fluctuation display in the device 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. Also, the time for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the first special symbol (symbol stop time) is set in the first special symbol process timer. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and controls the first ornament symbol display unit 9a to stop the first ornament symbol, and also displays the effect. The device 9 is controlled so that the effect symbol is stopped.

  First special symbol stop process (S305): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. When the symbol stop time set in the first special symbol changing process has elapsed, a flag setting status confirmation process is executed. When the big hit flag is set and the small hit flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  First big winning opening opening pre-process (S306): This is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. In the first big prize opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example). The first big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round. However, when starting the first round, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a process of starting a big hit game.

  First big prize opening opening process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example).

  First big hit end process (S308): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. Also, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating the gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  First small hit pre-release process (S309): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 9. In the pre-opening process for the first small hit, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (10 in this example). The first small hit pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the first small hit pre-opening process is a process for starting the small hit game.

  First small hit release process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 10. A control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the small hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S311 (in this example, 11 (decimal number)).

  First small hit end process (S311): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 11. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the second special symbol process (S27B) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560. In the second special symbol process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 9a and the special winning opening is executed.

  In the second special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14, and the second start winning is generated, or When the third start opening switch 12a for detecting that the game ball has won the third start winning opening 12 is turned on and the third start winning is generated, the second start opening switch passing process is executed ( S521, S522). Then, any one of S500 to S511 is performed on condition that the first special symbol is not fluctuating, not being a big hit game, and not being a big hit game (S523). Whether the first special symbol is not fluctuating, not being a big hit game, and not being a small hit game is determined by the value of the first special symbol process flag, for example.

  The processing contents of the second special symbol normal process (S500) to the second small hit end process (S511) in the second special symbol process are the first special symbol normal process (S500) to the first special symbol process. This is the same as the processing content of the small hit end processing (S511). That is, in the description of the processes of the first special symbol normal process (S500) to the first small hit end process (S511) described above, the second special symbol process is performed by replacing "first" with "second". Will be explained.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of S322. In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (S411). If the first pending storage number is 4, the process ends.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 4, the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (S412). Also, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1 (S413). In the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), data indicating "first start winning" is set in an area corresponding to the value of the combined reserved storage number counter (S414).

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). In FIG. 24, when the value of the total pending storage number counter is 3, starting winning occurs in the order of the first starting prize, the second starting prize, and the third starting prize, and the value of the total pending memory number counter is 4. , 5 and 6, the state of the reserved specific area is illustrated.

  In FIG. 24, as shown to (a), the area | region corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of a sum total storage memory number counter is ensured in the reservation specific area. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. In such a hold specific area, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), data indicating “first start prize” (“first” in the figure) is displayed as the start prize in S414. According to the generated order (orders 1 to 8 in the figure), the order is stored so that it can be specified. Further, in the reserved specific area, as shown in (c) of FIG. 24, data indicating “second start prize” (“second” in the figure) is generated as a start prize by S425 described later. According to the order, the order is stored so that it can be specified.

  Further, in the reserved specific area, as shown in (d) of FIG. 24, data indicating “third start winning” (“third” in the figure) is obtained by S428, S429, and S432, which will be described later. An area where priority start data is used regardless of the order in which the start winnings are generated, and the data of the start winning data used for the next variable display is stored (from the viewpoint of the first starting winning prize and the second starting winning prize, the past (Corresponding to the area for storing the data of the start winnings generated in the above). However, when the data indicating the third start prize is already stored in the reserved specific area when the third start prize is generated, according to the order in which the start prizes are generated among the plurality of third start prizes. Remembered. That is, when the third start prize is generated, the third start prize data is preferentially used for the variable display with respect to the first start prize data and the second start prize data, but the same third start prize is used. Between the data, the data is used for the variable display according to the order in which the start winnings are generated.

  The data in the reserved specific area is read out from the area storing the data of the start winning data that has occurred in the past in order from the oldest, and it is confirmed which of the first starting winning prize, the second starting winning prize, and the third starting prize is received. (See S52 in FIG. 25 described later). Then, the confirmed oldest data is deleted, and the remaining data is shifted one by one (in the example shown in FIG. 24, it is shifted to the left). By the processing of S52 and S54, the variation of the special symbol is started for the start winning that has occurred in the past in the first start winning and the second starting winning, and in the first start winning to the third starting winning The special symbol variation is started with priority given to the third start winning prize. That is, in principle, the variation of the special symbol is started in the order of the start winning prize, and exceptionally, the variation of the special symbol is started with priority on the third starting prize.

  Further, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (counter value or the like for generating a big hit determination random number) and random R (big hit determination random number), and uses them as the extracted random number value as a first reserved memory number counter. The process of storing in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of is executed (S415). In the first reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number are secured. Further, a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number and the like and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. In S415, random values 1 to 3 (see FIG. 7) are extracted, and the random number R is extracted by reading the count value of the random number circuit 503.

  Then, control for transmitting the first start winning designation command is performed (S416). In addition, control for transmitting the total pending storage number designation command is performed (S417), and the process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process of S522. In the second start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (S421). If the second reserved storage number is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number is not 4, the value of the second reserved memory number counter indicating the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (S422). Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1 (S423). Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S424). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, it is determined that the third start port switch 14a is turned on according to the erasing method, and the process proceeds to S427 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start port switch 14a is ON, data indicating “second start winning” is set in the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved specific area. (S425). For example, as shown in (c) of FIG. 24, data indicating “second start winning” (“second” in the figure) can be specified according to the order in which start winning occurs. Remembered.

  Further, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (counter values for generating big hit determination random numbers, etc.) and random R (big hit determination random numbers), and uses them as the extracted random number values for the second reserved memory number counter. A process of storing in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of is executed (S426). In the second reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number are secured. In S426, random values 1 to 3 (see FIG. 7) are extracted, and the random number R is extracted by reading the count value of the random number circuit 503.

  Then, control for transmitting the second start winning designation command is performed (S434). Further, control is performed to transmit the total pending storage number designation command (S435), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S424 that the second start port switch 14a has not been turned on and the process proceeds to S427, it is a case where a third start prize has occurred. As shown below, a "third start prize" is set. Processing for setting the indicated data in the reserved specific area is performed. In S427, it is determined whether or not there is data indicating “first start prize” or data indicating “second start prize” in the hold specific area (S427). When it is determined that there is no such data, the process proceeds to S432 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is such data, each data is designated as a start prize for data indicating "first start prize" and "second start prize" in the reserved specific area. Are shifted one by one to the newer region in the order of occurrence (S428, shifted to the right in the example shown in FIG. 24).

  By such data shifting, the area where the data indicating “first start prize” or “second start prize” is set in the reserved specific area is the area where the oldest data is set. It becomes an empty area. Further, using the data after the shift of such data, the empty area is set with data indicating “first start prize” or “second start prize” after the shift in the reserved specific area. The area immediately before the area where the oldest data is set in the existing area is the empty area. For example, when only data indicating “first start prize” or “second start prize” is stored in the reserved specific area, the area where the oldest data is set in the reserved specific area is the empty area. On the other hand, when data indicating “third start prize” is stored in addition to the data indicating “first start prize” or “second start prize” in the hold specific area, “ An area in which data next to the area indicating data indicating “third start winning prize” is set becomes an empty area. In this way, data indicating the “third start winning” generated in this time is set in the empty area generated by the data shift (S429). That is, in the “first start prize” and the “second start prize” and the “third start prize”, the data indicating the “third start prize” in the reserved specific area in a manner in which the “third start prize” is given priority. Is set, and the data indicating “third start prize” is set in the reserved specific area with priority given to the “third start prize” which is generated earlier.

  Corresponding to the shift in the data in the reserved specific area, the data stored in each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer corresponding to each of the second reserved storage numbers (software random number and random R Data) is shifted and stored in each storage area corresponding to each of the second reserved storage numbers (S430). By such data shifting, in the storage area, the area where the oldest data in the area where data corresponding to the “first start prize” or “second start prize” is set is set. It becomes an empty area. In addition, the data after shifting of such data will be described. In the empty area, data corresponding to the “first start prize” or “second start prize” after the shift is set in the storage area. The area immediately before the area where the oldest data is set in the existing area is the empty area. Then, in response to the new “third start prize”, a software random number and random R are extracted, and a process of storing them in the empty area generated by the data shift is executed (S431).

  By performing the data shift in the reserved specific area and the data shift in the storage area, when there is data stored in the “first start prize” or “second start prize” reserved memory, When “3 start winning” occurs, as shown in FIG. 24D, the data indicating “third starting winning” (“third” in the figure) is the order in which the starting winning occurs. Regardless of the “first start prize” or “second start prize”, it is stored in the reserved specific area where the data of the most recently generated start prize is stored, correspondingly. In the same manner, the data extracted from the software random number and random R is stored in the storage area in the same manner in the manner that the priority is interrupted regardless of the order in which the start winnings are generated. Had It is stored in the presence area. In addition, as the priority order between the “third start prizes”, data is stored in the reserved specific area in the order in which the start prizes are generated.

  Then, control for transmitting the third start winning designation command is performed (S433A). Further, control is performed to transmit the total pending storage number designation command (S435), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S 427 that there is no data indicating “first start prize” or “second start prize” in the hold specific area and the process proceeds to S 432, the hold storage specific information storage area ( In the reserved specific area), data indicating "third start winning" is set in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (S432). Then, a software random number and random R are extracted, and a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value is executed (S433). As a result, if there is no data indicating the “first start prize” or data indicating the “second start prize” in the reserved specific area, the “third start prize” is determined in the order in which the start prizes are generated. The indicated data is stored.

  Then, control for transmitting the third start winning designation command is performed (S433A). Further, control is performed to transmit the total pending storage number designation command (S435), and the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the priority order between the “third start prizes” is an example in which the variable display is given priority in the order in which the start prizes are generated (the stored storage in which the start prize has occurred first) First-in-first-out method used for variable display). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the priority order of the “third start prizes” is preferentially displayed in the reverse order of the order in which the start prizes are generated (the stored memory in which the start prizes have occurred later). May be used first for the last-in-first-out method used for variable display.

  Also, between the first start prize to the first start prize port 13 and the second start prize to the second start prize port 14, the second start prize data is more than the first start prize data. You may make it use for a variable display preferentially. Specifically, the second start prize is also better than the first start prize with the same processing procedure as the process of giving priority to the third start prize as shown in S427 to s431 over the first start prize and the second start prize. A priority process may be provided.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a part of the first special symbol normal process (S300) in the first special symbol process and a part of the second special symbol normal process (S500) in the second special symbol process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a part of the first special symbol normal process executed subsequent to the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 25, (a) shows a part of the first special symbol normal process, and (b) shows a part of the second special symbol normal process corresponding to the part (a). FIG. 26 shows the continuation of the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 25 (a). The continuation of the second special symbol normal process shown in FIG. Since it is similar to the first special symbol normal process, illustration is omitted, and FIG. 26 shows a process following the first special symbol normal process as a representative example of the process following the process of FIG.

  In the first special symbol normal process of FIG. 25A, the CPU 56 checks the value of the first reserved storage number (S51). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the first reserved memory number is 0, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 24) is the “first start prize”. (S52). If it is “first start prize”, the processing after S53 is performed.

  In S53, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Then, the content of the reserved specific area is shifted by one. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the shift is made to the left (S54).

  Next, the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S55). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (S56), and the process proceeds to S61 in FIG.

  As described above, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed every time the first data in the reserved specific area becomes the data of “first start prize”.

  In the second special symbol normal process of FIG. 25B, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the second reserved memory number (S51a). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the second reserved memory number is 0, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 24) is “second start prize” or “third start prize”. (S52a). If it is not “second start prize” or “third start prize”, the process is terminated. If it is “second start prize” or “third start prize”, whether or not the first data among the data set in the hold specific area (see FIG. 24) corresponds to “second start prize” Confirm (S52b). When it corresponds to “second start winning”, a second start flag indicating that the variable display is performed based on the second start winning hold storage is set (S52c), and the process proceeds to S53a. On the other hand, when it does not correspond to the “second start winning”, a third start flag indicating that the variable display is performed based on the storage of the third start winning is set (S52d), and the process proceeds to S53a.

  In S53a, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Then, the content of the reserved specific area is shifted by one. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the shift is made to the left (S54a).

  Next, the value of the second reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S55a). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the second reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. Also, the value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by -1 (S56a), and the process proceeds to a step corresponding to S61 of FIG. 26 described later in the second special symbol normal process.

  As described above, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed every time the first data in the reserved specific area becomes the data of “second start prize” or “third start prize”.

  With regard to the first start prize and the second start prize by the processing of S52, S54 of (a) and S52a, S54a of (b), a special symbol for the start prize that occurred most in the past among these is given. Variation will begin. That is, the variation of the special symbol is started in the order of the start winning prize. As for the third start prize, when the start prize is generated, the priority order for executing the variable display is higher than that of the first start prize and the second start prize. Therefore, regardless of the order of the start prize, the first start prize and the second start prize are given. The variation of the special symbol variation will be started with priority over winning.

  In this embodiment, by performing the determination process in S52 and S52a, the special symbol variation display is started for the first start winning prize and the second starting winning prize in the order in which the starting winning prize is generated. The variable display may be started by giving priority to one of the start winnings and the second starting winning. For example, if the determination process of S52 and S52a is eliminated, the first special symbol process including the first special symbol normal process is executed prior to the second special symbol process including the second special symbol normal process ( 6), when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory number is displayed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero. Prioritized execution.

  In S61, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a big hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area (S61). Then, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination module (S62). The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined judgment value (see FIG. 8) with a big hit judgment random number, and if they match, the big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit) or small hit is decided. It is a program that executes a process to be determined. Specifically, in S62, it is determined which hit type is to be selected from the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit, the sudden probability change big hit, the small hit, and the outage.

  Note that when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the CPU 56 uses the determination value in the first probability variation time table in which the determination value as shown in FIG. When it is (probable change state), the determination value in the first normal time determination table in which the determination value as shown in FIG. 8A is set is used. If it is decided to make a big hit (S63), the process proceeds to S81. Note that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big win gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a a big hit symbol. It is also to do.

  If it is decided not to make a big hit, the CPU 56 reads out the design determining random number (random 1) from the random number buffer area (S64). Then, the stop symbol is determined based on the random symbol for determining the off symbol using the first off symbol table of FIG. 10C (S65).

  Further, when the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set (S66), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S67). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, a time reduction end flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display is ended (S68, S69). Then, the process proceeds to S90.

  In S81, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot symbol determining random number (random 2) is read from the random number buffer area (S82). Then, based on the jackpot symbol determining random number or the like, the jackpot symbol as the stop symbol is determined (S83). Specifically, when it is determined in S83 that the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit is determined in S62, based on the big hit symbol determining random number extracted in S82 using the first big hit symbol table of FIG. The big hit symbol of the first special symbol is selected and determined at random. Here, the stop symbol is determined without distinguishing between the probable big hit and the normal big hit. In S83, when it is determined in S62 that a sudden probability change big hit or small hit is made, the first special symbol table corresponding to the type of winning is stopped using the first special symbol table in FIG. Determine the design.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation jackpot flag if it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot (S84, S85). If it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is suddenly set, the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (S86, S87). If it is determined to be a small hit, a small hit flag is set (S88, S89). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (S301) (S90). When the probability variation big hit flag or the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state when the big hit game is finished.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to make a big hit and the type of jackpot are determined based on the big hit determination random number (see FIG. 8), but the big hit is determined based on the big hit determination random number. When a predetermined big hit symbol (predetermined probability variable big hit symbol or sudden probability variable big hit symbol) is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol You may make it control to a probability change state.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads a random 3 value, which is a variation pattern determining random number, from the random number buffer area (S450). Then, it is determined whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S451).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the process proceeds to S460 described later in order to select a shortening variation pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is not less than a predetermined value (for example, 3 or more) (S452). When it is determined that the value of the total pending storage number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to S460 described later in order to select a shortening variation pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the total pending storage number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit flag is set (S453).

  When it is determined in S453 that the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the variation pattern is randomly selected based on the random 3 value read in S450 using the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table of FIG. Determine (S454) and proceed to S467. On the other hand, when it is determined in S453 that the probability variation big hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit flag or the small hit flag is suddenly set (S455).

  When it is determined in S455 that the sudden probability variation big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the variation pattern is selected based on the random 3 value read in S450 using the sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern table of FIG. Determination (In the case of the present embodiment, there is one variation pattern that can be selected, and the variation pattern is fixedly selected and determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (S456) and the process proceeds to S467. As described above, the variation pattern is determined by using the same variation pattern table for the sudden probability big hit and the small hit. On the other hand, when it is determined in S455 that the sudden probability change big hit flag or the small hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S457).

  When it is determined in S457 that the big hit flag is set, it is a case where it is determined that the normal big hit is determined by the erasing method. When it is determined in S457 that the big hit flag is set, the fluctuation pattern is selected and determined based on the random 3 value read in S450 using the normal big hit fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 13A (S458). ), Go to S467. On the other hand, when it is determined in S457 that the big hit flag is not set, it is determined that it is determined that the big hit flag is not set in the erasing method. When it is determined in S457 that the big hit flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern is selected and determined based on the random 3 value read in S450 using the deviation fluctuation pattern table A of FIG. 12A (S459). ), Go to S467.

  In addition, when it is determined in S451 that the time reduction flag is set, and when it is determined that the value of the total pending storage number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, it is a time when a shortening variation pattern is selected. It is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S460).

  When it is determined in S460 that the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the variation pattern is randomly selected based on the value of random 3 read in S450 using the probability variation jackpot shortening variation pattern table in FIG. The selection is determined (S461), and the process proceeds to S467. On the other hand, when it is determined in S460 that the probability variation big hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit flag or the small hit flag is suddenly set (S462).

  If it is determined in S462 that the sudden probability variation big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the variation pattern is selected based on the random 3 value read in S450 using the sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern table of FIG. Determination (In the case of the present embodiment, there is one variation pattern that can be selected, and the variation pattern is fixedly selected and determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (S463) and the process proceeds to S467. As described above, the variation pattern is determined by using the same variation pattern table for the sudden probability big hit and the small hit. On the other hand, when it is determined in S462 that the sudden probability big hit flag or the small hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S464).

  When it is determined in S464 that the big hit flag is set, it is a case where it is determined that the normal big hit is determined by the erasing method. When it is determined in S464 that the big hit flag is set, the fluctuation pattern is selected and determined based on the random 3 value read out in S450 using the normal big hit variable shortening motion pattern table of FIG. 13B. (S465), the process proceeds to S467. On the other hand, when it is determined in S464 that the big hit flag has not been set, it is determined that it is determined that the big hit flag has been lost in the erasing method. When it is determined in S464 that the big hit flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern is selected and determined based on the random 3 value read in S450 using the loss reduction fluctuation pattern table A of FIG. The process proceeds to S466) and S467.

  In S467, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in S454, S456, S458, S459, S461, S463, S465, or S466 to the effect control microcomputer 100. This is performed (S467). Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 uses the address of the command transmission table (previously set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. set. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  Further, control is performed to transmit a first symbol variation designation command indicating the variation of the first special symbol (S468). Then, the variation of the first special symbol is started (S469). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the first variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S470). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first display result specifying command transmission process (S302) (S471), and the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second variation pattern setting process (S501) in the second special symbol process. The process contents of the second variation pattern setting process are the same as those of the first variation pattern setting process described above except for some parts. Therefore, here, a duplicate description is avoided, and the difference between the second variation pattern setting process and the first variation pattern setting process will be described.

  The processing contents of the second variation pattern setting process are different from the first variation pattern setting process in that S456a to S456c are provided, S466a to S466c are provided, S466d is provided, and , S468a to S471a are performed instead of S468 to S471. Steps in which the processing contents of the second variation pattern setting process are the same as those in the first variation pattern setting process are assigned step numbers common to the first variation pattern setting process, and a duplicate description is avoided.

  In the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 performs the same processing as S450 to S458 in the first variation pattern setting process through S450 to S458. However, the processing of S450 to S458 in the second variation pattern setting process is executed for the variation display of the second special symbol.

  In the second variation pattern setting process, after the variation pattern is selected in S454, the process proceeds to S466d described later. In the second variation pattern setting process, when it is determined in S457 that the big hit flag is not set, the variation pattern is determined based on which of the second start flag and the third start flag described above is set. It is determined whether or not the variable display to be set is a variable display based on the second start winning prize hold memory (S459a).

  When it is determined that the display is a variation display based on the hold memory of the second start winning prize, there is a case where the reach (normal reach) may or may not be reached, and the deviation variation pattern table A in FIG. Based on the random value of 3, the variation pattern is selected and determined (S459b), and the process proceeds to S466d. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display is not variable based on the hold memory of the second start prize, that is, when it is determined that the display is variable based on the hold memory of the third start prize, the reach (normal reach) is always obtained (see FIG. 12). Using the deviation variation pattern table B of b), the variation pattern is selected and determined based on the random 3 value read in S450 (S459c), and the process proceeds to S466d.

  In the second variation pattern setting process, when it is determined in S464 that the big hit flag is not set, the variation pattern is determined based on which of the second start flag and the third start flag described above is set. It is determined whether or not the variable display to be set is a variable display based on the second start winning prize hold memory (S466a).

  When it is determined that the display is a variation display based on the storage of the second start winning prize, there is a case where reach (normal reach) and a case where reach is not reached. Based on the read random 3 value, a variation pattern is selected and determined (S466b), and the process proceeds to S466d. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display is not variable based on the hold memory of the second start prize, that is, when it is determined that the display is variable based on the hold memory of the third start prize, the reach (normal reach) is always obtained (see FIG. 12). Using the deviation shortening variation pattern table B of d), the variation pattern is selected and determined based on the random 3 value read in S450 (S466c), and the process proceeds to S466d.

  In S466d, the second start flag or the third start flag set at that time is reset, and the process proceeds to S467.

  In the case of this embodiment, when the big hit and the small hit, the variation pattern that always reaches is selected for all of the first start win to the third start win by S454, S456, S458, S461, S463, and S465. The In the case of a loss, the first start prize and the second start prize are selected in S459, S466, S459b, and S466b, either the reach variation pattern or the non-reach variation pattern, and the third start For winning, a variation pattern that is always reachable is selected through S459c and S466c. Therefore, for the third start winning, unlike the variation display based on the first start winning and the second start winning, the variation display is performed with a variation pattern that always reaches when the variation display is performed. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit when the third start prize is generated.

  After transmitting the variation pattern command in S467, control is performed to transmit a second symbol variation designation command indicating variation of the second special symbol (S468a). Then, the variation of the second special symbol is started (S469a). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the second variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S470a). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second display result specifying command transmission process (S502) (S471a), and the process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the first display result specifying command transmission process (S302). In the first display result specifying command transmission processing, the CPU 56 performs any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) according to the determined big hit type (including the small hit) (FIG. 18). (See) is transmitted. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag (which is also set when the small hit is determined) is set (S110). If it is not set, control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command (S411). When the big hit flag is set, if the probability variation big hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit the display result 4 designation command (S412 and S113). When the sudden probability big hit flag is set, control for transmitting a display result 5 designation command is performed (S114, S115). When the small hit flag is set, control for transmitting a display result 3 designation command is performed (S116, S117). When none of the probability variation big hit flag, sudden probability variation big hit flag, and small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (S118). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (S304) (S119).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first reserved memory number transmission process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first reserved memory number transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the combined reserved memory number subtraction command transmission request flag to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S101). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (S304) (S102).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (S121), and checks whether the first variation time timer has timed out (S122). If the first variable time timer has not timed out (N in S122), the process is terminated as it is. When the first variation time timer has timed out (Y in S122), the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in S33 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator Control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed in 8a (S123). Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S124). Then, the CPU 56 sets a symbol stop time in the first special symbol process timer (S125), and updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S305) (S126). .

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the first special symbol process timer (S131), and checks whether the first special symbol process timer has timed out (S132). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out (N in S132), the process is terminated. When the first special symbol process timer times out (Y in S132), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). If the big hit flag is not set (N in S133), the process proceeds to S146.

  When the big hit flag is set (Y in S133), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command (S135). Specifically, when the probability variation big hit flag is set, a big hit start 3 designation command is transmitted, and when the probability variation big hit flag is suddenly set, a big hit start 4 designation command is transmitted. If it is set, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (S136). If the small hit flag is set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hit release pre-processing (S309) (S137, S138). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening release pre-processing (S306) (S139). The case where the small hit flag is not set is a case where the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit is determined.

  In S146, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction end flag is set. If the time reduction end flag is not set, the process proceeds to S149. If the time reduction end flag is set, the time reduction end flag is reset (S147), and the time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state is the time reduction state is reset (S148). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S149).

  Note that the time reduction end flag is set in S69 in the first special symbol normal process. In addition, the gaming state shifts to a non-time saving state by resetting the time saving flag. At this stage, if the gaming state is a probability variation state, the gaming state becomes a probability variation state of a non-short-time state. On the other hand, if it is in the non-probable change state, it shifts to a normal state (a state that is not in the probabilistic change state and is not in the time-short state).

  In the first big winning opening opening pre-processing, when the big hit display time timer is set, the CPU 56 performs control to open the big winning opening when the big winning display time timer times out, and the big winning opening opening time. The timer is set to a value corresponding to an open time (for example, 29 seconds for normal big hit and probability big hit, and 0.5 seconds for sudden big odds), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first value. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big prize opening opening process (S307). The case where the big hit display time timer is set is the case before the start of the first round. When an interval timer (timer for determining the interval time between rounds) is set, when the interval timer times out, control is performed to open the big prize opening, and the opening time ( For example, a value corresponding to 29 seconds is set for a normal big hit and a probable big hit, and a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set for a sudden big positive win, and the value of the first special symbol process flag is being opened. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (S307).

  In the first big prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 ends the final round when the big prize opening time timer times out or the number of winning balls to the big prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). If not, the control for closing the special prize opening is performed, the value corresponding to the interval time is set in the interval timer, and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first big prize opening pre-processing (S306). Update to a value corresponding to. When the final round ends, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big hit end process (S308).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S308) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S154. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S151), and the control for transmitting the big hit end designation command is performed (S152). Here, when the probability variation big hit flag or the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set, the big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the probability variation big hit flag and the sudden probability variation big hit flag are not set, the big hit end 1 designation command is sent. Send. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S153), and the processing is ended.

  In S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (S156), and 100 is set in the time reduction counter (S157).

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit flag or the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set (S158). If the probability variation jackpot flag or the sudden probability variation jackpot flag is set, the set flag (probability variation jackpot flag or sudden probability variation jackpot flag) is reset (S159). The probability variation flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state (S161). If the gaming state at that time is a probability variation state, the probability variation flag has already been set. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S162).

  In the first small hit pre-opening process of S309, the same process as the first big prize opening pre-opening process (S306) is performed. However, instead of updating the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening process, the value is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hit opening process. Further, in the first small hit opening process of S310, the same process as the first big prize opening opening process (S307) is performed. However, if it is not the final round, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hit release pre-processing (S309), and if it is the final round (second round), the first special symbol process flag is updated. The value of the symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first small hit end process (S311).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first small hitting end process (S311) in the first special symbol process. In the first small hitting end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hitting end display timer is set (S170). If the small hitting end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S174. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset (S171A, S171B), and a control for transmitting the big hit end 1 designation command is performed (S172). Then, the small hit end display timer sets a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to a time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) in the small hit end display timer ( S173), the process is terminated.

  In S174, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (S175). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S176).

  Next, the normal symbol process (S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (S211), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (S212). Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in S200 to S203 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (S212): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value ("4" in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal process (S200): The CPU 56 is in a state where normal symbol variation can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating S100, specifically, the normal symbol display unit). 10, when the variable symbol display is not displayed and the variable symbol ball apparatus 15 is not in the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 based on the symbol being derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10), Check the value of. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S201).

  Normal symbol variation processing (S201): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 and causes the normal symbol process timer to detect the normal symbol process timer. Set the stop symbol display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S202).

  Normal symbol stop process (S202): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state, and if it is a high base state, an opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the high base state is selected If it is the low base state, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the low base state is selected, and the selected opening pattern is set. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (S203).

  Normal electric accessory actuating process (S203): The CPU 56 is based on the fact that the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, and the number of game balls won in the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (second start winning prize). The number of winnings to the mouth 14) is counted, and the ordinary electric winnings are counted with the set opening pattern (the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 is performed). The normal electric accessory release pattern process is executed. When the normal symbol process timer times out, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal process (S200). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (S221). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in S221), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in S221), the CPU 56 reads the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Store (S222). Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (S223). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective numbers of gate passing memories is extracted is always the order of the number of gate passing memories = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the normal random number for symbol determination from the random number storage buffer (S224), and determines whether to win or not based on the read random number value (S225). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. For example, when the time reduction flag is set, that is, in the high base state (time reduction state, probability variation state), the hit determination value is any one of 1 to 10, and in the low base state, the hit determination value is 3 or 7 It is said. If the random number for determination per normal symbol is updated in a numerical range of 0 to 10, the winning probability in the high base state is 10/11, and the winning probability in the low base state is 2/11. In this way, the hit is made with a high probability in the high base state, and the win is made only with a low probability in the low base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol process timer (S226), and starts the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (S227). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the variation time of the normal symbol at the time of the low base is 30.0 seconds, and the variation time of the normal symbol at the time of the high base is 1.0 seconds. . Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S201) (S228).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (S201). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S231). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S231), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S235).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol change time has elapsed (Y in S231), the CPU 56 stops the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (S232). Then, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer (S233). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S202) (S234).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (S202). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S241). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S241), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S242).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in S241), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (S225) (S243). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol can be confirmed, for example, by setting a normal symbol per symbol determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in S225 and checking whether or not the flag is set. it can.

  When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in S243), the CPU 56 sets the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer (S244). The ordinary electric accessory operating time is the maximum time during which the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) can operate. The normal electric accessory operating time is set to be longer in the high base state than in the low base state.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the gaming state is a high base state or a low base state (S245). Whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state can be confirmed by checking whether or not the time reduction flag is set. When the time reduction flag is set, it can be determined that the high base state is set, and when the time reduction flag is not set, it can be determined that the low base state is set. In the high base state, a high base state flag indicating the high base state is set, and it is determined whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state depending on whether or not the flag is set. You may do it.

  When in the high base state (Y in S245), the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the high base time table shown in FIG. 39 as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (S246). On the other hand, when it is in the low base state (N in S245), the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the low base time table shown in FIG. 39 as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (S247). In the example shown in FIG. 39, in the low base time table, an opening pattern data with an opening time of 0.5 seconds and an opening count of 1 is set. Also, in the high base time table, data of an opening pattern with an opening time of 2.5 seconds and an opening frequency of 2 is set.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the release pattern selected in S246 or S247 in the release pattern buffer (S248). When the opening pattern is set in the opening pattern buffer, the opening pattern time (in this case, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set) is added to the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern timer (the timer for measuring the opening time and closing time of the ordinary electric accessory). The process of setting the closing time until the first opening is also performed. Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (S203) (S249).

  In S243, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol (N in S243), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). (Specifically, “0”) (S250).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory actuating process (S203). In the normal electric actor operation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S261). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S261), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S262).

  Then, the CPU 56 loads the switch-on buffer into the register (S263). The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected.

  The CPU 56 checks whether 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (corresponding bit of the second start port switch 14a) (S264). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14). If 1 is not set in the second start port switch input bit (N in S264), the process proceeds to S268. If 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (Y in S264), the second start port switch 14a is turned on, so the CPU 56 connects the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15). The ordinary electric accessory winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls is incremented by one (S265). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory winning number counter is less than 8 (S266). If the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is not less than 8 (N in S266), that is, if it is equal to or greater than 8, the CPU 56 clears the value of the normal symbol process timer (to 0) (S267). With this process, the ordinary electric accessory actuating process ends (see Y in S261, S272). Thus, in this embodiment, when eight or more game balls win the variable winning ball device 15 within the normal electric accessory operating time, the normal electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer by -1 (S268). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer is 0, that is, whether or not the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer has expired (S269). If not timed out (N in S269), the process is terminated as it is. If time-out has occurred (Y in S269), the CPU 56 sets the release pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer (S270). Then, the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 16 to open or close the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (S271).

  Specifically, when the normal electric accessory release pattern timer expires when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the release time is set as the open pattern time in the normal electric accessory release pattern timer, and the output port buffer ( The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened by inverting the solenoid output bit of the ordinary electric accessory of the solenoid buffer. If the normal electric accessory release pattern timer expires when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the closing time is set as the open pattern time in the normal electric accessory release pattern timer, and the normal output port buffer (solenoid buffer) The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed by reversing the electric accessory solenoid output bit.

  By the processes in S268 to S271 described above, an open pattern in the low base state and an open pattern in the high base state are realized. When the gaming state is in the low base state, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is one, so that, for example, 1.0 seconds from the start of the normal electric accessory operation process When the closing time elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 0.5 seconds elapses thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed. Further, when the gaming state is the high base state, the release time is 2.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is two. When the second closing time elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses thereafter, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed. When the closing time of 5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and opened, and when the opening time of 2.5 seconds elapses, the variable winning ball device 15 is closed and closed.

  In S261, when the normal symbol process timer expires (Y in S261), the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). (S272).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports related to a switch for detecting a game ball in the game control microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 41, the bits 0 to 7 of the input port 0 include the count switch 23, winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, and 30a, the third starting port switch 12a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the second port, respectively. The detection signal of the 1 start port switch 13a is input. Such an input port 0 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Although not shown, the detection signal of the gate switch 32a is assigned to other input port bits.

  Next, payout control commands (payout control signals) transmitted and received between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a payout control signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 to the payout control microcomputer.

  The prize ball REQ signal is a signal that is in an output state (= ON state) when a prize ball number command is transmitted (that is, a trigger signal for a prize ball payout request). The award ball number signal is a signal (award ball number command) output for designating the number of game balls (0 to 15) for which a payout request is made.

  FIG. 43 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmission / reception of each control signal shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, the prize ball REQ signal and the 4-bit prize ball number signal are output by the game control microcomputer 560 via the output circuit 67 and to the payout control microcomputer 370 via the input circuit 373A. Entered. The output circuit 67 is installed outside the I / O port 57 shown in FIG. 3 on the main board 31 (not shown in FIG. 3). Further, on the payout control board 37, an output circuit 67 is provided in the preceding stage of the input port in the payout control microcomputer.

  FIG. 44 is a timing chart showing an example of how to output the payout control signal. As shown in FIG. 44, the winning detection switch (count switch 23, winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, 30a, first starting port switch 13a, second starting port switch 14a and third starting port switch 12a) is a game ball. The game control microcomputer 560 turns on the prize ball REQ signal and turns the output state of the prize ball number signal in accordance with the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the prize. To the state. Specifically, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that a game ball has won a winning area provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detection signal of a winning detection switch, a predetermined winning ball The number is added to the content of the total number of winning balls stored in the backup RAM. When the content of the total winning ball number storage buffer becomes a non-zero value, the winning ball REQ signal is turned on, and the output state of the winning ball number signal is set according to the number of winning balls to be paid out according to winning. To the state.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 12a, four prize balls are paid out, and the winning port switch 33a, When a game ball is detected at any one of 39a, 29a, and 30a, 7 prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball is detected by the count switch 23, 15 prize balls are paid out. Further, as described above, since the prize ball number signal is composed of 4 bits, among the prize ball number signals of 00 (H) to 0F (H) expressed in 8 bits, the lower 4 bits are The signal is transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37 by the award ball number signal. Hereinafter, it may be expressed as “00 (H) to 0F (H) prize ball number signal”, but in reality, the prize ball number signal is represented by 8 bits. This corresponds to the lower 4 bits of 0F (H).

  Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball number signal is transmitted by unidirectional communication in which the signal is transmitted only from the main board 31 toward the payout control board 37, but by bidirectional communication, A prize ball number signal may be transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37. When performing bidirectional communication, the payout control microcomputer, for example, transmits an ACK signal (response signal) to the game control microcomputer 560 in response to reception of the prize ball REQ signal, or receives a prize ball number signal. An ACK signal indicating that the game has been performed is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, the switch process (S21) in the main process will be described. In this embodiment, when the ON state of the detection signal of each switch related to winning detection or gate passage continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is certainly turned on. Specifically, the switch process is activated every 2 ms, but if the switch is detected to be turned on in both the switch process activated at the present time and the switch process activated 2 ms ago, the switch process is surely performed. Determined to be on.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing each 1-byte buffer formed in the RAM 55 used in the switching process. The port buffer before two times is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (assumed to be 4 ms before) is stored. The previous port buffer is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (2 ms before) is stored. The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected. The previous data is a buffer area that is temporarily used when the switch process is executed. The previous-time port buffer, the previous port buffer, the switch-on buffer, and the previous data are formed in the RAM 55. Further, the bit arrangement of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times in advance corresponds to the bit arrangement of the input port 0. That is, information corresponding to each of the switch detection signals allocated to bits 0 to 7 and the like shown in FIG. 41 is set in bits 0 to 7 of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times before.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example of the switch processing in S21 in the game control processing. In the switch process, the CPU 56 sets the content of the previous port buffer to the previous data (S331). Also, the exclusive OR of the contents of the port buffer and the previous data is taken twice before (S332). Then, the result of the exclusive OR operation is set as the previous data (S333). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the bits of the port buffer and the previous port buffer is “1”. In addition, the contents of the previous port buffer are set in the port buffer two times before (S334).

  Then, input port data to which the detection signal of each switch is input is input (S335), and the input data is set in the previous port buffer (S336). The processes of S334 and S336 correspond to a preparation process when the switch process is executed next time (after 2 ms).

  Next, the CPU 56 calculates the logical product of the data input from the input port to which the detection signal of each switch is input and the previous data (S337). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value is “1” between each bit of the port buffer and each bit of the previous port buffer. In other words, among the detection signals of each switch, the bit corresponding to the detection signal has changed from the state 2 ms ago from the state 4 ms ago (from “0” to “1” or from “1” to “0”). It is “1”. Therefore, when the logical product of the previous data and the data input from the input port is calculated in S337, the bit that is “1” in the data input from the input port and the state 2 ms before is 4 ms. The bit changed from the previous state becomes “1”. That is, as a result of the logical product operation, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the current state is the on state and has been detected to have changed from the off state to the on state during the previous switch processing (2 ms before) is “ 1 ”. In other words, the bit corresponding to the detection signal that has changed from the off state to the on state and then detected the on state twice in succession is “1”. Note that “continuously twice” means “both the switch process executed at a certain time and the switch process executed 2 ms after the switch process”.

  The CPU 56 stores the result of the logical product operation in the switch-on buffer (S338). In the switch-on buffer, after changing from the off state to the on state, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the on state is detected twice consecutively is “1”. Therefore, the CPU 56 can confirm that the switch detection signal corresponding to the bit that is “1” in the switch-on buffer is surely turned on. Note that “definitely” means that the ON state has been detected twice in succession, that is, it can be considered that the ON state has continued for 4 ms. It can be done.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball processing in S31. In the prize ball process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a prize ball number addition process (S341) and a prize ball control process (S342).

  In the winning ball number adding process, a winning ball number table shown in FIG. 48 is used. The prize ball number table is set in the ROM 54. The number of processes (in this example, “7”) is set at the start address of the winning ball number table, and the switch input bit determination for each switch of the winning opening from which the winning ball will be paid out by winning from the next address. The value and the number of winning balls are sequentially set corresponding to each switch of the winning opening. The switch input bit determination value is a value corresponding to the bit to which the detection signal of each switch at the input port 0 is input (see FIG. 41).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the prize ball number adding process in S341. In the winning ball number adding process, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the winning ball number table in the pointer (S351). Then, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the number of processes) is loaded (S352). Next, the switch-on buffer is loaded into the register (S353).

  Then, the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (S354), and the logical product of the contents of the switch-on buffer and the data of the prize ball number table pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the switch input bit determination value) is calculated (S355). Further, the pointer value is increased by 1 (S356).

  If the calculation result in S355 is not 0 (N in S361), that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is on, the process proceeds to S362A. If the calculation result in S355 is 0 (Y in S361), that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is not on, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (S359), and if the number of processes is 0, the process ends. If the number of processes is not 0, the process returns to S354 (S360).

  In S362A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the process of S355 is a count switch input bit determination value. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 has been turned on in S361 (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the count switch 23).

  When the switch input bit determination value is the count switch input bit determination value (Y in S362A), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5 or more, and the second special symbol process flag. It is confirmed whether or not the value of is 5 or more (S362B). That the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5 or more means that in the first special symbol process, the processing after the first big prize opening opening pre-processing of S306 is being executed. That is, it means that a big hit game or a small hit game is being played. Here, during the big hit game, it is a period from the start of the big hit display to the end of the big hit end processing. Further, during the small hit game, it is a period from the start of the small hit display until the end of the small hit end process. In other words, the value of the first special symbol process flag being 5 or more is a state where there is a possibility that control for opening the big prize opening may be performed when the game control is normally executed. Indicates. Also, the value of the second special symbol process flag being 5 or more means that in the second special symbol process, a process corresponding to the pre-opening process for the first big prize opening in S306 in the first special symbol process (first step). This means that the subsequent processing is being executed. That is, in the second special symbol process, it means that a big hit game or a small hit game is being played. Therefore, the value of the second special symbol process flag being 5 or more is also a state where there is a possibility that the control of opening the big prize opening may be performed when the game control is normally executed. Indicates.

  When the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5 or more, or when the second special symbol process flag is 5 or more (Y in S362B), the CPU 56 stores data in the prize ball number table pointed to by the pointer (this In this case, the number of prize balls is set to the prize ball addition value (S364), and the prize ball addition value is added to the contents of the 16-bit total prize ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55 (S365). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (S357, S358). Then, the process proceeds to S359.

  When the value of the first special symbol process flag is less than 5 and the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than 5, the big win game and the small hit game are not executed, and the control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Is not executed. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in such a state, it means that an abnormal prize has occurred at the big prize opening or that the detection signal from the count switch 23 has a noise over a long period (over 4 ms). Means that you got on. Therefore, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in a state where the value of the first special symbol process flag is less than 5 and the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than 5, (in S362B) N) The control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is not executed. In other words, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the count switch 23 is turned on is not executed (the processes of S364 and S365 are skipped). Then, the process proceeds to S359.

  When the switch input bit determination value is not the count switch input bit determination value (N in S362A), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the process of S355 is the second start port switch input bit determination value. Confirm (S363A). That is, in S361, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed that the second start port switch 14a is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the second start port switch 14a).

  When the switch input bit determination value is the second start port switch input bit determination value (Y in S363A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (S363B). That the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 means that the normal electric accessory actuating process of S103 is being executed in the normal symbol process. That is, it means that the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is being opened and closed.

  When the switch input bit determination value is not the second start port switch input bit determination value (N of S363A) and when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (Y of S363B), the CPU 56 indicates that the pointer is The prize ball number table data pointed to (in this case, the number of prize balls) is set as the prize ball addition value (S364), and the prize ball addition value is stored in the 16-bit total prize ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55. The contents are added (S365). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (S357, S358). Then, the process proceeds to S359.

  The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 is a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is not operating and the control for opening the variable winning ball device 15 is not executed. In such a state, it is detected that the second start opening switch 14a is turned on. This means that an abnormal winning has occurred in the second start winning opening 14 or a detection signal from the second start opening switch 14a is long. This means that noise has been applied for a period (over 4 ms). Therefore, when it is detected that the second start port switch 14a is turned on when the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N in S363B), the prize ball addition value is added to the total prize ball number storage buffer. Do not execute control. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the second start port switch 14a is turned on is not executed (the process of S364 and S365 is skipped). Then, the process proceeds to S359.

  In the above-described processing, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the big winning opening has occurred based on the values of the special symbol process flags (the first special symbol process flag and the second special symbol process flag). However, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on when the big winning opening is not actually opened, the prize ball payout based on the count switch 23 being turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data. As a result, the determination process is simplified. Since the big winning opening is opened or closed over a plurality of rounds, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred by judging whether or not the actual winning opening is controlled. To be complicated.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the big prize opening and the installation position of the count switch 23, it is determined whether or not the actual prize opening is controlled and whether or not an abnormal prize has occurred. When determining whether or not, it is necessary to take into consideration a game ball that may have won a prize winning slot immediately before closing after performing a control for closing the prize winning opening. That is, it is necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow from the entrance of the big prize opening to the position where the count switch 23 is installed. In other words, it is necessary to start the determination as to whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred after a certain period of time has passed since the control for actually closing the special winning opening is performed. This also complicates the processing.

  However, as in this embodiment, when it is configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning to the big winning opening has occurred after the big winning end processing or the small winning end processing is completed, It is not necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow between the entrance of the mouth and the position where the count switch 23 is installed. This is because the game ball that has won the big winning opening immediately before closing has reached the installation position of the count switch 23 during the processing period of the big hit end processing or the small hit end processing after the big winning opening is closed. In this embodiment, during the processing period of the big hit end process or the small hit end process, that is, during the period when the big hit end display or the small hit end display is made on the effect display device 9, It is set longer than the time required to reach the installation position of the count switch 23.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag (see S363B), but actually opens the variable winning ball apparatus 15. (Ie, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state when the variable winning ball device 15 repeats the opening / closing operation based on the opening pattern according to the gaming state in the ordinary electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 40) When it is detected that the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the second start port switch 14a is turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data As a result, the determination process is simplified. For example, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened or closed a plurality of times (twice in the embodiment) as in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 15 is actually opened. If it is determined whether or not the control is performed and it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred, the processing becomes complicated. However, the processing can be simplified by determining based on the normal symbol process flag.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the second start winning opening 14 and the installation position of the second start opening switch 14a, the control of closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is performed, and the second immediately before closing. It is necessary to consider a game ball that may have won the 2 start winning opening 14. That is, it is necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow from the entrance of the second start winning opening 14 to the installation position of the second start opening switch 14a. Therefore, in this embodiment, the timing for determining the abnormal winning is delayed from the timing for closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15.

  Specifically, the time from when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed until the normal symbol process timer times out (that is, from when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed at S271 until S261 becomes Y), It is set longer than the time until the game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 reaches the installation position of the second start opening 14a. That is, a closing time (for example, 5 seconds) is set as an opening pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer in S270, and the time until the ordinary symbol process timer times out after the ordinary electric accessory is finally closed in S271. Is set to a time (eg, 3 seconds) that is shorter than the closing time (eg, 5 seconds) (S244). The time until the normal symbol process timer times out after the ordinary electric accessory is closed for the last time (for example, 3 seconds), the game ball that won the second start winning opening 14 is set at the installation position of the second start opening switch 14a. It is sufficiently longer than the time to reach. By doing so, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection that an abnormal winning has occurred due to the winning of the game ball immediately before the variable winning ball device 15 is closed.

  As a method of delaying the timing for determining the abnormal winning prize from the timing for closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, in the above example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. When the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0, the abnormal winning determination is made, but at the same time as the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 to 0. It is also possible to make an abnormal winning determination after a predetermined time has elapsed since the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Specifically, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is changed from 3 to 0 (for example, immediately before or immediately after S272 in FIG. 40), a predetermined time is set in the count timer, and every timer interrupt (every 2 ms) Count down the count timer. When it is determined in the award ball number addition process that the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N in S363B), it is determined whether or not the count timer is 0. When the count timer is 0, S364 and S365 are determined. The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S359. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to delay the timing for determining an abnormal winning with respect to the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15.

  It should be noted that, even in the determination of an abnormal winning to the big winning opening, the timing for determining the abnormal winning can be delayed by the same method as the timing for closing the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20). Specifically, when the value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag) changes from 7 to 0 or from 10 to 0, a predetermined time is set in the count timer, and The count timer is counted down every timer interrupt (every 2 ms). When it is determined that the value of the special symbol process flag is not 5 or more in the award ball number addition process (N in S362B), it is determined whether the count timer is 0, and when the count timer is 0, S364, S365 This process is skipped and the process proceeds to S359.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag) is less than 5 in S362B (N in S362B) or if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 in S363B ( The control for prohibiting prize ball payout may not be performed in N) of S363B. As will be described later, when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an abnormal win. This is because the generation of the prize ball based on the abnormal winning is considered to be minimized because the generation is notified.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the prize ball control process of S342. In the winning ball control process, the CPU 56 confirms the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (S371). If the value is 0, the process ends. If it is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value (“15” in this example) (S372). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is equal to or greater than the prize ball command maximum value, the prize ball command maximum value is set in the prize ball number buffer (S373). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value, the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is set in the prize ball number buffer (S374). Then, the contents of the winning ball number buffer are set in the output port for outputting the winning ball number signal (S375). Further, “1” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (S376).

  A prize ball REQ signal is output by the processing of S376. That is, the prize ball REQ signal is turned on. In addition, a prize ball number signal is output by the process of S375 (see FIG. 44). In this embodiment, the maximum prize ball command value is “15”. Therefore, a prize ball number signal designating a payout number of “15” at the maximum is transmitted to the payout control board 37.

  When the prize ball number signal is transmitted, the CPU 56 subtracts the contents of the prize ball number buffer (the number of prize balls paid out to the payout control means) from the contents of the total prize ball number storage buffer (S377).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets an on period of the prize ball REQ signal. Specifically, an initial value is set in the wait counter (S378). Then, the value of the wait counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (S379, S380). When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the on period is terminated.

  That is, “0” is set in the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (S381), and 00 (H) is set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal. (S382).

  When the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 receives the prize ball number signal, it drives the payout device 97 so that the number of game balls specified by the prize ball number signal is paid out.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the abnormal winning notification process of S23. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (S551). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in a main process that is executed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (see S44 in FIG. 5). When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to S555. When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in S45 is decremented by 1 (S552). When the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (S553, S554).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5 or more and whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is 5 or more (S555). The state where the value of the first special symbol process flag or the second special symbol process flag is 5 or more is a state where a big hit game or a small hit game is being played. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the big winning opening, so it is not confirmed that an abnormal winning has been made to the big winning opening. That is, if the value of the first special symbol process flag or the second special symbol process flag is 5 or more, the process proceeds to S560.

  If the value of the first special symbol process flag is less than 5 and the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than 5 (a state where neither big hit game nor small hit game is played), the CPU 56 switches on. The contents of the buffer are loaded into the register (S556). Then, the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value (01 (H), see FIG. 48) is calculated (S557). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 01 (H), that is, when the count switch 23 is on, the logical product operation result is 01 (H). When the count switch 23 is not turned on, the operation result of the logical product is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the logical product operation result is 0 (Y in S558), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in S558), it is an abnormal state in which a game ball has won a prize winning opening although the big winning prize opening is in a state other than the open state. In this case, 1 is added to the value of the big prize opening abnormality counter as a counter for counting the number of abnormal prizes generated when the big prize opening is closed (S559A), and the value of the big prize opening abnormality counter is It is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, 5) or more (S559B). When it is determined that the value of the special prize opening abnormality counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, it is not determined that an abnormal prize has yet occurred in the special prize opening, and the process proceeds to S560 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the special prize opening abnormality counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, it is determined that an abnormal prize has entered the special prize opening, and control for transmitting an abnormal prize notification designation command to the effect control board 80 is performed. (S559C), the process proceeds to S560.

  Next, in S560, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (S560). The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 is a state where the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is opened and closed. If it is in such a state (Y in S560), there is a possibility that a game ball may win the second start winning opening 14, so that the abnormal winning is not confirmed without performing the abnormal winning confirmation process to the second starting winning opening 14. The notification process is terminated.

  The state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 is a state in which the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is not opened or closed. If there is a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 in such a state, it can be determined that the winning is an abnormal winning. Therefore, the abnormal winning confirmation process to the second start winning opening 14 shown below is performed.

  That is, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 (N in S560), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (S561). Then, the CPU 56 calculates the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer and the second start port switch input bit determination value (40 (H), see FIG. 48) (S562). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 40 (H), that is, when the second start port switch 14a is on, the logical product operation result is 40 (H). When the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the logical product operation result is 0 (Y in S563), the process ends. On the other hand, when the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in S563), an abnormal state where the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 even though the big winning opening is in a state other than the open state. It is. In this case, 1 is added to the value of the start port abnormality counter as a counter for counting the number of abnormal winnings generated when the second start winning port 14 is closed (S564A), and the value of the start port abnormality counter is counted. Is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 5) (S564B). When it is determined that the value of the starting port abnormality counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, it is not determined that an abnormal winning has occurred in the second starting winning port 14, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the starting port abnormality counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, it is determined that an abnormal winning at the starting port has occurred, and control for transmitting an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control board 80 is performed ( S564C).

  When the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where neither big hit game nor small hit game is performed by the above processing, an abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. The abnormal winning notification designation command is also transmitted when the second start port switch 14a is turned on while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not opening and closing.

  In addition, the process of S251 to S253 prohibits the start of abnormality notification when the production control microcomputer 100 is performing initialization notification. The production control microcomputer 100 continues to execute the initialization notification until the period corresponding to the prohibition period has elapsed since the start of the abnormality notification.

  In the process of S555, the gaming control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) makes an abnormal winning to the big winning opening based on the value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag). Since it is determined whether or not it has occurred, it is possible to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, as in the process of S362B, so that the determination process can be simplified. Further, as described above, since the big hit end process or the small hit end process is executed for a predetermined time after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has won a prize immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed. The game ball is prevented from being detected by the count switch 23 after the value of the special symbol process flag has returned to 0, and no error is reported even though it is a regular winning. .

  In the process of S560, the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. Similar to the processing of S363B, since it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data, the determination processing can be simplified. In addition, as described above, as a method of delaying the timing for determining an abnormal winning from the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15, the variable winning ball device is set a predetermined time before the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. 15 is closed, and the abnormal winning determination is made when the value of the normal symbol process flag is switched from 3 to 0. Therefore, immediately before the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the second start winning opening 14 is displayed. It is prevented that the winning game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a after the value of the normal symbol process flag returns to 0, and an error is notified even though it is a regular winning. There is no such thing.

  As described above, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the normal symbol process flag value is switched from 3 to 0, and the normal symbol process flag value is switched from 3 to 0. You may make it perform determination of. Also, in the determination of abnormal winning to the big winning opening, the timing for determining the abnormal winning by the same method may be delayed from the timing for closing the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described.
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process (the timer interrupt flag data indicates a set state when the timer interrupt flag is “1”; Sometimes indicates a cleared (reset) state). In the main process, when it is confirmed that the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and executes a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Further, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S708). In addition, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol) is executed (S709). Further, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 is executed (S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 18) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  54 to 56 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (S612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the display result specifying command in a display result specifying command storage area formed in the RAM (S618). Then, a display result specifying command reception flag is set (S619).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S622).

  If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot start 1-4 designation commands (S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1-4 designation command reception flag (S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S628).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (S629A), the production control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command in the combined pending storage number storage area. Store (S629B).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (S630A), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning flag (S630B). If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (S630C), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second start winning flag (S630D). If the received effect control command is the third start winning designation command (S630E), the effect control CPU 101 sets the third start winning flag (S630F). If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (S630G), the effect control CPU 101 sets a total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag (S630H).

  If the received production control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command) (S631), the production control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the production display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. (S632A). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols. Also, an initial notification flag is set (S632B), and a value corresponding to the initial notification period value is set in the period timer (S632C). The initial notification period is a period in which initialization notification is performed in response to reception of an initialization designation command. The effect control CPU 101 ends the initialization notification when the initial notification period elapses. The initial notification period is the same as the prohibition period set by the game control microcomputer 560 in the process of S45. Therefore, when the initialization notification is being performed, the abnormality notification designation command is not received.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Control is performed (S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (S644).

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal prize notification designation command (S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag (S646).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S647). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. And as shown in FIG. 57, it lights alternately every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 57A). Further, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as the display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 57B).

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display state of the summation pending storage display unit 18c. As shown in FIGS. 58 (A) and 58 (B), the total pending storage display portion 18c displays a number of circles (up to 8) corresponding to the count value of the total pending storage number counter. The production control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP 109 to display a circle so that the first reserved memory, the second reserved memory, and the third reserved memory can be distinguished. For example, a circle corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed in red, a circle corresponding to the second reserved memory is displayed in green, and a circle corresponding to the third reserved memory is displayed in blue. The red display corresponding to the first hold memory, the green display corresponding to the second hold memory, and the blue display corresponding to the third hold memory in the total hold memory display unit 18c are the hold specific area shown in FIG. Are displayed in the same order as the order of data.

  In the figure, the circle at the bottom left is a display corresponding to data indicating the first start prize in the reserved specific area (the data indicating the oldest start prize for the first start prize and the second start prize). The reserved memory used for the next variable display is shown, and the circle on the upper right indicates the latest start winning (in the case of (A), data indicating the fifth starting winning in the reserved specific area, ( In the case of B), the data indicates the sixth start winning in the reserved specific area). When the variable display based on the hold memory is executed, the lower left circle indicating the hold memory used for the change display is deleted, so that the first hold memory, the second hold memory, and the third hold memory are deleted. Which of these were used for the variable display. Thereby, the player can identify which of the first reserved memory, the second reserved memory, and the third reserved memory is used for the variable display. When the circle indicating the reserved memory used for the variable display (the lower left circle) is erased, the circles for the remaining reserved memories are shifted to the lower left one by one. Thereby, it is sequentially shown whether the hold memory used for the next variable display is the first hold memory or the second hold memory. In addition, as described above, the third start winning is used for the variable display with priority over the first starting winning and the second starting winning. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. When a third start prize is generated in a state where there is a hold memory and a second hold memory, the display of the third hold memory indicating the third start prize is the order of data indicating the start prize in the hold specific area as described above. In accordance with this change, control is performed so as to display the first start winning in the reserved specific area as shown in (B).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol (first ornament symbol or second ornament symbol) and effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol (first ornament symbol or second ornament symbol) and effect symbol Is controlled to derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S806).

  Big hit end process (S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813).

  61 and 62 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S820). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S821). When the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is reset (S822), and the first ornament symbol variation request indicating that the variation of the first ornament symbol is started. A flag is set (S823). Then, for example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the decorative symbol switching timer for determining the switching timing of the lighting LED (S824). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S816.

  If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the second symbol variation designation command reception flag should be set. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (S825), and sets a second symbol variation request flag indicating that the variation of the second symbol variation is started (S826). Then, for example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the decorative symbol switching timer for determining the switching timing of the lighting LED (S827). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S816.

  In S816, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the display result specifying command reception flag is set (S817). If the display result specifying command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S830. When the display result specifying command reception flag is set, the display result (stop) of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) The symbol is determined (S818). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the display result of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 63, when the received display result specifying command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the left middle right symbol is an even number of symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a normal jackpot) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the left middle right symbol as an odd symbol as an odd symbol. The combination of the production symbols arranged in accordance with (the stop symbol that reminds of the occurrence of a probable big hit) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a small hit or suddenly probable big hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 specifying command or a display result 5 specifying command), the presentation control CPU 101 A combination of “135” (a stop symbol reminiscent of occurrence of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit) is determined as a left middle right production symbol as a stop symbol. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols with left and right aligned is determined. Note that the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. A stop symbol that suddenly recalls a probable big hit is called a sudden probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol that recalls a small hit is called a small hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit at the end of the change. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit at the end of the change.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the display result specifying command reception flag (S819). Next, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (S833). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S834).

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 in accordance with data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 64 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1 on the condition that the abnormality notification flag indicating that the abnormal winning notification is being performed is not set. In accordance with the sound number data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (S835A, S835B). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect pattern CPU 101 so that the effect pattern is displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  When the abnormality notification flag is set, control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 excluding the sound number data 1 (S835A, S835C). In other words, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variation display of the production symbol is started, a sound production according to the variation display is not executed, but an abnormal prize is notified. The corresponding sound output is continued. If the sound effect sound effect according to the variable display and the alarm sound (notification sound) according to the abnormal winning notification are set in different channels, and these sounds can be output simultaneously, S835B. And S835C need not be separated.

  In addition, when performing the process of S835C, the effect control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data 1 to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. That is, control is performed so that the display at that time (notification of abnormal winning is made) on the effect display device 9 and the image of the display effect of the effect symbol variation display are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9. . That is, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variation display of the effect symbol is started, only the display effect according to the variation display is not executed, but an abnormal winning notification is made. The notification according to is continued.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S836), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S837). ).

  In S830, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command that can be used for both a normal big hit and a probable big hit is received. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation pattern commands of “reach C / shortening”, “reach C”, and “super reach A” are usually used for both big hits and probable big hits. This is a variable pattern command. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control receives the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit when the data indicating those fluctuation pattern commands is stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. It is determined that When it is determined that the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is received, the production control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the production symbol as the normal big hit symbol (S832). In addition, when it is determined that a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command that can be used for both a normal big hit and a probable big hit is received, the stop symbol is a combination of effect symbols according to the received variation pattern. (S831). In this embodiment, a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command that can be used for both a normal jackpot and a probable variation jackpot is used at the time of losing or is used according to the type of jackpot ( FIG. 11). Therefore, when the variation control command other than the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines to be off based on the received fluctuation pattern command. Whether or not a big hit (including a small hit) is determined, and if it is determined to be a big hit, the type of the big hit can be specified.

  As described above, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit, and when the display result specifying command cannot be received, Since the display result (stop symbol) is determined to be a normal jackpot symbol, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not a specific gaming state occurs even if the display result specifying command cannot be received. In addition, by including information that can specify the display result of the effect symbol in the variation pattern command, the effect control microcomputer 100 can display the display result specifying command without using a command other than the variation pattern command and the display result specifying command. Since the display result of the effect symbol can be determined even if it cannot be received, the types of commands transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 do not increase, and as a result, the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 does not increase.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S842). When the process timer times out (S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S844). Further, on the condition that the abnormality informing flag is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S845A, S845B).

  When the abnormality informing flag is set, control of the effect device is executed in accordance with the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (excluding sound number data i) (S845A). , S845C). Therefore, when the abnormal notification flag is set, the sound production according to the variation display of the production symbol is not executed, but the sound output according to the abnormal winning notification is continued.

  Also, when the process of S845C is performed, the effect control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data i to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, not only the display effect according to the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, but also the notification according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (S846), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S848). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S847), the process proceeds to S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (S852), control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853A). In addition, a decorative symbol variation end flag is set (S853B). When the decorative symbol variation end flag is set, the variation in the decorative symbol display that is fluctuating (variable display) between the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b is stopped, and the big hit / loss The lighting of the LED on the side corresponding to is maintained. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S854). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) (S855).

  If it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the time-short state flag is set (S856). The short time state flag is set when the gaming state is the short time state (see S886 described later). If the time-short state flag is set, the value of the time-short fluctuation count counter is incremented by 1 (S857).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the time-varying fluctuation number counter is 100 (S858). If the value of the hourly fluctuation count counter is 100, the hourly state flag is reset (S859). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S860).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol (variation display) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see S851 and S853). However, if the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol may be controlled to end without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variable display.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot start 1-4 designation command reception flag indicating that any one of the jackpot start 1-4 designation commands has been received is set (S871). When any one of the big hit start 1 to 4 designation command reception flags is set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (S872). In addition, the set flag (any one of the big hit start 1-4 designation command reception flags) is reset (S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805) (S874).

  In S872, when the big hit start 2 designation command is received, the production control CPU 101 performs control to display on the production display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the small hit game. Further, when the big hit start 4 designation command is received, control is performed to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the sudden start of the probable big hit game. When the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 3 designation command is received, a screen for informing the start of the jackpot game (a screen for informing the start of the jackpot game and a notice of the start of the sudden probability change jackpot game) Control is performed to display on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, then the flow shifts to S885. If the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot termination designation command has been received is set. It is confirmed whether there is (S881). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (S882), and a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end presentation timer (S883). The display device 9 is controlled to display a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) (S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In this embodiment, even if the type of jackpot is different, the same jackpot end screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, the big hit end display and the small hit end display are the same. However, the small hit end display (including the small hit end display) may be divided according to the type of the big hit.

  In S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S886). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the time reduction state flag is set (S887), and the time reduction number counter is set to 0 (S888). If a jackpot end 1 designation command has been received, the probability variation state flag is reset (S889, S891). When the jackpot end 1 designation command has not been received (when the jackpot end 2 designation command has been received), the probability variation state flag is set (S889, S890). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S892).

  The probability change state flag and the time-short state flag are used, for example, when the effect control CPU 101 notifies the probability change state and the time-short state by a background or a decorative light emitter (lamp / LED) in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol display control process of S706 in the effect control main process. In the first decorative symbol display control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first decorative symbol changing flag is set (S781). If the first decorative symbol variation flag is set, the process proceeds to S785. If the first decorative symbol variation flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the first decorative symbol variation request flag is set (S782). If the first decorative symbol variation request flag is set, the first decorative symbol variation request flag is reset (S783), and the first decorative symbol variation flag is set (S784).

  In S785, it is confirmed whether or not the decorative symbol variation end flag is set. The decorative symbol variation end flag is set in S853B (see FIG. 66). If the decorative symbol variation end flag is set, the decorative symbol variation end flag is reset (S786), and the display result is displayed on the first decorative symbol display unit 9a according to the data stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area. Is displayed (S791), and the first decorative symbol changing flag is reset (S792).

  When the decoration symbol change end flag is not set, the value of the decoration symbol switching timer is decremented by 1 (S787). If the value of the decorative symbol switching timer is 0 (S788), that is, if it is the lighting LED switching timing, the LED to be lit in the first decorative symbol display 9a is switched (S789), and the decorative symbol switching timer is set. For example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is reset (S790).

  By the control as described above, the LEDs that are turned on in the first decorative symbol display 9a are switched, for example, every 0.5 seconds, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is realized.

  The program of the second decorative symbol display control process (S707) is configured in the same manner as the first decorative symbol display control process. That is, in the above description of the first decorative symbol display control process, if “first” is read as “second”, the second decorative symbol display control process will be described.

  FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 70 (A) shows an example of an initial screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to reception of the initialization designation command. On the initial screen, the message “initialized” is displayed in a manner of being superimposed on the production symbol. FIG. 70 (B) shows an example of a power failure recovery screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to reception of the power failure recovery designation command. FIG. 70C shows an example of an abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the abnormal prize notification designation command by the effect control CPU 101, and the change of the effect symbol is started. Also, it is shown that the display of the abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 70C). On the abnormality notification screen, a message that “a winning error has occurred” is displayed in a manner of being superimposed on the effect design. Note that on the abnormality notification screen, the message “A winning error has occurred” may be displayed at a position different from the position where the effect symbol is displayed.

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a hold storage display control process in the effect control main process. In the hold memory display control process, the production control CPU 101 stores the data in the sum hold memory number storage area in which the second byte data (EXT data) of the sum hold memory number designation command is stored in the sum hold memory number counter. It is confirmed whether or not the value is larger than the value (S921).

  If it is determined in S921 that the data in the total pending storage number storage area is not greater than the value of the total pending storage number counter, the process proceeds to S935. The fact that the data in the total pending storage count storage area is larger than the value of the total pending storage count counter means that a new total pending storage count designation command has been received. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first start winning flag indicating that the first start winning designation command has been received is set (S922). When it is determined in S922 that the first start winning flag is set, the first starting winning flag is reset (S923), the number of circles displayed in the total pending storage display portion 18c is increased by 1, and the increased number of circles is increased. Control is performed so that the mark is displayed in red (S924). Also, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter (S925), and the process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S922 that the second start winning flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second start winning flag indicating that the second start winning designation command has been received is set. (S926). When it is determined in S926 that the second start winning flag is set, the second starting winning flag is reset (S927), and the number of circles displayed in the total pending storage display portion 18c is increased by one, and the increased number of circles is increased. Control is performed so that the mark is displayed in green (S928). Also, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter (S929), and the process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined in S926 that the second start winning flag is not set, it is determined that the third start winning designation command is received in accordance with the erasure method, and the third start winning flag is reset (S930). ). Then, in order to determine whether or not each of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory exists, display data for displaying a red circle in the image display on the total reserved memory display unit 18c and the green data It is determined whether at least one of the display data for displaying a circle is used (S931).

  If it is determined in S931 that at least one of the display data for displaying the red circle and the display data for displaying the green circle is not used, there is no pending storage, or the third This is when only the hold storage display (blue) is performed. In such a case, since it is not necessary to give priority to the third reserved memory, the number of circles displayed in the total reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 and the increased circle is controlled to be displayed in blue (S931A). ). Then, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter (S934), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S931 that at least one of display data for displaying a red circle and display data for displaying a green circle is used, priority should be given to the third reserved storage. Therefore, the display of the hold storage is changed in such a manner that the display locations indicating the red and green circles are shifted one by one in the increasing direction in the display of the hold storage in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S932). Then, by controlling to display a blue circle indicating the third reserved memory in the empty area of the reserved memory display caused by the shift of the reserved memory display in the total reserved memory display unit 18c, Is increased by 1 (S933). As a result, it is possible to display the reserved storage as shown in FIG. Then, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter (S934), and the process ends.

  Further, when it is determined in S921 that the data in the total pending storage number storage area is not larger than the value of the total pending storage number counter and the process proceeds to S935, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the total pending storage number Check whether the subtraction designation command reception flag is set. If the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is reset (S936), and the most previous in the total pending storage display section 18c as shown in FIG. The displayed circle is erased, and each circle is controlled so as to be shifted to the erased circle (S937). As described above, when the variable display based on the hold memory is executed, the control for deleting the circle indicating the hold memory used for the variable display is performed, so that the next variable display is the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is shown which is the variable display based on the symbol. Thereby, the player can identify which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is used for the next variable display. Then, the value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by -1 (S938), and the value of the total pending storage number counter is set in the total pending storage number storage area (S939).

  When it is determined in S935 that the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set, the circle displayed most recently (displayed in the lower left) in the total pending storage display portion 18c is flashed. Then, after the variable display corresponding to the on-hold storage displayed in blinking is completed, display control for deleting the blinking circle may be performed. By doing so, it is shown which of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the third special symbol is the variable display based on the current variable display. Thereby, the player can identify which one of the first hold memory, the second hold memory, and the third hold memory is used for the current variation display.

  Further, in S937, when deleting the circle of the reserved storage displayed in the lower left corner of the total pending storage display unit 18c as shown in FIG. It may be. By doing so, the player can more clearly identify which of the first reserved memory, the second reserved memory, and the third reserved memory is used for the variable display.

  By the control as described above, the red circle is incremented by 1 when the first start winning designation command and the total pending storage designation command are received in the total pending storage display unit 18c, and the second start winning designation command and the total are displayed. Control is implemented in which a green circle is incremented by 1 when a reserved memory number designation command is received, and a blue circle is incremented by 1 when a third start winning designation command and a combined pending memory number designation command are received. . Further, when the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received, the circle displayed on the total pending storage display portion 18c is decremented by one. In addition, when the third start winning designation command and the combined reserved memory number designation command are received, the variable display is performed in preference to the reserved memory corresponding to the first starting prize and the reserved memory corresponding to the second start prize. This can be indicated by the display of the pending storage.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 also transmits a total pending storage number designation command even when power supply is restored. In that case, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize the total number of pending storages, but cannot recognize the breakdown (how many of the total number of pending storages are among the total number of pending storages). Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the power failure recovery designation command and the total pending memory number designation command, the number of circles designated by the total pending memory count designation command are displayed as the total pending memory display section 18c. However, the color is changed to a color other than red or green, or displayed in a form other than a circle.

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the notification control process of S710. In the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the initial notification flag is set (S901). The initial notification flag is set when an initialization designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 (see S632B in FIG. 56). If the initial notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to S906. When the initial notification flag is set, the value of the period timer set in S632C is decremented by 1 (S902). Then, when the value of the period timer becomes 0, that is, when the initial notification period has elapsed, the initial notification flag is reset (S903, S904).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for deleting the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 9 (S905). The VDP 109 erases the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen from the effect display device 9 according to the command.

  In S906, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not an abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag indicating that an abnormal winning notification designation command has been received is set. If not set, the process is terminated. When the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is reset (S907), and the effect display device 9 notifies the abnormal display to the screen displayed at that time. A command to superimpose and display the screen is output to the VDP 109 (S908). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in response to the command (see FIG. 70C).

  Furthermore, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the abnormal winning notification to the sound output board 70 (S909). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input voice data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of abnormal notification sound) corresponding to the notification of abnormal winning is performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (S910).

  FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the situation of the display effect in the effect display device 9 and the sound effect by the speaker 27. FIG. 73 (A) shows an example in which the effect display device 9 is performing a variable display of effect symbols. FIG. 73 (B) shows an example in which initialization notification is performed in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 73 (C) shows an example in which abnormality notification is performed in the effect display device 9 and an abnormality notification sound is output by the speaker 27. When receiving the abnormal prize notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control to display an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and outputs the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. To do. Moreover, even if the display of the effect symbol change is started in response to the reception of the change pattern command, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued. Further, even when the effect symbol variation display ends, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued. The production control microcomputer 100 does not execute the control for deleting the abnormality notification screen and the control for stopping the output of the abnormality notification sound, so that the display of the abnormality notification screen on the production display device 9 and the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are not performed. The output continues until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. However, the production control microcomputer 100 stops displaying the abnormality notification screen and outputting the abnormality notification sound when a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the abnormality notification screen and the output of the abnormality notification sound have started. You may control.

  In this embodiment, the abnormality notification is performed by the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27. However, the abnormality notification may be performed using a lamp / LED. In that case, when receiving the abnormal winning notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the lamp / LED to blink in a manner different from that in the normal state (when no abnormal winning has occurred). . Further, even when the abnormality notification is also performed using the lamp / LED, the abnormality notification using the lamp / LED is continued even when the variation display of the effect symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming control microcomputer 560 does not detect abnormal winnings for a predetermined period after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (period in which the initialization notification is executed). No abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. However, when the value of the special symbol process flag is less than a predetermined value (5 in this embodiment) or the value of the normal symbol process flag is a predetermined value (3 in this embodiment), the game control microcomputer 560 When the abnormal control is detected, and the production control microcomputer 100 receives the abnormal winning notification designation command within a predetermined period after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the abnormal winning is determined. This notification may not be performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the initialization notification is given priority over the abnormality notification, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initialization notification becomes difficult to recognize. That is, the initialization notification is performed prominently. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits an initialization designation command when a user reset is generated to start execution of the program from the start address (for example, address 0000) even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. To do. As a cause of the occurrence of the user reset, for example, when the watchdog timer is configured to be used, there is a case where the watchdog timer has timed out due to an illegal action that hinders the smooth progress of the program. Such fraudulent acts are configured to be controlled in a probabilistic state, particularly when a predetermined jackpot symbol (predetermined probability variation jackpot symbol or sudden probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined based on a random number for determining the jackpot symbol It is likely to occur when it is. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is initialized, and a counter for generating a jackpot symbol determining random number is initialized, and it is easy to receive an illegal act that makes it easy to grasp the count value of the counter. As in this embodiment, by making the initialization notice conspicuous, it is possible to easily grasp from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has been initialized, so that an illegal act has been made. It is easily recognized that there is a possibility.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the initialization notification when a predetermined period has elapsed (see S901 to S905), but ends the initialization notification at another timing. Also good. For example, the initialization notification is ended when the variation display of the effect symbol is started for the first time after the initialization notification is started, or the abnormal winning notification designation command is received before the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Sometimes the initialization notification may be terminated. Alternatively, the initialization notification may be terminated when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received or when the first effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received after the initialization notification is started. That is, it is preferable that the initialization notification is continued only for a period sufficient for the game store clerk or the like to recognize the initialization notification.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control means receives the variation pattern command, but when the display result specifying command cannot be received, the variation pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit. If it is determined that a change pattern command other than the change pattern command that can be used for both the normal big hit and the probable big hit is received is determined. Since the stop symbol is determined as a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the received variation pattern, the effect display device 9 can notify that a big hit will occur even if the display result specifying command cannot be received due to noise or the like. Furthermore, immediately after receiving the variation pattern command, when it is determined that an effect control command other than the display result specifying command has been received, the above-described control based on the received variation pattern command may be performed. That is, the effect control means determines that the regular command has not been received (for example, the display result specifying command cannot be received) or determines that the non-normal command has been received (for example, the display result following the variation pattern command). When an effect control command other than the specific command is received), it is preferable to execute effect control (for example, determine a stop symbol of the effect symbol) based on the received regular command. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged due to non-reception of a regular command or reception of a non-regular command.

  The same control may be performed for other effect control commands. For example, when a jackpot start specifying command that can specify the start of a specific gaming state is received, if it does not match the display result specifying command that has already been received (for example, a display result 2 specifying command that indicates a normal jackpot is a display result specifying When it is stored in the command storage area, when the big hit start 3 designation command indicating the probability variation big hit is received, the production control based on the big hit start designation command (for example, that the probability variation big hit is notified by the production device) ) Or a jackpot end designation command that can identify the end of a specific gaming state is received and does not match the already received jackpot start designation command (for example, a jackpot start 1 designation command indicating a normal jackpot) After receiving a jackpot end designation 2 command indicating a probability jackpot) Based on the command effect control (e.g., the background of the effect display device 9 on the background corresponding to the probability variation state) is executed. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control of the effect control means from being confused as much as possible with the control of the game control means.

  In the above-described embodiment, the abnormal winning timing (the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5 or more, the value of the second special symbol process flag is 5 or more, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is other than 3). Sometimes, if one game ball wins the big winning opening or the second starting winning opening 14, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. If a predetermined number of game balls wins the big winning opening or the second starting winning opening 14, it may be determined that an abnormal winning has occurred. For example, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when it is determined that five game balls have accumulated in the big winning opening during a time other than the big winning game or the small winning game. Further, when it is determined that two game balls have accumulated in the second start winning opening 14 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  In the above embodiment, the abnormal winning notification of the same content is performed both when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and when an abnormal winning at the second starting winning opening 14 occurs. You may make it perform a prize alert | report. Specifically, an abnormal winning notification designation command transmitted when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and an abnormal winning notification designation command transmitted when an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 occur are different. The command is used (the command transmission table address set in S559 and the command transmission table address set in S564 are different addresses). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 executes different abnormal winning notifications depending on the type of the abnormal winning notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. For example, a different notification sound is generated when an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs and when an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 occurs. Or, when an abnormal prize is received at the big prize opening, the abnormality is notified with a loud sound.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, even when it is detected that an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b or the second decorative symbol indicator. The variation of the decoration symbol in 9b and the variation of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are configured to be executed continuously. Therefore, when a game ball is won in the second start winning opening 14 illegally (for example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened illegally even though the normal symbol is not a winning pattern, and the second starting winning opening 14 is Even when a game ball is won), a big hit may occur due to the start winning, and the ball may be illegally acquired. Therefore, in the second embodiment, when it is detected that an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the variation of the special symbol and the variation of the decorative symbol are stopped at a predetermined timing. ing.

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol process in the second embodiment. In the second special symbol process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not an abnormal winning detection flag indicating that an abnormal winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is detected is set (S1315). Here, the abnormal winning detection flag is set when it is determined that an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, that is, when N in S559B of FIG.

  When the abnormal winning detection flag is set (Y in S1315), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second special symbol is changed in the second special symbol display 8b, specifically, the second special symbol process. It is determined whether the value of the flag is a value (“4”) indicating the second special symbol changing process (S504) (S1316). When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value (“4”) indicating the second special symbol changing process (Y in S1316), the processing after S521 described above is executed. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is caused to continuously execute the variation of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is not a value indicating the second special symbol changing process (“4”) (N in S1316), the second special symbol process is terminated. That is, the variation control of the second special symbol is stopped in the second special symbol indicator 8b. With such a configuration, when it is determined that an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, if the second special symbol is not changing, the second special symbol is immediately prohibited from changing, and the second special symbol is prohibited. When the change is in progress, the change in the second special symbol is continued and the next change in the second special symbol is prohibited.

  74, the control for prohibiting the variation of the second special symbol based on the detection of the abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has been described. Based on the fact that the abnormal winning is detected, the control for prohibiting the fluctuation of the first special symbol may be performed. In this case, the same processing as S1315 and S1316 shown in FIG. 74 may be executed before the processing of S21 in the first special symbol process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the second embodiment. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set (S809A). When the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set (Y in S809A), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect symbol is changed in the effect display device 9, specifically, the effect control process flag. It is determined whether or not the value is a value (“2”) indicating the effect symbol variation processing (S802) (S809B). When the value of the effect control process flag is a value (“2”) indicating the effect symbol changing process (Y in S809B), the effect symbol changing process (S802) is executed. In other words, the effect display device 9 causes the effect symbols to be continuously changed. On the other hand, when the value of the effect control process flag is not a value (“2”) indicating the effect symbol changing process (N in S809B), the effect control process process is terminated. That is, the effect display device 9 stops the effect symbol variation control. With such a configuration, when the abnormal winning notification designation command is received, if the production design is not changing, the production design is immediately changed, and if the production design is changing, the production design changes. Is continued, and the variation of the next effect design is prohibited.

  As described above, when the variation of the effect symbol is prohibited in the effect control process, the second ornament symbol variation request flag is not set (see S826 in FIG. 61), and the variation of the second ornament symbol is not started ( 69 (see S782 in FIG. 69), the variation of the second decorative symbol is also prohibited. If the change in the effect design is prohibited in the effect control process, the first design change request flag is not set (S826 in FIG. 61) as in the case of the second design change. Is not started (S782 in FIG. 69), the variation of the first decorative symbol is also prohibited. Even if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the change of the effect symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol is prohibited based on the reception of the abnormal winning notification designation command. Also good.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the variation of the second special symbol (and the first special symbol display) in the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the detection of the abnormal winning at the second start winning port 14. Variation of the first special symbol on the device 8a), variation of the second decorative symbol on the second ornament symbol display 9b (and variation of the first ornament symbol on the first ornament symbol display 9a), and the effect on the effect display device 9 Since the control for prohibiting the variation of the symbol is executed, when the winning to the second start winning opening 14 is generated by the fraudulent act (for example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 even though the normal symbol is not a winning symbol) Even if the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14), it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a big hit based on the winning.

  In the second embodiment, whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol changing process, and the value of the effect control process flag indicates the effect symbol changing process. The control for prohibiting the fluctuation of the symbol was executed after confirming whether or not it was a value, but it is not limited to such a configuration, for example, when an abnormal winning detection flag is set, and When the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, a control for prohibiting the fluctuation of the symbol may be performed immediately. Further, the number of reserved memories at the time when an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected is confirmed, and the variation of the symbols is continued until the variation of the symbols corresponding to the number of reserved memories is completed. When the variation of the symbol is finished, control for prohibiting the variation of the symbol may be performed. Specifically, when the abnormal winning detection flag is set, the number of reserved memories is confirmed, and a counter is used to count whether or not a change corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories has been executed. Control that prohibits fluctuations is sometimes executed. According to such a configuration, the fluctuation based on the start winning to the normal second start winning opening 14 can be continued, and the fluctuation based on the abnormal winning can be prohibited. In the above configuration, in the case of prohibiting the fluctuation of the symbol based on the abnormal winning correctly, the fluctuation of the symbol is prohibited at the time when the fluctuation of the reserved storage number −1 when the abnormal winning is detected is finished. You may do it.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, by checking whether the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value (“3”) indicating the normal electric accessory actuating process, the second start winning award port 14 is reached at a normal timing. It is determined whether or not a prize has been generated (see S560 to S563 in FIG. 51). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and by confirming whether or not a winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred at the timing when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed, the second time at a normal timing. It may be determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 14 has occurred.

  FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory actuating process in the third embodiment. In the normal electric actor operation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has expired (S261). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in S261), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S262).

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer by -1 (S281). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer is 0, that is, whether or not the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer has expired (S282). If not timed out (N in S282), the process is terminated as it is. If time-out has occurred (Y in S282), the CPU 56 sets the release pattern time in the ordinary electric accessory release pattern timer (S283). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, for example, by confirming the normal electric accessory solenoid output bit of the output port buffer (solenoid buffer) (S284).

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is closed (Y in S284), the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 16 to open the variable winning ball device 15 (S285). Since this timing is not the timing at which a game ball normally wins at the second start winning opening 14, a process is performed to check whether or not an abnormal winning at the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. That is, the CPU 56 loads the switch-on buffer into the register (S287). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (S288). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14).

  If 1 is not set in the second start port switch input bit (N in S288), the process is terminated. If 1 is set in the second start port switch input bit (Y in S288), the second start port switch 14a has been turned on at an incorrect timing, so the CPU 56 controls the abnormal winning notification designation command. Control to transmit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (S289).

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is being opened in S284 (N in S284), the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 16 and close the variable winning ball device 15 (S286). Since this timing is a timing at which a game ball normally wins at the second start winning opening 14, the process for checking whether or not an abnormal winning at the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred is not performed.

  In S261, when the normal symbol process timer expires (Y in S261), the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S200). (S272).

  76, the processing corresponding to S264 to S267 (ordinary electric winning prize winning count processing) of the normal electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 40 is not shown. The normal electric accessory actuating process shown in 76 may also be executed in the same manner. In addition, when an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected in the normal electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 76, it is necessary to execute S560 to S564 of the abnormal winning notification process shown in FIG. Absent.

  According to the configuration as described above, the abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected at the closing timing of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, so that the second starting winning opening 14 can be detected at a more accurate timing. An abnormal winning can be detected.

  As described in the first embodiment, in the third embodiment, the timing for determining an abnormal winning may be delayed from the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15. For example, the timer is started when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 changes from the open state to the closed state (that is, when the time has changed from N to Y in S284), and when the timer times out, the process proceeds to S287 to S290. Execute the process. According to such a method, it can be prevented that it is erroneously determined that an abnormal winning has occurred even though a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 at regular timing.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, in the prize ball number adding process shown in FIG. 49, there is a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (Y in S363A), and the value of the normal symbol process flag is the normal electric accessory. By configuring so that the number of prize balls is not added to the total prize ball number storage buffer when the value indicates the operation process (“3”), prize balls are not paid out based on abnormal winnings. It was composed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. When an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 is detected in the switch process, the winning itself may be invalidated.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing switch processing according to the fourth embodiment. In the switch processing, S331 to S338 are the same as the processing described in FIG. After executing the process of S338, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is being opened (S339). Here, whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open can be determined by, for example, checking the normal electric accessory solenoid output bit of the output port buffer (solenoid buffer).

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is being opened (Y in S339), the process is ended as it is. When the variable winning ball device 15 is not open but closed (N in S339), the CPU 56 clears the second start port switch input bit (the bit corresponding to the second start port switch 14a) of the switch-on buffer. Set to (0) (S340). As a result, when an abnormal prize is generated at the second start prize opening 14, the start prize itself can be invalidated. In this case, it is not necessary to execute a process for preventing the prize ball number from being added to the total prize ball number storage buffer when an abnormal winning to the second starting prize opening 14 occurs in the prize ball number addition process. .

  In S339, it is confirmed whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is being opened, but it is confirmed whether or not the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is a value (“3”) indicating the ordinary electric accessory actuating process. You may make it invalidate 2 start prizes.

  Further, as described in the third embodiment, the timing for determining an abnormal winning may be delayed from the timing for closing the variable winning ball device 15.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment described above, when an abnormal winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the starting winning itself is invalidated in the switch process. In the fifth embodiment, the second starting winning is performed. When an abnormal winning to the mouth 14 occurs, the starting winning itself is invalidated in the second special symbol process.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol process in the fifth embodiment. In the second special symbol process, the CPU 56 confirms whether the invalid flag is set (S1317) before performing the confirmation process (S521) of turning on the second start port switch 14a and the third start port switch 12a. . Here, the invalid flag is set when it is determined that an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Specifically, in the case of the first embodiment, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”, the second start port switch 14a is turned on a predetermined number of times or more, so that the start port abnormality counter becomes a predetermined value or more. In the case of the third embodiment, when the variable start ball device 15 is closed, when the second start port switch 14a is turned on a predetermined number of times or more, the start port abnormality counter becomes a predetermined value or more. is there. In S1317, it may be checked whether the abnormal winning detection flag described in the second embodiment is set instead of the invalid flag.

  When the invalid flag is set (Y in S1317), the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a and the third start port switch 12a are turned on (S521) or passes through the second start port switch (S522). Is not executed and the invalid flag is not set (N in S1317), the second start port switch 14 and the third start port switch 12a are turned on (S521) or the second start port switch passing process ( S522) is executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent random number extraction based on the abnormal second start winning, and the variation based on the abnormal winning is prohibited, and the occurrence of the big hit based on the abnormal winning is surely prevented. can do.

  In the case of the fifth embodiment, since it is not possible to prohibit the payout of the winning ball based on the abnormal winning, the first embodiment (the winning ball number adding process in FIG. 49) and the fourth embodiment (the switch in FIG. 77). It is preferable to simultaneously execute the control for prohibiting award ball payout based on the abnormal winning as described in (Process).

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, in the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the variable display executed by the second special symbol display 8b when the probability variation state as the high probability state is established. An example is shown in which data is set so that the probability that it will be controlled to the jackpot gaming state of sudden probability change jackpot as a jackpot gaming state is lower than the probability in the normal state as a low probability state It was. In the sixth embodiment, in the jackpot determination table, when the probability variation state as the high probability state is set, the variation display executed by the second special symbol display 8b is suddenly changed to the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot as the jackpot gaming state. An example will be described in which data is set so that the probability of determining to control becomes higher than the probability in the normal state as the low probability state.

  FIG. 79 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table according to the sixth embodiment. The jackpot determination table of FIG. 79 is used instead of the jackpot determination table of FIG. 8 according to the first embodiment. 79, as in the case of the first embodiment, the jackpot determination table includes a first normal jackpot determination table shown in (a), a first positive change jackpot determination table shown in (b), ( A second normal jackpot determination table shown in c) and a second probability change jackpot determination table shown in (d) are included.

  In the jackpot determination table shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 79, the tables (a) and (b) used for the first special symbol and the (c) and (d) used for the second special symbol. In this table, the data is set so that the probability that the probability variation jackpot that becomes a high probability state combining the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot is selected has the same probability. For example, in the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol, the total number of the determination values for selecting the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability variation big hit in the first normal jackpot determination table (a) used in the normal state is 50. It is a piece. On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table used for the second special symbol, the total number of determination values for selecting the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot in the first normal jackpot determination table (c) used in the normal state. There are 50 pieces. In the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol, the total number of determination values for selecting the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot in the first probability variation jackpot determination table (b) used when the probability variation state is 100 is 100. It is a piece. On the other hand, in the jackpot determination table used for the second special symbol, the total number of determination values for selecting the probability variation jackpot and the sudden probability variation jackpot in the first probability variation jackpot determination table (d) used when the probability variation state is used. Is 100 pieces.

  In the jackpot determination table shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 79, when the probability variation state is a high probability state, the probability of determining to control the jackpot gaming state of the sudden probability variation jackpot as the jackpot gaming state is determined. The data is set so as to be higher than the probability in the normal state as the low probability state. For example, in the jackpot determination table used for the first special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting sudden probability variation jackpots in the first probability variation jackpot determination table (b) used in the probability variation state is 60. On the other hand, the number of determination values for selecting the sudden probability variation big hit in the first normal big hit determination table (a) used in the normal state is 20. In the jackpot determination table used for the second special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting sudden probability variation jackpots in the second probability variation jackpot determination table (d) used in the probability variation state is 80. The number of determination values for selecting sudden probability variation jackpots in the second normal jackpot determination table of (c) used in the normal state is 30. Therefore, when the high probability state, the variation display on the special symbol display 8b that is executed based on the winning to the second start winning opening 14, which makes it easier to win the game ball than in the normal state, Suddenly the probability of deciding to control at a probable big hit increases. Thereby, in the specific game state generated based on the variable display on the special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 tends to have a small number of rounds. Don't be.

  Further, in the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 79A to 79D, when the probability change state as the high probability state, the probability of determining to control the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot gaming state is Data is set so as to be higher than the probability in the normal state as the low probability state. For example, in the big hit determination table used for the first special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting the small hit is 30 in the first positive change big hit determination table (b) used when the probability change state is used. On the other hand, the number of determination values for selecting a small hit in the first normal big hit determination table (a) used in the normal state is 20. In the big hit determination table used for the second special symbol, the number of determination values for selecting the small hit in the second positive change big hit determination table of (d) used when the probability change state is 40, The number of determination values for selecting a small hit in the second normal big hit determination table (c) used in the normal state is 30.

  In the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 79 (a) and 79 (b), when the probability change state as the high probability state is determined, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is suddenly controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the probability variation jackpot. An example is shown in which the data is set so that the probability is lower than the probability in the normal state as the low probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control to the big hit gaming state of sudden probability change big hit may be the same in the probability changing state as the high probability state and the normal state as the low probability state.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a modified example of the winning stage 120 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described as a seventh embodiment. FIG. 80 is an enlarged perspective view showing a winning stage 1200 according to the seventh embodiment. In FIG. 80, (a) shows the configuration of the winning stage 1200, and (b) shows a representative example of a path along which the game balls P1, P2 roll in the winning stage 1200. A winning stage 1200 shown in FIG. 80 is provided instead of the winning stage 120 described above.

  Referring to (a) of FIG. 80, the winning stage 1200 has an arc shape when viewed from the front, similarly to the winning stage 120 described above, and has a third start winning port 12 and a falling ball entrance at the center. An opening 17a is formed. A falling ball outlet 17b is provided below the falling ball inlet 17a. A guide path for guiding a game ball is formed between the falling ball inlet 17a and the falling ball outlet 17b, and the game ball that has entered from the falling ball inlet 17a is released forward from the falling ball outlet 17b and falls. . A third start port switch 12 a is built in the lower portion of the third start winning port 12.

  As shown in (b), the winning stage 1200 includes a first passage 121a and a second passage 121b, which are two passages with a width that allows the game ball to roll from the left and right upper portions to the center portion when viewed from the front. Are provided in parallel. The 1st channel | path 121a is formed in the aspect which passes in front of the 3rd start winning opening 12. The second passage 121b is formed so as to pass in front of the falling ball inlet 17a. In the winning stage 1200, the first passage 121a and the second passage 121b are formed so that the vicinity of the entrance of the third start winning opening 12 is raised upward.

  In the winning stage 1200 configured as described above, when the game ball flows down on the winning stage 1200, the game ball rolls on the winning stage 1200 and wins the third start winning opening 12 or enters the falling ball entrance 17a. Enter or fall down without entering them. For example, as shown in (b), the game ball P1 rolling on the first passage 121a enters the third start winning opening 12 via the first passage 121a as shown in the route r3 and enters the third start opening. There is a case where it is detected by the switch 12a, and there is also a case where it falls off from the first passage 121a. Further, as shown in (b), the game ball P2 rolling on the second passage 121b enters the falling ball inlet 17a through the second passage 121b and falls from the falling ball outlet 17b as shown in the route r4. In such a case, when falling off the second passage 121b and dropping downward, the second passage 121b may come off and roll onto the first passage 121a.

  In this way, by providing the winning stage 1200 where the game ball can roll at the third start winning opening 12 and showing the player whether or not the game ball enters the third starting winning opening 12, Interest can be improved. In the case of the winning stage 1200, a plurality of game ball passages and entrances (first passage 121a, second passage 121, third start winning port 12, and falling ball entrance 17a) are provided. The behavior of the game is rich in change, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) The first special symbol as shown in FIG. 8 for the probability variable big hit and the normal big hit and the sudden probability variable big hit that are different in at least one of the period and the number of times that the special variable winning device 20 is changed to the open state in the big hit gaming state In the determination of the variable display executed by the display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, respectively, the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the determination probabilities in which the ratio determined when controlling to the high probability state is different. S62 of FIG. 26 in the first special symbol process, or the second special symbol process, which one of a plurality of game states including the probability variable big hit, the normal big hit, and the sudden probability variable big hit is controlled. Since the game is determined by the same process in FIG. 4, the game using the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is often performed. Can be realized. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, in the determination about the variable display executed by the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the probability of determining to control to the high probability state is the same. Therefore, since the game content is not biased to any one of the special symbol displays, the game can be diversified so that the fun of the game is not impaired. Here, as a specific example of the game content being biased to one of the special symbol displays, continuous occurrence of jackpots frequently occurs in one special symbol display, It means that a predetermined gaming state is biased and generated on the side of one special symbol display, such as no continuous occurrence of big hits. Further, as shown in S560 N of FIG. 51 or Y of S284 of FIG. 76, N of S563 of FIG. 51 or Y of S288 of FIG. 76, S564C of FIG. 51 or S289 of FIG. Since the abnormal winning notification is performed based on the detection of the winning of the game ball when it is determined to be in the closed state, the fact that the winning abnormality has occurred due to the illegal act on the variable winning ball device 15 is notified. As a result, an illegal act against the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be surely prevented. In addition, as shown in S906 to S909 in FIG. 72 and S845A and S845C in FIG. 65, it is possible to execute the variable display on the effect display device 9 even when such abnormal winning notification is being executed. Even when an abnormal winning notification is made due to a malfunction, the variable display is not stopped and the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged. Further, since an abnormality notification is performed based on the detection of a game ball winning to the special variable winning device 20 in a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state, an abnormal winning has occurred due to an illegal act on the special variable winning device 20. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act on the special variable winning device 20. In addition, as shown in S906 to S909 in FIG. 72 and S845A and S845C in FIG. 65, it is possible to execute the variable display of the effect display device 9 even when such abnormality notification is being executed. Even when an abnormal prize is notified due to a malfunction, the variable display is not stopped, and the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

  (2) As illustrated in FIG. 8, the second probability change big hit determination table has a lower rate of sudden probability change big hit than the second normal time big hit determination table. 2 With regard to the variable display on the special symbol display 8b, the probability of determining to control suddenly variable jackpot as the jackpot gaming state is lower than the probability in the normal state. As a result, in the high probability state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by 2R in an extremely short time, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability of a sudden probability variation big hit controlled to the high probability state is lower than the normal state. In a high-probability state, it is possible to reduce a player's awakening by being suddenly controlled by a probable big hit. Further, when in the high probability state, the fluctuation in the second special symbol display 8b is executed based on winning in the second start winning opening 14, which makes it easier for the game ball to win than in the normal state. As for the display, since the probability of suddenly controlling the probability change is reduced, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has the number of rounds in the specific game state generated based on the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b. Since it is likely to be many, it becomes easier to win a game ball that is more advantageous to the player, so that the interest of the player can be further improved, and the game ball to be awarded to the special variable winning ball device 20 can be increased. Can be increased. Thereby, the number of balls can be increased.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 79, the second probability change big hit determination table has a higher rate of sudden probability change big hit than the second normal time big hit determination table. Regarding the variable display on the 2 special symbol display 8b, the probability of determining to control to the second gaming state as the specific gaming state is higher than the probability in the normal state. Thereby, when in the high probability state, the fluctuation in the second special symbol display 8b is executed based on winning in the second starting winning opening 14, which makes it easier for the game ball to win than in the normal state. As for the display, since the probability of suddenly controlling the probability change is reduced, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has the number of rounds in the specific game state generated based on the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b. Since it is likely to become a small number, it is not easy to win game balls excessively, so that it is possible to suppress the number of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning ball device 20 so as not to increase too much. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of balls from being increased excessively.

  (4) As shown in the first jackpot symbol table and the second jackpot symbol table in FIG. 10, the jackpot gaming state based on the display result on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the display on the second special symbol indicator 8b Since the number of rounds is individually selected and determined together with the display result of the symbol variation display in the big hit gaming state based on the result, variations of the game can be enriched.

  (5) When selecting a shortened variation pattern when the number of reserved memories exceeds a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories on the first special symbol display 8a side and the number of reserved memories on the second special symbol display side When it is determined whether or not the number of shortening variation patterns has been selected individually, the shortening variation pattern is selected in one special symbol display, but the shortening variation pattern is not selected in the other special symbol display. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable due to the situation where the control is biased. However, when the sum of the number of reserved memories on the first special symbol display 8a side and the number of reserved memories on the second special symbol display 8b side is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the shortened variation pattern is selected. Therefore, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, a shortened variation pattern is selected regardless of which variation display is performed on any special symbol display device, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable as described above. Can be performed.

  (6) In FIG. 8, the ratio of the first probability change big hit determination table is smaller than the first normal time big hit determination table, and the second probability change big hit determination table is the second normal. As explained that the percentage of small hits is lower than the time big hit determination table, when in the high probability state, the probability of determining to control the big hit as the big hit gaming state is the probability in the normal state. Low compared. Further, in FIG. 79, the ratio of the first probability change big hit determination table is smaller than the first normal time big hit determination table, and the second probability change big hit determination table is the second normal time. As explained that the percentage of small hits is higher than the big hit determination table, the probability of determining to control the big hit as the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability in the normal state when in the high probability state. Is expensive. As a result, the ratio of small hits can be matched with the ratio of suddenly probable big hits.

  (7) As shown in S1315 and S1316 in FIG. 74 in the second embodiment, S339 and S340 in FIG. 77 in the fourth embodiment, and S1317 in FIG. 77 in the fifth embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed. Since it is prohibited to start the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b by the winning based on the detection of the winning of the game ball when it is determined that When there is a possibility that a game ball has won a prize in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by an action, it is possible to reliably prevent the game from being shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  (8) As shown in S363A and 363B of FIG. 49, when it is determined that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the winning game ball is based on the detection of the winning of the gaming ball. Therefore, if there is a possibility that a game ball has won a prize in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 due to an illegal act, there is a disadvantage in the game hall by not paying out the winning ball based on the winning. Can be prevented from being given.

  (9) When it is determined that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening is detected based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening. Since the cumulative number of winning prizes is stored in the starting opening abnormality counter, and as shown in S564B and S564C in FIG. It is possible to prevent the abnormal winning state from being determined due to a minor abnormality temporarily caused by noise or the like, and it is possible to reliably determine the abnormal winning state.

  (10) As shown in S362A and 362B of FIG. 49 in FIG. 49, based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 20 in the gaming state other than the big hit gaming state, the game by the winning Since the execution of the control for paying out the ball is prohibited, if there is a possibility that the game ball has won a prize in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 due to an illegal act, the game place is not allowed to be paid out based on the winning. Profit can be prevented from being given.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27 and the like) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4 (a sound / lamp board having a function by a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function by a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  (3) The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the special symbol that is variably displayed on the variation display unit based on the start winning prize becomes a predetermined symbol. Pachinko machines that will be released based on the start prize, but if there is a prize in a predetermined area of the electric game that will be released based on the start prize, The present invention is applied even to a pachinko game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when there is a prize for a predetermined electric combination that is released when the stop symbol of the symbol displayed in a variable manner becomes a predetermined symbol combination. it can. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that inserts game medals and sets the number of bets and plays a game, or a game machine that inserts game balls instead of game medals and sets the number of bets and plays games.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins the third start winning opening 12, it is different from when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. The example which performs the control which performs the fluctuation | variation display used as a reach was shown (refer description of the fluctuation | variation pattern of FIGS. 12-15). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the game ball wins the third start winning opening 12, unlike the case where the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, for example, it is a big hit. The effect display device 9 may always perform a predetermined notice display such as a jackpot notice display (which may be a notice that the player will reach reach) or the like. In addition, when the game ball wins the third start winning opening 12, a special reach effect that is not displayed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is always displayed. May be. Also, when the game ball wins the third start winning opening 12, a special character that is not displayed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is always displayed. Also good. As described above, when the game ball wins the third start winning opening 12, a special effect that is not performed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is performed. do it.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins the third start winning port 12, it fluctuates preferentially than when the game ball wins the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14. An example of performing control to execute display has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a game ball wins the third start winning opening 12, the game ball follows the order of winning in the same manner as when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. You may make it perform control which performs a fluctuation display.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined based on the order of winning game balls to the first start winning opening 13 to the third start winning opening 12 and the priority of the variable display for the start winning opening. According to the order of the variable display, an example is shown in which the special symbol variable display is performed on either the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b can be used as long as one of them can perform special symbol variation display when performing special symbol variation display. , Fluctuation display based on hold storage may be performed in any hold storage order.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the first big hit symbol table and the second big hit shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b) when the probability change big hit other than the sudden probability change and the normal big hit. An example in which the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds per jackpot are selected and determined individually for the first special symbol and the second special symbol using the symbol table is shown. Such selection and determination of the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of jackpot that are performed separately for the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be performed only in the probability variation state (high probability state), or in the normal state (low probability). (State) may be performed only in the probability state (high probability state) and normal state (low probability state). In addition, the selection determination of the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of jackpot that are separately performed for the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be performed only when the probability variation big hit other than the sudden probability change, You may make it carry out only when it is usually a big hit.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the first big hit symbol table and the second big hit shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b) when the probability change big hit other than the sudden probability change and the normal big hit are obtained. An example in which the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds per jackpot are selected and determined individually for the first special symbol and the second special symbol using the symbol table is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is 3 rounds or more, such as 15 rounds (for example, rounds of sudden probability change jackpots). The number of rounds may be set to a predetermined number).

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the jackpot are separately set for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, when the probability variation jackpot other than the sudden probability variation and the normal jackpot. An example of selecting the number of rounds to be executed from among different types of round numbers for the first special symbol and the second special symbol when selecting and deciding was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds to be executed may be selected from the same plurality of types of round numbers for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In that case, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different probabilities of selecting each of a plurality of types of round numbers, and the probabilities of selecting each of a plurality of types of round numbers are the same. It may be made to become.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the second special symbol big hit symbol and the big hit number of rounds are selected and determined when the probability variation big hit other than the sudden probability change and the normal big hit are selected. An example in which the number of rounds to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of rounds at the same rate when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 14 and when a game ball is won at the third start winning opening 12 is shown. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit symbol of the second special symbol and the number of rounds of the big hit are selected and determined, when the game ball wins the second start winning port 14 and when the game ball enters the third start winning port 12 The number of rounds to be executed may be selected from a plurality of types of rounds at different rates depending on when the player wins.

  (11) As described above, there is an abnormal winning notification performed when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning to the variable winning ball device 15 and an abnormal winning to the special variable winning ball device 20. The notification manner may be the same as or different from the abnormal winning notification performed when the determination is made. In addition, when it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning to the variable winning ball device 15, it is performed when it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning to the special variable winning ball device 20 and to notify the abnormal winning. As described above, the abnormal winning notification is performed by the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27, as well as the notification using only the effect display device 9, the effect display device 9, and a light emitting device such as a lamp / LED. Other notification modes such as notification using the display, notification using the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, and a light emitting device such as a lamp / LED may be used.

  (12) When it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning to the variable winning ball device 15 and when it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning to the special variable winning ball device 20 When different notification modes are used for notification of abnormal winnings to be performed, the notification means may be selected so that the notification means such as lamps used for notification by the notification of abnormal winning is different. . Further, in the case where the notification mode is changed in this way, when the same notification means is used, the notification mode can be changed by increasing or decreasing the notification appeal level, for example, by changing the notification mode depending on the intensity of light emission of the lamp. May be different.

  (13) As a gaming machine, when a special display result (for example, a probable variation symbol) of a specific display result (a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on a variable display device, the game machine is in a normal state after the specific gaming state is ended. A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) in which the variation display of identification information tends to be a specific display result, and the predetermination means derives a display result as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state Determined before display (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 corresponds to steps S82 and S83 in the first special symbol process and steps S82 and S83 in the first special symbol process in the second special symbol process. And the game control means outputs a change display command (change pattern command) based on the determination by the pre-decision means. Fluctuation display command selection means to be selected (for example, a part for executing steps S300 and S301 in the first special symbol process in the game control microcomputer 560. In the second special symbol process, the step in the first special symbol process) A display result command transmission unit (for example, for game control) that transmits a display result command (for example, a display result specifying command) that can specify a determination result by the prior determination unit) A part for executing steps S110 to S118 in the first special symbol process in the microcomputer 560. A part for executing processes corresponding to steps S110 to S118 in the first special symbol process in the second special symbol process) Including The dynamic display command selection means, as the variable display command, a non-specific variable display command (for example, a variation pattern command dedicated to loss) that can specify a non-specific display result (for example, a loss symbol) indicating that control is not performed in a specific gaming state. , Special variation display commands (for example, variation pattern commands dedicated to probability variation jackpots) that can identify special display results (for example, probability variation symbols), and non-special display results that are specific display results but not special display results (for example, non-probability variation symbols) Non-special variation display command (for example, variation pattern command dedicated to normal jackpots) and specific variation display command (for example, variation pattern command for both normal jackpot / probability variation jackpots) that can identify special display results or non-special display results The variable display command transmission means selects the variable display command. The variable display command selected by the command selection means is transmitted (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S302 in the first special symbol process and processing corresponding to step S302 in the second special symbol process). ), The effect control means, based on the change display command or the display result command, the identification information determination means for determining the identification information to be derived and displayed as the display result on the change display device from a plurality of types (for example, the effect control microcomputer) When the specific variation display command is received (for example, Y in step S830) and the display result command cannot be received (for example, step S817). N), identification information Display results determined in a non-special display results (e.g. performance control microcomputer 100 executes the step S832) it may be configured so. According to such a configuration, the variable display command selection means can specify a non-specific variable display command that can specify a non-specific display result indicating that control is not performed in a specific gaming state and a special display result as a variable display command. Special display commands, non-special display commands that can specify non-special display results that are specific display results but not special display results, and specific display commands that can specify special display results or non-special display results When the identification information determination means receives the specific variation display command and fails to receive the display result command, the identification information determination means is configured to determine the display result of the identification information as a non-special display result. Therefore, even if the production control means cannot receive the display result command, the player can recognize whether or not a specific gaming state occurs. . Also, by including information that can specify the display result in the variable display command, the effect control means can use the identification information without receiving the display result command without using a command other than the variable display command and the display result command. Since the display result can be determined, the types of commands transmitted by the game control means do not increase, and as a result, the control burden on the game control means does not increase.

  (14) The game control means (game control microcomputer 560) includes a numerical value update means for updating a predetermined numerical value (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S24 in the game control microcomputer 560), and a predetermined time. Numerical value extraction means (for example, game control) for extracting a numerical value from the numerical value updating means (for example, when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the third starting winning opening 12) In the microcomputer 560, the variation of the identification information based on the numerical value extracted by the numerical value extracting means) and the portion corresponding to step S113 in the first special symbol process and the step S113 in the second special symbol process. Display result determining means for determining information capable of specifying the display result of display (for example, game system In the microcomputer 560, a part for executing steps S64, S65, S82, and S83) and an initialization means for executing an initialization process for setting a numerical value to an initial value when power supply to the gaming machine is started ( For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, a part for executing the process of step S12) and an initialization command (for example, an initialization designation) indicating the execution of the initialization process when the initialization means executes the initialization process. Command) for transmitting the command (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part for executing the process of step S13), and the effect control means transmits the initialization command transmitted by the initialization command transmission means. On the basis of the above, a predetermined end condition (for example, elapse of a predetermined period) is set by the rendering device. Initialization notification means for performing initialization notification indicating that the initialization processing has been executed until it is established (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a portion for executing the processing of steps S631 to S632C) and including initialization notification When the means is performing initialization notification, abnormality notification prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of abnormality notification by the abnormality notification means (for example, the processing of steps S44, S45, S551 to S553 is executed in the game control microcomputer 560). May be provided). According to such a configuration, since the abnormality notification prohibiting means for prohibiting the start of the abnormality notification by the abnormality notification means is provided when the initialization notification means is performing the initialization notification, the initialization notification is a winning abnormality. It is executed in preference to the notification, and it can be reliably recognized outside the gaming machine that an initial value is set to a numerical value that determines information that can identify the display result of the variation display of the identification information.

  (15) Further, the gaming machine includes an effect display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that performs effect display as an effect device, and the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) includes first variation display means and On condition that the variation display of the identification information is not executed by the second variation display means (for example, 0 after the first special symbol process flag and “N” in the process of step S323), When the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit starts the variation display of the identification information in response to the establishment of the variation display start condition of the identification information on the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit, A fluctuation display means specifying command (for example, a special symbol specifying command) that can specify which of the first fluctuation display means and the second fluctuation display means is to start the fluctuation display of the identification information. (First symbol variation designation command and second symbol variation designation command)), variation display command for identifying variation display time (for example, variation pattern command), and display result command for identifying display result (for example, display result) A part for executing steps S467 and S110 to S118 in the first special symbol process in the game control microcomputer 560. In the second special symbol process, The effect control means is specified by the change display means specifying command on the effect display device based on the command transmitted by the start command transmitting means. The portion corresponding to the processes of steps S467 and S110 to S118 is executed). The production corresponding to the fluctuation display means is started (for example, the step (S821, S823, S825, and S826 are executed). A variation display means specifying command capable of specifying which of the first variation display means and the second variation display means the variation display of the identification information is started by the game control means, and a variation for identifying the variation display time Since the display command and the start command transmission means for transmitting the display result command for specifying the display result to the effect control means are included, the variable display pattern command and the display result specifying command for specifying the display result are displayed in the first variable display. Fluctuation display means that can be used in common for the fluctuation display of the identification information on the means and the fluctuation display of the identification information on the second fluctuation display means, and the effect control means is the effect display device and is specified by the change display means specifying command When an effect corresponding to is started, the types of commands transmitted from the game control means can be prevented from increasing.

  (16) It should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points 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.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the winning stage 120. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 2 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination value. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the kind of 1st special symbol, and the 1st special symbol hit | offset type. It is a figure which shows the 1st, 2nd jackpot symbol table and the 1st, 2nd missed symbol table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal jackpot fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a sudden probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern table. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting a control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the transmission timing of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd fluctuation pattern setting process in a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st reserved memory number transmission process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st small hit | end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the open pattern of the change time of a normal symbol, and a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal electric accessory operating process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the payout control signal. It is a block diagram which shows the signal line etc. which are used for transmission / reception of a payout control signal. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of how to output a payout control signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the buffer used by switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prize ball number table. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation | variation display of a decorative design (a 1st decorative design and a 2nd decorative design). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a total pending storage display part. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol display control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the alerting | reporting screen displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding memory | storage display control process in an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the condition of the display effect in an effect display apparatus, and the sound effect by a speaker. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory operating process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the switch process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table in 6th Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the winning stage 1200 by 7th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 1st special symbol display, 1 pachinko machine, 32 gate, 15 variable winning ball apparatus, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus , 14a Second start port switch, 56 CPU, 560 Game control microcomputer, 9 effect display device, 101 effect control CPU, 100 effect control microcomputer, 54 ROM.

Claims (9)

It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball, and based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start area provided in the game area, the first identification information is displayed in a variable manner and the display result is derived. First variation display means for displaying, and second variation display means for performing variation display of the second identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting area provided in the game area and for deriving and displaying the display result A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display means or the second variation display means,
It is provided in the gaming area and can be changed between a first state in which a game ball can win and a second state in which a game ball does not win in comparison with the first state, and is controlled to the specific gaming state. A special variable winning device that is sometimes controlled to the first state;
Winning detection means for detecting a game ball won in the special variable winning device and outputting a detection signal;
Third variation display means for performing variation display of the third identification information associated with the variation display of at least one of the first identification information and the second identification information;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect device including the third variation display means based on a command transmitted by the game control means,
The game control means includes
Whether or not the variable display executed by each of the first change display means and the second change display means is controlled to the specific gaming state, and is controlled to a normal state different from the specific gaming state after the specific gaming state ends. Or whether the display result of the variable display is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the specific gaming state ends is higher than the normal state. A pre-determining means for determining
The special gaming state is terminated by changing the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for a predetermined period for a predetermined number of times, and is controlled to the normal state or the high probability state after the specific gaming state is ended. First gaming state control means for controlling to the first gaming state;
The special gaming state is ended by changing the special variable prize-winning device to the first state in at least one of a period shorter than the predetermined period and a number less than the predetermined number of times, and after the specific gaming state ends A second gaming state control means for controlling to the second gaming state controlled to the high probability state;
A variation display command transmitting means for transmitting a variation display command capable of specifying the start of variation display of the third identification information and the variation display time in the third variation display means;
Special abnormality notification command transmitting means for transmitting an abnormality notification command for instructing execution of abnormality notification based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state; Including
The pre-determining unit has the same probability of determining to control to the high probability state in the determination of the variable display executed by the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, respectively, and , Before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display based on the determination probability that the ratio of the first gaming state and the second gaming state determined when controlling to the high probability state is different, Further determining which gaming state to control among the plurality of gaming states including the first gaming state and the second gaming state as the specific gaming state;
The production control means includes
Based on the variation display command transmitted by the variation display command transmission unit, the third variation display unit starts to display variation display of the third identification information, and displays on the third variation display unit when the variation display time has elapsed. A variable display control means for deriving and displaying the results;
Based on the abnormality notification command transmitted by the abnormality notification command transmitting means, including abnormality notification means for performing abnormality notification by the effect device,
The abnormality notification means is capable of executing the abnormality notification even when the fluctuation display control means is executing the fluctuation display of the third identification information in the third fluctuation display means. . It is possible to change between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or not win in the second start area and an open state in which a game ball can win in the second start area, and a third state provided in the game area. Further comprising a variable start winning device that enters the open state based on the passing of the game ball through
The variable start winning device is controlled so that when the high probability state, the game ball is likely to win in the second start area as compared to the normal state,
When the pre-determining means is in the high-probability state, the probability of determining to control the second game state as the specific gaming state for the variable display executed by the second fluctuation display means is the normal The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is lower than the probability in the state. It is possible to change between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or not win in the second start area and an open state in which a game ball can win in the second start area, and a third state provided in the game area. Further comprising a variable start winning device that enters the open state based on the passing of the game ball through
The variable start winning device is controlled so that when the high probability state, the game ball is likely to win in the second start area as compared to the normal state,
When the pre-determining means is in the high-probability state, the probability of determining to control the second game state as the specific gaming state for the variable display executed by the second fluctuation display means is the normal The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is higher than the probability in the state. In the closed state, the variable start winning device is in a state where the game ball does not win in the second start area,
Detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the second starting area and outputting a detection signal;
The game control means includes
Open / close determination means for determining the open / close state of the variable start winning device;
When it is determined by the opening / closing determination means that the variable start winning device is in the closed state, the second variation display means by the winning is based on the detection of the winning of the game ball by the detection means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a variable display prohibiting unit that prohibits the start of variable display of identification information. The game control means includes
When the open / close determining means determines that the variable start winning device is in the closed state, the game ball won in the second start area based on the detection of the winning game ball by the detecting means. A winning cumulative number storage means for storing the cumulative number of winnings,
Whether or not it is in an abnormal winning state based on the relationship between the cumulative number of winnings stored in the cumulative winning number storage means and a predetermined abnormal winning number reference value for determining whether or not it is an abnormal winning number And an abnormal winning determination means for determining
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the abnormality notification command transmitting means transmits the abnormality notification command when the abnormal winning determination means determines that the abnormal winning state is established. . The game control means includes
A first plurality of types of times determined in advance as a predetermined number of times to change the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for a predetermined period according to the first gaming state, and a plurality of types of first in the first variation display means. First data storage means for storing first data indicating a relationship with the specific display result;
According to the first gaming state, a second plurality of types of times determined in advance as a predetermined number of times to change the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for a predetermined period of time and a plurality of types of second in the second variation display means. Second data storage means for storing second data indicating the relationship with the specific display result,
The pre-determining means further includes the special variable winning device based on the first data stored in the first data storage means for the specific gaming state based on the display result of the first variation display means. Selecting and determining the number of times to change the first state to the first state for a predetermined period and the first specific display result to be derived and displayed, and for the specific gaming state based on the display result on the second variation display means, Based on the second data stored in the data storage means, select and determine the number of times the special variable prize-winning device is changed to the first state for a predetermined period and the second specific display result to be derived and displayed,
The first gaming state control means performs control for changing the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for a predetermined period according to the number of times selected and determined by the prior determination means as the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it is characterized by the following. The first variation display means starts the variation display when the first start condition is satisfied after the first execution condition is satisfied after the first execution condition is satisfied in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start area,
The second variation display means starts variation display when the second start condition is satisfied after the second execution condition is satisfied after the second execution condition is satisfied in response to the winning of the game ball in the second start area,
The game control means includes
First hold storage means for holding and storing data relating to a variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied, until the first start condition is satisfied;
Second holding storage means for holding and storing data relating to a variable display in which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied, until the second start condition is satisfied;
First counting means for counting the number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage means;
Second counting means for counting the number of second reserved memories stored in the second reserved storage means;
A variation pattern selection unit that selects a variation pattern including a variation display time from a plurality of variation patterns for variation display executed by each of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit;
The variation pattern selecting means has a total number of the first reserved memory counted by the first counting means and the second reserved memory counted by the second counting means equal to or larger than a predetermined number. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a variation pattern having a variation display time shorter than that when the total number is less than a predetermined number is selected. The game control means includes
The special gaming state is ended by changing the special variable prize-winning device to the first state for approximately the same period as the second gaming state and approximately the same number of times as the second gaming state. A third gaming state control means for controlling to a third gaming state in which the gaming state immediately before the start of the specific gaming state is continued as a subsequent gaming state;
The pre-determining unit has the same probability of determining to control to the high probability state in the determination of the variable display executed by the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, respectively, and The display result of the variable display is based on the determination probabilities in which the ratios of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state determined when controlling to the high probability state are different. Before the derivation display, it is further determined which of the plurality of gaming states including the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state is controlled as the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A payout control means for executing a control of paying out the game ball in response to the game ball winning in the special variable winning device;
The game control means prohibits a payout control prohibiting execution of a control for paying out a game ball by the winning based on a winning detection of the game ball by the winning detecting means in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means.

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