JP2008284295A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to shift the game state to a specific game state when V winning is established, capable of attracting a player's interest in the game presentation in a period before the V winning. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, when a minor jackpot 1 is won, the variable display without ready-to-win presentation is executed, and a generator 20 is opened only once during the minor jackpot game. When the V winning is established, three rounds of a jackpot game are executed, and after the jackpot game, the game state is shifted to a time shortening state (continued for 10 rounds) at the rate of 1/3. On the other hand, when a minor jackpot 2 or minor jackpot 3 is won, the variable display including the ready-to-win presentation is executed, and the generator 20 is opened twice or three times during the minor jackpot game. When the V-winning is established, 7 or 11 rounds of the jackpot game are executed, and after the jackpot game, the game state is shifted to the time-shortening state (continued for 20 or 30 rounds) at the rate of 2/3 or at the 100% probability. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, it is possible to perform a predetermined game using a game ball. After a predetermined variable display execution condition is established, the identification information can be changed based on the establishment of the variable display start condition. A variable display device that starts display and derives and displays a display result; and a variable winning device that can be controlled in either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, the pachinko machine is shifted to a specific game state advantageous to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are prizes (prize balls) ) Is paid to the player. Furthermore, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is provided. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state when it is derived and displayed. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening (one of the winning areas) is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening is referred to as a round.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes a variable winning ball device that performs an operation from a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot be won to an open state in which a gaming ball can be won when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is provided in the variable winning ball device. There is a gaming machine configured to shift a gaming state to a specific gaming state based on a game ball entering (also referred to as a “V winning area”) into a special area (also referred to as a “V winning area”). . In the specific gaming state, generally, the accessory having a movable member is controlled to be opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and after the game ball enters the accessory and passes through the route member provided in the accessory. When entering the winning area, a prize ball is paid out. When the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the movable member is closed.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when a game ball enters the V prize area and a V prize is generated, the number of times of release of an accessory in a specific gaming state is determined by lottery. There is one configured to notify a person (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-185476 A (paragraph 0087-0091)

  However, in a gaming machine configured to determine by lottery the number of times an item is released in a specific gaming state when a V winning occurs, the player concentrates his interest on the game after the V winning occurs. Become a trend. For this reason, it is difficult to effectively give the player an interest in gaming effects before the time when the V prize is generated.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, in a gaming machine configured to shift to a specific gaming state when a V winning occurs, the player can attract attention to the game effect even before the V winning occurs. The purpose is to make it possible.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can play a predetermined game using a game ball, and a predetermined variable display execution condition (for example, the game ball has a first start winning opening 11 and a second start winning prize). After winning the opening 12 or the third start winning opening 13), the variable display start condition (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed) Variable information display device (for example, special symbol display 8) that starts display of the identification information (for example, special symbol) based on the establishment of the absence, and displays and displays the display result, and an opening in which the game ball can enter A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device (object) 20) that can be controlled to either a state or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a specific display result (for example, Jackpot symbol) When a game ball enters the special area (for example, the specific winning port 66) among the entry areas provided in the variable winning device, the specific game state (for example, big hit) advantageous to the player is displayed. Reach state display pattern (for example, FIG. 19) that displays a reach state (for example, normal reach, super reach) that satisfies a part of the specific display result as a variable display pattern of identification information. And the reach state non-display pattern (for example, the change patterns # 1 to # 6 shown in FIG. 19) that do not display the reach state are provided. When a 1-open display result (for example, one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” per small portion) is derived and displayed, the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times. First start operation control means (for example, steps S411A, S411B, S412 to S415, S305 in the game control microcomputer 560) that shifts to the start operation state (for example, one game state in which the accessory 20 is released only once). , S306) and a second open display result (for example, 2 symbols “2”, “5”, “8”, 3 symbols “9” per small portion) as a display result on the variable display device. When displayed, a second starting operation state that is more advantageous to the player than the first starting operation state (for example, two small gaming states in which the accessory 20 is released twice. Small hits in which the accessory 20 is released three times. A part for executing steps S411C to S415, S305, and S306 in the second start operation control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) that shifts to (3 game state) Minutes), pre-determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device before the derivation display (for example, a part for executing steps S61 and S62 in the game control microcomputer 560), and variable based on the determination of the pre-determining means. The variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information in the display device (for example, the part for executing steps S90 and S91 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means Based on the display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, a part for executing steps S94 to S96, S302, S131 in the game control microcomputer 560), The variable display pattern determining means When it is determined that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result in FIG. 6, the reach state display pattern is compared with the case where the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the first open display result. The variable display pattern is determined using selection data (for example, a variation pattern table) set so that the ratio to be determined is high (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the special design as a stop symbol in step S91). When one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” is selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 4 to # 6 shown in FIG. When 2 symbols “2”, “5”, and “8” are selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 7 to # 9 shown in FIG. Also, when 3 symbols “9” per small portion is selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 10 to # 12 shown in FIG.

  The gaming machine includes a reach state display pattern including a first reach state display pattern (for example, a variation pattern including normal reach) and a second reach state display pattern (for example, a variation pattern including super reach), and a variable display pattern determining unit. When the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the first open display result. The variable display pattern is determined using the selection data set so that the ratio to be determined as the second reach state display pattern is increased (for example, the game control microcomputer uses a small symbol as a special symbol stop symbol in step S91). When one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” is selected, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table including # 4 to # 6, and when 2 symbols “2”, “5” and “8” are selected, variation patterns # 7 to ## shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including 9. When the small symbol “9” is selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including variation patterns # 10 to # 12 shown in FIG. ) May be configured.

  When the display control means sets the variable display of the identification information to the second reach state display pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern including the super reach), the display control means displays the variable display of the identification information in the first reach. The specific display result is derived and displayed with a higher probability than when the state display pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern including normal reach) is set (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the jackpot symbol “3” in step S91). , “9” is selected, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 13 to # 15 or variation patterns # 16 to # 18 shown in FIG. 19, and the selected variation pattern is used in step S94. To S96, S302, and S131).

  In another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a predetermined game can be performed using a game ball, and a predetermined variable display execution condition (for example, the game ball is a first start winning opening 11, After the establishment of the second start winning opening 12 or the third starting winning opening 13), the variable display start condition (for example, the special symbol variable display is not executed and the jackpot game is executed) A variable display device (for example, a special symbol display 8) that starts variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol) based on the establishment of the fact that the game ball is A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device (object) 20) that can be controlled to either an open state in which the player can enter or a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, is displayed on the variable display device. The result (eg When a game ball enters the special area (for example, the specific winning port 66) among the entry areas provided in the variable winning device, the specific gaming state (for the player) that is advantageous to the player ( For example, a gaming machine that is shifted to a big hit game state, and a reach state display pattern (for example, normal reach, super reach) that satisfies a part of a specific display result as a variable display pattern of identification information (for example, normal reach, super reach) 19, variation patterns # 7 to # 18) and reach state non-display patterns that do not display the reach state (for example, variation patterns # 1 to # 6 shown in FIG. 19) are provided in the variable winning device. The first state in which the game ball easily enters the special area (for example, the stopped state of the movable members 77 and 78) and the second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than in the first state. A movable distribution device (for example, the movable members 77 and 78) operable in a state (for example, the operation state of the movable members 77 and 78), and a first open display result (for example, a small hit) as a display result on the variable display device. When one symbol “1”, “4”, “6”) is derived and displayed, the first winning operation state (for example, movable) in which the variable prize-winning device is operated a predetermined number of times and the movable distribution device is operated. First start operation control means (for example, steps S411A, S411B, S412 to S415, S305, and S306 in the game control microcomputer 560 are executed) that shifts to the small hit one game state in which the movable members 77 and 78 are operated according to the pattern A. And a second open display result (for example, 2 symbols “2”, “5”, “8” per small portion) and 3 symbols “9 per small portion”. ”) Is derived and displayed, the variable winning device and the movable distribution device are operated at a timing different from the first start operation state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs step S444 when the result is Y). By executing step S445 while executing step S447 or step S448 when N in step S444, the second start operation state (for example, the movable pattern B is advantageous to the player over the first start operation state). 2 small hit game states in which the movable members 77 and 78 are operated according to the above. The second starting operation control means for shifting to the small hit 3 game state in which the movable members 77 and 78 are operated according to the movable pattern C (for example, the portion for executing steps S411C to S415, S305, and S306 in the game control microcomputer 560). And a pre-determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device before the derivation display (for example, a part for executing steps S61 and S62 in the game control microcomputer 560), and a variable display device based on the determination of the pre-determining means Based on the variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, the part executing steps S90 and S91 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means. , Identification information of variable display device Display control means (for example, a part for executing steps S94 to S96, S302, S131 in the game control microcomputer 560) for variably displaying the display result and displaying the display result, and the variable display pattern determination means is predetermined. When the means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the reach state display pattern is compared with the case where the pre-determining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the first open display result. The variable display pattern is determined using selection data (for example, a variation pattern table) set so as to increase the ratio to be determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 stops the special symbol in step S91). When 1 symbol “1”, “4”, “6” is selected A variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table including variation patterns # 4 to # 6 shown in Fig. 19. When 2 symbols "2", "5", and "8" are selected, a variation pattern is shown in Fig. 19. A variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table including variation patterns # 7 to # 9, and when 3 symbols “9” is selected, the variation pattern table including variation patterns # 10 to # 12 shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected from the above.

  According to still another aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined game can be performed using a game ball, and a predetermined variable display execution condition (for example, the game ball is a first start winning opening 11). After the winning of the second start winning opening 12 or the third starting winning opening 13 is established, the variable display start condition (for example, the special symbol variable display is not executed, and the big win A variable display device (for example, special symbol display 8) that starts variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol) based on the establishment of the fact that the game is not executed) and derives and displays the display result; Is equipped with a variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device (object) 20) that can be controlled in either an open state in which a player can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and is specified as a variable display device Display result (for example, A special game state that is advantageous to the player when a big hit symbol) is derived or displayed, or when a game ball enters a special area (for example, the special prize opening 66) among the entry areas provided in the variable winning device. Reach state display pattern (for example, normal reach, super reach) that satisfies a part of the specific display result as a variable display pattern of identification information, which is a gaming machine that is shifted to (for example, a big hit game state) For example, variation patterns # 7 to # 18 shown in FIG. 19 and reach state non-display patterns that do not display the reach state (for example, variation patterns # 1 to # 6 shown in FIG. 19) are provided. As a display result, a first open display result (for example, 1 symbol “1”, “4”, “6”) or a second open display result (for example, 2 symbols per small “ ”,“ 5 ”,“ 8 ”. 3 symbols“ 9 ”for small hits are derived and displayed, and the variable winning device shifts to a starting operation state (for example, a small hit gaming state) in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times. Start operation control means (for example, a part for executing steps S304 to S306 in the game control microcomputer 560) and pre-decision means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) for determining the display result of the variable display device before the derivation display. Steps S61 and S62 in FIG. 5) and variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means (for example, step S90 in the game control microcomputer 560) , And the variable display determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the pattern and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, a portion for executing steps S94 to S96, S302, S131 in the game control microcomputer 560); Game state control means (for example, a part for executing steps S64, S66, S133 to S137, S456A to S460 in the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the transition of the game state to the specific game state, and a variable display pattern determining means. When the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the first open display result. Increase the percentage of reach status display patterns A variable display pattern is determined by using the selected selection data (for example, a variation pattern table) (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that one symbol “1”, as a special symbol stop symbol, in step S91, When “4” and “6” are selected, a variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table including variation patterns # 4 to # 6 shown in FIG. When 2 symbols “2”, “5”, and “8” are selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 7 to # 9 shown in FIG. Further, when 3 symbols “9” per small portion is selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including variation patterns # 10 to # 12 shown in FIG. 1 The first specific game state in which the transition control is performed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the special area in the start operation state after the release display result is derived and displayed (for example, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is 3 times The game value is higher for the player when the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device than the big hit game state). Transition control is performed to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state in which the number of times of opening the big prize opening is 7 times or 11 times) (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is controlled by the game control microcomputer 560). Perform steps S457~S460 after performing the step S456B when Y in flops S456A, executes Step S457~S460 after performing the step S456D or step S456E when N in step S456A) be characterized.

  According to still another aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, a predetermined game can be performed using a game ball, and a predetermined variable display execution condition (for example, the game ball is a first start winning opening 11). After the winning of the second start winning opening 12 or the third starting winning opening 13 is established, the variable display start condition (for example, the special symbol variable display is not executed, and the big win A variable display device (for example, special symbol display 8) that starts variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol) based on the establishment of the fact that the game is not executed) and derives and displays the display result; Is equipped with a variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device (object) 20) that can be controlled in either an open state in which a player can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and is specified as a variable display device Display result (for example, A special game state that is advantageous to the player when a big hit symbol) is derived or displayed, or when a game ball enters a special area (for example, the special prize opening 66) among the entry areas provided in the variable winning device. Reach state display pattern (for example, normal reach, super reach) that satisfies a part of the specific display result as a variable display pattern of identification information, which is a gaming machine that is shifted to (for example, a big hit game state) For example, variation patterns # 7 to # 18 shown in FIG. 19 and reach state non-display patterns that do not display the reach state (for example, variation patterns # 1 to # 6 shown in FIG. 19) are provided. As a display result, a first open display result (for example, 1 symbol “1”, “4”, “6”) or a second open display result (for example, 2 symbols per small “ ”,“ 5 ”,“ 8 ”. 3 symbols“ 9 ”for small hits are derived and displayed, and the variable winning device shifts to a starting operation state (for example, a small hit gaming state) in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times. Start operation control means (for example, a part for executing steps S304 to S306 in the game control microcomputer 560) and pre-decision means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) for determining the display result of the variable display device before the derivation display. Steps S61 and S62 in FIG. 5) and variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means (for example, step S90 in the game control microcomputer 560) , And the variable display determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the pattern and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, a part for executing steps S94 to S96, S302, S131 in the game control microcomputer 560); The game state is shifted to the specific game state, and after the specific game state is ended, the normal game state (for example, the normal state) or the advantageous game state in which the variable display execution condition is more easily established than the normal game state (for example, the short-time state) ) For controlling the game state (for example, a part for executing steps S64, S66, S133 to S137, S456A to S460 in the game control microcomputer 560). And the variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means displays the variable display device. The variable display pattern is selected using selection data (for example, a variation pattern table) set so that the ratio to be determined as the reach state display pattern is higher than when it is determined that the display result is the first open display result. (For example, when the game control microcomputer 560 selects one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” as a small symbol stop symbol in step S91, the variation pattern shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table including # 4 to # 6, and 2 symbols “2”, “5”, “ "" Is selected, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including variation patterns # 7 to # 9 shown in FIG. 19. Also, when 3 symbols "9" is selected, the variation shown in FIG. The game state control means selects the variation pattern from the variation pattern table including patterns # 10 to # 12), and the gaming state control means enters the special area in the start operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. A higher percentage after the end of the specific gaming state when the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device than when the game ball enters (For example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 displays a stop symbol “ ”Is set only when the flag is set (steps S504 and S505), the mode shifts to the time-saving state at a rate of 1/3. When two symbols per small hit are derived and displayed, the stop symbol is“ By setting the hour / short flag when it is “5” or “8” (steps S507 and S508), the state shifts to the hour-short state at a rate of two thirds. It is characterized in that a time reduction flag is sometimes set (the operation shifts to a time reduction state with a probability of 100% by setting steps S510 and S511).

  Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of performing a predetermined game using a game ball, and an entry advantageous state in which the game ball can easily enter (for example, an open state of the variable winning ball device 15), and A variable starting device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) operable in an entry disadvantageous state (for example, the closed state of the variable winning ball device 15), which is less likely to enter the game ball than the entry advantageous state; After the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball has won the third start winning opening 13) is established based on the entry of the game ball, the variable display start condition (for example, the special symbol variable display is changed) A variable display device that starts variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol) based on the establishment of a jackpot game that is not executed, and that derives and displays a display result ( For example, Another symbol display device 8) and a variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device (object)) 20 that can be controlled to either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. ), And when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or a special region (for example, the specific winning port 66) among the entry regions provided in the variable winning device. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a ball enters, and reaches a part of the specific display result as a variable display pattern of identification information ( For example, a reach state display pattern (for example, variation patterns # 7 to # 18 shown in FIG. 19) for displaying normal reach and super reach, and a reach state non-display pattern for not displaying the reach state. (For example, variation patterns # 1 to # 6 shown in FIG. 19), and the first open display result (for example, one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” per small portion) is displayed as a display result on the variable display device. )) Or the second opening display result (for example, 2 symbols “2”, “5”, “8” per small portion, 3 symbols “9” per small portion) is displayed and the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times. Starting operation control means (for example, a part for executing steps S304 to S306 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) that shifts to a starting operation state (for example, a small hit gaming state) and a display result of the variable display device are derived Predetermining means determined before display (for example, a part for executing steps S61 and S62 in the game control microcomputer 560) and a variable display device based on the determination of the predetermining means. Based on the variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, the part executing steps S90 and S91 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means. The display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the portion executing steps S94 to S96, S302, S131 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the specific game state After completion, the variable starting device is shifted to an advantageous gaming state (for example, a short time state) in which the rate at which the variable starter enters the entering advantageous state is higher than that of the normal gaming state (for example, the normal state), and Game state control means for controlling to an advantageous game state until a predetermined number of executions is reached For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S504 to S517), and the variable display pattern determination means is determined by the prior determination means to use the display result of the variable display device as the second open display result. In some cases, selection data (for example, a variation pattern) is set so that the predetermining means determines a higher ratio to determine the reach state display pattern than when it is determined that the display result of the variable display device is the first open display result. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 selects one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” as a small symbol stop symbol as a special symbol stop symbol in step S91. When a fluctuation pattern is detected, the fluctuation pattern table including the fluctuation patterns # 4 to # 6 shown in FIG. To select the over down. When 2 symbols “2”, “5”, and “8” are selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 7 to # 9 shown in FIG. Further, when 3 symbols “9” per small portion is selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including variation patterns # 10 to # 12 shown in FIG. In the starting operation state that is shifted after the 1-open display result is derived and displayed, the variable display device is set to the second number more than the number of executions (for example, 10 times) when the game ball enters the special area and the specific game state occurs The number of executions (for example, 20 times or 30 times) is greater when the game ball enters the special area and the specific game state occurs in the start operation state after the release display result is derived and displayed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 sets 10 in the hour / minute counter when one symbol “6” is derived and displayed. (Steps S504 and S506), the time shifts to the time-saving state until the special symbol fluctuates 10 times, and when the small symbols “5” and “8” are derived and displayed, By setting 20 (steps S507 and S509), the state shifts to the time-saving state until the special symbol fluctuates 20 times, and when the symbol 3 “9” is derived and displayed, 30 is set in the time-saving counter. It is characterized in that setting (steps S510, S512) shifts to a short time state until the special symbol fluctuates 30 times).

  The predetermining means determines one of a plurality of types of display results (for example, 1 symbol per small, 2 symbols per small, 3 symbols per small) as the open display result, and the variable display pattern determining means The reach state display pattern or the reach state non-display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern based on the determined type of the open display result (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the special design as a stop symbol in step S91). When one symbol “1”, “4”, “6” is selected, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including variation patterns # 4 to # 6 shown in FIG. When “2”, “5”, and “8” are selected, the fluctuation pattern table includes the fluctuation patterns including the fluctuation patterns # 7 to # 9 shown in FIG. In addition, when 3 symbols “9” per small portion is selected, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 10 to # 12 shown in FIG. Also good.

  The gaming machine may perform variable display after a predetermined variable display first execution condition (for example, in the second embodiment, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 11). First start condition (for example, in the second embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) A first variable display device (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for starting the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) based on the establishment and deriving and displaying the display result; After the predetermined variable display second execution condition (for example, in the second embodiment, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 13), the variable display second start condition (For example, the second embodiment The second identification information (for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) is established. 2 special symbols), and a second variable display device (for example, the second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying the display result. The predetermining means includes the first variable display device and The display result of the second variable display device is determined before the derivation display (for example, in the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a process similar to steps S61 and S62). It may be configured.

  The gaming machine detects a detection signal by detecting a specific variable approach device that can change to an open state in a specific game state (for example, a big winning opening constituted by the opening and closing plate 16) and a game ball that has entered the specific variable approach device. Corresponding to the detection means (for example, the count switch 23) to output and the variable display of the identification information, variable display of the production identification information (for example, decorative symbols) is started and the display variable is derived and displayed. Game control means (for example, game control) that controls the display device (for example, the effect display device 9) and the progress of the game, controls the variable display of the variable display device, and transmits a command that can specify the state of the variable display Microcomputer 560) and production components (for example, production display device 9, speaker 27, lamp 28) provided in the gaming machine based on the command transmitted by the game control means. , 28b, 28c) and control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100), and the game control means can specify a variable display command (which can specify the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means). For example, variable display command transmission means for transmitting (variation pattern command) (for example, a part for executing step S92 in the game control microcomputer 560) and an entrance determination for determining whether or not a detection signal from the detection means has been input. Means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S331 to S338, S351 to S356, S361 in the game control microcomputer 560. In particular, a part for executing the processes of steps S355 and S361 using the count switch input bit determination value) And a gaming state other than a specific gaming state Based on the input of the detection signal by the entry determination means, an abnormality notification command transmission means (for example, game control) for transmitting an abnormality notification command (for example, an abnormal winning notification designation command) for instructing execution of abnormality notification In the microcomputer 560, and the effect control means identifies the effect in the effect variable display device based on the variable display command transmitted by the variable display command transmission means. Production variable display execution means for starting the variable display of information and deriving and displaying the display result on the production variable display device when the variable display time has elapsed (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, steps S800 to S804). Processing part) and the abnormality report sent by the abnormality notification command transmission means After the abnormality notification is started by the effect device based on the knowledge command, the abnormality notification is continued even when the effect variable display executing means is executing variable display of the identification information for effect in the effect variable display device. It may be configured to include abnormality notification means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, a portion that executes the processing of steps S906 to S909, S845A, S845C, S855A, and S855C).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device as the display result, the variable winning device shifts to the first starting operation state where the opening state is opened a predetermined number of times. When the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device as the display result, the start operation control means and the second start operation that shifts to the second start operation state that is more advantageous to the player than the first start operation state Control means, and when the variable display pattern determining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result in the predetermining means, the display result of the variable display device is the first open in the predetermining means. The variable display pattern is determined using the selection data set so that the ratio of determining the reach state display pattern is higher than that determined when the display result is determined. Even if the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result but the open display result, if the reach state is displayed, it is more advantageous than when the reach state is not displayed. The second start operation state is entered. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, even before the game ball enters the special area, the player can attract attention to the game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the invention described in claim 2, when the variable display pattern determining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result in the predetermining means, the display result of the variable display device is determined in the predetermining means. The variable display pattern is determined using selection data set so that the ratio of determining the second reach state display pattern is higher than when it is determined to be the first open display result. Therefore, even when the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result but the open display result, the start operation state can be varied depending on the type of the reach state display pattern. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of reach production. Therefore, even before the game ball enters the special area, the player can attract more attention to the game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the invention described in claim 3, when the display control means sets the variable display of the identification information as the second reach state display pattern, the display control means displays the variable display of the identification information as the first reach state display pattern. Since the specific display result is derived and displayed with a higher probability than when the player is played, the player is expected to have the specific display result when the reach state using the second reach state display pattern is displayed. A feeling can be given and the improvement of the interest to a game can be aimed at further.

  In the invention described in claim 4, when the first open display result is derived and displayed as the display result on the variable display device, the variable winning device is operated in the open state a predetermined number of times and the movable distribution device is operated. When the first opening operation control means for shifting to the one starting operation state and the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device as the display result, the variable winning device and the movable device are movable at a timing different from the first starting operation state. And a second start operation control means for shifting to a second start operation state that is more advantageous to the player than the first start operation state by operating the distribution device. When it is determined that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the display result of the variable display device is the first open display result in the predetermining means. Since the variable display pattern is determined using selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when it is set, the display result of the variable display is specified display Even when the result is an open display result, if the reach state is displayed, the second start operation state is shifted to a more advantageous state than when the reach state is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, even before the game ball enters the special area, the player can attract attention to the game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the invention described in claim 5, when the variable display pattern determining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result in the predetermining means, the display result of the variable display device in the predetermining means. The variable display pattern is determined using the selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when it is determined to be the first open display result, and the game state control means is variable The variable display device is more second than the first specific gaming state in which the transition control is performed based on the game ball entering the special area in the start operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the display device. The game value is higher for the player when the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the release display result is derived and displayed. Since the transition control is performed to the second specific gaming state, even if the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result but the open display result, the start is performed if the reach state is displayed. When the game ball enters the special area in the operating state, the game state is shifted to the second specific gaming state where the gaming value is higher for the player than when the reach state is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, even before the game ball enters the special area, the player can attract attention to the game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the invention described in claim 6, when the variable display pattern determining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result in the predetermining means, the display result of the variable display device in the predetermining means. The variable display pattern is determined using the selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when it is determined to be the first open display result, and the game state control means is variable It is shifted after the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, rather than when the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the display device. When the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state, the transition control to the advantageous game state is performed at a higher rate after the specific game state ends. Therefore, even if the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result but the open display result, if the reach state is displayed, the reach state is displayed after the specific game state is ended. The game is shifted to an advantageous gaming state in which a variable display execution condition is more likely to be established at a higher rate than when there is no such game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, even before the game ball enters the special area, the player can attract attention to the game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the variable display pattern determining unit determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result in the predetermining unit, the display result of the variable display device is in the predetermining unit. The variable display pattern is determined using the selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when it is determined to be the first open display result, and the game state control means is variable In the starting operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the display device, the second opening display is displayed on the variable display device rather than the number of executions when the game ball enters the special area and the specific gaming state occurs. Execution with a higher number of executions when a game ball enters a special area and a specific game state occurs in the start operation state after the result is derived and displayed Since it is configured to control to the advantageous gaming state until it reaches the number, even if the display result of the variable display is not the specific display result but the open display result, if the reach state is displayed, After finishing the specific gaming state, the game state is shifted to the advantageous gaming state until the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information becomes the first number of executions larger than the second number of executions, compared to when the reach state is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, even before the game ball enters the special area, the player can attract attention to the game effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the invention described in claim 8, the predetermining means determines one of a plurality of types of display results as the open display result, and the variable display pattern determining means determines the type of the open display result determined by the predetermining means. Based on the above, the reach state display pattern or the reach state non-display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern. Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of open display results, the gameability can be further improved.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, after the predetermined variable display first execution condition is established, the variable display of the first identification information is performed based on the establishment of the variable display first start condition. The first variable display device that starts and displays the display result and the second variable display based on the second variable start condition after the predetermined second variable display execution condition is satisfied. Since the second variable display device that starts the variable display of the identification information and derives and displays the display result is provided, by providing a plurality of variable display devices that perform variable display of the identification information, Gameability can be improved more.

  In the invention described in claim 10, the game control means outputs an abnormality notification command for instructing the execution of abnormality notification based on the fact that the entry determination means inputs the detection signal in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state. Including an abnormality notification command transmitting means for transmitting, and after the effect control means starts the abnormality notification by the effecting device based on the abnormality notification command transmitted by the abnormality notification command transmitting means, the effect variable display executing means is variable for the effect. Since the display device includes abnormality notification means for continuing abnormality notification even when variable display of the identification information for performance is executed, it is possible to notify that an abnormal approach has occurred and to continue the game It is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. The lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3 has a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and the speed at which the hitting ball launching device launches the game balls (that is, the strength of the spring that plays the game balls). And a hitting ball operating handle (operating knob) 5 for adjusting the height).

  The player can adjust the momentum of the game ball fired from the ball striking device by rotating the operation knob 5. Specifically, by rotating the operation knob 5 to the right, the speed of the game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device gradually increases, and when it exceeds a predetermined speed, Enters the left area of the gaming area 7 from above through the hitting rail. When the operation knob 5 is further rotated to the right, the launched game ball enters the right area of the game area 7 from above. Therefore, by changing the rotation amount with the operation knob 5 rotated to the right, it is possible to adjust the momentum of the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device, and to adjust the area into which the game ball is to be shot. .

  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 partitioned by guide rails is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  A variable winning ball apparatus 20 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 7. Below the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a first winning prize opening 11, a second starting prize opening 12, and a variable winning ball apparatus 15 forming a third starting prize opening 13 are provided. The winning ball that has entered the first starting winning port 11 is detected by the first starting port switch 11a, and the winning ball that has entered the second starting winning port 12 is detected by the second starting port switch 12a. Guided to the back. In addition, the winning ball that has entered the third starting winning opening 13 that can be won when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is detected by the third starting opening switch 13 a and guided to the back of the game board 6. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 15a. Hereinafter, the first start winning port 11, the second start winning port 12, and the third starting winning port 13 may be collectively referred to as “start winning ports” or may be expressed as starting winning ports 11, 12, and 13. . Further, the first start port switch 11a, the second start port switch 12a, and the third start port switch 13a may be collectively referred to as “start port switches” or may be represented as start port switches 11a, 12a, and 13a. .

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening and is detected by the start opening switch, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open and close once or twice. By the opening / closing control, the left open door 76A moves to the left from the initial position, and the right open door 76B moves to the right from the initial position, so that the variable winning ball device 20 enters the open state, and the open door 76A. , 76B return to the initial position, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed. The state where the variable winning ball apparatus 20 performs the opening operation in response to the detection of the winning of the start port switch in this way is referred to as a starting operation state. Hereinafter, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be referred to as an accessory. In addition, the game board 6 is provided with various kinds of winnings. Hereinafter, the winning combination means the variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  An effect display device 9 such as an LCD for effect display is provided on the back side inside the variable winning ball device 20. The effect display device 9 variably displays a decorative symbol as identification information (variable display). In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  On the right side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided. The special symbol display 8 is constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display.

  Above the special symbol display 8, there is provided a special symbol start memory display 18 composed of four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls in which a game ball has entered the starting winning opening, that is, the starting memory number. The special symbol start memory display 18 displays up to four start memory numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 each time there is an effective start winning in the start winning openings 11, 12, and 13. Each time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 (that is, one LED is turned off). In this example, the special symbol start memory display 18 shifts the lighting state every time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8. As will be described later, since the start memory number is also displayed on the effect display device 9, the special symbol start memory display 18 may not be provided.

  On the left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 provided in the game area 7 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 displays a variable symbol of a normal symbol (in this example, a numeric display with a 7-segment LED). Be started. In this embodiment, “7” is stopped and displayed at the end of variable display in the case of winning, and other than “7” is stopped and displayed in the case of losing. In the case of winning, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Note that the normal symbol hit probability is, for example, 12/13. Above the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of balls passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the gate 32 passes, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the variable winning ball device 15, a big winning opening is provided in which the opening / closing plate 16 is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state). The opening / closing plate 16 is means for opening and closing the special winning opening. The winning ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In addition, a winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 38 is provided on the right side of the opening / closing plate 16, and a winning opening (normal winning opening) 39 is provided on the left side of the opening / closing plate 16. The game balls that have won the game ball winning openings 38 and 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 38a and 39a. The winning openings 38 and 39 constitute a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening also constitutes a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning, and a winning area is also provided inside the large winning opening. When a game ball wins a winning area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize (prize ball).

  Decorative lamps blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and there is an out port 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won a prize at the bottom.

  Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (variable winning ball apparatus 20 or the like) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through the ball striking rail, and then falls in the game area 7. When the hit ball enters the start winning opening and is detected by the start port switch, if the variable display of the symbol can be started, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the decoration display 9 displays the decorative symbol. Starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, if the number of start winning memories which is the reserved storage of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 is not the upper limit number, the starting winning memory number is increased by one. That is, the number of LEDs to be turned on in the special symbol start memory display 18 is increased by one.

  The variable display of special symbols (“0” to “9”) on the special symbol display 8 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (specific display result: specifically, for example, “3”, “7”), the first big hit gaming state (without starting operation state) of the big hit gaming state The game goes to the jackpot game state to be started. In addition, when the small hit symbol (specifically, “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, “9”), it shifts to the starting operation state. To do. In the start operation state, when a game ball wins in a special area provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20, the state shifts to a second big hit game state (a big hit game state started after passing through the start operation state).

  Next, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 are front views of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 provided on the game board 6 as viewed from the front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a structure having game ball passing ports 71, 72, 73 provided on the back side of the open doors 76A, 76B shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a path from the passing port 71 to the specific winning port 66 that forms the specific region. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a path from the passing port 73 to a specific winning port that forms a specific region. FIGS. 7A, 8A and 9 are top views of the lower part of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 as viewed from above, and FIGS. 7B and 8B are variable winning ball apparatuses. It is the front view which looked at the lower part of 20 from the front side. FIG. 9 also shows a rotating body (disk) 86 provided immediately above the specific winning opening 66. FIG. 10 is a top view of the rotator 86 as viewed from above. 3 and 5 to 9, arrows indicate the course of the game ball.

  When the opening doors 76 </ b> A and 76 </ b> B are opened by driving the opening / closing motor 75, the variable winning device (combination object) 20 is in a state in which a game ball can enter. The game ball that has entered the accessory 20 passes through any of the passage openings 71, 72, 73 and flows down to the lower side of the accessory 20. The game ball that has passed through the passage opening 71 is detected by the first winning combination winning switch 71a, and the game ball that has passed through the passage opening 72 is detected by the second winning combination winning switch 72a and has passed through the passage opening 73. Is detected by the third prize winning switch 73a. The game ball that has passed through the passage port 71 passes through the guide rod 71A and is guided to the left in the accessory 20. The game ball that has passed through the passage openings 72 and 73 passes through the guide rod 73A and is guided to the right in the accessory 20. 2 shows a state in which the open doors 76A and 76B are closed and the game ball cannot enter the accessory 20, and FIG. 3 shows a state in which the open doors 76A and 76B are opened. Yes. In addition, the first prize winning switch 71a, the second prize winning switch 72a, and the third prize winning switch 73a may be collectively referred to as an “act winning prize switch”.

  Open doors 76A and 76B (not shown in FIG. 4) are provided on the front side of the structure shown in FIG. The game ball reaches any one of the passage openings 71, 72, and 73 through any of the three passages (routes from the front side to the back side) in the structure shown in FIG. When the open doors 76A and 76B are closed (completely closed state), the game ball cannot enter any of the three passage openings 71, 72, and 73. When the open doors 76A and 76B are in the open state, the open doors 76A and 76B can enter any of the three passage openings 71, 72, and 73. However, when the open doors 76A and 76B are in the most open state (fully open state), there are three. Although it can enter any of the passage openings 71, 72, 73, the left and right passage openings 71, 73 become smaller as the open area becomes smaller during the period when the open doors 76A, 76B shift from the fully opened state to the fully closed state. Compared to the above, it becomes easier to pass through the central passage 72. In addition, during a period of transition from the fully closed state to the fully opened state, the game ball gradually enters a state where it can enter any of the three passing ports 71, 72, 73 from a state where the game ball easily enters the central passing port 72. Transition.

  That is, immediately after the opening doors 76A and 76B start transition from the fully closed state to the fully closed state and immediately before returning to the fully closed state, the proportion of the game balls passing through the central passage 72 is relatively high. . Note that opening the opening doors 76A and 76B means that the accessory 20 is in an open state, and closing the opening doors 76A and 76B means that the accessory 20 is in a closed state. Moreover, the open door 76A and the open door 76B move in the target state. The movement in the target state means that the distance from the center (the central axis of the central passage port 72) to the end of the open door 76A (the end near the central passage 72) and the end of the open door 76B ( This means that the distance to the end near the central passage 72 is always the same.

  Movable members 77 and 78 are provided on the left and right sides of the accessory 20. The moving part in the movable member 77 is a movable part 77A, and the moving part in the movable member 78 is a movable part 78A. The movable portion 77A is moved by a movable portion drive solenoid 77B, and the movable portion 78A is moved by a movable portion drive solenoid 78B. The movable part 77A and the movable part 78A each move in the vertical direction. A game ball that has won a specific winning opening 66 that forms a specific area provided at the bottom of the accessory 20 is detected by a specific area switch 66a. Note that the fact that a game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 and is detected by the specific area switch 66a is also referred to as V winning.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the game ball that has passed through the passage opening 71 and is guided by the guide rod 71A (not shown in FIG. 5) passes through the passage 71B to the specific winning opening 66 and enters a specific area. It is possible to reach. The passage 71B becomes an open portion (a bowl-shaped passage) whose upper part is open from the middle, and a discontinuous passage 71C that is a passage that is connected to the passage 71B and cannot reach a specific area is provided at the beginning of the open portion. Yes. As shown in FIG. 5B, the movable portion 77A prevents the passage of the game ball downstream of the passage 71B at the beginning of the opening portion of the passage 71B during operation (when in the lower position). Is guided to the disengagement passage 71C. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the movable portion 77A is in the upper position, the game ball is not blocked by the movable portion 77A, and flows down to the downstream side of the passage 71B from the position where the movable portion 77A is provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the game ball that has passed through the passage openings 72 and 73 and is guided by the guide rod 73A (not shown in FIG. 6) passes through the passage 73B that leads to the specific winning opening 66. It is possible to reach the area. The passage 73 </ b> B is an open portion (a bowl-shaped passage) that is open from the middle. The opening part of the passage 73B is curved, and there is no wall inside the curve at the beginning of the opening part. As shown in FIG. 6B, the movable portion 77A prevents the passage of the game ball downstream of the passage 73B at the beginning of the opening portion of the passage 73B during operation (when in the lower position). Is guided from the portion where the inner wall does not exist to the detaching passage 73C, which is a passage that cannot reach the specific region. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the movable portion 78A is in the upper position, the game ball is not blocked by the movable portion 78A, and flows through the passage 73B along the outer wall of the curve by centrifugal force. It flows down from the position where the movable portion 78A is provided to the downstream side of the passage 73B.

  The passage 73B reaches the midway hole 74. The rotating body 86 is provided below the midway hole 74. The game ball that has passed through the intermediate hole 74 flows down to the rotating body 86.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the game ball that has passed through the midway hole 74 flows down to the specific area side through the passage 74B. The passage 74 </ b> B merges with the passage 71 </ b> B, which is a route from the passage port 71, in the upper part of the rotating body 86.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the passage port 72 and the game ball that has passed through the passage port 73 merge at the guide rod 73A, but the game ball that has passed through the passage port 72 and the game ball that has passed through the passage port 73 A ball path may be provided so as to reach the intermediate hole 74 directly from the passage port 72 without joining the game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the game ball that has won the specific winning opening 66 and is detected by the specific area switch 66a is further detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. A game ball that has not won the specific winning opening 66 is also detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. That is, in this embodiment, all the game balls that have entered the accessory 20 are detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. Note that the game path won in the specific winning opening 66 is not detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a, and only the gaming balls that have not won the specific winning opening 66 are detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. It may be configured. In this case, the sum of the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 66a and the number of game balls detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a is the number of game balls discharged from the accessory 20.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), the game balls that have passed through the slipping paths 71C and 73C do not pass through the specific winning opening 66 from the slipping openings 67 and 68 formed in the vicinity immediately above the specific winning opening 66. Be guided to.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of concave portions 86 </ b> C are formed on the surface of the rotating body 86, and a notch 86 </ b> A is provided in a part of the rotating body 86. In the example shown in FIG. 10, seven concave portions 86C are provided. The game ball that has entered the passage 74B from the midway hole 74 and the game ball that has passed through the passage 71B reach the rotating body 86, but can enter the specific winning opening 66 only from the cutout portion 86A of the rotating body 86. The game ball that has entered the recess 86 </ b> C formed on the surface of the frame area (donut portion) of the rotator 86 is moved by the rotator 86, and is guided from the detachment port 69 to a path that does not pass through the specific winning port 66. . The recess 86C is a communication hole having no bottom surface. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the recess 86C can fall to the lower part, but the fall is prevented by the structure on the back surface of the rotating body 86 until the recess 86C containing the game ball reaches the position of the release port 69. ing. Further, the wall portion of the outer edge portion of the concave portion 86 </ b> C is prevented from falling toward the specific winning opening 66 from the concave portion 86 </ b> C. Note that a space between one recess 86C and the recess 86C adjacent thereto (hereinafter also referred to as “connecting portion”) is not a communication hole, so that the game ball does not fall from there.

  As indicated by broken line arrows in FIG. 9, the rotating body 86 rotates (in this example, rotates counterclockwise) by driving of the rotating body drive motor 87 (see FIG. 10). During the rotation of the rotating body 86, the game ball that has reached the rotating body 86 when the notch 86 </ b> A is positioned immediately above the specific winning slot 66 can immediately win the specific winning slot 66. Moreover, the area | region (internal area | region) inside the donut part in the rotary body 86 is an area | region formed in planar shape. Therefore, the game ball that has reached the rotating body 86 may enter the notch 86A or the recess 86C after rolling in the internal region.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a sensor for position detection is provided in the vicinity of the rotating body 86. The sensor includes, for example, a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode and a light receiving element such as a photodiode or a phototransistor installed so as to sandwich the rotating body 86, and the rotating body 86 is provided with a hole 87c. The hole 87 c is formed at a predetermined position in the inner region of the rotating body 86. Specifically, it is formed at a position that allows light from the light emitting element to pass to the light receiving element side when the rotating body 86 rotates and the region including the hole portion is at a position corresponding to the sensor installation position. The light receiving element is hereinafter referred to as a position sensor 87a.

  The game ball that has passed through the intermediate hole 74 and has reached the rotating body 86 through the passage 74B is almost always dropped from the notch 86A and specified when the notch 86A is located immediately above the specific winning opening 66. Wins a prize opening 66. However, when the game ball reaches the rotating body 86 from the passage 71B, even when the cutout portion 86A is located immediately above the specific winning opening 66, the cutout portion 86A does not fall from the cutout portion 86A. May be crossed. The passage 74B which is a route from the intermediate hole 74 to the rotating body 86 is steeply inclined with respect to the surface of the rotating body 86 and is formed so as to flow down from the upper part with respect to the rotating body 86. This is because the passage 71B is formed so as to flow in from the lateral direction with respect to the surface of the rotating body 86 immediately before flowing into the rotating body 86.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the central passage 72 or the right passage 73, the V winning is more likely than when the game ball passes through the left passage 71. Will occur. That is, the right route from the passing port 72 and the passing port 73 is easier to guide the game ball to the specific winning port 66 than the left route from the passing port 71. Further, in the case where a ball passage that directly reaches the midway hole 74 from the passage port 72 is provided, when the game ball passes through the central passage port 72, it is not blocked by the movable portions 77A and 78A. Compared to the case where the left and right passage openings 71 and 73 are passed, the specific winning opening 66 is easily reached.

  In this embodiment, in the second big hit gaming state, it is assumed that a winning occurs when a game ball is detected by the accessory winning switch. That is, an area where the three prize winning switches 71a, 72a, 73a are provided corresponds to the winning area. However, a switch for detecting a game ball may be provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in addition to the prize winning switch, and a winning may occur when the game ball is detected by the switch.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the game proceeds in the gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening and the detection signal of any of the start opening switches 11a, 12a, 13a is turned on, that is, when a start winning occurs, the progress of the game is controlled. A lottery is executed by the game control means. In this embodiment, as a result of the lottery, a big hit, a small hit or a loss is determined. Then, the variation (variable display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started. When the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, when the big hit is determined, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state). In the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening by the opening and closing plate 16 is controlled to be opened and closed 16 times (16 rounds, 1 round opening allowance time is 29 seconds). In this embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is fixed at 16, but the number of rounds (for example, any one of 2 rounds, 7 rounds, and 16 rounds) may be determined by lottery or the like.

  When the small hit is determined, the game control means controls the accessory 20 to the open state and starts the starting operation. In the starting operation state, the accessory 20 is opened for 0.9 seconds. The number of times of opening (number of times of opening) is once, twice or three times. In the start-up operation state, when a game ball wins the accessory 20, and when the game ball wins the specific winning slot 66 and is detected by the specific area switch 66a, a V prize is generated. When a V prize is generated, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state). If no V prize is generated, the game does not enter the second big hit gaming state. In other words, it becomes out of place.

  In this embodiment, when the “start winning prize” occurs, the special symbol display 8 changes the special symbol, and the effect display device 9 performs the display effect in synchronization therewith. When the change time elapses, a special symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. When the stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the accessory 20 is released (blade released) and the small hit game is started.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of image display such as a post-change effect (effect executed before the end of the special symbol change and the start of the small hit game) in the effect display device 9. FIG. 12 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display effect of a small hit (open once for an accessory), and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of no display effect. FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display effect when a V winning is generated in the small hit game. The display effect illustrated in FIG. 12C is executed during, for example, a small hit game. Note that the display effects illustrated in FIGS. 12A and 12B may also be executed during the small hit game.

  12A and 12B exemplify still images, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the production display device 9 to display the images in FIGS. 12A and 12B in the post-fluctuation production period. ) Are controlled so as to sequentially display images in which the contents of the images illustrated in each of them are changed (for example, images in which petals gradually drop or move). In addition, the post-change effect is also performed on the light emitter and the speaker 27 in synchronization with the display of the post-change effect on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a special symbol stop symbol, a winning type, and a determination value. As shown in FIG. 13, the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol (in this example, “3” or “7”), a small hit symbol (in this example, “1”, “2”, “4”, "5", "6", "8" or "9") and off-the-shelf symbols (in this example, "0"), but the small hit symbol and the number of rounds in the second big hit game state correspond to each other . Further, the small hit symbol corresponds to the number of times the accessory 20 is released in the starting operation state. Therefore, a display relating to the player's advantage / disadvantage (number of times of opening) is made in the stage before the V winning in the small hit game, and the player's interest is drawn to whether or not the game ball will win the specific winning slot 66. Can do. In this embodiment, the number of rounds is determined by the type of the small hit symbol, but in addition to the type of the small hit symbol type, the number of rounds is determined depending on which of the passing holes 71, 72, 73 the game ball has passed. You may make it vary the range and kind of round number to be played, and the distribution ratio of a round.

  FIG. 13 also shows the determination value for each stop symbol of the special symbol. However, FIG. 13 shows the number of determination values, not specific determination values. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the range of numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (random R) is 0 to 441. The total number of determination values is 442, which is the number that the jackpot determination random number can take. The 442 determination values are different numerical values. The CPU 56 extracts a count value from the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as a big hit determination random value. The big hit, small hit or Decide to be off. It should be noted that since the second big hit game is started when a V win is generated in the small hit game (corresponding to the starting operation state), it is substantially determined that the big hit or the small hit is decided. It is also to decide whether it will be the second big hit.

  There are two types of big hits: a normal big hit and a probable big hit. In any case, when the change of the special symbol is finished, the game shifts directly to the 16-round big hit game state (first big hit game state) without going through the starting operation state. Later, the gaming state shifts to a probable state.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of small hits. The small hits are a small hit that opens the accessory 20 once in the starting operation state, a small hit that opens the accessory 20 twice in the starting operation state, and a small hit that opens the accessory 20 three times in the starting operation state. There is a hit. The small hit type and the special symbol stop symbol correspond to each other. In addition, there are a plurality of types of second big hit games that are started on the condition that a V win has occurred in the small hit game. That is, there is a second big hit game with a different number of rounds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the number of determination values corresponding to the big hit is larger than that in the normal state (non-probability variation state). That is, the probability of winning a big hit is increased. Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the determination value corresponding to the deviation is smaller than that in the normal state. In other words, the probability of falling out is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the stop symbol “0” of the special symbol is an outlier symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the special symbols stop symbols “1”, “4”, and “6” are small hit symbols, and the accessory 20 is released once in the starting operation state. Hereinafter, in the starting operation state, the small hit for releasing the accessory 20 once is also referred to as a small hit 1, and the starting operation state in the small hit 1 is also referred to as a small hit 1 gaming state. The second big hit game state that has shifted to the game due to the occurrence of a V win in the small win one game state is a big hit game state with three rounds. In this embodiment, the movable members 77 and 78 are moved according to a predetermined movable pattern in the starting operation state, but the movable members 77 and 78 are moved according to the movable pattern A in the small hitting one game state. The movable pattern will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the second big hit game after one small hit game, in the small hit one game that is transferred based on the stop symbol of the special symbol being “1” or “4”. After the second jackpot game that has been won and transferred, the game is shifted to the normal state. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game transferred by winning a V in the small hit one game transferred based on the stop symbol of the special symbol becomes “6”, the game shifts to the short time state. In this case, the short-time state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 10 times after the second big hit game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the special symbols stop symbols “2”, “5” and “8” are small hit symbols, and the accessory 20 is opened twice in the starting operation state. Hereinafter, the small hit for releasing the accessory 20 twice in the starting operation state is also referred to as a small hit 2, and the starting operation state in the small hit 2 is also referred to as a small hit 2 gaming state. The second big hit gaming state that has shifted to the game due to the V winning in the small winning two gaming state is a big hit gaming state with seven rounds. Further, in the small hit 2 game state, the movable members 77 and 78 move according to the movable pattern B.

  Further, in this embodiment, among the second big hit games after the two small hit games, the V winning is transferred in the two small hit games transferred based on the fact that the special symbol stop symbol is “2”. After the end of the second big hit game, the normal state is entered. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game that was transferred by winning a V in the two small hit games that were transferred based on the stop symbol of the special symbol becoming “5” or “8”, the game is shifted to the time-saving state. The In this case, the short-time state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 20 times after the second big hit game ends.

  In this way, in this embodiment, when two small hits games are played, the number of times the accessory 20 is released is larger than when one small hit game is played. The possibility of being a big hit is increased. Also, in the case where two small hits are played, the number of rounds in the case of winning a V and becoming the second big hit is larger than in the case where one game per small is played. The game value in the case of 2 big hits is increased. Also, when two small hits are played, the rate of shifting to the short-time state after the second big hit is higher than when one small hit is played. The game value is increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the special symbol stop symbol “9” is a small hit symbol, and the accessory 20 is released three times in the starting operation state. Hereinafter, the small hit for releasing the accessory 20 three times in the starting operation state is also referred to as a small hit 3, and the starting operation state in the small hit 3 is also referred to as a small hit 3 gaming state. The second big hit game state that has been shifted to when the V winning is generated in the three small win game states is a big hit game state with 11 rounds. Further, in the three-hit gaming state, the movable members 77 and 78 move according to the movable pattern C.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the second big hit game transferred after winning V in three small games, the time shifts to the short time state. In this case, the short time state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 30 times after the end of the second big hit game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when three small hits are performed, the number of times the accessory 20 is released is larger than when one small hit or two small hits are performed. The possibility of winning a V and winning a second big hit is further increased. Also, when 3 games per small game are played, the number of rounds when V wins and 2nd big game is won, compared to when 1 game per small game or 2 games per small game is performed. The game value is further increased in the case of winning the second prize and winning the second big hit. Also, when 3 small hits are played, compared to the case where 1 small hit or 2 small hits are played, after the second big hit, the game shifts to a shorter time state with a probability of 100%. The gaming value after the end of the second jackpot is further increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the special symbol stop symbol “3” is a normal jackpot symbol, and is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state. In addition, after the first big hit game is over, the state is shifted to the time saving state. In this case, the time-saving state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times after the first big hit game is completed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the special symbol stop symbol “7” is a probability variation big hit symbol, and is shifted to the first big hit game state. In addition, after the first big hit game is over, the state is shifted to the probability change state and the time reduction state. In this case, the time-saving state is continued until the next big hit occurs after the end of the first big hit game.

  Further, the accessory 20 is controlled to be opened only in the start operation state. Therefore, in a game state other than those states, the game ball does not win a prize. Therefore, when a winning is detected inside the bonus game in a gaming state other than those states, the winning is not a regular winning (abnormal winning). Therefore, in this embodiment, when an abnormal winning occurs, a notification to that effect is made and a prize ball payout based on the winning is not performed. Therefore, in the gaming machine provided with the accessory 20, it is easy to find fraud. Also, it becomes possible to prevent prize ball payout based on fraud.

Next, the configuration and operation of control means and the like in the gaming machine will be described.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 14 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 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. including. 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.

  The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers. The random number circuit 503 may be provided outside the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 instead of being built in the game control microcomputer 560.

  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 supply created on the power supply board. In this embodiment, the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  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 the 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.

  In addition, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 11a, the second start opening switch 12a, the third start opening switch 13a, the first winning combination winning switch 71a, the second winning combination winning switch 72a, and the third winning combination winning switch 73a. An input driver circuit 58 for providing the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the specific area switch 66a, the accessory discharge switch 85a, the prize opening switches 38a and 39a, the count switch 23, and the position sensor 87a is also mounted on the main board 31. Has been. Further, a solenoid 15a for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 16, an opening / closing motor 75 for opening / closing the opening / closing doors 76A, 76B, a movable part driving solenoid 77B for operating the movable part 77A, An output circuit 59 for driving the movable part drive solenoid 78B for operating the movable part 78A in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18, and a normal symbol hold memory display 41. Perform display control.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 177. The display control of the effect display device 9, the lighting control of the lamp, and the control of the speaker 27 are performed.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 177, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. 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 a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 177 ( 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 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  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 177 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 177). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  In addition, the signal input from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 177 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). A unidirectional circuit 177A as a means is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 15 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 directed from the relay board 177 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 177 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 (not shown) 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 in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are communicated between the effect control CPU 101, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 in such a way that a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side. Communication).

  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 or the like (including a decorative design and a background design) 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.

  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.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step 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 S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step 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. The CPU 56 also executes processing for initializing the random number circuit 503. The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R. The random number circuit 503 generates a random number using a predetermined clock signal. As an example, the random number circuit 503 is set to output any numerical value of 0 to 598 to the CPU 56 when the numerical value is read from the CPU 56.

  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 (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. 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.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step 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 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical 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 (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step 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 in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  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 (step 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. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S10 to S12, for example, an initial value (for example, 0) is set to a flag for performing processing selectively according to the control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  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). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (step S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (step 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.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 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 (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step 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 (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is a counter (normal symbol determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not the display result of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game machine control process), the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol is one round (normal When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the random values for determination per symbol is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps 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 (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. 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, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 11a, the second start opening switch 12a, the third start opening switch 13a, the first winning combination winning switch 71a, and the second winning combination winning switch 72a. , The detection signals of the third winning combination winning switch 73a, the specific area switch 66a, the winning combination discharging switch 85a, the winning opening switches 38a and 39a, the count switch 23, and the position sensor 87a are input, and their state is determined (switch) Process: Step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process for notifying an abnormal winning when, for example, it is detected that a game ball has won a prize at a time other than the regular time (step S23: abnormal winning notification process).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step 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: steps S25 and S26).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(2) Random 3: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(3) Random 4: Determine initial value of random 3 (for determining random 3 initial value)
(4) Random 5: Determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)

  Note that a random number generated by the random number circuit 503 is used as a big hit determination random number for determining whether to win a big hit or a small hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number may be referred to as random 1 or random R. The random numbers (1) to (4) may be referred to as software random numbers.

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 17, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up (adds 1) a counter for generating a random number for determination per ordinary symbol of (2). That is, the normal random number for determination per symbol is a random number for determination, and the other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the gaming effect, software random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (4) may be used.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol is also determined by determining whether or not the big hit or the small hit is generated by random 1 (random R) that is a hardware random number.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening (large winning port by the opening and closing plate 16) in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 and the control state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the effect display device 9 (effect control command control process: step 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 (step S30).

  The CPU 56 also includes a first start opening switch 11a, a second start opening switch 12a, a third start opening switch 13a, a first winning combination winning switch 71a, a second winning combination winning switch 72a, a third winning combination winning combination switch 73a, Prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the prize opening switches 38a and 39a and the count switch 23 is executed (step S31). Specifically, the first start opening switch 11a, the second start opening switch 12a, the third start opening switch 13a, the first winning combination winning switch 71a, the second winning combination winning switch 72a, the third winning combination winning switch 73a, A payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is given to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to detection of a win based on the fact that any one of the prize opening switches 38a, 39a and the count switch 23 is turned on. Output. 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 provides the output port with contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area of the output port. Output (step S32: output processing). The CPU 56 also performs signal output processing for driving the motors 22 and 24 in the output processing.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed of the special symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for 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 ( Step S34). For example, if the fluctuation rate of the normal symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), and the process is terminated.

  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 steps S21 to S34 (excluding step 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. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a variation pattern and a determination value. However, FIG. 19 shows the number of determination values, not specific determination values. The total number of determination values is 150, which is the number that can be taken by the random number for determining the variation pattern. The 150 determination values are different numerical values. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the variation pattern determination random number. Decide to use the variation pattern corresponding to the value. That is, the variation time is selected based on the variation pattern determining random number. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern according to the type of stop symbol of the determined special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, when a special symbol stop symbol is selected as a special symbol stop symbol (in this example, symbol “0”), variation patterns # 1 to # 3 (no reach effect) ) Is used. In addition, when 1 symbol per symbol (in this example, symbol “1”, “4” or “6”) is selected as the stop symbol of the special symbol, variation patterns # 4 to # 6 (no reach effect) Is used.

  In addition, when 2 symbols per small hit (in this example, “2”, “5” or “8”) are selected as the stop symbols of the special symbols, the variation patterns # 7 to # 9 are used. Variation patterns # 7 and # 8 are variation patterns with normal reach during decoration symbol variation. The variation pattern # 9 is a variation pattern with a super reach A having a reach form different from the normal reach during the variation of the decorative design.

  In addition, when 3 symbols per hit (in this example, “9”) are selected as the stop symbols for the special symbols, the variation patterns # 10 to # 12 are used. The variation pattern # 10 is a variation pattern with normal reach during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 11 is a variation pattern accompanied by super reach A during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 12 is a variation pattern with a super reach B having a reach form different from the normal reach and the super reach A during the variation of the decorative design.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the reach effect is executed during the change of the decorative pattern, 2 small hits games or 3 small hit games are executed, and when the reach effect is not executed, 1 small hit game is executed. Is executed. In the small hit game started after the reach effect is executed, two small hits games or three small hit games are executed with the number of times the role 20 is released. A sense of expectation for shifting to the second gaming state can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during the change of the decorative pattern, the ratio of 3 small hits games is high, and when the normal reach effect is executed, 2 small hits games are executed. The rate of execution is high. In the small hit game that is started after the super reach effect is executed, 3 small hits games are executed in which the number of releases of the accessory 20 is more than the small hit 2 game, so that the super reach effect is executed, A sense of expectation for shifting to the second gaming state by winning V can be further increased.

  In addition, when a normal jackpot symbol (“3” in this example) is selected as the special symbol stop symbol, the variation patterns # 13 to # 15 are used. The variation pattern # 13 is a variation pattern with normal reach during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 14 is a variation pattern with super reach A during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 15 is a variation pattern with super reach B during the variation of the decorative design.

  In addition, when the probability variation big hit symbol (in this example, “7”) is selected as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation patterns # 16 to # 18 are used. The variation pattern # 16 is a variation pattern with super reach A during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 17 is a variation pattern accompanied by super reach B during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 18 is a variation pattern with a super reach C having a reach form different from the normal reach, the super reach A, and the super reach B during the variation of the decorative design.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during the change of the decorative pattern, the ratio of the big hit is high, so that the first big hit is generated by executing the super reach effect. Can increase the expectation of this.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the special symbol process, the start port switch (first start port switch 11a, second start port) for detecting that a game ball has won a start winning port provided in the game board 6 is provided. If the switch 12a or the third start opening switch 13a) is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening has occurred (step S321), the start opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). . Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, it checks the number of reserved memories (the number of start winning memories). The reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win. Moreover, the stop symbol after the variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301).

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. The variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from when variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is used as the variable symbol variable display variation time. To decide. Also, a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302).

  Special symbol changing process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is specially set. It is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to the symbol stop process (step S303).

  Special symbol stop process (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. The variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S307). Small hit flag (1 small flag to 3 small hits flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value (4 in this example) corresponding to the accessory release pre-processing (step S304) When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (in the case of a loss), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (in this example, The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Pre-opening process of accessory (step S304): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 executes a process for performing the starting operation, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) in accordance with the process of releasing the accessory (step S305). Update to the value (5 in this example).

  Processing during opening of an accessory (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. It is confirmed whether or not the specific area switch 66a is turned on, and whether or not the accessory release time has elapsed. When the specific area switch 66a is turned on, the V winning flag is set. When the bonus release time has elapsed, the bonus is closed. Then, the value of the accessory release count counter is decremented by 1. If the value of the accessory release count counter is not 0, the accessory is released to perform the starting operation again. If the value of the accessory release count counter is 0, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to the post-function closing process (step S306).

  Post-combination processing (step S306): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. If the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S307). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to open the big prize opening (large prize opening by the opening and closing plate 16). More 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 big prize opening is opened. In addition, the execution time of the process for opening the big prize opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is set to a value (this In the example, update to 8). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is set to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to the post winning prize closing process (step S309). ).

  Process after closing the big prize opening (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. If there is still a remaining round, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S307). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to the big hit end process (step S310).

  Big hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 21 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. 21, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 177 with 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. 22, 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 that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data 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. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 23, commands 8001 (H) to 8011 (H) are effect control commands (variation) for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable symbol special display. Pattern command) (corresponding to variation patterns # 1 to # 18, respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 8011 (H), the production display device 9 performs control so that variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Command 8CXX (H) (XX = 0 to 9) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that can specify a display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command. In this embodiment, the data set as XX is data indicating a special symbol stop symbol.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the special symbol variable display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols and derives and displays the display result. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send command.

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

  The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of a small hit game (starting operation state).

  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.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game. However, the small hit end designation command is transmitted when no V winning is made in the small hit game (starting operation state). When winning V, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state has changed to the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) indicating that the gaming state has returned from the probability changing state to the normal state (non-probability changing state).

  Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (abnormal winning designation command) for instructing notification of an abnormal winning to the big winning opening (lower attacker). The command D004 (H) is an effect control command (start prize abnormality designation command) for instructing notification of an abnormal prize to the third start prize opening (ordinary electric accessory) 15.

  Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (start winning designation command) indicating that a start winning has occurred. Note that the effect control command indicating that the start winning has occurred may be an effect control command indicating the reserved storage number itself.

  The command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed (remaining number of times) in the time reduction state. It should be noted that the effect control command related to the special symbol variation in the short time state may be an effect control command indicating the number of times the special symbol variation has been executed in the short time state (including the variation executed when the effect control command is transmitted). . In this embodiment, the short time state is a gaming state in which the normal symbol variation time is shortened. Even when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened.

  The command E401 (H) is an effect control command (an accessory winning designation command) indicating that a winning for the accessory 20 has occurred. Command E 402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning designation command) indicating that a winning at the specific winning opening 66 has occurred.

  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. 23, the display state of the light emitter such as a lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S322. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved storage number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step S41). If the number of reserved memories is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 4, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (step S42). Further, the CPU 56 reads a count value from a counter for generating a random number and extracts a software random number, and reads a count value of the random number circuit 503 to extract a random R (a jackpot determination random number generated by the random number circuit 503). Then, a process of storing them in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value is executed (step S43). In step 43, the CPU 56 extracts a random 2 (see FIG. 18) value (a counter value for generating a fluctuation pattern random number) as a software random number. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. Further, a counter for generating a random number for variation pattern and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Further, the display of the special symbol hold memory display 18 is changed to a display showing the value of the hold memory number counter (step S44). Further, control for transmitting a start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S45). Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is used 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 the effect control command control process (step S29) (the same applies to other effect control commands).

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. The state where the special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the special symbol display unit 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and the jackpot game is not executed. State.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, the value of the reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S62). The big hit determination module compares a predetermined determination value (see FIG. 13) with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining whether to make a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. It is a program. Note that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the first big hit gaming state, and deciding whether or not to make a big hit means starting operation state. It is to decide whether or not to migrate. Further, determining whether to make a big hit, a small hit, or a loss also means to determine a stop symbol (display result) in the special symbol display 8 (see FIG. 13).

  When it is determined to be a normal big hit (in other words, the normal big hit symbol “3” is determined) (step S63), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that the big hit has been determined (step S64). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S68). When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined (in other words, the probability variation jackpot symbol “7” is determined) (step S65), the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag and a probability variation jackpot flag indicating that the probability variation jackpot is determined (step S65). Steps S66 and S67). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S68).

  If it is not determined to be a big hit, the CPU 56 determines that one symbol (specifically, “1”, “4” or “6”) is a small hit (step S69). A small hit 1 flag indicating that the small hit 1 has been determined is set (step S70), and the process proceeds to step S75. In addition, when 2 small hits symbols (specifically, symbols “2”, “5” or “8”) are determined (step S71), a small hit 2 flag indicating that the small hit 2 is determined is set. Set (step S72), the process proceeds to step S75. Further, when it is determined that 3 symbols per small portion (specifically, symbol “9”) (step S73), a small flag 3 indicating that the small portion 3 is determined is set (step S74). The process proceeds to S75.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S75). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S68. If it is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set (step S76). If not set, the process proceeds to step S68. If it is set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the variable symbol special display after the shift to the time reduction state (step S77). The hour / times counter is set in the post-processing after closing the big prize opening which will be described later. Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction (step S78). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0 (step S79). If the value of the time reduction counter is 0, a time reduction end flag is set to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (step S80), and the process proceeds to step S68.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step S90). Then, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random number (step S91). The fluctuation pattern table is an area of the ROM 54 in which determination values are set in correspondence with the fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, when a special symbol stop symbol (specifically “0”) is selected as a special symbol stop symbol, variation patterns # 1 to # 3 are included. A variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table. In addition, when one symbol (specifically “1”, “4” or “6”) is selected as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 4 to # 6. A variation pattern is selected. In addition, when 2 symbols (specifically “2”, “5” or “8”) are selected as the stop symbols of the special symbols, the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 7 to # 9. A variation pattern is selected. In addition, when 3 symbols (specifically, “9”) are selected as the stop symbols of the special symbols, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 10 to # 12. Further, when a normal jackpot symbol (specifically “3”) is selected as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 13 to # 15. In addition, when the probability variation big hit symbol (specifically “7”) is selected as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table including the variation patterns # 16 to # 18.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S91 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92). Further, control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S93).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S94). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S91 is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S95). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302) (step S96).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S123). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol has already been derived and displayed (step S130). When the stop symbol has already been derived and displayed, if the production time timer has timed out (if the value is 0), the value of the special symbol process flag is set in the pre-release function (step S304). The corresponding value is updated (steps S145 and S147). If the effect time timer has not timed out, the value of the effect time timer is decremented by 1 (step S146). Whether or not the special symbol stop symbol has already been derived and displayed is confirmed, for example, by setting a flag when executing the process of step S131 and checking whether or not the flag is set in the process of step S130. .

  If the special symbol stop symbol is not derived and displayed, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 to end the special symbol variation, and the special symbol display 8 stops. Control for deriving and displaying symbols is performed (step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S132).

  When the big hit flag is set (the special symbol display 8 displays 3 or 7 as a specific display result), the CPU 56 sends a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Transmission control is performed (steps S133 and S134). Also, the number of times of opening (number of rounds), which is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the big hit game, is set in the opening number counter (step S135), and the pre-round start time (a new round is started) is set in the pre-round start timer. For example, a value corresponding to a notification time in the effect display device 9 is set (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening start pre-processing (step S307) (step S137). Note that the number of rounds set in the release count counter is 16 corresponding to 16 rounds (16R) which is the number of rounds per first big hit.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction end flag is set (step S138). If it is set, the time reduction end flag is reset (step S139) and the time reduction flag is reset (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a small hit flag (specifically, any one of the small hit flag 1 to the small hit flag 3) is set (step S141). If it is not set (that is, if it is off), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S142). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S143). Then, an effect time (3 seconds or 6 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the effect time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S144). The effect time is a time corresponding to a period during which the effect control microcomputer 100 is executing the effect after the fluctuation is stopped.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process (step S304). In the accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit 1 flag is set (step S411A). If it is set, 1 is set in the winning combination counter indicating the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 20 (the playing) in the starting operation (step S411B). If the small hit 1 flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit 2 flag is set (step S411C). If it is set, 2 is set in the accessory release number counter (step S411D). If the small hit 2 flag is not set (that is, if the small hit 3 flag is set), 3 is set in the accessory release number counter (step S411E).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) in the accessory opening time timer indicating the opening time of the accessory (step S412). And the accessory 20 is made into an open state (step S413). Specifically, driving of the opening / closing motor 75 that drives the opening / closing doors 76A and 76B is started, and the accessory (variable winning ball apparatus) 20 is opened. Also, the in-function game ball number counter that counts the game balls that have entered the inside of the accessory 20 is cleared (initialized to 0) (step S414), and the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to the processing during the release of the accessory ( The value is updated according to step S305) (step S415).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing for releasing an accessory (step S305). In the process during opening of the accessory, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the accessory release time timer has timed out (step S420). If it has timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the accessory release number counter is 0 (whether or not the last release in the starting operation state has already ended) (step S420A). If the value of the bonus release counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S434. If the value of the accessory release number counter is not 0, the value of the accessory release number counter is decremented by 1 (step S420B). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the accessory release number counter has become 0 (step S420C). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the accessory release number counter has become 0 (step S420C). When the value of the accessory release number counter becomes 0, that is, when the start operation end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S434. When the value of the accessory release number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 performs control for releasing the accessory again. That is, a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is set in the accessory opening time timer (step S420D). Further, the accessory 20 is controlled to be in an open state (step S420E).

  In step S434, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is zero. If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S424. When the value of the game ball number counter in the bonus item becomes 0, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-instrument closing process (step S306) (step S435).

  As described above, the CPU 56 determines that when the value of the in-game game ball number counter becomes 0 after the bonus release time (0.9 seconds) for the final release has elapsed, that is, for all games. When the ball is ejected from the accessory 20, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing after closing the accessory (steps SS 420, S 420 A, S 420 C, S 434, S 435). In other words, in the process of releasing an accessory, the game state (in this case, the value of the special symbol process flag) is changed on condition that all the game balls are discharged from the accessory 20. It should be noted that the special symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process on the condition that no V prize has occurred in the post-combination processing (see steps S454 and S462 in FIG. 36).

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the value of the accessory release time timer is decremented by 1 (step S421). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the accessory release time timer has timed out (step S422). If time-out has occurred, the accessory 20 is controlled to be closed (step S432). Specifically, the open / close motor 75 is rotated in a direction to close the open / close doors 76A and 76B. Further, the rotating body 86 is stopped at the initial position, and the movable portions 77A and 78A of the movable members 77 and 78 are stopped at the initial position (a position where the game ball is not blocked) (step S433).

  The initial position of the rotator 86 is the position of the rotator 86 when the position sensor 87a outputs a detection signal. That is, it is the position of the rotating body 86 when the hole 87c provided in the rotating body 86 comes to a position corresponding to the sensor installation position. Therefore, the CPU 56 actually stops the driving of the rotating body drive motor 87 when the position sensor 87a outputs a detection signal in step S431. Further, by stopping the driving of the movable part drive solenoids 77B and 78B, the movable parts 77A and 78A are returned to the initial positions.

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the rotating body / movable part control is executed (step S423). Further, when the first prize winning switch 71a, the second prize winning switch 72a or the third prize winning switch 73a is turned on, that is, when a game ball winning the prize is detected (step S424), a game ball in the bonus The value of the number counter is incremented by 1 (step S425), and a control for transmitting a prize winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S426). When the accessory discharge switch 85a is turned on, that is, when a game ball discharged from the accessory is detected (step S427), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 (step S428).

  When the specific area switch 66a indicating that the game ball has entered the specific winning opening 66 is turned on (step S429), the V winning flag is set (step S430) and a V winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S431).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the rotating body / movable unit control. In the rotator / movable part control, the CPU confirms whether or not the rotator 86 and the movable parts 77A and 78A are operating (in operation of the rotator / movable part) (step S440). If not in operation, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory 20 has been released (step S441). When turned on, the drive of the rotator 86 is started (step S442). That is, the rotating body drive motor 87 is rotated. Further, the driving of the movable parts 77A and 78A is started (step S443). That is, the drive of the movable part drive solenoids 77B and 78B is started. When the processes of steps S442 and S443 are executed, the CPU 56 sets an internal flag indicating that the rotating body / movable part is operating. Further, whether or not the accessory 20 has been released is confirmed by setting a flag when executing the process of step S413 and checking whether or not the flag is set in the process of step S441.

  When the rotating body / movable part is operating (Y in step S440), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit 1 flag is set (step S444). If it is set, the rotary body 87 and the movable portions 77A and 78A are driven and controlled according to the movable pattern A (step S445). If the small hit 1 flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit 2 flag is set (step S446). If set, the rotary body 87 and the movable parts 77A and 78A are driven and controlled according to the movable pattern B (step S447). If the small hit 2 flag is not set (that is, if the small hit 3 flag is set), the CPU 56 drives and controls the rotating body 87 and the movable portions 77A and 78A according to the movable pattern C (step S448).

  33 to 35 are timing charts showing an operation example of the rotating body 86 and the movable portions 77A and 78A when the accessory 20 is released once. FIG. 33 shows a case where the rotating body 86 and the movable parts 77A and 78A are operated according to the movable pattern A. FIG. 34 shows a case where the rotating body 86 and the movable portions 77A and 78A are operated according to the movable pattern B. FIG. 35 shows a case where the rotating body 86 and the movable portions 77A and 78A are operated according to the movable pattern C.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, the rotating body 86 rotates at a constant speed for a time of 0.9 seconds + α. α is a period from when 0.9 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the accessory 20 to when all game balls that have entered the accessory 20 are discharged.

  When operating according to the movable pattern A, as shown in FIG. 33, the movable part drive solenoid 77B for operating the movable part 77A is driven until 0.4 seconds have elapsed since the rotating body / movable part was operated. And set to a position to prevent the passing of the game ball. Next, the driving is stopped for 0.1 second, and the position is set to allow the game ball to pass. Thereafter, the position is set again to block the passage of the game ball. Further, the movable portion 78A is set to a position where the movable ball 78A is driven until 0.2 seconds elapses from when the rotating body / movable portion is in operation to prevent the game ball from passing. Next, the driving is stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the position is set to allow the game ball to pass. Thereafter, the position is set again to block the passage of the game ball.

  Therefore, when the rotating body / movable part is in operation and the small hit 1 flag is set, the CPU 56 is set to 0. 0 after 0.4 seconds have elapsed since the rotating body / movable part was operated. The drive of the movable part drive solenoid 77B is stopped for one second, and when 0.2 seconds have elapsed from when the rotating body / movable part is in operation, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 78B is stopped for 0.5 seconds ( Steps S444 and S445). Specifically, the CPU 56 subtracts the value when the rotating body / movable part is operating when the rotating body / moving part is operating and the small hit 1 flag is set. A value corresponding to 0.4 seconds is set in the first timer to be set, and a value corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the second timer to be subtracted. When the first timer times out, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 77B is stopped and the value corresponding to 0.1 second is set in the first timer, and when the second timer times out, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 78B is stopped. At the same time, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the second timer. Thereafter, when the first timer times out, the driving of the movable portion driving solenoid 77B is resumed, and when the second timer times out, the driving of the movable portion driving solenoid 78B is resumed.

  When operating according to the movable pattern B, as shown in FIG. 34, the movable part drive solenoid 77B for operating the movable part 77A is driven until 0.4 seconds have elapsed since the rotating body / movable part was operated. And set to a position to prevent the passing of the game ball. Next, the driving is stopped for 0.2 seconds, and the position is set to allow passage of the game ball. Thereafter, the position is set again to block the passage of the game ball. Further, the movable portion 78A is set to a position where the movable ball 78A is driven until 0.1 seconds elapses from when the rotating body / movable portion is in operation to prevent the game ball from passing. Next, the driving is stopped for 0.7 seconds, and the position is set to allow the game ball to pass. Thereafter, the position is set again to block the passage of the game ball.

  Therefore, when the rotating body / movable part is in operation and the small hit 2 flag is set, the CPU 56 is set to 0. 0 after 0.4 seconds have elapsed since the rotating body / movable part was operated. The driving of the movable portion drive solenoid 77B is stopped for 2 seconds, and when 0.1 second has elapsed since the rotating body / movable portion is in operation, the drive of the movable portion drive solenoid 78B is stopped for 0.7 seconds ( (See steps S446 and S447). Specifically, the CPU 56 subtracts the value when the rotating body / movable part is operating when the rotating body / moving part is operating and the small hit 2 flag is set. A value corresponding to 0.4 seconds is set in the first timer to be set, and a value corresponding to 0.1 seconds is set in the second timer to be subtracted. When the first timer times out, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 77B is stopped and the value corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the first timer, and when the second timer times out, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 78B is stopped. And a value corresponding to 0.7 seconds is set in the second timer. Thereafter, when the first timer times out, the driving of the movable portion driving solenoid 77B is resumed, and when the second timer times out, the driving of the movable portion driving solenoid 78B is resumed.

  When operating according to the movable pattern A, as shown in FIG. 35, the movable part drive solenoid 77B for operating the movable part 77A is driven until 0.2 seconds have elapsed since the rotating body / movable part was operated. And set to a position to prevent the passing of the game ball. Next, the driving is stopped for 0.5 seconds, and the position is set to allow the game ball to pass. Thereafter, the position is set again to block the passage of the game ball. Further, the movable portion 78A is set to a position where the movable ball 78A is driven until 0.1 seconds elapses from when the rotating body / movable portion is in operation to prevent the game ball from passing. Next, the driving is stopped for 0.7 seconds, and the position is set to allow the game ball to pass. Thereafter, the position is set again to block the passage of the game ball.

  Therefore, when the rotating body / movable part is in operation and the small hitting 3 flag is set, the CPU 56 becomes 0. 0.2 seconds after the rotating body / movable part is operated. The drive of the movable part drive solenoid 77B is stopped for 5 seconds, and when 0.1 second has elapsed from when the rotating body / movable part is in operation, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 78B is stopped for 0.7 seconds ( Steps S446, S448). Specifically, the CPU 56 subtracts the value when the rotating body / movable part is operating when the rotating body / moving part is operating and the small hit 3 flag is set. A value corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the first timer to be set, and a value corresponding to 0.1 seconds is set in the second timer to be subtracted. When the first timer times out, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 77B is stopped and the value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the first timer, and when the second timer times out, the drive of the movable part drive solenoid 78B is stopped. And a value corresponding to 0.7 seconds is set in the second timer. Thereafter, when the first timer times out, the driving of the movable portion driving solenoid 77B is resumed, and when the second timer times out, the driving of the movable portion driving solenoid 78B is resumed.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, when the rotating body 86 and the movable parts 77A and 78B are operated according to the movable pattern B, compared to the case where the rotary body 86 and the movable parts 77A and 78B are operated according to the movable pattern A. Thus, the time during which the movable portions 77A and 78A are controlled to a position where the game balls are prevented from passing is short and it is easy to win a V. Further, when the rotating body 86 and the movable portions 77A and 78B are operated according to the movable pattern C, the movable portion is compared with the case where the rotating body 86 and the movable portions 77A and 78B are operated according to the movable pattern A and the movable pattern B. 77A, 78A is controlled in a position where the game ball is prevented from passing, and the V winning is easy. Therefore, in this embodiment, it becomes easy to win V in the order of the movable pattern A, the movable pattern B, and the movable pattern C.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the post-completion processing (step S307). In the post-completion processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the V winning flag is set (step S454). If the V winning flag is set, the V winning flag is reset (step S455).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit 1 flag is set (step S456A). If it is set, 3 corresponding to 1 in the small win is set in the open counter in the number of open (round number) that is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the second big hit game (step S456B). If the small hit 1 flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit 2 flag is set (step S456C). If it is set, 7 corresponding to 2 of the small hits is set in the number of open counters (number of rounds) that is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the second big hit game (step S456D). If the 2 small hits flag is not set (that is, if the 3 small hits flag is set), the number of times of opening (number of rounds) that is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the second big hit game in the opening number counter 11 corresponding to the small hit 3 is set (step S456E).

  Furthermore, a value corresponding to the time before the start of the round (time for notifying in the effect display device 9 that the new round is started, for example) is set in the timer before the round start (step S457). Also, a big hit flag is set (step S458).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S459), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S307). (Step S460).

  If it is confirmed in step S454 that the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hitting end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S461), and the special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S462).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S308) executed before each round in the big hit game (the first big hit game and the second big hit game). In the pre-opening process for the special winning opening, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display command for opening the special winning opening if it has not transmitted the display command for opening the special winning opening (steps S470 and S471). Also, the value of the timer before the round start is decremented by 1 (step S472). If the pre-round start timer times out (the value of the pre-round start timer is 0) (step S473), the winning number counter is initialized (step S474). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Then, a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is set in the opening time timer (step S475). In addition, the special winning opening (act) is controlled to be open. Specifically, in the round in which the big winning opening (large winning opening by the opening / closing plate 16) is opened, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the opening / closing plate 16 (step S477). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S309) (step S478).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S309). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the opening time timer has timed out (step S480). If the open time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S485. If the opening time timer has not timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning number counter has reached 10 (step S481). When the value of the winning number counter becomes 10, the process proceeds to step S485. When the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the value of the opening time timer is decremented by 1 (step S482). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (steps S483 and S484).

  In step S485, the CPU 56 performs a process for ending the round. Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate 16 is closed. Then, the control for transmitting the display command after opening the special winning opening is performed to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S486), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post winning closing process (step S309). Update (step S487).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the post-close closing process (step S309). In the process after closing the big prize opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S500). If the value of the opening number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S502 (step S501). When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, that is, when all rounds in the jackpot game have ended, the special symbol stop symbol (the stop symbol determined in step S62 of the special symbol normal process) is It is confirmed whether or not “6” (step S504). If the stop symbol is 6, the time reduction flag is set and 10 is set in the time reduction counter (steps S505 and S506). Then, control goes to a step S519. If the stop symbol is not “6”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is “5” or “8” (step S507). If the stop symbol is “5” or “8”, the time reduction flag is set and 20 is set in the time reduction counter (steps S508 and S509). Then, control goes to a step S519. If the stop symbol is not “5” or “8”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is “9” (step S510). If the stop symbol is “9”, the time reduction flag is set and 30 is set in the time reduction counter (steps S511, S512). Then, control goes to a step S519.

  If the stop symbol is not “9”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is “3” (step S513). If the stop symbol is “3” (that is, if it is a normal big hit symbol), the hour / hour flag is set and 100 is set in the hour / hour counter (steps S514 and S515). Then, control goes to a step S519. If the stop symbol is not “3”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is “7” (step S516). If the stop symbol is “7” (that is, if the probability variation big hit symbol), the time reduction flag is set and the probability variation flag is set (steps S517 and S518). Then, control goes to a step S519.

  Next, if set, the CPU 56 resets the big hit flag, the probability variation big hit flag, the small hit 1 flag, the small hit 2 flag, and the small hit 3 flag (step S519). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S310) (step S520).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S310). In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S531). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S534. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S532). 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 (step S533), and the processing is ended.

  In step S534, 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 (step S535). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S536).

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when the game control microcomputer 560 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S161), the game switch microcomputer 560 performs a gate switch passage process (step S162). Execute.

  In the gate switch passage process, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the count value of the gate passage memory counter (the number of gate passage memories) 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. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 extracts the random number for normal symbol determination (random 3) and the random number for normal symbol determination (random 5), and saves the storage area (normal symbol) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate. Processing to be stored in the determination buffer.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S170 to S174 in accordance with the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  The processes in steps S170 to S174 are as follows.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S170): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is zero. The state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is 0 is a state in which normal symbol variation can be started (for example, the normal symbol change display is not performed on the normal symbol display 10 and This is a case where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. The game control microcomputer 560 checks the value of the number of passages through the gate in the normal symbol normal processing. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gate passages is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win using the normal symbol per-determining random number (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Also, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is determined using the random symbol for determining the normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol process timer is set to the normal symbol process timer, and the normal symbol process timer is started. Also, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) corresponding to the normal symbol changing process (step S171).

  Normal symbol changing process (step S171): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 1. The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out. If timed out, the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 is stopped, the normal symbol process symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the normal symbol process timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol stop process (step S172).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S172): Executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 2. The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether or not 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”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal processing (step S170). If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173).

  Normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3. If it is before the first opening, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the opening number in the opening number counter, and drives the solenoid 15a to open the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (step S174). If it is not before the first opening, that is, after the second or later opening, the closing time is measured, and when the closing time has elapsed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the processing for opening the normal electric accessory (step S174). ) To a value corresponding to (specifically “4”).

  Normal electric accessory opening process (step S174): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 measures the opening time, and when the opening time has elapsed, stops the driving of the solenoid 15a and closes the ordinary electric accessory. When the last release is completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S170). If the final release is not completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal process (step S170). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 (step S721). Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads the normal symbol per-design random number value 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 (step S722). ). The CPU 56 also stores the normal symbol determining random number in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S723). That is, a random number value for determination per normal symbol stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. To store.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the normal random number for determination per symbol from the random number storage buffer (step S724), and determines whether to win or not based on the read random number value (step S725). 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, the hit determination value is 3 to 12 in the probability variation state, and the hit determination value is 3 and 7 in the normal state (a state other than the probability change state). Since the random number for normal symbol determination is updated in the numerical range of 3 to 13 (see FIG. 18), the winning probability in the probability variation state is 10/11, and the winning probability in the normal state is 2/11. That is, in the probability variation state, it is a hit with higher probability than in the normal state. The CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol using the normal symbol determination random number. In the case of winning, the normal symbol stop symbol is, for example, an odd symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol process timer (step S726), and starts the normal symbol change in the normal symbol display 10 (step S727). In this embodiment, as shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 45A and the timing diagram of FIG. 45B, the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal state is 30.0 seconds, and the probability variation state and the time reduction The variation time of the normal symbol in the state is 1.0 second. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) corresponding to the normal symbol changing process (step S171) (step S728).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol changing process (step S171). In the normal symbol changing 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 timed out (step S731). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S735).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed, the CPU 56 stops the variation of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 (step S732). Also, the normal symbol stop symbol display time is set in the normal symbol process timer (step S733). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol stop process (step S172) (step S734).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S172). 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 timed out (step S741). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S742).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time elapses, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (step S743). When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the CPU 56 sets the value shown in the lower part of FIG. 45 (A) as the release pattern of the normal electric accessory when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state. The release pattern set in the certain probability change table is selected (steps S744 and S745). In the normal state, the CPU 56 selects the opening pattern set in the normal table in which the value shown in the upper part of FIG. 45A is set as the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (step S744). S746). In the example shown in FIG. 45, in the normal time table, as an opening pattern, the opening time is 0.3 seconds (0.3 s), the closing time is 1.0 seconds (1.0 s), and the number of times of opening is two. Data indicating that is set. In the probability variation table, as an opening pattern, data indicating that the opening time is 1.2 seconds (1.2 s), the closing time is 1.5 seconds (1.5 s), and the number of times of opening is three times. Is set.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a first pre-release flag (step S747). Also, the release pattern selected in step S745 or S746 is set in the release pattern buffer (step S748). Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173) (step S749).

  If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is an off symbol, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S170) (step S170). S743, S750).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release pre-processing (step S173). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first pre-open flag is set (step S761). If the first pre-release flag is set, the first pre-release flag is reset (step S762), and the number of releases set in the release pattern buffer is set in the release number counter (step S763). . Further, a value corresponding to the release time set in the release pattern buffer is set in the normal electric timer (step S764). Further, the solenoid 15a is driven to open the variable winning ball device 15 (step S765), and the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value (specifically “4”) corresponding to the normal electric release process (step S174). (Step S766).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the flag before the first opening is not set in the process of step S761, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal electric timer (step S767). If the value of the ordinary power combination timer becomes 0, that is, if the ordinary power combination timer times out, the process proceeds to step S764 (step S768). In addition, the process of step S767 and S768 is a process for measuring the closing time after the opening | release after the 1st time is complete | finished.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory (step S174). In the process for releasing the normal electric combination, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal electric combination timer (step S771). When the value of the ordinary electric combination timer becomes 0, that is, when the ordinary electric combination timer times out (step S772), the drive of the solenoid 15a is stopped and the ordinary electric combination (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is removed. Close (step S773).

  Also, the value of the opening number counter is decremented by -1 (step S774). If the value of the opening number counter is not 0, a value corresponding to the closing time set in the opening pattern buffer is set in the normal electric timer. (Steps S775 and S776). Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric release pre-processing (step S173) (step S777).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0 in the process of step S775, the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “0” corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S170)). ”) (Step S778).

  Next, processing relating to award ball payout will be described. FIG. 48 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. FIG. 48 shows only switches that detect a game ball and that will pay out a prize ball by winning. As shown in FIG. 48, in the bit 7 of the input port 1 and the bits 0 to 7 of the input port 0, the winning opening switch 39a, the count switch 23, the third winning combination winning switch 73a, and the second winning winning combination switch, respectively. The detection signals of 72a, first prize winning switch 71a, winning port switch 38a, third starting port switch 13a, second starting port switch 12a, and first starting port switch 11a are input. The input port 0 and the input port 1 are a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  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. 49 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 4-bit prize ball number signal is a signal (prize ball number command) output for designating the number of game balls (0 to 15) to be paid out.

  FIG. 50 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. 50, the prize ball REQ signal and the prize ball number signal are output by the game control microcomputer 560 via the output circuit 67 and input to the payout control microcomputer 370 via the input circuit 373A. . The output circuit 67 is installed outside the I / O port portion 57 shown in FIG. 14 on the main board 31 (not shown in FIG. 14). 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. 51 is a timing chart showing an example of how to output the payout control signal. As shown in FIG. 51, a winning detection switch (count switch 23, third prize winning switch 73a, second prize winning switch 72a, first prize winning switch 71a, prize opening switches 38a and 39a, third start opening The gaming control microcomputer 560 turns on the winning ball REQ signal based on the fact that the switch 13a, the second starting port switch 12a, and the first starting port switch 11a) detect the winning of the game ball and output the detection signal. At the same time, the output state of the prize ball number signal is set to a state according to the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with winning. Specifically, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that a game ball has won a winning area provided in the gaming machine based on a detection signal from the winning detection switch, the gaming control microcomputer 560 calculates a predetermined number of winning balls. It 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 in accordance with the number of winning balls to be paid out according to winning. Put it in a state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 11a, the second start port switch 12a, and the third start port switch 13a, four prize balls are paid out, and the winning port switch 38a, When a game ball is detected at 39a, 10 prize balls are paid out, and a game ball is detected by the count switch 23, the first prize winning switch 71a, the second prize winning switch 72a, and the third prize winning switch 73a. Then, 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 two-way communication, for example, the payout control microcomputer 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 (step S21) in the main process will be described. In this embodiment, when the on state of the detection signal of each switch related to the detection of the game ball 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. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing each 2-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 assigned to bit 7 of input port 1 and bits 0 to 7 of input port 0 shown in FIG. 48 is stored in the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer. Bits 0-8 are set.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the switch process of step S21 in the game control process. In the switch process, the CPU 56 sets the content of the previous port buffer to the previous data (step S331). Further, the exclusive OR of the contents of the port buffer and the previous data is taken twice before (step S332). Then, the result of the exclusive OR operation is set as the previous data (step S333). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 16 bits of the port buffer and the previous 16 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. In addition, the contents of the previous port buffer are set in the port buffer two times before (step S334).

  Then, the data of the input port 0 and the input port 1 are input (step S335), and the input data is set in the previous port buffer (step S336). The processes in steps S334 and S336 correspond to a preparation process when the switch process is executed next time (after 2 ms).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a logical product of the data input from the input port 0 and the input port 1 and the previous data (step S337). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 16 bits of the port buffer and the previous 16 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. That is, among the detection signals of the nine switches, the bit corresponding to the detection signal changed from the state before 2 ms from the state before 4 ms (from “0” to “1” or from “1” to “0”). Is “1”. It is assumed that bits 1 to 6 of input port 1 are fixed to 0. Therefore, when the logical product of the previous data and the data input from the input port 0 is taken in step S337, the bit that is “1” in the data input from the input port 0 and 2 ms before The bit whose state has changed from the state 4 ms before 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 (step 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. 54 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball processing in step S31. In the prize ball process, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball number addition process (step S341) and a prize ball control process (step S342).

  In the prize ball number adding process, a prize ball number table shown in FIG. 55 is used. The prize ball number table is set in the ROM 54. The number of processes (in this example, “9”) is set at the top 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 in the input port 0 and the input port 1 is input (see FIG. 48).

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the award ball number adding process in step S341. In the winning ball number adding process, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the start address of the winning ball number table as a pointer (step S351). Then, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the number of processes) is loaded (step S352). Next, the switch-on buffer is loaded into the register (step S353).

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

  If the calculation result in step S355 is not 0, that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is on, the process proceeds to step S362 (step S361). If the calculation result in step S355 is 0, that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is not on, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (step S359). If the number is not 0, the process returns to step S354 (step S360). In step S361, when it is confirmed that the calculation result in step S355 is 0, that is, the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S359.

  In step S362, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the process of step S355 is a count switch input bit determination value. That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in step S361 that the count switch 23 is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the count switch 23). If the switch input bit determination value is the count switch input bit determination value, the process proceeds to step S363.

  In step S363, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more. That the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more means that the processing after the pre-opening process of the big winning opening in step S307 is executed in the special symbol process. In other words, it means that a big 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. That is, when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more, when the game control is normally executed, it is possible to perform control for opening the big winning opening (large winning opening by the opening / closing plate 16). Indicates that there is a sex.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S368. That is, control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is executed based on the count switch 23 being turned on. However, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7, the process proceeds to step S359 without executing the control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer.

  The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7 is a state where the big hit game is not executed and the control for opening the big winning opening is not executed. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in such a state, an abnormal winning (which may be a winning due to fraud) has occurred in the special winning opening, or from the counting switch 23. This means that noise for a long period (over 4 ms) is applied to the detection signal. Therefore, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on while the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7, the control for adding the prize ball addition value to the total prize ball number storage buffer is not executed. To do. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the count switch 23 is turned on is not executed.

  In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an abnormal winning to the big winning opening has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag. However, the count switch is used when the big winning opening is not actually opened. When it is detected that the switch 23 is turned on, 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, if it is determined whether or not the actual winning opening is controlled and it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred, the process is To be complicated.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the big prize opening and the position where the count switch 23 is installed, it is determined whether or not the control for actually opening the big prize opening is performed, and whether or not an abnormal prize has occurred. In determining whether or not, it is necessary to consider 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.

  In addition, in the prize ball number addition process, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the third start prize switch 13a to be used when the variable prize ball device 15 is not in the open / closed state (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is less than 3). When it is detected that a detection signal from is input, control may be performed so that no prize ball addition value is added to the total prize ball number storage buffer.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the prize ball control process in step S342. In the winning ball control process, the CPU 56 confirms the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step 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) (step 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 (step 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 (step S374). Then, the contents of the prize ball number buffer are set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal (step 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 (step S376).

  A prize ball REQ signal is output by the processing of step S376. That is, the prize ball REQ signal is turned on. In addition, a prize ball number signal is output by the process of step S375 (see FIG. 51). In this embodiment, the maximum prize ball command value is “15”. Therefore, a prize ball number signal designating the maximum number of payouts of “15” is transmitted to the payout control board 37.

  When the winning ball number signal is transmitted, the game control microcomputer 560 subtracts the contents of the winning ball number buffer (the winning ball payout number commanded to the payout control means) from the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step 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 (step S378). Then, the value of the wait counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (steps S379 and S380). When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the on period is terminated.

  That is, “0” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S381), and 00 (H) is set to the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal. (Step 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. 58 is a flowchart showing the abnormal winning notification process in step S23. In the abnormal winning notification process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (step S581). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in a main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see step S44 in FIG. 16). When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S585. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in step S45 is decremented by 1 (step S582). 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 (steps S583 and S584).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more (step S585). The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more is a state where a big 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 occurred in the big winning opening. That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 7 or more, the process proceeds to step S605 without executing the processes of steps S586 to S589.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 7 (a state where no big hit game is played), the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S586). 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. 55) is calculated (step S587). 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 result of the logical product is not 0, it is determined that an abnormal winning at the special winning opening has occurred, and control is performed to transmit an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (steps S588 and S589).

  In step S605, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 or more. The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 or more is a state where the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is opened and closed. In such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the third start winning opening 13. Therefore, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 or more, the abnormal winning notification process is terminated without performing the abnormal winning confirmation process for the third start winning opening 13.

  A state in which the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 or more (a state of less than 3) is a state in which the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is not opened or closed. In other words, it is in a state of being kept closed. In such a state, the winning to the game ball at the third start winning opening 13 is an abnormal winning. Therefore, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3 or more, a process for confirming whether or not an abnormal winning in the third start winning opening 13 has occurred is performed (steps S606 to S609). Note that it may be determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 in the process of step S605. In that case, since the determination result is “Y” only in the open state in the opening / closing operation, it is possible to more strictly determine whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state.

  In step S606, the CPU 56 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 takes the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer and the third start port switch input bit determination value (20 (H), see FIG. 55) (step S607). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 20 (H), that is, when the third start port switch 13a is on, the logical product operation result is 20 (H). When the third start port switch 13a is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0, a game ball wins a prize at the third start winning opening 13 regardless of whether the third starting winning opening 13 is in a state other than the open / closed state (always closed). A detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input from the third start port switch 13a. Therefore, the CPU 56 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred in the third start winning opening 13, and performs control to transmit a start winning abnormality notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (steps S608 and S609).

  When the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where the big hit game is not performed by the above processing, an abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. That is, the game control means is a specific winning determination means for determining whether or not a detection signal from the count switch 23 (specific winning detection means) is inputted (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S586 to S588). The specific winning determination means inputs a detection signal in a gaming state other than a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) in which a specific variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening by the opening / closing plate 16) may be controlled to an open state. If it is determined, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the specific variable winning ball apparatus has occurred (see steps S585 and S588).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described.
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing main processing 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) (step S701). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step 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: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control process processing (step 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. 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 (step S706). Furthermore, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an 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 is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 23) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  61 and 62 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step 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 (step 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 reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 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 (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a start winning designation command (step S627), the display state of the effect display device 9 is set so that the number of reserved memories displayed in the reserved memory number display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is increased by one. Control to change is performed (step S628). Further, if the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S629), control is performed to change the time reduction number displayed in the time reduction number display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S630).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal prize notification designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag (step S646). If the received effect control command is an accessory prize designation command (step S649), an accessory prize designation command reception flag is set (step S650). If the received effect control command is a start prize abnormality notification designation command (step S651), a start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S653). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen of the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 63, the display screen includes a decorative symbol display area 9a, an effect area 9b, a reserved memory number display area 9c, and a short time display area 9d. The decorative symbol display area 9a may be a fixed region, but for example, the position and size of the decorative symbol display area 9a may be changed as the decorative symbol changes. The effect area 9b is an area in which, for example, a character image is displayed while the decorative symbol is changing, but may be overlapped with another region (for example, the decorative symbol display area 9a). In addition, in the reserved memory number display area 9c, for example, a number corresponding to the number of reserved memories is displayed, and in the time reduction number display area 9d, for example, the number of times that the special symbol and the decorative design can be changed in the time reduction state (the remaining number of times ) Is displayed as a numerical value.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S808 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step 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 decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (step 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 is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. 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 (step S804). If it is not determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process after the end of change (step S805).

  Big hit display process (step 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 (step S807).

  Post-change end effect processing (step S805): After the decoration pattern change ends, an effect for informing the type of small hits is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S806).

  Small hit game processing (step S806): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, in the effect display device 9, a display effect corresponding to the small hit game is performed. When the small hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Otherwise, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S807).

  Big hit game processing (step S807): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. When the big hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S808).

  Big hit end process (step S808): 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 (step S800).

  FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a 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 the 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 (a mode for each predetermined time) constituting a variation mode during a variable display time (variation time) of variable display of decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the data etc. which show each production | generation aspect (production | production aspect for every predetermined time) which comprise the production | presentation after a fluctuation | variation etc. may be described. The process timer set value is set to a time during which an effect in the variation mode or the effect mode is performed. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and executes control for displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, or for performing the display effect. .

  Further, although the process table is stored in the ROM, a process table is prepared for each variation pattern corresponding to the variation time and for each type of effect after variation.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. 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 (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S840). Further, the display result of the decorative symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S841). In step S841, if the received display result designation command indicates a jackpot symbol (in this example, the second byte of the display result designation command is “3” or “7”), the left, middle and right decorations are aligned. A combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined as a stop symbol. When the received display result designation command indicates a small hit symbol (in this example, the second byte of the display result designation command is other than “3” and “7”), a combination of decorative symbols “345” ( The small hit symbol) is determined as the stop symbol.

  When determining the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols is associated with a numerical value. Is used to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Then, the display result designation command reception flag is reset (step S842).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S843). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S844).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 indicates an abnormality notification flag indicating that an abnormal prize is being notified (an abnormal prize notification flag, a second abnormality notification flag, a discharge abnormality notification flag, or a start prize abnormality notification flag). Is not set, the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) The various lamps (light emitters) and the speaker 27 as a production component are controlled (steps S845A and S845B). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. 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 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 101 controls the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  When the abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, emission abnormality notification flag or start prize abnormality notification flag) is set, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 except the sound number data 1. Execute (Steps S845A and S845C). In other words, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of a decorative symbol is started, a sound effect corresponding to the variable display is not executed, but an abnormal winning notification is made. The corresponding sound output is continued.

  In addition, when performing the process of step S845C, the presentation 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 performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. That is, control is performed so that the display at that time on the effect display device 9 (notification of abnormal winning is made) and the image of the display effect of variable display of decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9. . That is, when the abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag or start prize abnormality notification flag) is set, when a new variable display of a decorative symbol is started, Not only the display effect according to the variable display is executed, but also the notification according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S846), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S802). (Step S847).

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S851) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S852). When the process timer times out (step S853), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S854). Further, display control execution data and lamp control that are set next are set on condition that an abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, or start prize abnormality notification flag) is not set. The control state for the effect device is changed based on the execution data and the sound number data (steps S855A and S855B).

  When the abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag or start prize abnormality notification flag) is set, the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (however, , Excluding the sound number data i.) (Step S855A, S855C). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, the sound production according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued, not the sound effect according to the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed.

  Further, when the process of step S855C is performed, the presentation 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 variable display of the decorative 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 (step S856), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S858). 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 (step S857), the process proceeds to step S858. 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.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (Step S862), and control for deriving and displaying the determined stop symbol is performed (Step S863). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560 is set (step S864), the effect control CPU 101 hits the effect display device 9 with a jackpot. The display (display for notifying that the big hit game is started) is performed (step S865), and the big hit display time timer for determining the display time of the big hit display or the small hit display is set (step S866), and the production control The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S867).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbols on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S861 and S863). However, if the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the decorative symbol may be controlled to end without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  When the jackpot start designation command reception flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a value corresponding to the effect time (3 seconds or 6 seconds in this embodiment) in the effect time timer after the end of change. (Step S870). When it is determined that the bonus 20 is to be a small hit to be released once, a process table corresponding to the post-fluctuation effect for informing the small hit (open once the bonus) is selected ( Steps S871, S872) and Step S874 are entered. In addition, when it is determined that the bonus 20 is to be opened twice or three times, after the change to notify the small hit (opening of the accessory 2 times / opening of the accessory 3 times) A process table corresponding to the effect is selected (steps S871, S873), and the process proceeds to step S874. In addition, it is decided to make a small hit to open the accessory 20 once, it is decided to make the bonus 20 to make a small hit to open the accessory 20 twice, or the accessory 20 is released three times. Whether or not it is determined to be a small hit is determined based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. That is, in this embodiment, since the data corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol is set in the second byte of the display result designation command, the production control CPU 101 releases the accessory 20 once from the data. Is determined to be a small hit to be released, determined to be a small hit to open the accessory 20 twice, or determined to be a small hit to open the accessory 20 three times (See FIG. 13).

  In step S874, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms that the abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag or start prize abnormality notification flag) indicating that the abnormal winning notification is being performed is not set. According to the conditions of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1 in the selected process table), the production device (production display device 9 as production component, production component as production component) Control of various lamps (light emitters) and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (steps S875A and S875B). Specifically, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the post-change effect on the effect display device 9. 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.

  When the abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, emission abnormality notification flag or start prize abnormality notification flag) is set, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 except the sound number data 1. Execute (Steps S875A, S8759C). In other words, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when the post-change effect is started, the sound effect corresponding to the display of the post-change effect is not executed, but according to the abnormal winning notification. Sound output continues.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process after the end of change (step S805) (step S876).

  In the jackpot display process (step S804), the effect control CPU 101 waits for the jackpot display time timer to time out in the jackpot display process, and when the jackpot display time timer times out, the effect control process flag value is processed in the jackpot game process ( Update to a value corresponding to step S807).

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the post-change end effect process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the effect process after the end of change, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S891) and subtracts 1 from the value of the effect time timer after the end of change (step S892). When the process timer times out (step S893), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S894). Further, display control execution data and lamp control that are set next are set on condition that an abnormality notification flag (abnormal prize notification flag, discharge abnormality notification flag, or start prize abnormality notification flag) is not set. The control state for the rendering device is changed based on the execution data and the sound number data (steps S895A and S895B).

  When the effect time timer times out after the end of the change (when the value becomes 0), if the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the small hit game processing (step S807). The values are updated (steps S897, S898).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 may change the background color of the display on the effect display device 9, for example, in the effect processing after the end of change. As an example, when a variation pattern command of variation patterns # 1 and # 4 (corresponding to 3 rounds) is received, the background color is blue and the variation pattern of variation patterns # 2 and # 5 (corresponding to 7 rounds) When a command is received, the background color is yellow, and when a variation pattern command of variation patterns # 3 and # 6 (corresponding to 11 rounds) is received, the background color is red. With such control, the player can be notified of the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state.

  In the small hit game processing, when the small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit end designation command has been received from the gaming control microcomputer 560 is set, the presentation control microcomputer 100 performs the presentation control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S8008). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560 is set, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S808). Update to Note that the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a small-hit end designation command when a V-winning does not occur in the small-hit game, and transmits a big-hit start designation command when a V-winning occurs (see FIG. 36).

  In the jackpot end process, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a display for notifying the end of the jackpot on the effect display device 9, and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Update to the value corresponding to.

  FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 71 (A) shows an example of an initial screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the initialization designation command. FIG. 71 (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 a power failure recovery designation command. FIG. 71 (C) shows an example of an abnormality notification screen that the effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the abnormal winning notification designation command, and the variation of the decorative design is started. Also, it is shown that the display of the abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 71 (C)). FIG. 71 (D) shows an example of a discharge abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 by the effect control CPU 101, and the display of the discharge abnormality notification screen is displayed even when the decoration pattern starts to change. It is shown to continue (see the right side of FIG. 71D). FIG. 71 (E) shows an example of a start prize abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the start prize abnormality notification designation command by the effect control CPU 101, and the variation of the decorative pattern is shown. Even if it is started, it is indicated that the display of the start winning abnormality notification screen is continued (see the right side of FIG. 71 (E)).

  72 to 74 are flowcharts showing the notification control process in step S707. In the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the initial notification flag is set (step S901). The initial notification flag is set when an initialization designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 (see step S632B in FIG. 62). If the initial notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S906. If the initial notification flag is set, the value of the period timer set in step S632C is decremented by 1 (step 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 (steps S903 and S904).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for deleting the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 9 to the VDP 109 (step 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 step S906, the effect 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 proceeds to step S926. If the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S907), and the effect display device 9 has an abnormality with respect to the screen displayed at that time. A command to superimpose and display the notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S908). In response to the command, the VDP 109 superimposes and displays an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 71C).

  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 (step S909). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound 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 abnormal winning notification flag indicating that abnormal notification is being performed (step S910).

  In step S926, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not a start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that a start prize abnormality notice designation command has been received is set. If not set, the process proceeds to step S941. If the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S927), and the effect display device 9 displays the screen displayed at that time. Then, a command to superimpose and display the start winning abnormality notification screen is output to the VDP 109 (step S928). In response to the command, the VDP 109 superimposes and displays a start winning abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 71E).

  Furthermore, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the notification of the start winning abnormality to the sound output board 70 (step S929). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, after that, sound output (output of abnormality notification sound) according to the notification of the start winning abnormality is performed. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a start winning abnormality notification flag indicating that the start winning abnormality notification is being performed (step S930).

  In step S941, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the small hit game or the big hit game is in a round in which the accessory 20 is open. Whether or not a small hit game is being played can be confirmed by the value of the effect control process flag. Further, whether or not it is in the round in which the accessory 20 is released, for example, the received display result designation command (in order to confirm how many rounds of the jackpot game it is: see FIG. 13) and the big prize This can be confirmed by a mouth open display command (to confirm how many rounds the game is playing).

  If it is not during the small hit game or the round in which the bonus item 20 is released in the big hit game, the value of the bonus item discharge monitoring timer is set to 0 (step S944).

  If the game 20 is in the small hit game or the round in which the bonus 20 in the big hit game is open, it is confirmed whether or not a bonus winning designation command reception flag indicating that a bonus winning designation command has been received is set ( Step S942). If the bonus winning designation command reception flag is set, the bonus winning designation command reception flag is reset (step S943) and the value of the bonus discharge monitoring timer is set to 0 (step S944).

  If the winning item winning designation command reception flag is not set, the value of the winning item discharge monitoring timer is incremented by 1 (step S945). If the value of the accessory discharge monitoring timer is a monitoring time value (a value corresponding to the monitoring time: the monitoring time is longer than the round time of the big hit game, for example, 41.5 seconds), the CPU 101 for effect control Outputs a command to superimpose and display the discharge abnormality notification screen on the screen displayed at that time in the effect display device 9 (step S947). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays the discharge abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the command (see FIG. 71D).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output corresponding to the notification of the discharge abnormality to the sound output board 70 (step S948). The voice synthesis IC 703 mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM 704 and outputs a voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, thereafter, sound output (output of abnormality notification sound) according to the notification of the discharge abnormality is performed. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a discharge abnormality notifying flag indicating that the discharge abnormality notification is being performed (step S949).

  In the above-described control, during the small hit game or during the round in which the accessory 20 is released, if the accessory winning designation command is not received beyond the monitoring time, the effect control CPU 101 performs the discharge. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred, and abnormality notification is performed.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects that all the game balls are discharged from the accessory 20 during the small hit game, it ends the small hit game and issues a big hit start designation command or a small hit end designation command. Send. Receiving the command, the effect control CPU 101 sets the control state to a state that is not in the small hit game. If the control or the like is normally executed, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a big hit start designation command or a small hit end designation command before the monitoring time elapses. Never do. That is, the fact that the accessory discharge monitoring timer has timed out means that the game control microcomputer 560 could not detect that all the game balls were discharged from the accessory 20 within a predetermined time. Therefore, a discharge abnormality in which the game ball is not discharged from the accessory 20 has occurred. Note that the occurrence of abnormal discharge may mean that the game ball has not actually won a prize in the accessory 20 (there may be a situation where the prize has been illegally won in the accessory 20). .

  FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the situation of the display effect on the effect display device 9 and the sound effect by the speaker 27. FIG. 75 (A) shows an example when the decorative display is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 75 (B) shows an example in which initialization notification is performed in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 75 (C) shows an example in which an abnormal winning notification is made in the effect display device 9 and an abnormal 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. I do. Further, even when the decorative display of variable symbols is started in response to the reception of the variation 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 variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, 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 gaming machine 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.

  Further, in this embodiment, the abnormality notification is performed by the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27, but 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 performed using the lamp / LED, the abnormality notification using the lamp / LED is continued even when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command. . However, the production control microcomputer 100 may control the abnormality notification to stop when a predetermined time has elapsed since the abnormality notification was started.

  FIG. 75 (C) exemplifies a case where an abnormal winning notification is performed, but an abnormality notification screen (discharge abnormal notification) is also displayed on the effect display device 9 when a discharging abnormality or a starting winning abnormality is notified. Control for displaying a screen and a start winning abnormality screen) and a control for outputting an abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. Further, even when the decorative display of variable symbols is started in response to the reception of the variation 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 variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, 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. In addition, since 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, the abnormality notification screen in the presentation display device 9 even in the case of a discharge abnormality or a start winning abnormality. And the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.

  In this embodiment, the gaming control microcomputer 560 does not detect abnormal winning and discharging abnormalities for a predetermined period (a period during which initialization notification is executed) after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. 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 (7 in this embodiment), the game control microcomputer 560 always detects an abnormal winning with respect to the big winning opening, so that the effect control microcomputer If 100 receives an abnormal winning notification designation command during a predetermined period after power supply to the gaming machine is started, the abnormal winning notification may not be performed.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 detects that one game ball has won a big winning opening when it is not in the big win game state, the abnormal control notification designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer. Although it is transmitted to 100, when it is detected that a predetermined number (a plurality of) game balls have won at the big winning opening when the start operation state and the big hit gaming state are not detected, an abnormal winning notification designation command may be transmitted. Good. Further, when it is not in the starting operation state and the big hit gaming state, if it is detected that a predetermined number (a plurality of) gaming balls have won in a predetermined time, an abnormal winning notification designation command may be transmitted. . When receiving the abnormal winning notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the abnormality notification screen and outputs the abnormality notification sound as described above.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since initialization notification is given priority over abnormality notification (such as notification of abnormal winning), it is possible to prevent a situation in which initialization notification is difficult to recognize. Is done. That is, the initialization notification is performed prominently.

  In the above embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the initialization notification when a predetermined period has elapsed (see steps S901 to S905), but ends the initialization notification at another timing. May be. For example, the initialization notification is ended when the decorative symbol variable display is started for the first time after the initialization notification is started, or the abnormal winning notification designation command is received before the decorative symbol variable display 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 for a period sufficient for a game clerk or the like to recognize the initialization notification.

  Next, the reach effect executed in the effect display device 9 will be described. FIG. 76 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 76, an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device 9 by the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to the variation pattern command is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 76, when a change pattern command is received in a state where the state before the start of change (for example, see the diagram shown in FIG. 76A) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, On the display screen of the display device 9, a state in which the left middle right symbol fluctuates (see, for example, the diagram shown in FIG. 76B) is displayed.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 receives any one of the variation pattern commands (for example, variation patterns # 1 to # 6; see FIG. 19) indicating a variation pattern that does not include the reach effect, the variation control time is elapsed. 76B, first, the left symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the right symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, unlike FIG. 76C, which will be described later, the left symbol and the right symbol are displayed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are different from each other, so that the reach is not reached. Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, and finally the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In this case, for example, in the same manner as in FIG. 76A, the stop symbol is finally derived and displayed in a state where the left middle right symbols are not aligned.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 receives one of the variation pattern commands indicating variation patterns including “normal reach” (for example, variation patterns # 7, # 8, # 10, and # 13; see FIG. 19), The display screen changes in the order of FIGS. 76 (a), (b), (c), and (d). That is, when the decorative display including normal reach is displayed in a variable manner, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is stopped in a combination of left and right symbols from the state of the variable display shown in FIG. After a character indicating reach is displayed at a position corresponding to (for example, see the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (c)), a state in which the middle symbol fluctuates is displayed (for example, shown in FIG. 76 (d)). See figure.) Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 selects one of the variation pattern commands indicating the variation pattern including “super reach A” (for example, variation patterns # 9, # 11, # 14, and # 16, see FIG. 19). When the change pattern command shown is received, the display screen changes in the order of FIGS. 76 (a), (b), (c), (d), and (f). That is, when the decorative display including normal reach is displayed in a variable manner, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is stopped with a combination of left and right symbols from the state of the variable display shown in FIG. After a character indicating reach is displayed at a position corresponding to (for example, see the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (c)), a state in which the middle symbol fluctuates is displayed (for example, shown in FIG. 76 (d)). See figure.) Next, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays a state in which the middle symbol is moving diagonally up and down at a position corresponding to the middle symbol (see, for example, the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (f)). . Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 indicates any one of the change pattern commands indicating the change pattern including “super reach B” (for example, change patterns # 12, # 15, and # 17; see FIG. 19). When a command is received, the display screen changes in the order of FIGS. 76 (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), and (g). That is, when the decorative display including normal reach is displayed in a variable manner, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is stopped in a combination of left and right symbols from the state of the variable display shown in FIG. After a character indicating reach is displayed at a position corresponding to (for example, see the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (c)), a state in which the middle symbol fluctuates is displayed (for example, shown in FIG. 76 (d)). See figure.) Next, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays a state in which the middle symbol is moving diagonally up and down at a position corresponding to the middle symbol (see, for example, the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (f)). . Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays a state in which the middle symbol is rotated front and back and moved diagonally up and down at a position corresponding to the middle symbol (for example, FIG. 76 (g Refer to the figure shown in).) Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  Further, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern including “super reach C” (for example, variation pattern # 18; see FIG. 19), FIG. The display screen changes in the order of a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). That is, when the decorative display including normal reach is displayed in a variable manner, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is stopped in a combination of left and right symbols from the state of the variable display shown in FIG. After a character indicating reach is displayed at a position corresponding to (for example, see the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (c)), a state in which the middle symbol fluctuates is displayed (for example, shown in FIG. 76 (d)). See figure.) Next, a state is displayed at a position corresponding to the middle symbol in which the middle symbol rotates front and back and is moved obliquely up and down (see, for example, the diagram shown in FIG. 76 (e)). Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  The production control microcomputer 100 increases the number of characters to be displayed at a position corresponding to the middle symbol of the production display device 9 according to the received variation pattern command (that is, according to the type of reach). The color, size, pattern, shape, etc. of the middle symbol may be changed.

  Further, for example, the type of character appearing during the reach production may be varied depending on the type of reach. 77 and 78 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of display screens displayed on the effect display device 9 when executing the reach effect using different characters depending on the type of reach. As shown in FIG. 77, when a “start winning prize” occurs, the special symbol display 8 changes the special symbol, and the effect display device 9 performs a display effect in synchronization therewith. When the variable time has elapsed, a special symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. If the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol, the accessory 20 is released (blade released) and a small hit game is started. Note that, as will be described below, the decorative design is changed in the effect display device 9 in synchronization with the change of the special design, but in FIG. 77, the change of the decorative design is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 78, when the “start winning prize” occurs, the special symbol display 8 changes the special symbol, and the effect display device 9 performs the display effect in synchronization therewith. When the change time elapses, a special symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. When the stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the accessory 20 is released (blade released) and the small hit game is started. When the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (for example, “3” or “7”), a jackpot display (“big hit” or “probability big hit”) is performed, and the jackpot game is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 78, in the effect display device 9, an effect of performing a battle between the ally character and the enemy character is performed in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol. In this case, the variation of the decorative pattern may be displayed on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. For example, in the case of a normal big hit, an effect in which the ally character loses the enemy character is performed, and a display notifying that the big hit such as “big hit” is performed on the effect display device 9. Further, for example, in the case of a probable big hit, an effect in which an ally character throws an enemy character to the volcano and pays a big victory is performed, and the probable big hit such as “probable big hit” is displayed on the effect display device 9. The display which notifies this is performed. In addition, for example, in the case of a small hit, a display of a mode in which an ally character and an enemy character draw in a battle is performed, the movable members 77 and 78 are opened, and a small hit game is started. Further, for example, when it is out of place, an effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy is performed, and a display informing that the effect display device 9 is out of place such as “out” is displayed. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 78, an effect using any one of characters (a), (b), and (c) is executed as an enemy character. In addition, an enemy character becomes weak in a battle in order of character (a)-> (b)-> (c). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives any one of the change pattern commands indicating change patterns not including the reach effect (for example, change patterns # 1 to # 6, see FIG. 19), the enemy character An effect using the strongest character (a) is executed. Further, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 selects one of the variation pattern commands indicating the variation pattern including “normal reach” (for example, variation patterns # 7, # 8, # 10, and # 13, see FIG. 19). If received, an effect using the second strongest character (b) as the enemy character is executed. Further, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 may select any one of the variation pattern commands indicating the variation pattern including “super reach A to C” (for example, variation patterns # 9, # 11, # 12, # 14 to # 18). When the message (see FIG. 19) is received, an effect using the weakest character (c) as the enemy character is executed.

  In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 78, by changing the character in place of the reach state display due to the variation of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 76, any enemy is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the special symbol variation display. The expectation and reliability of the game value during or after the big hit can be changed depending on whether or not the character appears. . For example, even when a character wins as a result of a battle between characters, when a character (b) appears as an enemy character, the player is more than when the character (a) appears. There is a high possibility that it is an advantageous small hit for the player. In addition, when the character (b) appears as an enemy character during the special symbol variation display, there is a higher possibility that it will be a big hit than when the character (a) appears, and expectation and reliability to the player Can be increased. Further, for example, even when the character is drawn as a result of a battle between the characters and the game is a small hit, when the character (c) appears as an enemy character, the character (b) appears more than when the character (b) appears. There is a high possibility of a small hit that is even more advantageous to the player. Further, when the character (c) appears as an enemy character during the special symbol variation display, there is a higher possibility of being a big hit than when the character (b) appears, and expectation and trust to the player The degree can be further increased.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when 2 symbols of small hits or 3 symbols of small hits are derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, one symbol of small hits is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. The game state shifts to a small hit 2 gaming state or a small hit 3 gaming state, which is an advantageous mode for the player over the small hit 1 gaming state. For example, in this embodiment, the number of times (specifically, two times or two times in a small hit 2 game state or 3 small hits game state compared to the small hit 1 game state in which the open doors 76A and 76B are opened once. The opening doors 76A and 76B are controlled to be opened three times). With such a configuration, even if the display result of the variable display is not the big hit symbol but the small hit symbol, if the predetermined reach effect is executed during the variable symbol display, the predetermined display is performed. The game is shifted to the small hit 2 gaming state or the small hit 3 gaming state, which is more advantageous than when the small hit symbol is achieved without executing the reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, the player can be attracted attention to the game effect even before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the open doors 76A, 76A, 76B are played many times (specifically, three times) in the small hitting three gaming state compared to the small hitting two gaming state in which the open doors 76A, 76B are opened twice. Control to open 76B. Therefore, when a super reach effect is executed and a small hit is made, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the reach effect than when a normal reach is reached and a small hit is made.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where it becomes advantageous to the player in order of the small hit 1, the small hit 2, and the small hit 3 by changing the number of times of releasing the accessory 20 is shown. For example, the opening time of the accessory 20 may be varied.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, after the decorative display variation display including the super reach effect is executed, the small hit gaming state (starting) that is more advantageous than after the decorative symbol variation display including the normal reach effect is executed. (Operation state), a big hit gaming state with a high gaming value, or a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state where the execution condition of the variable display is easily established. For example, in this embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the state is shifted to the small game 3 game state in which the opening doors 76A and 76B are opened three times more frequently than when the normal reach effect is executed. The ratio of shifting to a big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds of 11 at the time of winning a V is high. In addition, there is a high ratio of shifting to the short-time state after the big hit game ends. By configuring in this way, even when the display result of the variable display is not a big hit symbol but a small hit symbol, the game operation state depends on the type of reach effect executed during the variable symbol display. It is possible to vary the ease with which the execution condition for the big hit gaming state or the variable display is established. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of reach production. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player attract more attention on the game effect even before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation display including the super reach effect is executed, it is determined that the big hit is made with a higher probability than when the decorative symbol variation display including the normal reach effect is performed. To do. Therefore, when executing the super reach production, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the 2 symbols for small hits or 3 symbols for small hits are derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, and when 1 symbol per small hits is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, When the opening operation of the accessory 20 and the operation of the movable members 77 and 78 are made different, the effect display device 9 is displayed when 2 symbols of small hits or 3 symbols of small hits are derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. The game is shifted to a small hit 2 gaming state or a small hit 3 gaming state, which is more advantageous for the player than the small hit 1 gaming state which is shifted when the 1 small hit symbol is derived and displayed. For example, in this embodiment, the time during which the movable members 77 and 78 are controlled to a position where the passing of the game ball is prevented in the small hit 2 gaming state or the small hit 3 gaming state compared to the small hit 1 gaming state. The movable members 77 and 78 are operated in accordance with the movable pattern B or the movable pattern C that is short and easy to win V. With such a configuration, even if the display result of the variable display is not a big hit symbol but a small hit symbol, if a predetermined reach effect is executed during the variable symbol display, the predetermined display is performed. The game is shifted to the small hit 2 gaming state or the small hit 3 gaming state, which is more advantageous than when the small hit symbol is achieved without executing the reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, the player can be attracted attention to the game effect even before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the movable members 77 and 78 are operated in accordance with the movable pattern C in the small hit 3 gaming state, compared to the small hit 2 game state in which the movable members 77 and 78 are operated in accordance with the movable pattern B. To make it easier to win V. Therefore, when a super reach effect is executed and a small hit is made, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the reach effect than when a normal reach is reached and a small hit is made.

  Further, in this embodiment, by making the movable patterns of the movable members 77 and 78 different in the small hit 1, the small hit 2 and the small hit 3, the V prize is given in the order of the small hit 1, the small hit 2 and the small hit 3. Although the case where it makes it easy was shown, the distribution method of the game ball which entered the accessory 20 is not restricted to the method shown in this embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, the movable member 77 is operated for a longer time than the movable member 78, and the route passing through the right side in the accessory 20 is better than the route passing through the left side in the accessory 20. It is hard to prevent the passing of game balls and it is easy to win a V prize. Therefore, for example, a cover portion is provided at each of the passage openings 71, 72, 73 in the accessory 20, and when the small hit is 1, the passage opening 73 side is shielded by the cover portion and the game ball passes the left route. In order to increase the percentage of game balls from 2 to 3 for small hits, the passing port 71 side is shielded with a lid so that the proportion of game balls passing through the right route is increased so that it becomes easier to win V. May be.

  Further, for example, a sorting member for sorting game balls may be provided in the accessory 20. FIG. 79 is a front view of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory 20) when the sorting member is provided as seen from the front. FIG. 80 is an explanatory view showing a sorting member provided in the accessory 20. In the example shown in FIG. 79, a left-side path member 91A for guiding a game ball that has entered from the open doors 76A and 76B to the left route in the accessory 20 and a game that has entered from the open doors 76A and 76B are entered into the accessory 20. A right path member 91B that guides the ball to the right route in the accessory 20 is provided. In addition, a distribution member 90 that distributes the game balls that have entered the accessory 20 to the left path member 91A or the right path member 91B is provided. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) drives the sorting member drive solenoid 90A, for example, so that the game ball is guided to the left path member 91A as shown in FIG. The distribution member 90 is controlled as described above. Further, for example, the distribution member drive solenoid 90A is driven to control the distribution member 90 so that the game ball is guided to the right path member 91B as shown in FIG.

  For example, if the route passing through the right side of the accessory 20 is more difficult to prevent the passage of the game ball than the route passing through the left side of the accessory 20 and the V winning is easier to win, the game control microcomputer 560 will receive 1 small hit. When a game is executed, the control is performed according to the movable pattern A so that the game balls are distributed to the left path member 91A with a probability of 80% and the game balls are distributed to the right path member 91B with a probability of 20%. Further, for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 executes two games per small game, according to the movable pattern B, the game balls are distributed to the left path member 91A with a probability of 50%, and the right side with a probability of 50%. Control is performed so that game balls are distributed to the path member 91B. Further, for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 executes 3 games per small game, according to the movable pattern C, the game balls are distributed to the left path member 91A with a probability of 20%, and the right side with a probability of 80%. Control is performed so that game balls are distributed to the path member 91B. By controlling in such a manner, it is possible to make it easy to win V in the order of small hit 1, small hit 2, and small hit 3.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a game ball wins the specific winning opening 66 in the small hit gaming state which has been transferred after the 2 symbols for small hits or 3 symbols for small hits are derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. In the small hit gaming state that has been transferred after the small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, it is more for the player than in the big hit gaming state that is shifted based on the winning of the game ball in the specific winning slot 66. It shifts to a big hit gaming state with a high gaming value. For example, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the big hit gaming state through the two small hits gaming state or the three small hits gaming state, the player changed to the big hit gaming state having three rounds through the small hitting one gaming state. Control is made so as to shift to a big hit gaming state in which the number of rounds is seven or eleven as compared to the case. By configuring in this way, even if the display result of the variable display is not a big hit symbol but a small hit symbol, if a predetermined reach effect is executed during the decorative symbol variable display, In the gaming state, when a game ball wins the specific winning slot 66, the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state having a higher gaming value for the player than when the player has entered the jackpot gaming state without executing a predetermined reach effect. . Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, the player can be attracted attention to the game effect even before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the control is performed so that the number of rounds after the V winning is 11 and the number of rounds is larger than that in the small winning 2 gaming state that is a big hit of 7 rounds after the V winning in the small winning 3 gaming state. To do. Therefore, when a super reach effect is executed and a small hit is made, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the reach effect than when a normal reach is reached and a small hit is made.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds of the big hit game transferred after the V winning in the small hit game is different has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. The opening time may be different, or the number of winnings (maximum allowable count number) to the big winning opening allowed per round may be different.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 in the small hit gaming state that has been transferred after the 2 symbols for small hits or 3 symbols for small hits are derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. Based on the fact that the game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 in the small hit gaming state that has been transferred after the symbol display of the small hit is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 after the big hit gaming state that was originally transferred has been completed. It shifts to the short-time state at a higher rate than after the transitioned jackpot gaming state is finished. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the big hit game state which has been transferred through the small hit 2 game state or the small hit 3 game state is terminated, the big hit game which has been transferred through the small hit 1 game state Compared to the case of shifting to the time-saving state at a rate of 1/3 when the state is terminated, the time is shortened at a high rate of 2/3 (in the case of 2 small hits) or 100% (in the case of 3 small hits) Control to shift to the state. With such a configuration, even if the display result of the variable display is not a big hit symbol but a small hit symbol, if a predetermined reach effect is executed during the variable symbol display, the big hit game After the state is finished, the state is shifted to the time-saving state in which the execution condition of the variable display is more likely to be established at a higher rate than when the small reach symbol is obtained without executing the predetermined reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, the player can be attracted attention to the game effect even before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit 3 gaming state, compared to the small hit 2 gaming state that shifts to the short-time state at a rate of 2/3 after the big hit game ends, it is higher by 100% after the big hit game ends. Control to shift to the time-saving state at a rate. Therefore, when a super reach effect is executed and a small hit is made, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the reach effect than when a normal reach is reached and a small hit is made.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 in the small hit gaming state that has been transferred after the 2 symbols for small hits or 3 symbols for small hits are derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. Based on the fact that the game ball has won the specific winning opening 66 in the small hit gaming state that has been transferred after the symbol display of the small hit is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 after the big hit gaming state that was originally transferred has been completed. Transition to the short time state more times than after the transitioned jackpot gaming state has ended. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the big hit game state which has been transferred through the small hit 2 game state or the small hit 3 game state is terminated, the big hit game which has been transferred through the small hit 1 game state Compared to the case where the time-saving state is continued until the variable display is finished 10 times after the state is finished, the time-saving state is repeated 20 times (in the case of 2 small hits) or 30 times (in the case of 3 small hits). Control to continue. With such a configuration, even if the display result of the variable display is not a big hit symbol but a small hit symbol, if a predetermined reach effect is executed during the variable symbol display, the big hit game After the state is finished, the state is shifted to the time reduction state more times than when the small hit symbol is obtained without executing the predetermined reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. Therefore, the player can be attracted attention to the game effect even before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit 3 game state, the fluctuation display is 30 times more compared to the small hit 2 game state in which the time reduction state is continued until the end of the fluctuation display 20 times after the big hit game ends. Control is made so that the time-saving state is continued until is finished. Therefore, when a super reach effect is executed and a small hit is made, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the reach effect than when a normal reach is reached and a small hit is made.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of display results (one symbol per small symbol, two symbols per small portion, or three symbols per small portion) is determined as the small hit symbol, and the type of the small hit symbol is determined. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not to execute a variable display of decorative symbols including a predetermined reach effect. Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of small hit symbols, it is possible to further improve the playability.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 instructs the execution of abnormality notification based on the input of the detection signal from the count switch 23 in a game state other than the big hit game state. The abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the abnormality notification by the production device (the production display device 9 and the speaker 27) on the basis of the received abnormal prize notification designation command, and then the variation display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the production display device 9. Anomaly notification is continued even during execution. Therefore, it is possible to notify that an abnormal winning has occurred, and it is possible to continue the game and prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the reach effect is executed, the game shifts to 2 small hits games or 3 small hits games which are more advantageous than the 1 small hit game that is always transferred when the reach effect is not executed. However, it does not always shift to 2 small hits games or 3 small hits games depending on the presence or absence of reach production, but it is controlled so that the rate of shifting to 2 small hits games or 3 small hits games is increased. Also good.

  FIG. 81 shows the relationship between the stop pattern of special symbols, the type of hit, and the judgment value when the ratio of shifting to 2 small hits games or 3 small hits games that are advantageous to the player when the reach effect is executed is increased. It is explanatory drawing shown. In the example shown in FIG. 81, in the case of a deviation, a decorative display that does not include reach is executed at a ratio of 100/150 (about 67%), and at a ratio of 50/150 (about 33%). Variation display of decorative symbols including normal reach is executed. In addition, in the case of 1 per small, the display of fluctuating decorative symbols that do not include reach is executed at a ratio of 100/150 (approximately 67%), and normal reach is included at a ratio of 40/150 (approximately 27%). The decorative pattern variation display is executed, and further, the decorative symbol variation display including the super reach is executed at a ratio of 10/150 (about 6.7%). In addition, in the case of small hit 2, the decorative symbols including super reach are displayed at a ratio of 100/150 (about 67%), and normal reach is included at a ratio of 40/150 (about 27%). A decorative display of the decorative design is executed, and a display of the decorative design including no reach is executed at a ratio of 10/150 (about 6.7%). In addition, in the case of 3 small hits, a decorative pattern including super reach is displayed at a ratio of 140/150 (about 93%), and a normal reach is displayed at a ratio of 10/150 (about 6.7%). Variation display of decorative symbols including is executed. Ordinarily, in the case of big hit, a decorative display including normal reach is executed at a ratio of 20/150 (about 13%), and a decoration including super reach at a ratio of 130/150 (about 87%). Symbol variation display is executed. Further, in the case of a probable big hit, the variation display of the decorative symbols including the super reach is executed with a probability of 100%.

  In the example shown in FIG. 81, even in the case of a small hit, when the decorative symbol change display that does not include reach is executed, the accessory 20 is opened only once and the movable members 77 and 78 are movable. In the case where the pattern is often shifted to a small game per game state where it is difficult to win a V, when the decorative display including the reach (super reach and normal reach) is displayed, the role 20 is 2 It is possible to increase the rate at which the movable pattern of the movable members 77 and 78 that are released once is shifted to the small-hit two-game state in which the V winning is easier. In addition, when the decorative symbol change display including the super reach is executed, the accessory 20 is released three times, and the movable patterns of the movable members 77 and 78 are shifted to the small game 3 game state in which V winning is easier. The ratio can be increased.

  As described above, according to the configuration shown in FIG. 81, when the reach effect is executed, the ratio of shifting to the small hit game state or the big hit game state is increased as compared with the case where the reach effect is not executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach production. In addition, when the reach effect is executed, even if it is a small hit, it is more advantageous for the player than the case where the reach effect is not executed (the number of times the accessory 20 is released is large). Since the movable pattern of the movable members 77 and 78 is easy to win a V prize), the ratio of shifting to the small game 2 gaming state or the small game 3 gaming state is high, so that the player can be focused on the reach effect. In addition, when the super reach effect is executed, the ratio of shifting to the three-hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player is higher than when the normal reach is executed. It is possible to draw attention to it.

  Also, according to the configuration shown in FIG. 81, when the reach effect is executed, even if it is a small hit, the specific winning in the small hit game state is compared to the case where the reach effect is not executed. When a game ball wins in the mouth 66, the game value for the player is high (for example, the number of rounds is large), and the percentage of transition to the big hit gaming state is high. it can. Also, when the super reach production is executed, compared to the case where the normal reach is executed, the player is more likely to reach the big hit gaming state with a higher game value for the player. It is possible to draw attention to it.

  Also, according to the configuration shown in FIG. 81, when the reach effect is executed, even if it is a small hit, the specific winning in the small hit game state is compared to the case where the reach effect is not executed. Since the ratio of shifting to the short-time state after finishing the big hit gaming state transferred based on the winning of the game ball in the mouth 66 is high, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. In addition, when the super reach effect is executed, compared to the case where the normal reach is executed, the ratio of shifting to the short time state after finishing the big hit game state is higher, so the player can It can be noticed.

  Also, according to the configuration shown in FIG. 81, when the reach effect is executed, even if it is a small hit, the specific winning in the small hit game state is compared to the case where the reach effect is not executed. Since the rate of shifting to the short-time state more frequently than after finishing the jackpot gaming state transferred based on the winning of the game ball in the mouth 66, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the reach effect. it can. In addition, when the super reach production is executed, compared to the case where the normal reach is executed, the ratio of shifting to the short-time state for a large number of times after finishing the big hit gaming state is high. It is possible to draw attention to the production.

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 81 can be considered as follows if the way of viewing is changed. For example, in the case where a small hit is made and the display of a decorative pattern that does not include reach is executed, the small hit 1 is one in which the number of times the accessory 20 is released at a ratio of 100/110. The game state is shifted to a small game 2 game state in which the number of times the accessory 20 is released is two at a ratio of 10/110. Therefore, in the case where the decorative display variation display that does not include the reach is executed, on the average, the accessory 20 is released about 1.09 times when the small hit game state is entered. In addition, in the case of small hit, and when the decorative display including normal reach is displayed, the selection rate of the small hit 3 is 1/3 compared to the small hit 1 and the small hit 2 In consideration of the fact that the number of times of opening of the accessory 20 is 1 at a rate of about 40 / 83.3%, the game state is 1 per small hit or the number of times of releasing the accessory 20 is 2 per game. In other words, the game is transferred to the small game 3 gaming state in which the number of times the item 20 is released is 3 at a rate of 3.3 of about 83.3. Therefore, when the variation display of the decorative symbols including the normal reach is executed, the accessory 20 is released approximately 1.56 times on the average when the small hit game state is entered. Also, in the case of a small hit, when the display of decorative symbols including super reach is executed, the selection rate of 3 for small hits is 3 minutes compared to 1 for small hits and 2 for small hits. Considering that it is 1, the game is transferred to a single game state with a small hit rate of about 10 / 83.3%, and the bonus game is about 100/83. The game is transferred to the small game 2 game state in which the number of times of opening 20 is 2 times, and is transferred to the game mode of 3 game per small game in which the number of times of releasing the accessory 20 is 3 times at a rate of 46.7 of 83.3. . Therefore, when the decorative symbol change display including the normal reach is executed, the bonus item 20 is released approximately 4.2 times on average when the small hit game state is entered. Therefore, when the reach effect is executed, the accessory 20 is released more times during the small hit game than when the reach effect is not executed, which is more advantageous to the player. In addition, when the super reach effect is executed, compared to the case where the normal reach is executed, the accessory 20 is released more times during the small hit game, which is more advantageous for the player.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with one special symbol display 8 is shown, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of special symbol displays and performs a variable display of a plurality of special symbols. It may be a thing. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes two special symbol displays will be described.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 82 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 82, in this embodiment, on the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information, and a second special symbol as identification information. Is provided with a second special symbol display 8b. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are simple and small indicators (for example, 7 segment LEDs) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”, for example. It is realized with. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display more types of numbers such as 0 to 99. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the start winning game ball at the first start winning opening 11, and the game ball has started winning at the second start winning opening 13. Based on this, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  In the upper part of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 11, that is, the first reserved memory (both the first start memory or the first start winning memory) A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays for displaying numbers is provided. In addition, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 13, that is, the second reserved memory (the second start memory or the second start winning prize) is placed above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Also referred to as memory.) A second special symbol storage memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying numbers is provided. Further, each time there is an effective start winning, the display color of one display is changed. Then, every time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the display color of one display is restored. In this example, the first special symbol display 8a and the first special symbol hold storage display 18a are provided separately, and the second special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b are provided separately. As a result, the number of reserved memories can be displayed even during variable display. In the display area of the effect display device 9, there is provided a special symbol hold memory display area comprising eight display areas for displaying the total hold memory number obtained by adding up the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number. May be. In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is 4, but the upper limit value may be larger. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing special symbol process processing according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, when performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process if the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 13a is on (step S321A) (step S321A). Step S322A). Then, any one of steps S300A to S310 is performed.

  FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in the second embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 84, the CPU 56 uses the second start port switch in the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 11a and the second start port switch 13a is on. It is confirmed whether 13a is an ON state (step S40A). When the second start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the start port pointer (step S40B). When the second start port switch 13a is not in the on state (that is, when the first start port switch 11a is in the on state), data indicating “first” is set in the start port pointer (step) S40C).

  The start port pointer is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. For example, data indicating “first” is “0”, and data indicating “second” is “1”.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the start port pointer is 4 (step S41A). If the value of the reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S46. If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start port pointer by 1 (step S42A). Specifically, when the starting port pointer indicates “first”, the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, and the starting port pointer indicates “second”. If it is, the value of the second reserved memory number counter indicating the second reserved memory number is incremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S42B).

  Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 11 and the second start winning opening 13. Data indicated by the start port pointer is set in the area (step S42C). Specifically, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, data indicating “first” is set, and when the start port pointer indicates “second”, “second” is set. Set the data indicating. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the start port pointer indicates “first” in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and starts When the mouth pointer indicates “second”, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 85A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 85 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 85 (A) shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 85 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 13. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning port 11 and the second starting winning port 13 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 85B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 85 (B), a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  The CPU 56 extracts a software random number (a counter value for generating a jackpot symbol determination random number, etc.) and a random R (a jackpot determination random number), and uses them as an extracted random number value as the first reserved storage buffer. And a process of storing in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer indicated by the start port pointer of the second reserved storage buffer (step S43A). Specifically, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the software random number and random R in the storage area corresponding to the value indicated by the first reserved memory number counter of the first reserved memory buffer. When the start port pointer indicates “second”, the software random number and random R are stored in the storage area corresponding to the value indicated by the second reserved memory number counter of the second reserved memory buffer.

  Next, the CPU 56 changes the display of the special symbol storage memory indicators 18a, 18b indicated by the start-up pointer to a display indicating the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter (step S44A). . Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the start winning designation command indicated by the start port pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S45A). Specifically, when the starting port pointer indicates “first”, a first starting winning designation command is transmitted, and when the starting port pointer indicates “second”, the second starting winning specification is specified. Send a command. In this case, the CPU 56 may transmit a total pending storage number designation command that designates the total pending storage number that is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. Then, the start port pointer is cleared (step S46).

  In this embodiment, the case where the first reserved memory number buffer and the second reserved memory number buffer are separately provided is described as an example. However, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are common to each other. A reserved storage number buffer may be provided. FIG. 86 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a common reserved memory number buffer provided in common for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. As shown in FIG. 86, the common reserved storage number buffer includes eight areas obtained by combining the reserved storage specifying information storage area and the random value storage area. In the common reserved storage number buffer, consecutive addresses are assigned to the reserved storage specific information storage area and the random value storage area.

  When using the common reserved memory number buffer, the CPU 56 increments the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start-up pointer in step S42A by 1, increments the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 in step S42B, and then performs step S42C. Instead of the above process, a process of setting the data indicated by the start port pointer in the reserved storage specifying information storage area at the head of the empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer is executed. Specifically, the CPU 56 determines the position of the pointer that specifies the address of the data storage destination based on the total number of reserved memories (may be obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number each time). By updating, data is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area at the head of the empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer.

  When specifying the head of the free area of the common reserved memory number buffer, for example, the value obtained by multiplying the total number of reserved memories by the number of data stored in the common reserved memory number buffer per one reserved memory (that is, the A value obtained by adding one storage specific information storage area) is obtained as an address offset value, and the pointer is updated according to the obtained offset value. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 86, two data storage areas, that is, a reserved storage specifying information storage area and a random value storage area, are provided in one common reserved storage number buffer. Therefore, a value obtained by adding 1 (that is, one reserved storage specific information storage area) to the value obtained by doubling the total number of reserved storage is obtained as an address offset value, and the pointer is updated according to the obtained offset value. For example, when the total number of pending storages is 3, as shown in FIG. 86, the reserved storage specific information storage area corresponding to the offset value +7 (a value obtained by doubling the total pending storage number 3 and adding 1). Set the data to. In this case, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, data indicating “first” is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area, and when the start port pointer indicates “second”. Sets data indicating “second” in the reserved storage specific information storage area. For example, in the common reserved memory number buffer, there are a total of three reserved memory specific information storage areas per reserved memory and two random value storage areas (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number and a big hit determination random number). When a data storage area is provided, a value obtained by adding 1 (that is, one area of the reserved storage specific information storage area) to the value obtained by multiplying the total number of the reserved storage by 3 is obtained as an address offset value. The pointer may be updated according to the offset value.

  If the initial position of the pointer that designates the data storage destination address is the first area of the common reserved memory number buffer (the reserved storage specific information storage area for the reserved storage 1 shown in FIG. 86), the CPU 56 May be obtained as an offset value of an address by multiplying the total number of pending storages by the number of data stored in the common pending storage number buffer for one pending storage. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 86, a value obtained by doubling the total number of pending storages may be obtained as an address offset value. Then, the CPU 56 may perform control so that the pointer is updated by setting the position of the pointer to the position moved by the offset value from the initial position. For example, in the common reserved memory number buffer, there are a total of three reserved memory specific information storage areas per reserved memory and two random value storage areas (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number and a big hit determination random number). When a data storage area is provided, a value obtained by multiplying the total number of pending storages by three may be obtained as an address offset value.

  In addition, instead of the processing of step S43A, 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 extracts them. A process of storing as a random value in a random value storage area at the head of an empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer is executed. Specifically, after setting the data in the reserved storage specific information storage area, the CPU 56 updates the position of the pointer that designates the address by one, and stores the random value in the random value storage area at the address pointed to by the updated pointer. Is stored. Note that the CPU 56 may perform the same processing for the number of types of random number values to be stored.

  FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing according to the second embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 87, in the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51A). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 85A) is “first” data. (Step S51B). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S51C). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S51D).

  In the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52A). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S53A). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is 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. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 saves the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S53B), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S53C).

  The processes after step S61 are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment (see FIG. 26).

  FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S90 to S93 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment. When the display result designation command is transmitted in step S93, the CPU 56 starts changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol in accordance with the setting of the special symbol pointer (step S94A). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Note that in the special symbol display control process in step S33 without using the start flag or the end flag, when the variation of the special symbol is controlled based only on the value of the special symbol process flag, in step S94A, the CPU 56 A flag indicating whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed may be set.

  In this embodiment, the processes in steps S95 and S96 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, after the first execution condition for the variable display set in advance is established, the first special symbol is set based on the establishment of the first start condition for the variable display. The first special symbol display 8a for starting and displaying the fluctuation display, and displaying and displaying the display result, and the second execution condition for the fluctuation display set in advance is established, and then the second start condition for the fluctuation display is established. And a second special symbol display 8b for starting the display of the variation of the second special symbol based on the above and deriving and displaying the display result. For this reason, in addition to the effects shown in the first embodiment, a plurality of special symbol displays that display the variation of special symbols can be provided to further improve the game playability.

  In the above embodiment, the production 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 production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | 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, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  FIG. 89 is a block diagram showing a configuration example in which a sound / lamp control board 80b and a display control board 80a are provided instead of the production control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 shown in FIG. is there. As shown in FIG. 89, the sound / lamp control board 80b is mounted with a sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b including a sound / lamp control CPU 101b and a RAM. In the sound / lamp control board 80b, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and is input via the relay board 77. In response to the strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from, an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100 b outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver 352 via the output port 107. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c.

  In addition, the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b outputs sound number data to the speech synthesis IC 703. 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 sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b transfers the received effect control command to the display control board 80a via the output port 104, generates a command based on the received effect control command, and generates the generated command. The data is transmitted to the display control board 80a via the output port 104.

  As shown in FIG. 89, a display control microcomputer 100a including a display control CPU 101a and a RAM (not shown) is mounted on the display control board 80a. In the display control board 80a, the display control microcomputer 100a operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a command from the sound / lamp control board 80b via the input port 108. To do. Then, the display control microcomputer 100a causes the VDP 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 using the LCD, based on the received command. The control of the display control microcomputer 100a related to the display control of the effect display device 9 is the same as the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 in each of the above embodiments.

  The command transmitted from the sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b to the display control microcomputer 100a is the same as the effect control command (see FIG. 23) in each of the above embodiments. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 100b transfers the command received from the game control microcomputer 560 as it is to the display control microcomputer 100a, so that it is the same as the effect control command (see FIG. 23) in each of the above embodiments. Can be given to the display control microcomputer 100a.

  In the present invention, it is possible to perform a predetermined game using a game ball. After a predetermined variable display execution condition is established, the identification information can be changed based on the establishment of the variable display start condition. A variable display device that starts display and derives and displays a display result; and a variable winning device that can be controlled in either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, the pachinko machine is shifted to a specific game state advantageous to the player. It is applied to gaming machines such as gaming machines.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the front view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus from the front. It is the front view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus from the front. It is a perspective view which shows the structure which has the passage opening of the game ball provided in the back surface side of the open door. It is a perspective view which shows the path | route from a passage opening to a specific winning opening. It is a perspective view which shows the path | route from other passage openings to a specific winning opening. It is the top view which looked at the lower part of the variable winning ball apparatus from the upper side, and the front view seen from the front side. It is the top view which looked at the lower part of the variable winning ball apparatus from the upper side, and the front view seen from the front side. It is the top view which looked at the lower part of the variable winning ball apparatus from the upper side. It is the top view which looked at the rotary body from the upper side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how to advance the game of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows image display examples, such as a post-change effect, in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, a hit type, and a judgment value. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a determination value. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. 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 that constitute an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows processing for opening an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an accessory release. It is a flowchart which shows a rotary body and a movable part control. It is a timing diagram which shows the operation example of a rotary body and a movable part. It is a timing diagram which shows the operation example of a rotary body and a movable part. It is a timing diagram which shows the operation example of a rotary body and a movable part. It is a flowchart which shows a post-completion process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows the process after closing of the big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows 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 a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during normal electric-power-object opening. 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 main process which the microcomputer for production 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 explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the production process after the end of change. 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 alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus in the case of performing the reach production using a different character according to the kind of reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus in the case of performing the reach production using a different character according to the kind of reach. It is the front view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus at the time of providing a distribution member from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution member provided in the accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, a hit type, and a judgment value. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment from the front. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the starting port switch passage process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the common pending | holding memory number buffer with which a 1st pending memory number and a 2nd pending memory number are provided in common. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure by which the sound / lamp control board and the display control board were provided.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 10 Normal symbol display 11 1st start winning opening 12 2nd starting winning opening 13 3rd starting winning opening 11a 1st starting opening switch 12a 2nd starting opening switch 13a 1st 3 Start switch 15 Variable winning ball device 16 Opening / closing plate 20 Accessory (variable winning ball device)
22 V winning switch 23 Count switch 31 Main board 56 CPU
66 Special winning opening 66a Specific area switch 71, 72, 73 Passing port 71a First winning combination winning switch 72a Second winning winning combination switch 73a Third winning winning combination switch 77, 78 Movable member 77A, 78A Movable part 80 Production control board 85a Accessory discharging switch 86 Rotating body 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (10)

It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball,
After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display device that starts variable display of identification information based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition and derives and displays a display result;
A variable winning device that can be controlled to either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter,
When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, a transition is made to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine
As the variable display pattern of the identification information, a reach state display pattern that displays a reach state that satisfies a part of the specific display result, and a reach state non-display pattern that does not display the reach state are provided,
A first start operation control means for transitioning to a first start operation state in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times when the first open display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device as a display result;
Second starting operation control means for shifting to a second starting operation state that is more advantageous to the player than the first starting operation state when a second opening display result is derived and displayed as a display result on the variable display device;
Pre-determining means for determining a display result of the variable display device before derivation display;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means, and for deriving and displaying a display result,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means displays the display result of the variable display device as the first result. A game machine, wherein a variable display pattern is determined using selection data set such that a ratio determined as a reach state display pattern is higher than when determined as an open display result. The reach state display pattern includes a first reach state display pattern and a second reach state display pattern,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means uses the display result of the variable display device as the first display result. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display pattern is determined using selection data set so that a ratio to be determined as the second reach state display pattern is higher than when it is determined as an open display result.   When the variable display of the identification information is set to the second reach state display pattern by the display control means, the variable display of the identification information is specified with a higher probability than when the display control means is set to the first reach state display pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a display result is derived and displayed. It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball,
After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display device that starts variable display of identification information based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition and derives and displays a display result;
A variable winning device that can be controlled to either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter,
When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, a transition is made to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine
As the variable display pattern of the identification information, a reach state display pattern that displays a reach state that satisfies a part of the specific display result, and a reach state non-display pattern that does not display the reach state are provided,
A movable allocating device provided in the variable winning device and operable in a first state in which a game ball is likely to enter the special area and a second state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than in the first state;
When the first open display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device as a display result, the variable winning device is moved to the open state for a predetermined number of times, and the first start operation state is moved to operate the movable distribution device. First starting operation control means;
When the second open display result is derived and displayed as the display result on the variable display device, the variable winning device and the movable distribution device are operated at a timing different from the first start operation state, thereby A second starting operation control means for shifting to a second starting operation state that is more advantageous to the player than the one starting operation state;
Pre-determining means for determining a display result of the variable display device before derivation display;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means, and for deriving and displaying a display result,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means displays the display result of the variable display device as the first result. A game machine, wherein a variable display pattern is determined using selection data set such that a ratio determined as a reach state display pattern is higher than when determined as an open display result. It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball,
After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display device that starts variable display of identification information based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition and derives and displays a display result;
A variable winning device that can be controlled to either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter,
When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, a transition is made to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine
As the variable display pattern of the identification information, a reach state display pattern that displays a reach state that satisfies a part of the specific display result, and a reach state non-display pattern that does not display the reach state are provided,
Starting operation control means for shifting to a starting operation state in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times when the first opening display result or the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device;
Pre-determining means for determining a display result of the variable display device before derivation display;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, and for displaying and displaying a display result;
Game state control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state to the specific gaming state,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means displays the display result of the variable display device as the first result. Determine the variable display pattern using the selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when determined to be the open display result,
The gaming state control means performs a transition control based on the fact that a gaming ball has entered the special area in the start operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. The game value is higher for the player when the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device than the game state. 2. A gaming machine characterized by controlling to shift to a specific gaming state. It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball,
After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display device that starts variable display of identification information based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition and derives and displays a display result;
A variable winning device that can be controlled to either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter,
When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, a transition is made to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine
As the variable display pattern of the identification information, a reach state display pattern that displays a reach state that satisfies a part of the specific display result, and a reach state non-display pattern that does not display the reach state are provided,
Starting operation control means for shifting to a starting operation state in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times when the first opening display result or the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device;
Pre-determining means for determining a display result of the variable display device before derivation display;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, and for displaying and displaying a display result;
The game state is shifted to the specific game state, and the transition control is performed to either the normal game state or the advantageous game state where the variable display execution condition is more easily established than the normal game state after the specific game state is ended. Gaming state control means,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means displays the display result of the variable display device as the first result. Determine the variable display pattern using the selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when determined to be the open display result,
The gaming state control means is configured such that the gaming device controls the variable display device more than the gaming ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. (2) When the game ball enters the special area in the start operation state after the release display result is derived and displayed, the transition control to the advantageous game state is performed at a higher rate after the specific game state ends. A featured gaming machine. It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game ball,
A variable starting device operable in an entry advantageous state in which a game ball is likely to enter and an entry disadvantageous state in which the game ball is less likely to enter than in the entry advantageous state;
A variable display is started based on the fact that a game ball has entered the variable starter, and then a variable display is started based on the start of the variable display. A display device;
A variable winning device that can be controlled to either an open state in which a game ball can enter or a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter,
When a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, or when a game ball enters a special area among the entry areas provided in the variable prize-winning device, a transition is made to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine
As the variable display pattern of the identification information, a reach state display pattern that displays a reach state that satisfies a part of the specific display result, and a reach state non-display pattern that does not display the reach state are provided,
Starting operation control means for shifting to a starting operation state in which the variable winning device is opened a predetermined number of times when the first opening display result or the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device;
Pre-determining means for determining a display result of the variable display device before derivation display;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information in the variable display device based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Display control means for variably displaying the identification information of the variable display device based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, and for displaying and displaying a display result;
After completion of the specific gaming state, the variable starting device shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the ratio of the entry advantageous state to be higher than the normal gaming state, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information is a predetermined number of times of execution. A gaming state control means for controlling to the advantageous gaming state until
The variable display pattern determining means, when the predetermining means determines that the display result of the variable display device is the second open display result, the predetermining means uses the display result of the variable display device as the first display result. Determine the variable display pattern using the selection data set so that the ratio to determine the reach state display pattern is higher than when determined to be the open display result,
The game state control means performs the execution when a game ball enters the special area and a specific game state occurs in the start operation state after the first opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. The number of executions when a game ball enters the special area and a specific game state occurs in the start operation state after the second opening display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device is greater than the number of times. The gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous gaming state until a large number of times of execution is reached. The pre-decision means determines one of a plurality of types of display results as an open display result,
The variable display pattern determination unit determines a reach state display pattern or a reach state non-display pattern as the variable display pattern based on the type of the open display result determined by the predetermination unit. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. After the predetermined variable display first execution condition is satisfied, variable display of the first identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the first variable display start condition, and the display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display device;
After the predetermined second execution condition for variable display is satisfied, the second display of variable identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for variable display, and the display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display devices,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the predetermination unit determines display results of the first variable display device and the second variable display device before derivation display. A specific variable approach device that can change to an open state in a specific gaming state;
Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the specific variable approach device and outputting a detection signal;
In response to the variable display of the identification information, the variable display device for production that starts the variable display of the identification information for production and derives and displays the display result,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game, controlling the variable display of the variable display device, and transmitting a command capable of specifying the state of the variable display;
Production control means for controlling the production parts provided in the gaming machine based on the command transmitted by the game control means,
The game control means includes
Variable display command transmitting means for transmitting a variable display command capable of specifying the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means;
Entry determination means for determining whether or not the detection signal from the detection means is input;
An abnormality notification command transmitting means for transmitting an abnormality notification command for instructing execution of abnormality notification based on the fact that the entry determination means inputs the detection signal in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state,
The production control means includes
Based on the variable display command transmitted by the variable display command transmission means, variable display of the identification information for the effect is started in the effect variable display device, and when the variable display time has elapsed, the variable display device for effect is displayed. Production variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result;
Based on the abnormality notification command transmitted by the abnormality notification command transmission means, after the abnormality notification is started by the effect device, the effect variable display execution means performs variable display of the effect identification information on the effect variable display device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising an abnormality notifying unit that continues the abnormality notification even when executing.

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