JP2010269049A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance attentions to be paid to the result of the display of identifying information in which an open display is made to happen. <P>SOLUTION: When a varying pattern PC1-1 is determined based on a "minor win" decided as a result of the display of special figures, the driving of a solenoid 53 for wings is started after the time T1 as required prior to the opening of the wings passes to conduct an operation of opening or closing a role object thereby keeping game balls approaching into a variable prize winning device from passing through the specified region. But when a varying pattern PC1-2 is determined, the driving of the solenoid 53 for wings is started after the time T2 required prior to the opening of the wings passes to open or close the role object thereby letting the game balls approaching into the variable prize winning device pass through the specified region. So, depending on "minor win C" or "minor win D" is determined as for the type of minor win, a varying pattern determination table, which is selected for the "minor win" as the result of the display of special figures, is altered to change the ratio of determining the varying patterns. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and an opening through which a game medium can enter A variable winning device that performs an opening / closing operation that changes between a state and a closed state in which a game medium cannot enter, and a specific detection means that detects a gaming medium that has passed a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device; When the open display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, the variable winning device performs the opening / closing operation, and the game medium that has entered the variable winning device opened by the opening / closing operation is detected by the specific detection means The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on what has been done.

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are Some are paid out as prize balls (prize). In addition, a predetermined specific display result (big hit) is derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of identification information such as special symbols started by the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. There is a gaming machine that controls to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state. In the big hit game state, for example, a predetermined variable winning device is opened until a predetermined number of times (for example, “15”) is reached, and a round in which a game ball is easy to win is executed.

  Further, when a predetermined open display result (small hit) is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information, the variable winning device is opened so that the game ball can enter from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter. There is a gaming machine. Then, when a transition is made to a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode among a plurality of effect modes, the variable display pattern of the identification information is determined in response to continuing the gaming state based on the open display result. As a decision table for this purpose, a selection table different from the normal pattern decision table used in the normal performance mode is selected to improve the expectation for a high probability gaming state. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-48915 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the ratio of determining the variable display pattern of the identification information can be changed based on the display result of the identification information being the open display result. It does not cause a noticeable change. For this reason, it is difficult to attract the player's attention that the display result of the identification information becomes the open display result.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player by raising the player's attention that the display result of identification information becomes an open display result. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the claims of the present application variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each of them, and variably display means (for example, the first display) 1 and the second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, etc.) and a variable winning device (for example, a variable winning device 40) that performs an opening / closing operation that changes between an open state in which game media can enter and a closed state in which game media cannot enter. And a specific detection means (for example, a game medium that passes through a specific area (for example, the specific area 49)) among a plurality of areas (for example, the specific area 49 and the normal area 50) provided in the variable winning device. Specific area switch 24), and when the open display result (for example, the special chart display result of “small hit”) is derived and displayed on the variable display means, the opening / closing movement is performed on the variable winning device. And a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable winning device that has been opened by the opening / closing operation is detected by the specific detection means And the like, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like, and whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is the open display result, and the open display result Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 81 of the game control microcomputer 100 performs the processing of steps S233 to S237) to determine which of a plurality of types is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. And a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data (for example, variation pattern determination tables 133A to 133C). Data selection means for selecting any one of the variable display pattern determination data (for example, a portion in which the CPU 81 executes the process of step S512) and the determination result by the prior determination means Then, variable display pattern determination means (CPU 81 executes the process of step S513) for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern) of identification information using the variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection means. And the start start time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the pre-blade opening time T1). , T2, etc.), the opening / closing by the variable winning device Variable prize-winning device control means for starting the execution of the operation and changing it to the open state (for example, the portion where the processing of steps S306 and S307 is executed after the CPU 81 sets the accessory release operation control pattern CYA in step S303) In response to the variable display pattern by changing the variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection unit based on the determination of the specific type of open display result by the prior determination unit Selection data changing means for changing the start start time (for example, a portion in which the CPU 81 executes the processing of step S512 after executing the processing of steps S286 to S288), and the variable winning device control means includes the variable display The game medium passes through the specific area in accordance with the start start time corresponding to the pattern. Varying the probability (e.g. character object enters sphere V prize probability, etc.) to be.

  According to such a configuration, the start start time corresponding to the variable display pattern changes by changing the variable display pattern determination data based on the determination of the specific type of open display result. And according to the start start time corresponding to a variable display pattern, the probability that a game medium will pass through a specific area is varied. Accordingly, the probability that the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state before and after the specific type of open display result is changed, so that the player for the display result of the identification information becomes the open display result It is possible to raise the attention of the game and improve the game entertainment.

  The selection data changing means is based on the fact that the pre-determining means determines the first specific open display result (for example, the small hit type of “small hit C”) among the specific types of open display results. , The variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection means has a determination ratio of a first variable display pattern (for example, variation pattern PC1-2) having a second variable display pattern (for example, variation pattern PC1-1, PC1-3, PC1-4, etc.) is changed to the first pattern determination data set to be higher than the determination ratio (for example, table data constituting the variation pattern determination table 133C). Means (for example, a portion where the CPU 81 changes the advantageous release mode flag to ON in step S288), and the prior determination means Therefore, the variable selected by the determination data selection means based on the second specific open display result (for example, the small hit type of “small hit D”) among the specific types of open display results. The display pattern determination data includes second pattern determination data (for example, the variation pattern determination table 133B) set such that the determination ratio of the first variable display pattern is lower than the determination ratio of the second variable display pattern. Second selection data changing means (for example, a portion where the CPU 81 changes the advantageous release mode flag to OFF in step S288), etc., and the variable winning device control means determines the variable display pattern. When the first variable display pattern is determined by the means, the second display pattern is determined by the variable display pattern determination means. The probability that the game medium passes through the specific area is improved as compared with the case where the display pattern is determined (for example, in the variation pattern PC1-1, the probability of entering the accessory entry ball V is 0%, while the variation pattern PC1-2). Then, for example, a part where the probability of winning the winning ball for winning an accessory is 100%).

  In such a configuration, the first variable display pattern determination ratio is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the second variable display pattern based on the determination of the first specific open display result. One pattern determination data is selected. On the other hand, the second pattern determination is set such that the determination ratio of the first variable display pattern is lower than the determination ratio of the second variable display pattern based on the determination of the second specific open display result. Data is selected. When the first variable display pattern is determined, the probability that the game medium passes through the specific area is improved as compared with the case where the second variable display pattern is determined. Accordingly, the probability that the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state by being the first specific release display result is improved, while the game state is controlled to be the specific game state by being the second specific release display result. Since the probability of being played is reduced, a significant change in the game progress occurs depending on whether the display result of the identification information is the first specific release display result or the second specific release display result, and the identification information is displayed. When the result becomes an open display result, the player's attention can be increased and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area (for example, the second start prize opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B), the variable display means starts variable display of the identification information. Variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the part where the CPU 81 sets the value of the variable special figure designation flag to “2” in step S223 and then executes the processing of steps S111 and S112); Variable start control means (for example, normally variable) for changing the start area to a pass disadvantageous state (for example, a start-closed state) in which it is difficult for the game medium to pass through and an advantageous pass state (for example, a start-open state) in which the game medium easily passes Winning ball apparatus 6B, etc.) and after the specific gaming state is over, the variable start control means is more likely to pass than the normal gaming state (for example, the normal state). The game state control means (for example, the CPU 81) controls the advantageous game state until the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information reaches a predetermined number of times while shifting to the advantageous game state (for example, the advantageous state) with the ratio of the state increased. Steps S392, S272 to S275, S279 to S282, and a portion for executing the processing of S555 to S558), and the selection data changing means is controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the gaming state control means. Until the predetermination means determines the specific type of open display result, the determination data selection means selects the same variable display pattern determination data as before the controlled to the advantageous gaming state (for example, When the CPU 81 determines Yes in step S268, the CPU 81 performs steps S286 to S288. It does not execute the processing corresponding to).

  In such a configuration, after the specific gaming state is ended, the variable start control means shifts to the advantageous gaming state in which the ratio of the passing advantageous state is increased as compared with the normal gaming state. On the other hand, even after being controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the same variable display pattern determination data as before the controlled to the advantageous gaming state is selected until a specific type of open display result is determined. Thereby, the feeling of expectation which is repeatedly controlled to the specific gaming state in a short time can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  The variable display means can identify each of the plurality of variable display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a first start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A). First variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for variably displaying the type of identification information and displaying the display result, and a second starting area (for example, a normal variable winning ball device, for example) provided in the game area A second variable display means (for example, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start prize opening formed by 6B, for example). And the selection data changing means is derived and displayed on the second variable display means even when the predetermining means determines the specific type of open display result. Except when the display result to be displayed is the open display result, the determination data selection means selects the same variable display pattern determination data as before the specific type of open display result is determined (for example, the CPU 81 performs step Except when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “2” in S512, the fluctuation pattern determination table 133A regardless of whether the advantageous release mode flag is on or off. Select).

  In such a configuration, even when it is determined to be a specific type of open display result, it is determined to be a specific type of open display result unless the display result derived and displayed on the second variable display means is the open display result. The same variable display pattern determination data as before the selection is selected. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by increasing the sense of expectation that is repeatedly controlled to the specific gaming state before the selection of the variable display pattern determination data is changed.

  The variable display when the game medium enters the variable winning device that is in the open state by the opening / closing operation based on the determination that the open display result is made by the prior determination means. Effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control microcomputer 120) that executes an effect (for example, an effect upon winning a prize) based on the variable display pattern determined by the pattern determination means in a predetermined effect device (for example, the image display device 5). CPU 91, etc.), and the effect executing means determines that the variable display pattern determining means determines the specific variable display pattern having a high probability that the game medium will pass through the specific area. A specific performance that executes a specific performance (for example, display of a performance image as shown in FIG. 48B) when the medium enters. Execution means (e.g. CPU91 and portions for performing the processing of step S710 After determining the usage patterns of the performance control pattern EPS2 at step S705).

  In such a configuration, the specific effect is executed when the game medium enters the variable winning device based on the fact that the specific variable display pattern having a high probability that the game medium passes through the specific area is determined. Thereby, the sense of expectation that the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state can be enhanced, and the game interest can be improved.

  The variable winning device is provided with a plurality of routes (for example, a normal route and a special route) that can guide the game medium to the plurality of areas, and the plurality of routes are a first route (for example, a normal route). And a second route (such as a special route) configured such that the probability that the game medium is guided to the specific area is higher than that of the first route. The proportion of game media that have entered the variable prize device passing either the first route or the second route according to the start time corresponding to the variable display pattern (for example, an accessory entry ball distribution) The game medium is moved forward according to the start time corresponding to the variable display pattern and whether the game medium passes through the first path or the second path. Varying the probability of passing a specific area (e.g., character object enters sphere V prize probability, etc.).

  In such a configuration, according to the start time corresponding to the variable display pattern, the rate at which the game medium that has entered the variable winning device passes through either the first path or the second path is varied. Depending on the start start time corresponding to the display pattern and whether the game medium passes through the first route or the second route, the probability that the game medium passes through the specific area is varied. Thereby, the expectation that the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state can be enhanced variously, and the game entertainment can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball induced | guided | derived to the ball | bowl path | route. It is a figure which shows roughly the progress of the game in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for production control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value used in the main board | substrate side. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern classification of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an open mode update table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a common figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a general electric operation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an accessory release operation | movement control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a distribution operation | movement control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect determination table at the time of a prize winning. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize error determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an abnormality alert | report screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize winning ball determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting process after discharge. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process at the time of a prize winning. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of prize winning according to an effect control pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the example of operation control in a small hit game state. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the accessory approaching ball distribution ratio according to a fluctuation pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the example of operation control in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the accessory approach ball | bowl V winning probability according to the game ball | bowl approach path | route and a fluctuation pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the example of operation control in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is driven into this game area.

  A variable winning device 40 is provided at a substantially central position in the game area. On the right side of the variable winning device 40, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is information is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). As an example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. indicate. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. It only has to be done. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are not limited to numbers such as “0” to “9”. A plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned off and the one to be turned off may be set in advance.

  A normal symbol display device 20 is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 40. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. The normal symbol display device 20 variably displays a normal symbol in a general game in which, for example, the execution condition is that a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, when a symbol indicating “−” is displayed as the variable display result of the normal symbol, “normal map loss” is obtained. On the other hand, for example, when a number indicating “7” is displayed as the variable display result of the normal symbol, “per symbol” is displayed.

  Below the variable winning device 40, an ordinary winning ball device 6A, a special variable winning ball device 7, an out port 69, and the like are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 has, for example, a large winning opening door 61 that is opened and closed by an opening / closing door solenoid 54 shown in FIG. 5, and the large winning opening 60 is placed in the first state by the large winning opening door 61. To an open state and a closed state to be the second state. The out port 69 takes in a game ball that has not won any winning area at the bottom of the gaming area and discharges it to the outside of the gaming area.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol variable display is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A. A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) is established.

  A game ball that has entered the special winning opening 60 formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the lower count switch 26 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the lower count switch 26, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the open / close door solenoid 54 is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door 61 puts the large winning opening 60 in the closed state as the first state. On the other hand, when the open / close door solenoid 54 is in the ON state, the special prize opening door 61 brings the special prize opening 60 into the open state as the second state. Thus, the special variable winning ball device 7 constitutes a variable winning device that performs a specific operation that changes between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player.

  On the right side of the variable winning device 40, a passing gate 41 and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are also provided. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a vertical position and a tilted position by, for example, a general-purpose solenoid 55 shown in FIG. 2 Form a starting prize opening. For example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid for general use 55 is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the gaming ball has a second starting winning hole than in the vertical position. It becomes an enlarged open state (starting open state) as a pass advantageous state that is easy to pass. On the other hand, when the power transmission solenoid 55 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball is in a normally open state as a passing disadvantageous state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening. . Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured to be in a starting closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the second starting winning opening when it is in a normally open state that is in a passing disadvantageous state. Although the game ball can pass through the second start winning opening, it may be configured to reduce the possibility that the game ball will pass as compared with the extended open state, which is an advantageous passage state.

As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B constitutes a starting winning device that changes the second starting winning port into a passing disadvantageous state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass and a passing advantageous state where the game ball is likely to pass. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starter switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) is established. The passing of the game ball through the first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting prize opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is also referred to as “start prize”. A game ball that has passed (entered) the mouth or the second start winning opening is also referred to as a “start winning ball”.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area formed on the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. The game area is also provided with a single or a plurality of general winning openings. Each general winning opening is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. A game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning ball switch, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  2A and 2B show a configuration example of the variable winning device 40. FIG. The variable prize winning device 40 is one of special electric accessories, and may be simply referred to as “an accessory”. A blade member (a member opening / closing member) 32 as a movable member is provided on the upper right portion of the variable winning device 40 so as to be slidable. Further, at the place where the blade member 32 is installed, there is provided an accessory entrance 31 formed so that a game ball can enter the variable winning device 40. The blade member 32 is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the blade solenoid 53 shown in FIG. 5 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm. When the blade solenoid 53 is in the off state, the blade member 32 closes the accessory advancement port 31 so that the game ball cannot enter the variable winning device 40. On the other hand, when the wing solenoid 53 is in the on state, the wing member 32 opens the accessory advancement port 31 so that the game ball can enter the variable winning device 40. Note that the blade member 32 is not limited to the one configured to be slidable, and for example, by being configured to be rotatable, the game ball enters the accessory entry 31 and the variable winning device 40. Any device can be used as long as it can be changed between a possible open state and an inaccessible closed state. Such an operation of changing the accessory entry 31 between the open state and the closed state is referred to as a start operation or an accessory opening / closing operation (also simply referred to as “opening / closing operation”).

  Inside the variable winning device 40, a ball path, such as a ball path 34, through which a game ball can flow down and roll is provided. A doll model 47 including a foot model 51 is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 40. The game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 passes through (enters) one of a plurality of areas, such as the specific area 49 and the normal area 50, after passing through the ball path 34. It is discharged outside. At this time, the game ball that has entered the specific area 49 is detected by the specific area switch 24. That is, the specific area switch 24 detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 49 among a plurality of areas provided in the variable winning device 40. In this embodiment, a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 through the accessory entry 31 that has been opened by the blade member 32 by the opening / closing operation of the accessory in the small hit game state passes through the specific area 49 ( It is possible to control to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state when it is detected by the specific area switch 24.

  In FIG. 2 (A), the accessory entry 31 is in a closed state, and in FIG. 2 (B), the accessory entry 31 is in an open state. The accessory entry 31 is an opening that allows the inside and outside of the variable winning device 40 to communicate with each other, and when the open state as shown in FIG. Can enter inside. As described above, the entry of the game ball from the outside to the inside of the variable prize winning device 40 is also referred to as “a prize winning ball”, and the entered game ball is also referred to as a “award winning ball”.

  3A and 3B are diagrams showing the flow of the game ball guided to the ball path 34. As shown in FIGS. 2A, 3A, and 3B, a doll model 47 is provided near the ball path 34 as an example of a decorative model. A foot model 51 is attached to the doll model 47 as an example of a movable member serving as a sorting member. The foot model 51 is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the sorting solenoid 52 shown in FIG. 5 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. The sorting solenoid 52 may be connected to a mouthpiece model attached to the doll model 47 and operated in conjunction with the foot model 51.

  When the sorting solenoid 52 is in the ON state, as shown in FIG. 3A, the foot model 51 moves upward in the ball path 34 so that it does not contact the game ball flowing down the ball path 34. evacuate. At this time, the game ball flowing down the ball path 34 is guided so as to be distributed to the stage 35 without contacting the foot model 51. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 52 is in the off state, the foot model 51 moves downward and comes into contact with the game ball flowing down the ball path 34 as shown in FIG. To advance to. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down the ball path 34 is guided so as to be in contact with the foot model 51 and distributed to the ball path 36.

  In this embodiment, all the game balls distributed to the stage 35 pass (enter) the specific area 49 and are detected by the specific area switch 24. On the other hand, all the game balls distributed to the ball path 36 pass through (enter) the normal area 50 and are discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 40. Accordingly, all the game balls that have passed through the ball path 34 when the sorting solenoid 52 is in the on state pass (enter) the specific area 49, while the ball path 34 when the sorting solenoid 52 is in the off state. All game balls that have passed through pass through the normal area 50 (enter). As described above, the ball path 34, the stage 35, and the ball path 36 form a guide path that guides the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 to any one of a plurality of areas such as the specific area 49 and the normal area 50. is doing.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 49 is detected by the discharge port switch 25 when it is discharged outside the variable winning device 40 after being detected by the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the normal area 50 is not detected by the specific area switch 24, but is detected by the discharge port switch 25 when discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 40.

  In the winning space of the variable winning device 40, the image display device 5 is disposed, for example, at the center rear (back) portion of the variable winning device 40. The image display device 5 may be any device that performs dot-matrix screen display using a large number of pixels (pixels) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). The image display device 5 is formed with a display area for displaying effect images. Further, the image display device 5 serves as a decoration variable display means that variably displays (variably displays) decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of decorative identification information that can be distinguished from special symbols and ordinary symbols. For example, in the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol variable display divided into three corresponding to the variable symbol special symbol display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. In the section, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative symbols is also included in the variable display game performed based on the start condition being satisfied. When the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed, an effect display different from the variable display of the decorative symbol may be executed.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, and a special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A. Corresponding to the above, variable display of decorative symbols is started in each decorative symbol variable display section. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is started by the first special symbol display device 4A, the decorative symbol variable display (for example, scroll display) is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections. , And update display etc.), and after that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped (derived display) as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbols “left”, “middle” and “right” can be changed On the display unit, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). Each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design variable display portions is provided so as to be bonded to each other or separated from each other, or to be able to be bonded and separated, and within the display area of the image display device 5. The decorative pattern may be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner.

  When special symbols, decorative symbols, etc. are derived and displayed, the display results in the variable display of each symbol are definitely stopped completely, and after that, the player can recognize that this variable display does not proceed Become. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern variable display portions in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals “1” to “1”) “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters or symbols and character images, etc. Any other object, a symbol such as a character, or an effect image showing any other figure may be displayed as a decorative pattern so as to be variable. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a winning combination) may be included. Note that the number of types of decorative symbols that are variably displayed is not limited to eight, but may be any number of decorative symbols.

  When variable display of decorative symbols is started in the display area of the image display device 5, in the decorative symbol variable display portions of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from small to large symbols. When the scroll display or the update display is performed and the ornamental symbol with the maximum symbol number “8” is displayed, the ornamental symbol with the smallest symbol number “1” is displayed. Alternatively, at least one of the decorative symbol variable display portions (for example, the “left” decorative symbol variable display portion, etc.) performs scroll display or update display from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed. During the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an image for performing various display effects such as a preview effect image for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is displayed on the image display device 5. It may be displayed in the area.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special symbol start memory for displaying the number of special start reservations stored as the number of effective start winning balls that have passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. A display area may be provided. As a specific example, when 1 is added to the special figure reservation storage number, one of the display parts that is normally blue (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts that are blue) is displayed in red. Change. On the other hand, when 1 is subtracted from the special figure hold storage number, one of the display parts displayed in red (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part displayed in red) is returned to blue display. . Alternatively, in the special symbol start storage display area, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, special symbols variably displayed in a special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B are separated from the decorative symbols. May be provided with a special symbol variable display area for display as identifiable. As an example, in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbols can be changed in the special symbol variable display area. Variation of the effect image indicating “「 ”,“ 「”, “×”, etc. corresponding to the display is started. Thereafter, in response to the fact that the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game is terminated and the confirmed special symbol is stopped, “◎” predetermined corresponding to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol variable display area. It is only necessary to stop and display effect images such as “O” and “X”. For example, if the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a big hit symbol, “◎” is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variable display area, and if it is a small bonus symbol, “○” is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol. In some cases, “x” may be stopped and displayed.

  Above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a special figure holding display 15A is provided. The special figure hold indicator 15A includes, for example, four LEDs and displays the special figure hold storage number. Further, an ordinary figure holding display 15B is provided above the normal symbol display device 20. The universal hold display 15B includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED is arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, a variable winning device 40, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 30 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  FIG. 4 schematically shows the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the first start port switch 22A. When the detection signal of the second start port switch 22B is turned on and a start winning is generated, the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is displayed as “big hit”, “small hit”, “lost” The lottery is performed to determine which of the above. In this embodiment, in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the special figure display result is one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”, while In the special figure game using the second special figure by the two special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is only “small hit”. Based on these lottery results, special symbols and decorative symbols are variably displayed.

  Here, the second starting winning a prize is a solenoid for general electric when the normal figure display result as the variable display result in the normal figure game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 20 becomes “per normal figure”. The drive control of 55 changes the pass disadvantageous state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) to the pass advantageous state in which it is easy to pass (enter). On the other hand, when the usual figure display result in the usual figure game becomes "fuzz figure loss", the second start winning opening is maintained in the passing disadvantageous state, and the next usual figure game can be executed.

  When the special figure display result and the variable display result of the decorative design are derived and displayed and the variable display is finished, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” as the specific display result, the gaming state is the specific gaming state. As a big hit gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, a round that is a specific action of a predetermined motion unit can be executed, and the big winning opening 60 that is opened and closed by the big winning opening door 61 provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a game ball. From a closed state where entry is impossible, the game ball enters an open state where entry is possible. As an example, the special winning opening door 61 is configured such that a predetermined time (for example, 29000 ms) has elapsed after the large winning opening 60 is changed from the closed state to the open state by driving the open / close door solenoid 54, or a predetermined number of pieces. In response to the occurrence of (for example, 9) winning balls, the big winning opening 60 is changed from the open state to the closed state. The unit of operation until such a special winning opening 60 is changed from the closed state to the open state and then changed again to the closed state is defined as one round. In addition, the number of rounds at the big hit (also referred to as the maximum round value or the maximum number of times the big winning opening is opened) as the maximum number of times the round can be repeatedly executed (can be continued) in the big hit gaming state is, for example, “15”, The predetermined number may be a predetermined number. It should be noted that the number of rounds at the big hit may be determined as one of a plurality of types in accordance with the circumstances controlled to the big hit gaming state or a predetermined lottery result.

  When the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” as the open display result, the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state. In the small hit game state, the accessory entrance 31 opened and closed by the blade member 32 provided in the variable winning device 40 is changed from a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter into an open state in which a game ball can enter. Opening and closing operations are performed. In this embodiment, the time during which the accessory entry 31 is opened by the opening / closing operation (opening time) is 2000 ms (milliseconds), and the number of times of opening (opening times) is an interval of 1000 ms. It is twice with a gap. The timing at which the opening / closing operation of the accessory is started is after the special figure display result is fixedly displayed (derived display) for a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms). And the time from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game to the time when the special symbol display result is derived and displayed (special symbol variation time) depends on whether the variation pattern of the special symbol has been determined to a plurality of types. Different depending on the situation. Therefore, the timing at which the accessory entry 31 is opened by the accessory opening / closing operation differs depending on the variation pattern of the special symbol. The time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the opening of the accessory entry 31 by the accessory opening / closing operation is also referred to as “starting start time”. That is, the start start time corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, four types of “small hit A” to “small hit D” are provided as the small hit types when the special figure display result is “small hit”. When the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, depending on whether the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” to “small hit D”, the variation pattern of the special symbol, And the determination ratio of the special figure change time corresponding to it is different. Therefore, the timing at which the accessory entry 31 is opened by the accessory opening / closing operation differs depending on which of the plurality of types of small hit types is determined.

  Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, a predetermined route closing time (for example, 10000 ms) from the change start timing of the special symbol in the special figure game by driving control of the distribution solenoid 52. When elapses, the foot model 51 serving as a sorting member provided in the variable winning device 40 moves upward and retreats to a position where it does not contact the game ball flowing down the ball path 34. Then, when a predetermined route opening time (for example, 9000 ms) elapses after the foot model 51 is retracted, the foot model 51 moves downward again and advances to a position where it contacts the game ball flowing down the ball path 34. To do. Therefore, the probability that the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 is guided to the stage 35 without touching the foot model 51 and passes (enters) the specific area 49 is a special symbol. It differs depending on the start time corresponding to the variation pattern, the determination result of the small hit type, and the like.

  In this embodiment, when the small hit type is determined as any one of “small hit A” to “small hit D” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Even so, the start time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set so that the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31 is not guided to the specific area 49. Is done. On the other hand, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit B” corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable prize is given from the bonus entry 31. The start time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set so that the game ball that has entered the device 40 must pass (enter) the specific area 49 (with a probability of 100%) and a V prize will be generated. The When the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D” corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure, the bonus winning device 40 is inserted into the variable winning device 40 from the bonus item entrance 31. The start start time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set so that the entered game ball does not pass (enters) the specific area 49 and the V winning is not generated (the probability is 0%). When the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure, the game ball is moved to the specific area in accordance with the opening mode of the accessory entrance 31 described later. The start start time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set so that the probability that a V winning will occur after passing (entering) 49 changes.

  A game ball (a bonus game winning ball) that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonus game entrance 31 that has been opened by the opening / closing operation of the bonus game passes through (enters) the specific area 49 and is detected by the specific area switch 24. A V prize will be generated. When the V prize is generated, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, as in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, unlike the normal state, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, it is controlled to an advantageous state as a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Note that the normal state is a gaming state different from the advantageous state as a big hit state, a small hit state, or a special game state, and the probability that the variable display result in the normal game will be “per normal game” is a pachinko machine. 1 is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state (for example, a state in which initialization processing is executed after power-on as in the case where a system reset is performed). In the advantageous state, for example, the control for shortening the normal symbol change time, which is the change time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20, compared to the normal state or the like (normal time reduction control), Control that improves the probability that the result of a general map display in a figure game will be “per normal map” compared to the normal state, etc. (probability fluctuation control of the general map), and the result of the general map display is “per normal map” Based on the above, control to increase the opening time and the number of times of opening of the power train that makes the second starting prize opening advantageous state than in the normal state or the like (extended opening control of the starting prize opening), or a part of these There is a possibility that the execution condition of the special figure game (special figure start condition) is satisfied by improving the frequency at which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, such as the combined control. By raising the game Advantageously opening control (high opening control) is performed to be advantageous for.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to be in an advantageous state until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number. The upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state may be set to any one of a plurality of types according to the background controlled in the big hit gaming state, a predetermined lottery result, and the like. For example, when a game ball passes (enters) a specific area 49 in a starting operation state based on the result that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “small hit” in the advantageous state, and a V prize is generated. In the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to “10”. In addition, when the special figure display result in the special figure game in the advantageous state is “big hit”, the game is executed in the advantageous state that is controlled after the big hit gaming state is controlled. The upper limit number of possible special figure games is set to “15”. In the normal state, the special game display result in the special game is “small hit”. In the starting operation state, the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 and a V winning is generated by the V winning game. When the state is controlled, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to “3”. In the normal state, when the special figure display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, the game can be executed in the advantageous state controlled after the big hit gaming state is controlled. The upper limit number of special figure games is set to “5”. It should be noted that when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the advantageous state ends, and when the big hit gaming state ends, the advantageous state may be started again.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, the bonus entry 31 is opened depending on whether the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” to “small hit D”. The mode may change. In this embodiment, two types of opening modes, a normal opening mode and an advantageous opening mode, are prepared as opening modes of the accessory entry 31. In the normal open mode, a game that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31 when the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” in the special figure game using the second special figure. The start start time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set so that the ball does not pass (enters) the specific area 49 and the V winning is not generated (the probability is 0%). On the other hand, in the advantageous release mode, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the variable winning device 40 is changed from the bonus entry 31. The start start time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is set so that the game ball that has entered the inside always passes (enters) the specific area 49 (with a probability of 100%) and a V prize is generated.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” and the small hit type is determined as “small hit C”, the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is controlled to be the advantageous release mode. To start. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” and the small hit type is determined as “small hit D”, the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is returned to the normal opening mode. I do. In order to realize such control, when the small hit type is determined as “small hit C” or “small hit D”, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is “ When the “small hit” is determined, the selection of the variation pattern determination table used for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed. On the other hand, when the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is determined to be “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, that is, the special figure using the second special figure. Except when the special figure display result in the game is determined to be “small hit”, even when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, before the small hit type is determined The same variation pattern determination table may be selected.

  Further, being controlled to the big hit gaming state is not a condition for changing the opening mode of the accessory entry 31. That is, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the release mode before being controlled to the big hit gaming state is maintained. Therefore, even after the big hit gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state, until the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, it is the same as before the controlled in the advantageous state. A variation pattern determination table may be selected.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorations corresponding to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The variable display of the decorative pattern (for example, an update display such as a vertical or horizontal scroll display or a rotation display) is performed on the entire variable symbol display section, and the variable display result of the first special figure is derived and displayed. Corresponding to the above, a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. That is, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display units perform variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special diagram.

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display by the derivation display of the finalized decorative symbols in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections, the decorative symbols can be changed. The display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state is a specific combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in advance (for example, a combination of the same decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions) ) For decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when they are part of the display (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”), or the display status continues to fluctuate, or all or part of the decorative symbols are specified. It is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Specifically, in a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design variable display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions), a predetermined specific combination is used. In the remaining variable display portion (for example, a “medium” decorative design variable display portion) that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative design (for example, a decorative design indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is stopped. A display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decorative symbol variable display part is synchronized with the decorative symbols constituting all or part of a specific combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed, and the display mode of the background image is changed. By changing, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state may be executed. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound effect output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. The operation mode different from the operation mode before entering the reach state may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach effect modes) may be prepared in advance. In each reach production mode, the possibility that the special figure display result will be “big hit” or “small hit” (also referred to as “reliability”) is different.

  In this embodiment, in response to the case where the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the variable display state of the decorative figure does not reach the reach state, Of these, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be derived and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode (also referred to as “no reach loss”).

  Variable display of decorative symbols starts when the special figure display result is “losing” and when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure. After that, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, and after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) is selected among the lost combinations. A definite decorative symbol may be derived and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) variable display mode.

  Corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the decorative display variable display state becomes the reach state and the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is performed. Is not executed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a winning combination as a specific combination is derived and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative pattern that is the winning combination is the same on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative variable display units provided in the display area of the image display device 5, for example. As long as all the decorative symbols are derived and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative design is referred to as a “big hit” variable display mode.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may be in the reach state, and there is a possibility that the fixed decorative symbol of the winning combination may be derived and displayed. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player by a variable display mode of a decorative design or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions, and then two or more decorative symbol variable display portions (for example, “ The decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions, etc., and then a predetermined number (eg, “1” or “2”) of the temporary display of the variable display portions is displayed. Stop display by changing the decorative symbol again on the symbol variable display part (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol variable display part and the “right” decorative symbol variable display part). An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, in response to the start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once, a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative pattern is started. By the time, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions, and then the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol variable display portions ( It is possible to perform the effect display to be performed (pseudo continuous fluctuation) a predetermined number of times (for example, up to two times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the pseudo-repetition chances that are previously set to a single type or a plurality of types are displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative variable display units. It is only necessary that the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbols of each decorative symbol variable display portion once temporarily stopped are displayed again and again.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the more the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations), the more likely the decorative display variable display state will reach, and the definite decorative symbols for winning combinations may be derived and displayed. It suffices if it is set so as to increase the performance. Thereby, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping the decoration symbol that becomes the pseudo-ream chance, and reach the state as the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations increases. And the expectation that the definite decorative symbol of the winning combination is derived and displayed is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is performed once to three times, so that the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative pattern has been started once to three times continuously.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, an effect decoration member (effect model) provided inside or outside the game area operates. It may be controlled to do. As yet another example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be controlled. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of the effect model, display of effect images The re-variation effect may be executed by combining some or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes in, the possibility of reaching a reach state or the possibility of deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of a winning combination may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. . Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L, 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (eg, production model, etc.) (differences in operating speed, differences in operating distance, differences in operating direction, etc.) Depending on the movement of the character image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (difference in operation speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operation direction, etc.) In the display area of 5, the character display instead of the character image may be changed or the display of the background image may be changed to change the effect mode in the revariation effect. Further, apart from the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbols, for example, when the decorative symbols that are pseudo-continuous chances are temporarily stopped, the audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc. The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as a lighting operation of the decorative light emitter.

  In addition, when a game ball that has entered the variable prize device 40 from the bonus entry 31 that has been opened by the opening / closing operation of the accessory is detected, the game ball is displayed by, for example, a predetermined operation image. May receive a prize-time notice effect for informing the player of the V winning expectation degree as the expectation degree of passing (entering) the specific area 49 so that the player can be specified.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with various sensors for detecting fraudulent acts and fraudulent operations such as a vibration sensor 70, a magnet sensor 71, and a radio wave sensor 72 shown in FIG. As an example, a vibration sensor 70, a magnet sensor 71, and a radio wave sensor 72 are provided on the back surface of the game board 2 corresponding to a predetermined position inside the game area, and illegal activities caused by vibrating the pachinko gaming machine 1, Alternatively, fraudulent acts using radio waves may be detected. The vibration sensor 70 may be provided at a predetermined position on the back surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The vibration sensor 70 is a vibration caused by an illegal action such as, for example, when a game ball enters the variable winning device 40, the game machine frame 3 is hit to change the movement of the game ball and enter the specific area 49. Is detected. The magnet sensor 71, for example, guides a game ball by a magnetic force to a specific area 49 provided in the variable winning device 40, or a first start winning opening provided in the normal winning ball device 6A or a normal variable winning ball device 6B. A magnet used for cheating such as guiding a game ball with a magnetic force to a second start winning opening provided in the game is detected. The radio wave sensor 72 is a detection signal output from various switches and detectors such as the first and second starter switches 22A and 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, and the lower count switch 26 shown in FIG. Detects radio waves used for fraudulent acts, such as turning on a radio.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 5 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a signal relay board 13 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. Signals from the switches 21, 22A, 22B, 23-26 and the sensors 70, 71, 72 provided on the game board 2 are input to the main board 11. From the main board 11, a drive signal for driving and controlling the solenoids 52 to 55 provided in the game board 2 is output. In addition, the main board 11 outputs an effect control command as an electric signal for instructing effect control such as image display control, illumination control, and sound effect output control in accordance with the progress of the game. Is transmitted. In addition, the main board 11 outputs a display control signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like. Further, various game information may be transmitted from the main board 11 to a predetermined information terminal board or the like.

  The main board 11 is a sub-side control mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special game or a general game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function for outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information to the substrate as a control signal and a function for outputting various information to a hall management computer (a hall management computer) are provided. Further, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20, and the special game. There is also a function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of a special symbol in, and controlling the variable display of a normal symbol in a normal game. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 101 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 102 that outputs drive control signals for various solenoids in accordance with commands is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 13, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by various rendering devices, which are electrical components for rendering including a rendering model, are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 produces effects such as display operations in the image display device 5, sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, turn-on / off operations in the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, and drive operations of the effect model. A function for determining the control content for executing a predetermined performance operation on the electrical component is provided. As an example, the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an effect control microcomputer 120, a display control unit 121, a sound control unit 122, a lamp control unit 123, and the like. Various circuits for realizing all or part of the functions of the display control unit 121, the sound control unit 122, and the lamp control unit 123 are mounted on a control board provided separately from the effect control board 12. You may comprise.

  An effect control command as a control signal output from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the signal relay board 13. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the signal relay board 13, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 and prevents the signal from being input from the signal relay board 13 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the signal relay board 13 side to the main board 11 side.

  The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, and a speaker 8L. , A voice control command used for controlling the voice output from 8R, a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the leading bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 6A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  The effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal in units of 1-byte (8-bit) effect control command data. The effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capture process by an interrupt process. Therefore, in the effect control microcomputer 120, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the acquisition of effect control command data. The effect control command is sent only once, for example, so that the effect control microcomputer 120 can recognize it. “Recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and “recognizable only once” means that the effect control is performed in accordance with, for example, the first byte and the second byte of the effect control command data. The INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) once.

  Of the effect control commands illustrated in FIG. 6A, the command 8001H and the command 8002H are special figure change start commands for designating the start of special symbol change in the special figure game. Note that the subscript H indicates hexadecimal notation. Of these, the command 8001H is a first special figure change start command for designating the start of change of the first special figure as a special figure game by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A, and the command 8002H is the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Is a second special figure change start command for designating the start of fluctuation of the second special figure as a special figure game. Thus, the first special figure change start command and the second special figure change start command have the same MODE data and different EXT data. As a result, on the side of the effect control board 12, image display and display are performed so as to have different effect modes depending on which of the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B is performed. It is possible to control production operations such as lighting of lighting and output of sound effects.

  The command 81XXH is a special figure variation pattern designation command for designating a special symbol variation pattern in the special figure game. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the notification content or the specified content by the effect control command. In the special figure variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be notified. Corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, from the start of the special symbol fluctuation (variable display) in the special figure game until the definite special symbol that is the special figure display result is derived and displayed The special figure change time is also specified.

  Command 8CXXH is a special figure display result notification command for notifying a special figure display result that is a variable display result of a special symbol in a special figure game. In the special figure display result notification command, different EXT data is set according to the special figure display result to be notified. FIG. 6B shows a setting example of a special figure display result notification command. In this setting example, the command 8C00H is the first special figure display result notification command indicating the determination result that the special figure display result is “lost”. In addition, the commands 8C01H to 8C04H are second to fifth special figure display result notification commands indicating the determination result that the special figure display result is “small hit”. Here, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special figure display result notification command corresponds to whether the small hit type is “small hit A” to “small hit D”. The EXT data may be set to any one of 01H to 04H. Further, the command 8C05H is a sixth special figure display result notification command indicating the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a special figure confirmation command indicating that the special figure variable display (fluctuation) in the special figure game is terminated and the special figure display result (definite special symbol) is derived and displayed (confirmed). The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command indicating whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or an advantageous state. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data may be set depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the advantageous state. For example, the command 9501H may be a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is a normal state, and the command 9502H may be a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is an advantageous state.

  Command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command indicating that control to the jackpot gaming state is started. In the big hit start designation command, the special figure display result in the special figure game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the special figure big hit that is “big hit”, or the special figure display result in the special figure game is Different EXT data may be set depending on whether or not it is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the V winning after the “small hit”. For example, the command A001H may be a jackpot start designation command indicating the start of a jackpot gaming state based on a special figure jackpot, while the command A002H may be a jackpot start designation command indicating the start of a jackpot gaming state based on the occurrence of a V prize. Command A1XXH is a jackpot end designation command indicating that the control to the jackpot gaming state is ended. In the jackpot end designation command, similarly to the jackpot start designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the trigger controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

  The command A2XXH is a small hit start designation command indicating that control to the small hit gaming state is started. In the small hit start designation command, different EXT data may be set in accordance with the small hit type when the special figure display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. For example, the command A200H is a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit type is “small hit A”, and the command A201H is a small hit start specifying command indicating that the small hit type is “small hit B”. The command A 202H may be a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit type is “small hit C”, and the command A 203H may be a small hit start specifying command indicating that the small hit type is “small hit D”. . Command A3XXH is a small hit end designation command indicating that the control to the small hit gaming state is ended. In the small hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set depending on the small hit type, similarly to the small hit start designation command.

  The command B1XXH is a round start command for notifying the start of a round in which the big winning opening 60 is opened by the big winning opening door 61 in the big hit gaming state. The command B2XXH is a round end command for notifying the end of the round due to the big prize opening 60 being changed from the open state to the closed state by the big prize opening door 61 in the big hit gaming state. In the round start command and the round end command, for example, different EXT data may be set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state.

  The command C0XXH includes the number of effective start winning balls won in the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in order to perform a winning display in a special symbol start memory display area provided in the image display device 5. This is a special figure hold memory number notification command for notifying the special figure hold memory number. In the special figure reserved memory number notification command, different EXT data may be set corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number.

  The command D0XXH is an abnormal winning notification designation command for designating notification of abnormal winning to a winning opening or the like. In the abnormal winning notification designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set corresponding to a winning opening where an abnormal winning is detected. For example, the command D001H is an abnormal winning notification designating command indicating that an abnormal winning at the accessory entry 31 is detected, and the command D002H indicates that an abnormal winning at the big winning opening 60 is detected. An abnormal winning notification designation command may be used. The command D1XXH is various abnormality notification designation commands for designating various abnormality notifications (error notifications) such as a 12V short circuit error, a magnetic sensor error, a photosensor error, and an accessory discharge error. In the various abnormality notification designation commands, different EXT data may be set corresponding to which of a plurality of types of abnormality notifications.

  The command E000H is a start winning detection command for notifying the detection of the validity of the start winning ball when the game ball passes through (enters) the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and a start winning is generated. The command E100H is a prize winning detection command for notifying the valid detection of a prize winning ball when a prize winning occurs when a game ball enters the prize advance 31 provided in the variable prize winning device 40. . The command E200H notifies that the V winning ball is detected when the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 as the V winning opening provided in the variable winning device 40 and a V winning is generated. This is a winning detection command.

  In the command E300H, there is a match between the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize device 40 (number of winning prize balls) and the number of game balls that have been discharged to the outside of the variable prize device 40 (number of discharged balls). This is a discharge completion detection command notifying that it has been detected. The command F0XXH is an advantageous state remaining number notification command for notifying the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an advantageous state. An effect control command for notifying the number of special figure games that have been executed in the advantageous state may be used instead of the advantageous state remaining number notification command.

  A game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 7, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 81 that performs control operations according to a program, and a game control microcomputer The ROM (Read Only Memory) 82 for storing the program, the fixed data, etc., the RAM (Random Access Memory) 83 for providing the work area of the CPU 81, and the numerical data indicating random numbers are updated independently of the CPU 81. A random number circuit 84 and an input / output port 85 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 81 executes a program read from the ROM 82, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 81 reads the fixed data from the ROM 82, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 81 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 83 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 81 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data in the RAM 83. The CPU 81 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 85, and the CPU 81 receives the input of various signals from the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 85. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate a RAM 83 in addition to at least the CPU 81, and the ROM 82 may be external or built-in. The random number circuit 84 and the input / output port 85 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 81 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 82, and hence the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 81) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 81 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  Similarly to the game control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer. For example, as shown in FIG. A ROM 92 that stores a program for effect control, fixed data, and the like; a RAM 93 that provides a work area for the CPU 91; a random number circuit 94 that updates numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 91; And a port 95. As an example, in the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 91 executes a program read from the ROM 92 to control effect operations by various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9. The process is executed. At this time, the CPU 91 reads fixed data from the ROM 92, the CPU 91 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 93 and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 91 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data in the RAM 93. The CPU 91 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control microcomputer 120 via the input / output port 95, and the CPU 91 receives the input of the effect control microcomputer 120 via the input / output port 95. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the effect control microcomputer 120 only needs to incorporate a RAM 93 in addition to at least the CPU 91, and the ROM 92 may be external or built-in. The random number circuit 94 and the input / output port 95 may be externally attached. Further, when all the numerical data indicating the random number value is updated by software in the production control microcomputer 120, the random number circuit 94 may not be provided.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 84 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 7 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number value used for controlling the progress of such a game is also referred to as a game random number. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a small hit type, a random for determining a special pattern variation pattern type Numerical data indicating each of the numerical value MR3, the random number value MR4 for determining the special figure variation pattern, and the random number value MR5 for determining the normal map display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number circuit 84 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 81 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 84, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result are updated independently of the CPU 81 by the random number circuit 84, and the other random number values MR2 to MR2. The numerical data indicating MR4 may be updated by software by the CPU 81 using a random counter. Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 84, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of 65535 ”. That is, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is controlled based on the special figure display result in the special figure game, whether or not to control the big hit gaming state in which the round in which the big winning opening 60 is opened, It is used to determine whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state in which the accessory opening / closing operation in which the accessory entry 31 is opened is executed. The random number value MR2 for determining the small hit type is a random value used for determining whether the small hit type is a plurality of types based on the determination that the special figure display result is “small hit”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “100” is taken.

  The random value MR3 for determining the special pattern variation pattern type is used to determine whether the special pattern variation pattern type, which is the variation pattern type of the special symbol, is one of a plurality of pattern types prepared in advance. For example, it takes a value in the range of “0” to “250”. The random number value MR4 for determining the special figure variation pattern is a random value used for determining, for example, which of the plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the special figure variation pattern, which is the variation pattern of the special symbol. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “996”. The random number value MR5 for determining the general map display result is a random value used for determining whether the general map display result is “per general map” or “general map loss”. ”To“ 13 ”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 82 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 7 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 82 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 81 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 82 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 81 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11 and a special map variation storing a plurality of special map variation patterns. Table data constituting the pattern table, pattern data constituting various operation control patterns, and the like are stored.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 82. The special figure display result determination table 130 displays the special figure before the definite special symbol that is the special figure display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether or not to control the big hit game state with the result as “big hit” and whether to control the special figure display result with the small hit game state as the “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to make a decision based on it.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “big hit”, “small hit”, It is assigned to the special figure display result of “Lose”. Here, the value of the variation special figure designation flag is a setting value of the variation special figure designation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 21, and the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is displayed. It becomes “1” when the special figure game used is executed, while it becomes “2” when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. Therefore, in the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the determination value to the special figure display result differs depending on whether the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure is executed. . In this embodiment, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed, the special figure display result is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed, the special figure display result is determined only to “small hit”.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the small hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 82. In the small hit type determination table 131, when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”, the small hit type is selected from a plurality of types such as “small hit A” to “small hit D”. This is a table that is referred to for determination based on the random number MR2 for determining the small hit type. The small hit type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined small hit type (for example, a small hit type buffer value that is a stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 21). Table data (setting data) for setting to any one of “1” to “4” may be included.

  FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern of special symbols in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the special figure display result is “losing”, when the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”, the special figure display result is “ In the case of “big hit”, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “small hit”, and in the special figure game using the second special figure, the special figure display result is “small”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case of “winning”. A variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” corresponding to the special-design game using the first special diagram is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach variation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As the big hit variation pattern, variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PA4-2, variation pattern PB4-1, variation pattern PB4-2, variation pattern PA5-1, variation pattern PA5-2, variation pattern PB5-1, variation pattern PB5-2 is prepared in advance.

  FIG. 12B shows a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure. In this embodiment, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-4 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure. Has been.

  FIG. 13 shows the variation pattern types of special symbols in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. In other words, each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation executed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern type in which a pattern is included, and the variation pattern type in which the variation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorize (group) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of variable display effects of “pseudo-continuous” and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation), and execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects. A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation (revariation) 2 or more is included. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” or “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the variation pattern type corresponding to the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure. In the example shown in FIG. 13A, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1- corresponds to the case where the special figure display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. 3 is prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “losing” or the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “small hit” and the variable symbol display mode is “reach”. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”, variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 13B shows a configuration example of the variation pattern type corresponding to the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure. In the example shown in FIG. 13B, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit A”. A pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit B”, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit C”, the variation pattern type CA4-3 is prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit D”, the variation pattern type CA4-4 is prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , The variation pattern PA1-1 previously associated with “no shortening” is included. For the variation pattern type CA1-2, for example, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened in accordance with the total number of reserved memories being “3” or more, the advantageous state, etc. A variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which variable display effects such as “ream” and “slip” are not executed, and includes a variation pattern PA1-2 previously associated with “with shortening”. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes, and includes a variation pattern PA1-3 and a variation pattern PA1-4 that are associated with "slip, pseudo-ream" in advance.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-1, when the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, the reach effect is terminated with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (lack) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and a variation pattern PA2-1 and variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (lack) quasi-continuous” PA2-2 is included. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is two times, and the reach of the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation 2 times” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is previously associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation 2 times”. Variation pattern PB2-2.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is 1, and the reach of the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, followed by normal reach. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” in advance. Variation pattern PB2-1. Fluctuation pattern types CA2-4 are accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach production is finished, the reach decorative combination is derived and displayed. Variation pattern type of “super reach (losing)”, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation pattern PB3- 2 is included.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, but the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the big hit combination It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream” for derivation and display of symbols, and includes a variation pattern PA4-1 and a variation pattern PA4-2 previously associated with “no normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream” Yes. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, followed by the normal reach. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern PB4-1 and a variation pattern PB4-2 previously associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream”. . Fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 is a “super reach (big hit)” that displays a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination when super reach is reached after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state and the reach effect is finished. The variation pattern type includes a variation pattern PA5-1, a variation pattern PA5-2, a variation pattern PB5-1, and a variation pattern PB5-2, which are associated with “super reach (big hit)” in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is the variation pattern type of “second special figure small hit A”, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 and fluctuation pattern PC1-2 previously associated with “second special figure small hit A”. However, the variation pattern to be used is changed depending on whether the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is the normal opening mode or the advantageous opening mode. That is, the variation pattern PC1-1 is the usage pattern when in the normal release mode, while the variation pattern PC1-2 is the usage pattern when in the advantageous release mode.

  The variation pattern type CA4-2 is a variation pattern type of “second special figure small hit B”, and includes a fluctuation pattern PC1-2 associated in advance with “second special figure small hit B”. The variation pattern type CA4-3 is a variation pattern type of “second special figure small hit C”, and includes a fluctuation pattern PC1-3 previously associated with “second special figure small hit C”. The variation pattern type CA4-4 is a variation pattern type of “second special figure small hit D”, and includes a variation pattern PC1-4 previously associated with “second special figure small hit D”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern types CA4-1 to variation pattern types correspond to the cases where the small hit types in the special figure game using the second special drawing are “small hit A” to “small hit D”, respectively. Each of CA4-4 is prepared, and each variation pattern type CA4-2 to variation pattern type CA4-4 includes one variation pattern (any one of variation pattern PC1-2 to variation pattern PC1-4). )It is included. The variation pattern type CA4-1 includes two variation patterns PC1-1 and variation pattern PC1-2. Depending on the opening mode of the accessory entry 31, one of the variation patterns is used. It becomes a pattern. Therefore, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed, variable display and effect display by individual variation patterns corresponding to the small hit type and the release mode are executed.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 82. In this embodiment, variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132E shown in FIGS. 14A to 14E are prepared in advance as variation pattern type determination tables.

  When the special pattern display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is decided (predetermined), the fluctuation pattern type decision table 132A is a random value MR3 for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern type. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. In the variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. Yes.

  The variation pattern type determination table 132B is a random value for determining the special pattern variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special diagram display result in the special diagram game using the first special diagram is “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of plural types based on MR3. In the variation pattern type determination table 132B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4. Yes.

  When the special pattern display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is determined to be “small hit” (predetermined), the fluctuation pattern type determination table 132C is a random value for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on MR3. In the variation pattern type determination table 132C, the random value MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type is represented by the variation pattern type CA4 depending on whether the small hit type is determined from “small hit A” to “small hit D”. -1 to any of the variation pattern types CA4-4.

  The variation pattern type determination table 132D and the variation pattern type determination table 132E are displayed when the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is determined to be “lost” (predetermined). It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. Here, the variable pattern type determination table 132D is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened (normal time), for example, when the game state is normal and the number of special figure hold memory is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the variation pattern type determination table 132E variably displays special symbols and decorative symbols, for example, when the gaming state is in an advantageous state or when the number of special figure hold storage is “3” or more even in the normal state. When time is shortened (when shortening), it is selected as a use table.

  It should be noted that the variation pattern type is determined with reference to different determination tables when the gaming state is in the advantageous state and when the gaming state is in the normal state and the special figure holding memory number is “3” or more. It may be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the special figure holding storage number is a predetermined number or more other than “3”. Alternatively, even in the advantageous state, it is determined whether or not the special figure pending storage number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and the variation pattern is referred to according to the determination result depending on the determination result. The type may be determined.

  In the variation pattern type determination table 132D and the variation pattern type determination table 132E, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type are the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3. Are assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4. In the variation pattern type determination table 132D and the variation pattern type determination table 132E, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. For example, the variation pattern type determination table 132D and the variation pattern type determination table 132E have different assignments of determination values to the variation pattern types CA1-3 and CA2-1. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  In addition, in the variation pattern type determination table 132D and the variation pattern type determination table 132E, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the variation pattern type determination table 132D, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-2 are assigned. On the other hand, a decision value is assigned. On the other hand, in the variation pattern type determination table 132E, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2 or variation pattern type CA2 is assigned. A decision value is assigned to -3. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-3 and variation pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2 are referred to by referring to the variation pattern type determination table 132D and the variation pattern type determination table 132E. -4. Here, as shown in FIG. 13A, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-3 have a special figure display result of “losing” and a decorative symbol variable display mode of “non-reach”. The variation pattern type corresponding to the case. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, by deciding the variation pattern type with reference to the variation pattern type determination table 132D or the variation pattern type determination table 132E based on the random number MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type, the variable display state of the decorative design is reached. It is possible to determine whether or not to make a state.

  Then, the decision values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the variation pattern type determination table 132E are the variation pattern type CA1-1 and variation pattern type CA1- in the variation pattern type determination table 132D. More than the decision value assigned to 2. By such setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than the case where the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when the gaming state is advantageous, the total number of reserved memories in the normal state As compared with a case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 82. In this embodiment, variation pattern determination tables 133A to 133C shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure is executed, the fluctuation pattern decision table 133A has a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns based on the decision result of the fluctuation pattern type and the random value MR4 for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In the variation pattern determination table 133A, according to the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-3, variation pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-4, variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3. Thus, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the special figure variation pattern is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns.

  The variation pattern determination table 133B is based on the determination result of the variation pattern type when the release mode of the accessory entry 31 is the normal release mode and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of patterns. In the variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the special figure variation pattern according to the variation pattern type CA4-1 to variation pattern type CA4-4 is the variation pattern PC1-1. To any one of the fluctuation patterns PC1-4.

  In the variation pattern determination table 133C, the release mode of the accessory entry 31 is the advantageous release mode, and when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed, the fluctuation pattern determination table 133C changes based on the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of patterns. In the variation pattern determination table 133C, the assignment of the determination value when the variation pattern type is CA4-1 is different from that in the variation pattern determination table 133B. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133B, all determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PC1-1 according to the variation pattern type CA4-1. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table 133C, all determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PC1-2 according to the variation pattern type CA4-1. Here, the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 is based on the fact that the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit B”. It is a variation pattern used in response to being determined as the type CA4-2, and the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 opened by the accessory opening / closing operation due to the setting of the special figure variation time or the like. A game ball that has entered the interior of the ball must pass (enter) the specific area 49 (with a probability of 100%) to generate a V prize.

  On the other hand, in the variation pattern PC1-1, the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 opened by the accessory opening / closing operation due to the setting of the special figure variation time or the like is in a specific area. Passing through (entering) 49 does not cause a V prize (having a probability of 0%). Therefore, in the normal release mode, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the player enters the variable winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31. The played game ball does not pass (enters) the specific area 49 and no V prize is generated (the probability is 0%). On the other hand, in the advantageous release mode, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the variable winning device 40 is changed from the bonus entry 31. A game ball that has entered the interior always passes (enters) the specific area 49 (with a probability of 100%) and a V prize is generated.

  Thus, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is “small hit” depending on whether the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is the normal release mode or the advantageous release mode. The variation pattern determination table selected in this case is changed. Each variation pattern determination table includes table data (determination data) stored in the ROM 82. Therefore, the selected table data is changed according to the opening mode of the accessory entry 31.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the release mode update table 134 stored in the ROM 82. The release mode update table 134 changes the release mode of the accessory entry 31 corresponding to the determination result of the small hit type based on the determination that the special figure display result in the special drawing game is “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to. In the release mode update table 134, the small hit type buffer value is associated with the change contents of the advantageous release mode flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the small hit type buffer value is “1” to “4” depending on whether the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” to “small hit D”. Is set to one of the following. Accordingly, the operation of changing the setting of the advantageous release mode flag, that is, the opening mode of the accessory entrance 31 is made different depending on whether the small hit type is determined from “small hit A” to “small hit D”. be able to.

  In the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, when the small hit type is the small hit type buffer value “1” or “2” corresponding to “small hit A” or “small hit B”, the advantageous release mode flag is changed. Not done. On the other hand, when the small hit type is the small hit type buffer value “3” corresponding to “small hit C”, the advantageous release mode flag is changed to ON, and the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is advantageously opened. It becomes a mode. Further, when the small hit type is the small hit type buffer value “4” corresponding to “small hit D”, the advantageous opening mode flag is changed to OFF, and the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 becomes the normal opening mode. . That is, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C”, the change pattern determination table 133C can be selected by entering the advantageous release mode, so that the player enters the variable winning device 40 through the bonus entry 31. The probability that the played game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 is improved, and the V winning is likely to occur. On the other hand, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit D”, the change pattern determination table 133B becomes selectable in the normal open mode, so that the inside of the variable winning device 40 can be selected from the accessory entry 31. The probability that a game ball that has entered the game passes (enters) the specific area 49 is reduced, making it difficult for V winnings to occur.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the configuration of the general diagram display result determination table 135 stored in the ROM 82. Whether the normal figure display result determination table 135 sets the normal figure display result as “per normal figure” before the fixed normal symbol that becomes the normal figure display result is derived and displayed in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not “usual figure loss” is to be made based on a random number value MR5 for determining a usual figure display result.

  In the common map display result determination table 135, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for determining the general map display result is determined according to whether the advantageous state flag is off or on. ”Or“ Popular map losing ”is assigned to the general map display result. Here, the advantageous state flag is set to the on state corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being the advantageous state, while being cleared to correspond to the off state when the advantageous state ends. Become. In the common map display result determination table 135, the assignment of the decision value to the common map display result of “per common map” or “general map loss” differs depending on whether or not the advantageous state flag is ON. That is, the determined value is assigned to each normal map display result so that the ratio determined in the normal map display result of “per normal map” is higher in the advantageous state than in the normal state. With such a setting, the ratio of the normal start display result to “per normal map” and the passage of the second start winning opening in the advantageous state is increased in the advantageous state than in the normal state.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of a normal power operation pattern stored in the ROM 82. The normal electric operation pattern is a control pattern for performing control to change the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B from a passing disadvantageous state where it is difficult for a game ball to pass to a passing advantageous state where it is easy to pass. is there. In this embodiment, a first general power operation pattern CXA shown in FIG. 18A and a second general power operation pattern CXB shown in FIG. Has been.

  In each of the normal electric operation patterns CXA and CXB, data indicating the normal electric operation control time as the time during which the passage control of the second start prize opening is performed, and the state of the drive signal transmitted to the general electric solenoid 55 (OFF) Power transmission solenoid output data indicating ON / OFF) and data indicating a normal power release time or an end code, which is a time during which the second start winning opening is set to be in an advantageous state of passage. The first normal electric operation pattern CXA is selected when the game display state is the normal state, and the normal display result is “per normal map”, and the second start winning opening is in an advantageous state of passing only once for 100 ms. This is a control pattern to be performed. The second ordinary electric operation pattern CXB is selected when the game diagram is in the advantageous state and the result of the ordinary figure display is “per common figure”, and the second start winning opening is only once advantageous over 4000 ms. This is a control pattern to be performed. Due to the setting of the first normal power operation pattern CXA and the second general power operation pattern CXB, the time for the second start winning opening to be in the passage advantageous state is longer in the advantageous state than in the normal state. The rate at which the 2 start winning opening is made to pass is increased.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the accessory release operation control pattern CYA stored in the ROM 82. The accessory release operation control pattern CYA is a control pattern for performing control to change the accessory entry 31 formed by the variable prize winning device 40 between a closed state and an open state by an accessory opening / closing operation in the small hit gaming state. is there. In the accessory release operation control pattern CYA, data indicating the accessory release control time T10 as the time during which opening / closing control of the accessory entrance 31 is performed, and the state of the drive signal transmitted to the blade solenoid 53 (OFF / On-off blade solenoid output data, and an accessory opening time as a time for opening the accessory entry 31 and an accessory closing time or an end code as an interval when changing to an open state multiple times Data to be included. The accessory release operation control pattern CYA is a control pattern for repeating the operation of opening the accessory entry 31 for 2000 ms twice with an interval of 1000 ms. In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is determined as “small hit”, the accessory in the small hit gaming state is used by using the accessory release operation control pattern CYA regardless of the determination result of the small hit type. Opening and closing operations are performed.

  FIG. 20 shows a configuration example of the sorting operation control pattern CZA stored in the ROM 82. The distribution operation control pattern CZA is a control pattern for performing control to move the foot model 51 as a distribution member provided in the variable winning device 40 upward and downward. The distribution operation control pattern CZA includes data indicating the distribution operation control time as the time during which the movement control of the foot model 51 is performed, and the state of the drive signal (off / on) transmitted to the distribution solenoid 52. The solenoid output data for distribution shown, the path closing time T20 as the time for moving the foot model 51 downward to close the path from the ball path 34 to the stage 35, and the foot model 51 moving upward to move the ball The route opening time T11 as the time for releasing the route from the route 34 to the stage 35 or data indicating the end code is included. The distribution operation control time is the total time T20 + T11 of the route closing time T20 and the route opening time T11. In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is determined as “small hit”, the foot model 51 using the distribution motion control pattern CZA is started from the timing when the special symbol variation in the special figure game is started. Movement control is performed. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 according to the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the V prize is won. Probability of occurrence can be varied.

  In the RAM 83 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 7, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 21, for example, is stored as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. Is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 21 includes a special figure holding storage unit 151A, a universal figure holding storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit. 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The special figure holding storage unit 151A detects the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A by the first starting opening switch 22A, and thereby the first special symbol display apparatus 4A Conditions for executing the special figure game (first start condition) have been established, but conditions for starting a new special figure game due to reasons such as the execution of the previous special figure game (first start condition) Stores the hold information when it is not established. For example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A associates the holding numbers with the holding numbers in the order in which the game balls enter the first start winning opening, and sets the random number circuit 84 and the game control counter by the CPU 81 based on the passage (entrance) of the game balls. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the small hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type extracted from the random counter of the unit 154, etc. The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> B stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general-purpose hold storage unit 151B associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and the random counter 84 of the random number circuit 84 or the game control counter setting unit 154 by the CPU 81 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the normal map display result extracted from the above is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 includes, for example, a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a universal hit flag, an advantageous state flag, an advantageous state end flag, and a big hit advantage. A flag, a V winning flag, an advantageous release mode flag, a variation special figure designation flag, and the like are provided. In addition, the game control flag setting unit 152 may store data indicating the state of various flags used for controlling the progress of the game.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S16 of FIG. 26 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 29, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 26 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 42, which is executed to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display device 20. Instruct whether to select or execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The common figure flag is set to an on state in response to a decision (predetermined) that the common figure display result is “per common figure” when the usual figure game is started. On the other hand, in response to the fact that the normal map display result in the normal game is “per normal map” and the second start winning opening is controlled to be in an advantageous state, the normal map hit flag is cleared. Turns off.

  The advantageous state flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the advantageous state, while being in the off state in response to the end of the advantageous state. The advantageous state end flag is set to the on state in response to the determination that the advantageous state is to be ended based on the number of executions of the special figure game in the advantageous state, while the advantageous state is ended. Turns off. The big hit advantage flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state being in an advantageous state during execution of a special game that triggered the big hit gaming state. Then, in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit advantageous flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  The V prize flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31 opened by the opening / closing operation of the prize passes (enters) the specific area 49 and a V prize is generated. Correspondingly, it is set to the on state. On the other hand, the V winning flag is cleared and turned off when the big hit gaming state ends after the small hit gaming state is controlled from the small winning gaming state based on the V winning. The advantageous release mode flag is set to the on state in response to the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 being changed to the advantageous release mode, while being cleared in response to the change to the normal release mode. Turns off. The variable special symbol designation flag is set to “1” in response to the execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, while the second special symbol display device 4B. Is set to “2” in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a general figure variation timer, a bonus release operation control timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a special symbol derivation display operation or a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As an example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the jackpot gaming state, and is used as a down counter that periodically counts down It is done. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as the start time of the big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically. More specifically, before the round is started in the big hit gaming state, a timer initial value corresponding to the round start waiting time that becomes a waiting time between rounds is set in the game control process timer, Countdown starts. Then, when the round start waiting time elapses, the round winning opening 60 is controlled by the grand winning opening door 61 so that one round is started. At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the maximum opening time of the big prize opening in each round is set in the game control process timer, and periodic countdown is started. After that, if the maximum opening time of the big prize opening has passed before the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 60 reaches a predetermined maximum number (for example, “9”), the big prize opening door 61 One round is completed by performing the control for closing the special winning opening 60.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The usual figure variation timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the usual figure game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary figure variation time) in the ordinary figure game on the main board 11 side. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The accessory release operation control timer measures the time for controlling the progress of the accessory opening / closing operation for changing the accessory entry 31 provided in the variable winning device 40 between the open state and the closed state in the small winning game state. Is to do. As a specific example, the bonus release action control timer is based on the fact that the small hit symbol that is the release display result is derived and displayed as the special figure display result in the special figure game. Data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start of control to the state is stored and used as an up counter that periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a special figure holding memory counter, a universal figure holding memory counter, an advantageous state counter, a big prize opening opening counter, an in-game game ball counter, and a winning number counter. Etc. are provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is configured to store all or a part of numerical data indicating a random value as a game random number used for controlling the progress of the game separately from the random number circuit 84 or The CPU 81 uses the numerical data extracted from the circuit 84 to count so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and is periodically or indefinite depending on the execution of software by the CPU 81. The numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically. The software executed by the CPU 81 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 84, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 84. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or calculation (addition / subtraction / multiplication / division) processing on the numerical data.

  The special figure hold storage counter is for counting the number of special figure hold storage that is the number of stored hold data in the special figure hold storage unit 151A. For example, in the special figure reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number is stored as a special figure reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The general-purpose reserved memory counter is for counting the number of general-purpose reserved memory, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved memory 151B. For example, in the general-purpose reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the general-purpose reserved memory number is stored as a general-purpose reserved memory number count value, and is updated in accordance with an increase or decrease in the general-purpose reserved memory number (for example, 1 Addition or 1 subtraction).

  The advantageous state counter is used to count the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed before the advantageous state is ended when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the advantageous state. As an example, in the advantageous state counter, when the big hit gaming state ends, data indicating a count initial value corresponding to the circumstances controlled to the big hit gaming state is set as the advantageous state count value. Thereafter, until the next big hit game state is controlled, the advantageous state count value is updated by 1 or the like every time the special figure game is finished. When the advantageous state count value reaches “0”, setting for ending the advantageous state and shifting to the normal state is performed by setting an advantageous state end flag to an ON state.

  The big prize opening number counter is used to count the number of remaining rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state. As an example, data indicating a count initial value corresponding to the special figure display result is set in the special winning opening opening number counter as the special winning opening opening number count value when the big hit gaming state is started. After that, every time one round is completed in the big hit gaming state, the winning prize opening opening count value is decremented by 1, for example. Then, when the big winning opening opening count value reaches “0”, control for ending the big hit gaming state is performed.

  The in-game game ball counter is for counting the number of game balls remaining in the variable winning device 40. For example, data that is incremented by 1 every time a game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 is set in the in-function game ball counter as a bonus ball count value. Each time a game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 25, the prize winning ball count value in the bonus is updated by one. The winning number counter is for counting the number of game balls that have entered (winned) the big winning opening 60 opened by the big winning opening door 61. For example, data that is incremented by 1 every time a game ball is detected by the lower count switch 26 is set in the winning number counter as a winning number count value. Then, when the winning number count value becomes a value corresponding to a predetermined maximum winning number (for example, “9”), one round is completed. When each round is started in the big hit gaming state, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to “0”.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a small hit type buffer, a variation random number buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer is configured to include a plurality of (for example, “12”) buffer areas, and setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 82 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The small hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result as to which of a plurality of types of the small hit types when the special figure display result is “small hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the small hit type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 11, depending on whether the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” to “small hit D”, the small hit type buffer One of “1” to “4” is set as the value. The variation random number buffer stores numerical data indicating a random number value used for executing the special figure game of this time (the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied).

  An input / output port 85 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 7 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmitting.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 92 provided in the effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 8 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 92 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 91 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, the ROM 92 has an effect used by the CPU 91 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the effect model). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of control patterns is stored. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure fluctuation and various effect control patterns.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the special-figure effect control pattern is determined as a special-figure display result after a special symbol change is started in a special-figure game, corresponding to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Control contents of various effects such as variable display operation of decorative symbols, effect display operation for reach production, and various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols during the period until the special symbol is derived and displayed It is composed of data indicating.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22B, the various effect control patterns are configured by data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (B), an action operation executed in response to a small hit game state such as a small hit notification effect, a small hit end effect, an effect at the time of winning a prize, a big hit notification effect, a big hit effect, or an ending effect. A plurality of types of various effect control patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of performance operations are provided, such as a performance operation executed in response to the big hit gaming state.

  The effect control pattern table may be an address management table that manages the storage addresses of pattern data constituting a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In this case, in the ROM 92, table data constituting the production control pattern table is stored in a predetermined storage area, and pattern data constituting individual production control patterns may be stored in an area different from the storage area. .

  FIG. 23A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, effect model control data, and an end code. It is configured from all or part of control data for controlling various performance operations, and the contents of various performance controls, switching timing of the performance control, and the like may be set in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the operation execution time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes, for example, control contents of the display operation in the image display device 5 such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol and data indicating a display mode of an effect image different from the decorative symbol. Is included. The sound control data includes data indicating the control content of the sound output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects or the like linked to the decorative symbol variable display operation. The lamp control data includes data indicating the control content of the lighting operation of the decorative light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. The effect model control data includes data indicating the control content of the driving operation in the movable member constituting the effect model.

  FIG. 23B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed in accordance with the content of the rendering control pattern. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 91 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design variable display or the like is performed according to the control content specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer judgment value. The display operation of effect images such as a character image and a background image is controlled. Further, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled according to the control content specified by the sound control data, and the decorative light emitting member (game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED is controlled) according to the control content specified by the lamp control data. Etc.) is controlled, and drive control of a solenoid or the like for operating the production model is performed according to the control content specified by the production model control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The CPU 91 of the effect control microcomputer 120 performs various effects based on the special symbol variation pattern indicated in the special symbol variation pattern designation command, for example, when the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game is started. Set the control pattern. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 92 or the like and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 93. The storage address of the pattern data to be configured in the ROM 92 or the like may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 93 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 92 or the like may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control.

  Thus, the CPU 91 performs the effect device (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of LED for lighting, model for production, etc.). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, production model control data # 1 to production model control data #n indicate the control content of the production operation in the production device, and execute the production control. Designated production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured. A command according to the effect control pattern set by the CPU 91 is output from the effect control microcomputer 120 to the display control unit 121, the sound control unit 122, the lamp control unit 123, and the like.

  In addition, in the ROM 92 of the effect control microcomputer 120, an effect winning effect determination table 140 as shown in FIG. 24 is stored. When the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is detected from the bonus game entrance 31 that has been opened due to the opening / closing operation of the bonus game in the small hit game state, It is a table referred in order to determine the production | presentation control pattern used for control of the production | presentation operation | movement used as the effect at the time of prize winning. In the prize winning stage effect determination table 140, the variation pattern PC1-1 to the variation pattern PC1-4 in the special figure game using the second special figure triggered by the small hit gaming state are respectively the production control patterns. It is associated with EPS1 or effect control pattern EPS2. That is, the variation pattern PC1-1, the variation pattern PC1-3, and the variation pattern PC1-4 are associated with the effect control pattern EPS1, while the variation pattern PC1-2 is associated with the effect control pattern EPS2.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern PC1-2 always specifies (with a probability of 100%) a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 that has been opened by the accessory opening / closing operation. A V prize is generated by passing (entering) the region 49. On the other hand, the variation pattern PC1-1, the variation pattern PC1-3, and the variation pattern PC1-4 all entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 that was opened by the accessory opening / closing operation. The game ball does not pass (enter) the specific area 49 to generate a V prize (the probability is 0%). Therefore, when a winning combination is generated in the small hit gaming state after execution of the special game according to any of the variation pattern PC1-1, variation pattern PC1-3, and variation pattern PC1-4, as shown in FIG. The effect control pattern EPS1 for executing the effect at the time of winning a prize when the V winning probability is low is determined as the usage pattern. On the other hand, when a winning combination is generated in the small hit gaming state after the execution of the special figure game by the variation pattern PC1-2, as shown in FIG. 22B, the winning combination when the V winning probability is high is shown. The effect control pattern EPS2 for executing the effect is determined as the usage pattern.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to one effect control pattern associated with each variation pattern, and the effect control pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of types at a determination ratio corresponding to each variation pattern. As an example, in the case of any of the variation pattern PC1-1, variation pattern PC1-3, and variation pattern PC1-4, the determination ratio of the effect control pattern EPS1 is high and the determination ratio of the effect control pattern EPS2 is low. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern PC1-2, the determination ratio of the effect control pattern EPS1 may be low and the determination ratio of the effect control pattern EPS2 may be high.

  For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 25 is provided in the RAM 93 of the effect control microcomputer 120 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 25 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the display screen of the effect display device 9 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers that are used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the effect display device 9, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for controlling the display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 based on a display control signal from the effect control microcomputer 120. For example, the display control unit 121 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by, for example, performing display switching of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. Note that the VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  In the sound control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled in accordance with the sound effect signal as the information signal input from the game control microcomputer 120. The sound control unit 122 may include, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like. As an example, in the sound control unit 122, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal is input to the speech synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8L and 8R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data, thereby generating sound and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  In the lamp control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12, the lighting operation by the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled according to the electric decoration signal as the information signal input from the game control microcomputer 120. Is called. The lamp control unit 123 only needs to include, for example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver. As an example, in the lamp control unit 123, an electrical decoration signal is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 81 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 81 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, it is determined whether or not a predetermined clear switch has been pressed, and if it is pressed, the RAM 83 is cleared and then an initial value is set in a predetermined work area. Processing is executed. On the other hand, when the clear switch is not pressed, the main board is used when the checksum calculation result matches the checksum buffer contents based on the storage contents in the backup area of the RAM 83. The recovery process for returning the internal state of 11 to the state before the power cut occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. The checksum buffer is provided, for example, in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. Good.

  In the game control main process, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 81 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms [milliseconds]), and the CPU 81 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting and recovery processing are completed, the loop processing is started after the interrupt is permitted. When the CPU 81 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In the game control main process, whether or not the game start switch is turned on based on the signal state of the switch signal transmitted from the game start switch installed on the main board 11, for example, before allowing the interrupt after the initial setting is completed. It may be determined whether or not. In this case, the switch signal transmitted from the game start switch may be checked a plurality of times, and it may be determined that the game start switch has been turned on when the switch signal is continuously turned on. In addition, the process of checking the ON operation of the game start switch is executed only at the start from the initial state where there is no return to the state at the previous power supply stop (at the time of cold start), and the game state before the power interruption At the time of starting to return (at the time of hot start), regardless of the operation of the game start switch, an interrupt may be permitted to enter a loop process.

  When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the CPU 81 first executes a predetermined power-off process (step S11). In this power-off processing, the signal state in a predetermined power-supply confirmation signal is checked, and if it is not during power-off determination, the backup monitoring timer is cleared. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is cut off, the backup monitoring timer is updated or determined, and it is determined whether or not the power is cut off. At this time, if a power interruption occurs, predetermined settings and processing such as setting of a checksum buffer, setting of prohibiting access to the RAM 83, and monitoring of a power supply confirmation signal are executed.

  Following the power-off process, a predetermined switch process is executed (step S12). In this switch processing, detection signals indicating the states of the switches such as the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22A and 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, the discharge port switch 25, and the lower count switch 26. And the detection state of each switch is determined. For example, in the switch process, a winning error determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27 is executed.

  When the winning error determination process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is “3” (step S51). . Here, when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”, a small hit release process for performing various controls in the small hit gaming state is executed in the special symbol process process described later (FIG. 29). Step S113). In the small hit game state, a starting operation (blade opening / closing operation) is performed in which the accessory entrance 31 provided in the variable prize device 40 is opened by the blade member 32, and the variable prize device 40 is based on normal games. A game ball can enter. On the other hand, in a game state other than the small hit game state, the control of opening the accessory entry 31 by the blade member 32 is not performed, so that a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is detected. In such a case, it is desirable to make an error determination that an abnormality has occurred.

  Therefore, if the value of the special figure process flag is a value other than “3” in step S51 (step S51; No), the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is detected as an abnormal winning ball. Execute error judgment processing. That is, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the accessory count switch 23 is on based on the detection signal from the accessory count switch 23 (step S52). When the accessory count switch 23 is on in step S52 (step S52; Yes), a predetermined effective winning detection period has elapsed since the accessory entrance 31 formed in the variable winning device 40 was closed. Thereafter, a game ball that has improperly entered the variable winning device 40 is detected. In step S52, it is determined whether not only the accessory count switch 23 but also the specific area switch 24 is on. If at least one of the switches is on, the variable is inappropriately changed. It may be determined that a game ball that has entered the winning device 40 has been detected. Further, in the process of step S52, it is determined whether not only the accessory count switch 23 but also the discharge port switch 25 is on. If at least one of the switches is on, the variable is inappropriately changed. It may be determined that a game ball that has entered the winning device 40 has been detected.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “3” in step S51 (step S51; Yes), or when the accessory count switch 23 is OFF in step S52 (step S52; No), the special figure process flag. It is determined whether the value of “4” is equal to or greater than “4” (step S53). Here, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more, processing for performing various controls in the big hit gaming state is executed in the special symbol process processing described later (steps S114 to S117 in FIG. 29). ). In the big hit game state, a round game is performed in which the big prize opening 60 provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by the big prize opening door 61, and a game based on a normal game is made inside the special variable prize ball apparatus 7. The ball can enter. On the other hand, in a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state, the control that the grand prize opening 60 is opened by the big prize opening door 61 is not performed, so that the game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 If detected, it is desirable to make an error determination to the effect that an abnormality has occurred.

  Therefore, if the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” in step S53 (step S53; No), the game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected as an abnormal winning ball. Execute error judgment processing. That is, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the lower count switch 26 is on based on the detection signal from the lower count switch 26 (step S54). If the lower count switch 26 is on in step S54 (step S54; Yes), the special variable winning ball device is improperly applied after the large winning opening 60 formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed. Thus, a game ball that has entered the inside of 7 is detected. On the other hand, if the lower count switch 26 is OFF in step S54, it is determined that no winning error has been detected, and the winning error determination process ends.

  When the accessory count switch 23 is turned on in step S52, or when the lower count switch 26 is turned on in step S54, a setting for prohibiting the payout of prize balls is performed (step S55). For example, in the process of step S55, the CPU 81 clears the output port for transmitting the award ball number signal to the payout control board among the output ports included in the input / output port 85, thereby Stop sending. Further, the CPU 81 prohibits writing of control data for a prize ball number setting buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and an output port for transmitting a prize ball number signal at the input / output port 85. The number of prize balls should not be set. Further, the CPU 81 may stop paying out prize balls for game balls that are improperly detected by transmitting a predetermined abnormality notification signal to the payout control board.

  Following the setting in step S55, a loop process for executing the abnormality notification process is started (step S56), and control is performed so as not to proceed to the subsequent processes. As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process in step S56, a predetermined notification screen is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, a predetermined warning sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a predetermined warning lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 is displayed. By turning on all the lamps, or by combining some or all of them, a setting for notifying abnormality is performed. As an example, the CPU 81 performs a setting for transmitting an abnormal winning notification designating command with different EXT data depending on the type of the detected winning error to the effect control board 12. For example, when it is determined in step S52 that the accessory count switch 23 is turned on, and in the case where it is determined in step S54 that the lower count switch 26 is turned on, the abnormal winning notification designation with different EXT data is specified. It is only necessary to be able to identify the type of the winning error that has occurred by sending a command.

  When performing the transmission setting of the abnormal winning notification designation command, the storage address (command table address) in the ROM 82 of the command table corresponding to the type of the detected winning error is stored in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. What is necessary is just to set to the buffer area | region which a transmission command pointer designates. The abnormal winning notification designating command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 through the signal relay board 13 by executing the command control process in step S18 in FIG. 12 may be transmitted. Hereinafter, the same setting may be performed in the process of performing the setting for transmitting various control commands to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12 that has received the abnormal winning notification designation command, for example, the CPU 91 of the effect control microcomputer 120 executes notification control processing (step S77 in FIG. 45), and the notification operation corresponding to the type of the winning error. Can be done. As an example of such a notification operation, for example, when it is determined in step S52 that the accessory count switch 23 is on, a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 28 (A) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Is displayed. For example, when it is determined in step S54 that the lower count switch 26 is on, a second abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 28 (B) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After the switch process is executed in step S12 shown in FIG. 26, the display control process is executed (step S13). In this display control process, the drive signal for controlling the display operation in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, etc., the special symbol hold display 15A and the universal figure hold display A drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the display 15B is output to each display device and display. When the display control process ends, a random number update process is executed (step S14). In this random number update process, numerical data for generating a part or all of various random numbers used as game random numbers is updated by software.

  After the random number update process, an initial value determination random number update process is executed (step S15). In this initial value determination random number update process, random numbers used to determine initial values in various game random numbers are updated. When the initial value determination random number update process is completed, a special symbol process is executed (step S16). In this special symbol process, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the value corresponding to the value of the special figure process flag is updated. Various settings for variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the blade opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 40, and the special variable winning ball device 7 Various settings for controlling the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening are performed. Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S17). In this normal symbol process, the value of the general process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the value corresponding to the value of the general process flag is changed. The movable wing piece provided in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is set to the vertical position by various settings for performing the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 and the drive control of the solenoid for electric power 55. Various settings for setting to the closed state) or tilting position (open state) are performed.

  When the normal symbol process is finished, a command control process is executed (step S18). In this command control process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in order to control various effect operations by various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9. . As an example, in the command control process, in the output port included in the input / output port 85 corresponding to the setting in the command table specified by the stored data in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the effect By setting predetermined control data in the output port for command transmission to the control board 12 and setting the effect control INT signal to the on state and then to the off state for a predetermined time, the effect control command based on the setting in the command table is set. Enable transmission.

  Following the command control process, an information output process is executed (step S19). In this information output process, various game information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to a hall management computer installed in the game hall via an information terminal board or the like. After the information output process, a prize ball process is executed (step S20). In the prize ball processing, the prize ball number is set by outputting a prize ball number signal to the payout control board in accordance with the detection signal from each switch. As a specific example, in the prize ball processing in step S20, the number of prize balls is set to “3” when the first start port switch 22A is on based on the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A. On the other hand, when the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B, the number of prize balls is set to “4”. Further, when the accessory count switch 23 is on based on the detection signal from the accessory count switch 23, the number of winning balls is set to “10”. Further, when the lower count switch 26 is on based on the detection signal from the lower count switch 26, the number of prize balls is set to “14”.

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, a test terminal process is executed (step S21). In this test terminal processing, for example, settings during normal symbol variable display or special symbol variable display, settings corresponding to occurrence of “per symbol”, “big hit”, “small hit”, opening / closing of blades in the variable winning device 40 Signals indicating various settings such as a setting during operation, a setting during a round game with the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, and a setting during driving of the ordinary power solenoid 55 in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are given test terminals. Etc. After the test terminal process, an output process is executed (step S22). In this output processing, in order to drive or stop the solenoids 52 to 55 and the motor 56, output control of drive signals is performed. When the output process ends, a storage process is executed (step S23). In this storage process, for example, settings for generating a drive signal to be output to the special figure hold indicator 15A, the universal figure hold indicator 15B, or the like are performed.

  After the storing process, a special symbol display control process is executed (step S24). In this special symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set. When the special symbol display control process ends, the normal symbol display control process is executed (step S25). In this normal symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the normal symbol display device 20 is set. Subsequent to the normal symbol display control process, a state indicator control process is executed (step S26). In this status indicator lamp control process, the display operation of a predetermined status indicator is controlled. When the status indicator control process ends, the interrupt permission state is set (step S27), and the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 26 as the special symbol process. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 81 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S100.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 30, first, the CPU 81 determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is OFF (step S201; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the special figure hold storage number that is the number of hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, It is determined whether or not (4)) (step S202). At this time, if the special figure holding storage number has reached the upper limit (step S202; Yes), the passing of the current game ball at the first start winning opening is invalidated, and the start winning determination process is terminated.

  When the number of special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the CPU 81 displays the special figure from among the numerical data that becomes the game random number updated by the random number circuit 84 or the random counter. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the small hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type are extracted (step S203). Then, the numerical data indicating the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 151A, thereby storing the random number values MR1 to MR3 (step S204). At this time, for example, 1 is added to the special figure pending memory number by adding 1 to the special figure pending memory number count value which is the stored value of the special figure pending memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. (Step S205). Thereafter, the CPU 81 performs setting for transmitting the special figure reservation memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S206), and then ends the start winning determination process. In response to this special figure reserved memory number notification command, the special control reserved memory number can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 in the special symbol start memory display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5. The effect image to be displayed can be displayed.

  After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 29 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not a special symbol game is to be started by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and various decisions and settings when the special symbol game is started. Is done. The special symbol variation process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this special symbol variation processing, setting for varying the special symbol is performed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol has started variation. It is measured. In addition, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a special figure fluctuation time determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

  The special symbol stop process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol stop process, the special symbol variation is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the passage of the special symbol variation time, and the special symbol variable display result The setting to stop display (derived display) of the confirmed special symbol is performed. And the setting etc. for transmitting a special figure confirmation command with respect to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command are performed. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, a setting for ending the effect at the time of changing the special figure may be made based on the reception of the special figure confirmation command. The special figure confirmation command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated in the special figure fluctuation start command is specified, and the elapsed time after receiving the special figure fluctuation start command is specified. When the special figure variation time is reached, the setting for ending the production executed in response to the variable display of the special symbol is performed without receiving the production control command from the main board 11. do it. The small hit release process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this small hit opening process, in response to the fact that the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) of the special symbol game is “small hit”, the bonus entry provided in the variable prize device 40 is displayed. Control for changing 31 to an open state or a closed state by a blade opening / closing operation is performed.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the special symbol variable display result (special drawing display result) in the special figure game is “big hit”, and it can be changed from the bonus entry 31 that has been opened by the bonus opening / closing operation. Based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the winning device 40 has passed (entered) the specific area 49, a setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed. The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit release process, a process for controlling the execution of the round game in the big hit game state is executed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, it is determined whether to shift to the next round game in the big hit gaming state or to end the big hit gaming state. The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this big hit end process, after various settings and control at the end of the big hit gaming state are performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. In the processes of steps S110 to S117 as described above, a special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the progress of the game in the special symbol variation display, the small hit game state, the big hit game state, etc. is controlled using a common processing module.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B (step S221). In this embodiment, for the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the special game using the second special view when the passing of the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. However, the special-purpose game is not stored on hold.

  When the second start port switch 22B is ON in step S221 (step S221; Yes), for example, for determining the special figure display result from the numerical data that becomes the game random number updated by the random number circuit 84 or the random counter. The numerical data indicating the random value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the small hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type are extracted (step S222). The numerical data indicating the random number value extracted at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily stored. Following the process of step S222, the value of the variation special figure designation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated to “2” (step S223).

  When the second start port switch 22B is OFF in step S221 (step S221; No), is the special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure “0”? It is determined whether or not (step S224). For example, in the process of step S224, the special figure reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S224; Yes), the first start condition for executing the special figure game according to the first special figure is not satisfied, and therefore the special symbol normal The process ends.

  When the number of special figure hold storage is other than “0” in step S224 (step S224; No), the special figure hold storage unit 151A stores special data as the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the small hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the special pattern variation pattern type are read out (step S225). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S225, for example, the special figure pending storage number count value is decremented by 1 and updated so that the special figure pending storage number is updated by 1 and the special figure pending storage unit 151A The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S226). ). At this time, a setting for transmitting a special figure reservation memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S227). Thereafter, the value of the variation special figure designation flag is updated to “1” (step S228).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S223 and S228, the special figure display result determination table 130 is used as a use table for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Select and set (step S229). For example, in the process of step S229, the storage address (first address) of the special figure display result determination table 130 in the ROM 82 is set in the use table pointer. The CPU 81 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 selected in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is “big hit” or “small”. Whether to display the special figure display result as "big hit", "small hit", or "lose" depending on which of the decision values assigned to each special figure display result of "Bon" or "Lose" Is determined (step S230). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S230 is “big hit” as the specific display result (step S231).

  When it is determined in step S231 that the game is a “hit” (step S231; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S232). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S231 that it is not “big hit” (step S231; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” as an open display result ( Step S233).

  When it is determined in step S233 that it is “small hit” (step S233; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S234). At this time, the small hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of small hit types (step S235). The CPU 81 refers to the small hit type determination table 131 selected in this way, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the small hit type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “small hit A” to “small hit”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each of the small hit types “per D” matches, the small hit type is determined from “small hit A” to “small hit D” (step S236). ). Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting a small hit type buffer value which is a stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the determined small hit type Is stored (step S237). As an example, if the small hit type is “small hit A”, the small hit type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the small hit type is “small hit B”, the small hit type buffer value is set to “2”. If the small hit type is “small hit C”, the small hit type buffer value is set to “3”, and if the small hit type is “small hit D”, the small hit type buffer value is set to “4”. Set.

  When it is determined in step S233 that it is not “small hit” (step S233; No), after executing the processing of step S237, the advantageous state flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. It is determined whether or not (step S238). Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the advantageous state, the advantageous state flag is on. If the advantageous state flag is on (step S238; Yes), the advantageous state count value, which is the stored value of the advantageous state counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated so as to be subtracted by 1 (step). S239). The advantageous state counter is set with a count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state at the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, by subtracting 1 from the advantageous state count value by the process of step S239, the special figure game that can be executed in the advantageous state is executed each time the special figure game whose special figure display result does not become “big hit” is executed. The remaining number is counted down. At this time, a setting for transmitting an advantageous state remaining number notification command for notifying the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state to the effect control board 12 may be performed. Alternatively, when the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state is counted separately on the side of the effect control board 80, the transmission of the advantageous state remaining number notification command may not be performed. In this case, when the gaming state is in an advantageous state, the number of remaining special figure games in the advantageous state may be counted on the side of the effect control board 80 based on, for example, transmission / reception of a special figure change start command.

  After executing the process of step S239, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state count value has become “0” (step S240). At this time, if the advantageous state count value is “0” (step S240; Yes), the advantageous state end flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on in response to ending the advantageous state. Set (step S241).

  When the advantageous state flag is off in step S238 (step S238; No), when the advantageous state count value is other than “0” in step S240 (step S240; No), or in steps S232 and S241. After executing one of the processes, for example, a confirmed special symbol is determined in accordance with the special figure display result determined in step S230, the small hit type determined in step S236, or the like (step S242). As an example, in response to the case where the special figure display result determined in step S230 is “losing”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” that becomes the losing symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in response to the case where the special symbol display result determined in step S230 is “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” as the big hit symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, when the special figure display result determined in step S230 is “small hit”, “2”, “4” which are the small hit symbols according to the small hit type determined in step S236. , “6”, and any of the special symbols indicating the numbers “8” are determined as the confirmed special symbols. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “2” corresponding to the small hit type “small hit A” is determined as the confirmed special symbol, and the number “4” corresponding to the small hit type “small hit B”. The special symbol indicating “” is determined as the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “6” corresponding to the small hit type of “small hit C” is determined as the fixed special symbol, and the small hit of “small hit D” is determined. The special symbol indicating the number “8” corresponding to the type is determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is determined in step S242, a variation pattern corresponding to the current special symbol game is determined by executing variation pattern determination processing (step S243). Then, the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S243 is set (step S244). For example, in the process of step S244, a timer initial value determined in advance according to the special figure change time is set in a special figure change timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S111 shown in FIG. 29 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated by 1 and when the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation has reached the special symbol variation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S244, by clearing the special figure fluctuation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a special figure fluctuation end determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time may be set. . In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S111 shown in FIG. 29 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated to be incremented by 1, and the value reaches the special diagram variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the special symbol change time.

  After the special figure change time is set in step S244, settings for transmitting various commands at the start of special figure change from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are made (step S245). For example, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “1”, it is prepared in advance to sequentially transmit the first special figure fluctuation start command, the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, and the special figure display result notification command. The first change start command table is selected and set in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “2”, it is prepared in advance to sequentially transmit the second special figure fluctuation start command, the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, and the special figure display result notification command. The second change start command table is selected and set in the transmission command buffer. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the first special figure display result notification command is transmitted, the first special figure change start command or the second special figure change start is started. A command may be transmitted, and finally a special figure variation pattern designation command may be transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S245, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the value of the variation special symbol designation flag and the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (step S246). As an example, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “1”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is set to be readable from the ROM 82. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “2”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B can be read from the ROM 82. Set to. Then, based on the set special symbol display control data, a drive signal is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation display of the special figure or the second special figure. Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S247), the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 32A is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern determination process executed in step S243 in FIG. In the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 32A, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S501). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S501; Yes), the variation pattern type determination table 132A is used as a use table for determining the variation pattern type corresponding to the current special figure game as one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step S502).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S503). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S503; Yes), it is determined whether the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “1” or “2” (step S504). Then, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, when the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “1” (step S504; “1”). "), The variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as the use table (step S505). On the other hand, when the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “2” corresponding to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (step S504). "2"), the variation pattern type determination table 132C is selected and set as the use table (step S506).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S503 (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is on (step S507). At this time, if the advantageous state flag is off (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure reserved memory count value is “3” or more (step S508). If the special figure reserved memory number count value is less than “3” (step S508; No), the variation pattern type determination table 132D is selected and set as the use table (step S509). When the advantageous state flag is ON in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or when the special figure pending storage number count value is “3” or more in step S508 (step S508; Yes), The variation pattern type determination table 132E is selected and set (step S510). Even when the advantageous state flag is on in step S507, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding storage number is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and the determination varies depending on the determination result. A table may be selected. For example, when the advantageous state flag is ON, if the special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S509 to select the variation pattern type determination table 132D as the use table, while the value is “1” or more. If so, the process may proceed to step S510 to select the variation pattern type determination table 132E as the use table.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S502, S505, S506, S509, and S510, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation or the like, step S502 is performed. , S505, S506, S509, and S510 are referred to, and the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the use table set (Step S511). Subsequently, a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is selected and set from a plurality of variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance (step S512).

  FIG. 32B shows an example of the table selection setting in step S512. As shown in FIG. 32 (B), one of the variation pattern determination tables 133A to 133C is selected as the usage table according to the special figure display result, the value of the variation special figure designation flag, the state of the advantageous release mode flag, and the like. Is done. Here, when the special figure display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “1”, the fluctuation pattern determination table 133A. Is selected and set in the use table. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “2”, the fluctuation pattern determination table depends on whether the advantageous release mode flag is off or on. One of 133B and 133C is selected and set in the use table. In this embodiment, since the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure is always “small hit”, the special figure display result may be “lost” or “big hit”. Only when the value of the special figure designation flag is “1”.

  After executing the process of step S512, the variation pattern is set to one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S512 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. After the determination (step S513), the variation pattern determination process ends. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 84, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S513 is executed, or the first start winning prize What is extracted when a game ball that has passed (entered) through the mouth or the second start winning opening is detected is stored in the special figure holding storage unit 151A or the random number buffer for variation together with the random number values MR1 to MR3. Also good.

  33 and 34 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S112 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, for example (step S261 in FIG. 33). Here, the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S265 described later, corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result in the special figure game is derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), for example, among the special symbol display control data stored in the ROM 82, the control data corresponding to the fixed special symbol is set to be read. The setting for deriving and displaying the confirmed special symbol is performed (step S262). At this time, a setting for transmitting a special figure confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S263). Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 ms) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). For example, in the process of step S264, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In this way, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S262, the special symbol process processing corresponding to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S264 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S261 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S261 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S266). For example, in the process of step S266, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S264 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S267), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S268).

  When the big hit flag is ON in step S268 (step S268; Yes), the initial value of the big winning opening opening count is set (step S269). At this time, in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, if the big winning hour round number “15” is set in the big winning opening opening counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 Good. Then, the CPU 81 sets a big hit state start waiting time (step S270). For example, in the process of step S270, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit state start waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Thereafter, for example, a big hit state pre-start flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is set to an on state (step S271).

  Following the processing of step S271, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is on (step S272). At this time, if the advantageous state flag is on (step S272; Yes), processing for temporarily ending the advantageous state is executed in response to being controlled to the big hit gaming state. For example, while the big hit advantageous flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S273), the advantageous state flag is cleared to an off state (step S274). Further, the advantageous state counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S275). By setting the big hit advantage flag in the ON state in step S273, it can be stored that the gaming state was in an advantageous state before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  When the advantageous state flag is off in step S272 (step S272; No), after executing the process of step S275, the advantageous state end flag is cleared and set to the off state (step S276). Also, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S277). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S278), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S279). At this time, if the small hit flag is off (step S279; No), it is determined whether or not the advantageous state end flag is on (step S280). At this time, if the advantageous state end flag is turned on (step S280; Yes), the process for ending the advantageous state in response to the number of executions of the special figure game in the advantageous state reaching a predetermined upper limit number. Execute. That is, the advantageous state end flag is cleared and turned off (step S281), and the advantageous state flag is cleared and turned off (step S282). And the setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 the game state designation | designated command which shows that the game state in the pachinko machine 1 became a normal state is performed (step S283).

  When the advantageous state end flag is OFF in step S280 (step S280; No), after executing the processing of step S283, the special figure process corresponds to the fact that the special figure display result is “lost”. After updating the value of the flag to “0” (step S284), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the small hit flag is on in step S279 (step S279; Yes), in response to the special figure display result in the special figure game being “small hit”, the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, The provided accessory release pre-set flag is set to ON (step S285 in FIG. 34). Also, the release mode update table 134 is selected and set as a use table (step S286). Further, the small hit type buffer value is read (step S287). Then, by referring to the release mode update table 134 set in step S286, the advantageous release mode flag is updated according to the read value in step S287 (step S288). That is, when the small hit type buffer value is “1” or “2” corresponding to the small hit type being “small hit A” or “small hit B”, the advantageous release mode flag is updated. Not performed. On the other hand, when the small hit type buffer value is “3” corresponding to the small hit type being “small hit C”, the advantageous release mode flag is changed to be set to the ON state. On the other hand, when the small hit type buffer value is “4” corresponding to the small hit type being “small hit D”, the advantageous release mode flag is cleared and turned off. change. Therefore, when the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”, the release mode is not changed, while when the small hit type is “small hit C”, the open mode is advantageously opened. When the mode is changed and the small hit type is “small hit D”, the release mode is changed to the normal release mode.

  After executing the process of step S288, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S289), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the process at the time of the small hit release. After that (step S290), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit release process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the small hit release process shown in FIG. 35, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the pre-opening set flag is on (step S301). At this time, if the pre-opening setting flag is on (step S301; Yes), the pre-opening setting flag is cleared and turned off (step S302). In this way, after the pre-item release setting flag is cleared to the OFF state by the processing in step S302, every time the small hit release processing is executed in the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt, step S301 is executed. It is determined that the pre-opening set flag is off.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S302, for example, an accessory release operation control pattern CYA stored in the ROM 82 is selected and set as a usage pattern (step S303). At this time, for example, it may be set so that it is possible to determine whether or not the accessory release control time has elapsed by starting an accessory release operation control timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 152. Further, by clearing the in-game game ball counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the in-game game ball count value as the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S304). Then, after setting for transmitting a small hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S305), the small hit opening process is terminated.

  When the pre-opening set flag is OFF in step S301 (step S301; No), it is determined whether or not the free opening control time has elapsed (step S306). At this time, if the accessory release control time has not elapsed, control of the accessory release operation such as drive control of the blade solenoid 53 is performed based on the accessory release operation control pattern CYA set in step S303 ( Step S307). For example, in the process of step S307, depending on whether the blade solenoid output data read from the accessory release operation control pattern CYA is “01 (on)” or “00 (off)”, the blade solenoid 53 is used. The output of the drive signal is started or stopped, and the output state of the drive signal is maintained until the accessory release time or the accessory close time elapses. Then, when the accessory opening time or the accessory closing time has elapsed, the next blade solenoid output data is read, the output state of the drive signal is changed, and the output control of the drive signal is repeated until the end code is reached. .

  After executing the processing of step S307, it is determined whether or not to start the distribution solenoid 52 (step S308). For example, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the distribution motion control pattern CZA is selected and set to the use pattern when the variable symbol special display is started in the special figure game. . Then, the elapsed time from the variable display start timing in this special game is measured, and the driving of the distribution solenoid 52 is stopped until the elapsed time passes a predetermined route closing time T20. By advancing 51 to the lower position, the foot model 51 is brought into contact with the game ball that has flowed down the ball path 34 and guided to be distributed to the ball path 36. Thereafter, when the path closing time T20 has elapsed, the distribution solenoid 52 starts to be driven based on the fact that the distribution solenoid output data read from the distribution operation control pattern CZA is “01 (on)”. It is only necessary to make a determination to that effect.

  When it is determined in step S308 that the distribution solenoid 52 is to be driven (step S308; Yes), for example, the distribution solenoid 52 is driven to start outputting a drive signal to the distribution solenoid 52. Setting for starting is performed (step S309). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S308 that driving of the distribution solenoid 52 is not started (step S308; No), for example, distribution solenoid output data read from the distribution operation control pattern CZA, and the like. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not to stop the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 (step S310). When it is determined that the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 is to be stopped (step S310; Yes), the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 is stopped, for example, the output of the drive signal to the sorting solenoid 52 is stopped. Is set (step S311).

  When it is determined in step S310 that the driving of the distribution solenoid 52 is not to be stopped (step S310; No), or after any of the processes of steps S309 and S311 is executed, the winning combination winning ball determination process is executed. After that (step S312), the small hit opening process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S306 that the accessory release control time has elapsed (step S306; Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined game ball discharge waiting time has elapsed (step S313). If the game ball discharge waiting time has not elapsed (step S313; No), the process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, when the game ball discharge waiting time has elapsed (step S313; Yes), it is determined whether or not the game ball count value in the bonus is “0” (step S314). At this time, if the in-game game ball count value is “0” (step S314; Yes), the post-discharge setting process is executed (step S315), and then the small hit release process is terminated.

  When the in-function game ball count value is a value other than “0” in step S314 (step S314; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined discharge abnormality determination time has elapsed (step S316). If the discharge abnormality determination time has not elapsed (step S316; No), the process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, when the discharge abnormality determination time has elapsed (step S316; Yes), the control enters a loop process for executing the abnormality notification process (step S317) and does not proceed to the subsequent processes. For example, in the abnormality notification process in step S317, the CPU 81 may perform settings for transmitting various abnormality notification designation commands including EXT data corresponding to the accessory discharge error to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning combination winning ball determination process executed in step S312 of FIG. 35, first, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the accessory count switch 23 is on based on the detection signal from the accessory count switch 23 (step S521). At this time, if the accessory count switch 23 is on (step S521; Yes), a prize ball payout setting at the time of winning an accessory is performed (step S522). Note that when the prize ball payout setting is performed collectively in the prize ball process of step S20 shown in FIG. 26, the process of step S522 may not be executed. Alternatively, in the process of step S522, a flag indicating that a game ball entering (winning) the variable winning device 40 has been detected may be set to an on state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S522, the in-game game ball count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S523). In addition, a setting for transmitting a prize winning detection command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S524).

  When the accessory count switch 23 is off in step S521 (step S521; No), the specific area switch 24 is turned on based on the detection signal from the specific area switch 24 after the process of step S524 is executed. It is determined whether or not there is (step S525). At this time, if the specific area switch 24 is on (step S525; Yes), the V winning flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S526). Moreover, the setting for transmitting the V winning detection command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S527).

  When the specific area switch 24 is off in step S525 (step S525; No), after executing the process of step S527, the discharge port switch 25 is turned on based on the detection signal from the discharge port switch 25. It is determined whether or not (step S528). At this time, if the discharge port switch 25 is off (step S528; No), the prize winning ball determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the discharge port switch 25 is ON (step S528; Yes), after updating the game ball count value in the accessory to be decremented by 1 (step S529), the bonus game winning ball determination process is performed. finish.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-discharge setting process executed in step S315 of FIG. In the post-discharge setting process shown in FIG. 37, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the small hitting end effect waiting flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S541). Here, the small hit end effect waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S545 described later in response to the execution of the effect operation at the end of the small hit game state.

  When the small hit end effect waiting flag is OFF in step S541 (step S541; No), a setting for stopping the driving of the distribution solenoid 52 is performed (step S542). Here, for example, although the setting for starting the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 is performed by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. Prior to this, there may be a case where it is determined in the process of step S314 that the in-function game ball count value is “0” and the process of step S311 is not executed. Even in this case, the process of step S542 is executed in the post-discharge setting process, so that the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 can be reliably stopped.

  After performing the process of step S542, the setting for transmitting the small hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S543). Also, a small hit end effect waiting time is set (step S544). Then, after setting the small hitting end effect waiting flag to the on state (step S545), the post-discharge setting process is ended. Thus, after the small hitting end designation command is set to be transmitted in step S543, the special symbol process processing corresponding to the occurrence of the timer interruption is performed until the small hitting end rendering waiting time set in step S544 elapses. Each time the post-discharge setting process is executed in step S541, it is determined in step S541 that the small hit end effect waiting flag is on.

  When the small hit end effect waiting flag is ON in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S546). At this time, if the small hit end effect waiting time has not elapsed (step S546; No), the post-discharge setting process is ended. On the other hand, when the small hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S546; Yes), it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is ON (step S547). When the V winning flag is off (step S547; No), it is determined whether or not the advantageous state end flag is on (step S548). If the advantageous state end flag is on (step S548; Yes), a process for ending the advantageous state is performed in response to the number of executions of the special figure game in the advantageous state reaching a predetermined upper limit number. Execute. That is, the advantageous state end flag is cleared and turned off (step S549), and the advantageous state flag is cleared and turned off (step S550). In addition, a setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state has become the normal state may be performed on the effect control board 12.

  When the advantageous state end flag is OFF in step S548 (step S548; No), after executing the process of step S550, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S551). Then, the post-discharge setting process is terminated.

  When the V winning flag is ON in step S547 (step S547; Yes), the initial value of the big winning opening release count is set (step S552). Also, a big hit state start waiting time is set (step S553). Thereafter, the big hit state pre-start flag is set to the on state (step S554). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is ON (step S555). At this time, if the advantageous state flag is on (step S555; Yes), processing for once ending the advantageous state is executed in response to the control to the big hit gaming state. That is, while the big hit advantageous flag is set to the on state (step S556), the advantageous state flag is cleared to the off state (step S557). Further, the advantageous state counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S558).

  When the advantageous state flag is off in step S555 (step S555; No), after executing the process of step S558, the advantageous state end flag is cleared and set to the off state (step S559). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S560), and the post-discharge setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 38, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the big hit state start flag is on (step S321). Here, the flag before the big hit state start is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 33 or the process of step S554 shown in FIG. 37 in response to the start of the control to the big hit gaming state. The

  When the big hit state start flag is ON in step S321 (step S321; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit state start waiting time has elapsed (step S322). And if the big hit state start waiting time has not passed (step S322; No), it waits until the big hit state start waiting time passes by ending the big hit release pre-processing.

  When the big hit state start waiting time elapses in step S322 (step S322; Yes), the big hit state start flag is cleared and turned off (step S323). Further, a predetermined round start waiting time is set (step S324). The round start waiting time set at this time is the time required from the start of the jackpot gaming state until the jackpot 60 is opened in the first round. When the round is started, the round start waiting time set in step S324 may be set to “0”. Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S325), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  When the big hit pre-start flag is off in step S321 (step S321; No), it is determined whether or not the round start waiting time has elapsed (step S326). At this time, if the round start waiting time has not elapsed (step S326; No), the process is terminated until the round start waiting time elapses by ending the big hit release pre-processing. On the other hand, when the round start waiting time has elapsed in step S326 (step S326; Yes), the winning number counter is cleared, and the winning number count value, which is the stored value, is initialized to “0” (step S326). S327). Further, a maximum winning opening time (for example, 29000 ms) is set (step S328). At this time, based on the setting for starting the opening / closing door solenoid 54, the grand prize winning opening 60 is opened by the special winning prize opening door 61, and one round is started (step S329). Furthermore, a setting for transmitting a round start command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S330). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S331), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 shown in FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the big winning opening maximum opening time has elapsed (step S341). At this time, if the maximum winning opening maximum opening time has not elapsed (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined maximum winning determination value (for example, “9”) (step S341). S342).

  When the maximum winning determination value has not been reached in step S342 (step S342; No), it is determined based on the detection signal from the lower count switch 26 whether the lower count switch 26 is on (step S343). At this time, if the lower count switch 26 is off (step S343; No), the big hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the lower count switch 26 is on (step S343; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S344), and then the big hit release process is terminated.

  When the maximum winning opening maximum opening time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes) or when the winning number count value has reached the maximum winning determination value in step S342 (step S342; Yes), the open / close door solenoid Based on the setting to stop the drive of 54, the grand prize opening 60 is closed by the special prize opening door 61, and one round is finished (step S345). At this time, a setting for transmitting a round end command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S346). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” which is a value corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S347), the big hit release processing is ended.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 40, the CPU 81 first updates the big prize opening release count value so that 1 is subtracted (step S361). At this time, it is determined whether or not the updated big prize opening count value has become “0” (step S362). If the winning prize opening count value is other than “0” (step S362; No), a predetermined round start waiting time is set (step S363), and the value of the special figure process flag is set to the big hit opening pre-processing. After the corresponding value is updated to “4” (step S364), the big hit release post-processing is terminated. Thus, until it is determined that the updated big prize opening count value is “0” by the process of step S362, the process of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. Multiple rounds of opening the grand prize opening can be executed.

  When the big winning opening release count value is “0” in step S362 (step S362; Yes), the time before the big hit end is set (step S365). At this time, a setting for transmitting a big hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S366). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S367), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 41, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (step S381). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S381; No), the jackpot end processing is terminated to wait until the time before the jackpot end has elapsed.

  When the time before the big hit ends in step S381 (step S381; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit advantageous flag is on (step S382). At this time, if the big hit advantage flag is on (step S382; Yes), the big hit advantage flag is cleared and turned off (step S383). Then, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is ON (step S384). If the V winning flag is off in step S384 (step S384; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” during the advantageous state, and the special figure big hit during the advantageous state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. An advantageous state count initial value to be set is set (step S385). For example, in the process of step S385, by setting the initial value of “15” in the advantageous state counter, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to “15”. Set. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is ON in step S384 (step S384; Yes), the special figure display result becomes “small hit” during the advantageous state, and the game ball wins V in the small hit gaming state and wins big. An advantageous state count initial value corresponding to the V winning in the advantageous state that the game state is controlled is set (step S386). For example, in the process of step S386, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to “10” by setting the initial value of “10” to the advantageous state counter. Set. When the process of step S386 is executed, the V winning flag is cleared and turned off (step S387).

  Even when the big hit advantage flag is off in step S382 (step S382; No), it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is on (step S388). If the V winning flag is OFF in step S388 (step S388; No), the special figure display result becomes “big hit” during the normal state and corresponds to the big hit in the normal state where the big hit gaming state is controlled. An advantageous state count initial value is set (step S389). For example, in the process of step S389, by setting the initial value of “5” to the advantageous state counter, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to “5”. Set. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is turned on in step S388 (step S388; Yes), the special figure display result becomes “small hit” during the normal state, and the game ball wins V in the starting operation state and the big hit game. An advantageous state count initial value corresponding to the V prize in the normal state that the state is controlled is set (step S390). For example, in the process of step S390, by setting the initial value of “3” to the advantageous state counter, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to “3”. Set. When the process of step S390 is executed, the V winning flag is cleared and turned off (step S391).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S384, S387, S389, and S391, the advantageous state flag is set to the on state (step S392), and the gaming state becomes advantageous with respect to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmitting the game state designation command shown are made (step S393). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0” (step S394), the big hit end processing is ended.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S17 of FIG. 26 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 42, the CPU 81 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of stored reserved data in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151B, is previously set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit. It is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, “4”) is reached. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passing of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value has not been reached, for example, random numbers 84 and random number of the game control counter setting unit 154 may be used to determine the usual figure display result determination value. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical value data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151B, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, any one of the processes in steps S140 to S144 shown in FIG. 42 is selected and executed according to the value of the ordinary process flag.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol display device 20 determines whether or not to start a general game, and various determinations and settings when the general game is started. The normal symbol variation process of step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation processing, setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol display device 20, and the elapsed time since the variation of the normal symbol is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, based on the elapse of the normal symbol variation time, the normal symbol display device 20 stops the variation of the normal symbol, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S143 is executed when the value of the usual process flag is “4”. In this normal electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically moved in response to the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game being “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the pass disadvantageous state to the pass advantageous state by moving from the position to the tilting position is performed.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol normal process executed in step S140 of FIG. In the normal symbol normal process shown in FIG. 43, first, the CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a general-purpose reserved memory, for example, based on a general-purpose reserved memory count value, that is, the general-purpose reserved memory number is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S601). At this time, if the number of stored general maps is “0” and there is no stored general map (step S601; No), the normal diagram start condition for executing the general game is not satisfied, so that the normal symbol as it is. Normal processing ends.

  When there is a general map hold memory in step S601 (step S601; Yes), numerical data indicating a random number value MR5 for determining a general map display result is read from the general map storage unit 151B (step S602). At this time, by reading the holding data stored in association with the holding number “1” in the normal figure storage unit 151B, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result is read. In the process of step S602, m is subtracted by 1 from the general-purpose hold storage count value, and the lower-order entry (for example, the hold numbers “2” to “4”) than the hold number “1” in the general-purpose hold storage unit 151B. The stored contents of the pending data stored in the corresponding entry) may be shifted upward by one entry.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S602, the general map display result determination table 135 is selected and set as a use table for determining the general map display result (step S603). Then, based on the random number value MR5 read out in step S602, the general map display result is determined by referring to the general map display result determination table 135 set in step S603 (step S604). At this time, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S604 is “per standard” (step S605). If it is determined that the game is “per game” (step S605; Yes), the normal game flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S606).

  When it is determined in step S605 that it is not “per normal map” (step S605; No), after executing the process of step S606, the normal map change time is determined (step S607). For example, in the process of step S607, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or an advantageous state, and whether the general map display result determined in step S604 is “per normal map”. Depending on the above, it is only necessary to determine one of a plurality of types of normal map change times. Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation processing (step S608), and then the normal symbol normal processing is terminated.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol stop process executed in step S142 of FIG. In the normal symbol stop process shown in FIG. 44, the CPU 81 first determines whether or not the universal symbol fixed display flag is on (step S621). In this case, the universal map fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S624 described later in response to the fixed normal symbol that is the general map display result in the general game being derived and displayed.

  When the normal figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S621 (step S621; No), for example, among the normal symbol display control data stored in the ROM 82, control data reading setting corresponding to the fixed normal symbol is set. The setting for deriving and displaying the determined normal symbol is performed (step S622). At this time, a predetermined time is set as the normal map fixed display time (step S623). Then, after the normal symbol fixed display flag is set to the on state (step S624), the normal symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the normal figure fixed display flag is ON in step S621 (step S621; Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fixed display time has elapsed (step S625). At this time, if the universal symbol display time has not elapsed (step S625; No), the normal symbol stop process is ended to wait until the universal symbol display time has elapsed. When the universal map fixed display time has elapsed in step S625 (step S625; Yes), the universal map fixed display flag is cleared and turned off (step S626). Is determined (step S627). When the flag for the normal map is OFF in step S627 (step S627; No), the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0” in response to the result of the general map display result “general map loss”. After that (step S628), the normal symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S627, when the normal hit flag is on (step S627; Yes), it is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is on (step S629). At this time, if the advantageous state flag is off (step S629; No), the first general electric operation pattern CXA is selected corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being the normal state, and the usage pattern is set. Set (step S630). As a result, when the game state is the normal state, the start and release operation in which the second start winning opening is in an advantageous state of passing once for 100 ms when the base map display result in the base game is “per base”. Will be done.

  When the advantageous state flag is ON in step S629 (step S629; Yes), the second general electric operation pattern CXB is selected in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being the advantageous state, and the usage pattern (Step S631). As a result, when the game state is in an advantageous state, the start and release operation in which the second start winning opening is in an advantageous state of passing once for 4000 ms when the result of the usual figure display in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. Will be done. It should be noted that the normal operation pattern may be selected so that the second start winning opening is more easily controlled in the pass advantageous state when in the advantageous state than in the normal state. That is, the normal operation pattern is set so that at least one of the number of times and the time at which the second start winning opening is in the passage advantageous state is increased in the advantageous state compared to the normal state. It's fine.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S630 and S631, the value of the general process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S632), and then the normal symbol is stopped. The process ends. After that, in the normal electric actor operation processing, if a generation of a drive signal for driving the general power solenoid 55 is performed according to the setting of the general power operation pattern set in the normal symbol stop processing. Good. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the elapsed time after driving the ordinary electric solenoid 55 and passing through the second start winning opening is measured, and the elapsed time is designated by the ordinary electric operation pattern. A determination is made as to whether the power release time has been reached. When the elapsed time reaches the normal power release period, the driving of the general power solenoid 55 is stopped, and the movable blade piece is returned from the tilting position to the vertical position, so that the second start winning opening is advantageously passed. Set to change from 1 to pass disadvantageous state.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control microcomputer 120 is activated, and the CPU 91 executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 45 is started, the CPU 91 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 93 in the effect control microcomputer 120, sets various initial values, and effects. The register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the control board 12 is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits. On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the CPU 91 of the effect control microcomputer 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited, but uses a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibited state. It is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The CPU 91 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, for example, in the input / output port 95 shown in FIG. Capture control signals. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 of the RAM 93 in the effect control microcomputer 120. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the CPU 91 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S72 (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits. On the other hand, when the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). . In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, About the control content of the production operation using various production devices such as the drive operation of the production movable member (production model), the determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Done.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. After performing the effect random number update process, the notification control process is executed (step S77), and when there is an abnormal winning notification designation command or various abnormal notification designation commands transmitted from the main board 11, Control is performed to notify the occurrence of an error by various effect devices. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 45 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the CPU 91 of the effect control microcomputer 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols and various effects on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a special figure change start command is received from the main board 11. Includes processing.

  The variable display effect setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display effect setting processing corresponds to the decoration on the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of symbols and other various effects operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and effect control pattern according to the variation pattern of special symbols, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the CPU 91 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, from the effect control pattern to the display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, effect. Production control execution data such as model control data is read. In accordance with the effect control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the display control unit 121, a sound effect signal to be transmitted to the sound control unit 122, and a lamp control unit 123 are transmitted. Various effect controls such as determination of an illumination signal are performed during the execution of the special game. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display pattern that is a variable display result of the decoration pattern is displayed by transmitting a predetermined display control signal to the display control unit 121, or a special figure. An effect image corresponding to the end of the game is displayed.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the CPU 91 determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the big hit effect process in response to the start of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the small hit start specifying command is received without receiving the big hit start specifying command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state. The value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hitting effect processing. Also, when neither the big hit start designation command nor the small hit start designation command is received and the production control process timer times out, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the production process The flag value is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, for example, an effect image corresponding to the small hit game state is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 by outputting a display control signal to the display control unit 121, or a sound effect for the sound control unit 122 is displayed. The sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by the signal output to output a sound corresponding to the small hit gaming state, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by the output of the electric decoration signal to the lamp control unit 123 Various effects control is performed in the small hit gaming state, such as controlling the operation to turn on / off / blink according to the small hit gaming state. In the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the big hit start designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Further, in the small hitting effect process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value in response to the reception of the small hitting end designation command from the main board 11.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the CPU 91 displays an effect image corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in the display area of the image display device 5 by outputting a display control signal to the display control unit 121, for example, and effects on the sound control unit 122. The sound output operation controls the sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R to output a sound corresponding to the big hit gaming state, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by the output of the electric decoration signal to the lamp control unit 123. Various effects control in the big hit game state is performed, such as turning on / off / flashing according to the big hit game state by controlling the operation. Then, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, for example, the CPU 131 displays an effect image corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state in the display area of the image display device 5 by outputting a display control signal to the display control unit 121, or to the sound control unit 122. The sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by the output of the sound effect signal to output a sound corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state. Various effect control corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed, such as controlling the lighting operation of the LED to perform lighting, extinguishing, and blinking operations according to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the small hitting medium effect process of step S174 shown in FIG. 46, for example, the effect winning effect process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 47 is executed. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the special effect display effect is executed only in the small hit game state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit”, for example, Which one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has executed the special symbol game triggered by the small hit game state based on the reception history of the diagram variation start command or the like? Only when it is specified and executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the effect-winning effect process may be executed.

  In the prize winning effect process shown in FIG. 47, the CPU 91 first determines whether or not the bonus winning effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S701). Here, the effect winning effect flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S708 described later in response to the setting for performing the effect operation that becomes the effect winning effect. Corresponding to the end of the effect at the time of winning the prize, it is cleared and turned off by the process of step S712 described later.

  If the effect winning effect flag is OFF in step S701 (step S701; No), it is determined whether or not an accessory winning detection command has been received (step S702). At this time, if there is no reception of the winning combination winning detection command (step S702; No), the winning combination winning effect processing is ended. On the other hand, when the winning combination winning detection command is received (step S702; Yes), as a table for determining the effect control pattern used for executing the winning combination winning effect, The effect determination table 140 is selected and set (step S703). Further, for example, by reading the stored value of the variation pattern buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, the variation pattern in the special game that triggered the small hit gaming state is specified (step S704). . Then, based on the variation pattern specified in step S704, the corresponding effect control pattern is determined as the usage pattern by referring to the effect winning effect determination table 140 set in step S703 (step S705).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S705, a predetermined time is set as the effect time at the time of winning a prize (step S706). Moreover, based on the effect control pattern determined in step S705, a setting for starting an effect operation that becomes an effect upon winning a prize is performed (step S707). Thereafter, after the bonus winning effect flag is set to ON (step S708), the bonus winning effect process is terminated.

  If the effect winning effect flag is on in step S701 (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect winning time has passed (step S709). At this time, if the effect time at the prize winning has not elapsed (step S709; No), the effect at the prize winning is executed based on the effect control pattern or the effect control process timer value determined at step S705. Is performed (step S710), and the effect-winning effect process is terminated.

  When the effect time at the time of winning the winning combination has passed in Step S709 (Step S709; Yes), the setting for ending the effect at the time of winning the winning combination is performed (Step S711). Then, after the effect winning effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S712), the effect winning effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 48 shows a display operation example of the effect image in the effect at the time of winning a prize executed based on the effect control pattern determined in step S705 of FIG. As an example, when the production control pattern EPS1 is determined to be the usage pattern in step S705, the message “Good luck!” As shown in FIG. 48A is obtained by the setting in step S707 and the control in step S710. The produced effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. On the other hand, when the production control pattern EPS2 is determined as the usage pattern in step S705, the “chance!” As shown in FIG. 48B is obtained by the setting in step S707 and the control in step S710. The effect image including the message is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In this way, depending on which of the plurality of types of effect control patterns determined in step S705, it is possible to vary the effect mode in the effect winning effect. For example, in the effect at the time of winning a prize using the effect control pattern EPS2, it becomes an effect mode according to the occurrence of the V prize at a higher probability than the effect at the time of winning a prize using the effect control pattern EPS1. The production operation is executed.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special symbol display device 4A uses the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening serving as one of the start areas is detected by the first start port switch 22A. A special game using one special figure is started and variable display of the first special figure is performed. Thereafter, when the special figure display result as the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes advantageous after being controlled to the big hit gaming state. When in the advantageous state, advantageous opening control is performed to increase the rate at which the second start winning opening provided in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the passage advantageous state than in the normal state.

  Based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening which is one of the starting areas provided separately from the first starting winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, the second special The special figure game using the second special figure by the symbol display device 4B is started, and the variable display of the second special figure is performed. At this time, for example, referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 selected in step S229 based on the fact that the value of the variable special figure designation flag is set to “2” in step S223 shown in FIG. Thus, the special figure display result is determined as “small hit”. Based on the determination result, by referring to the small hit type determination table 131 selected in step S235, the small hit types are “small hit A” to “small hit D” in step S236. Decide on either. Thereafter, it is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 32A that the small hit flag is ON, and in step S504, the value of the variation special figure designation flag is determined to be “2”. Based on the above, by referring to the variation pattern type determination table 132C selected in step S506, the small hit type determination result corresponds to one of “small hit A” to “small hit D”. In step S511, any one of the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4 is determined.

  Further, in step S512, based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “2”, depending on whether the advantageous release mode flag is off or on. The variation pattern determination table 133B or the variation pattern determination table 133C is selected. Then, by referring to the fluctuation pattern determination table 133B or the fluctuation pattern determination table 133C selected in step S512, the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure is changed to the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to fluctuation pattern PC1-4 in step S513. It is decided to either.

  49 (A) to 49 (D) are examples of motion control in the small hit gaming state when the variation pattern PC1-1 or the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined in the special diagram game using the second special diagram. It is a timing chart which shows. In FIGS. 49A to 49D, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  When the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (B1), the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed after the variation of the second special diagram is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. The special figure fluctuation time until the fluctuation stops is 20000 ms. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (C1), the blade is opened by adding a predetermined special figure confirmation display time (for example, 1000 ms) to the special figure fluctuation time after the second special figure starts to change. When the previous time T1 has elapsed, the driving of the blade solenoid 53 is started, and during the period until a predetermined accessory release control time T10 (for example, 5000 ms) elapses, the accessory entry port provided in the variable prize winning device 40 An accessory opening / closing operation for opening / closing 31 is performed. At this time, the action of opening the accessory entry 31 for 2000 ms is repeated twice with an interval of 1000 ms. As described above, in the accessory opening / closing operation, the opening time (per one) of the accessory entry 31 is 2000 ms, and the opening frequency is two.

  When the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (B2), the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed after the variation of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the special figure fluctuation time until the fluctuation stops is 10000 ms. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (C2), when the blade opening time T2 corresponding to the variation pattern PC1-2 elapses after the variation of the second special diagram starts, the blade solenoid. The driving of 53 is started, and the opening / closing operation of the accessory similar to the case where the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined is performed. As described above, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the accessory entry 31 in the opening / closing operation of the accessory are constant regardless of the determination result of the small hit type and the fluctuation pattern, while the fluctuation of the second special figure is started. The time before opening of the blades until the opening of the accessory opening / closing operation is different according to the variation pattern.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit”, for example, when variable display in the special figure game is started, the sorting action control pattern CZA is selected and set as the use pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 49D, the drive of the distribution solenoid 52 is stopped until the passage closing time T20 (for example, 10000 ms) elapses after the change in the special game is started. When the driving of the distribution solenoid 52 is stopped, the foot model 51 provided in the variable winning device 40 advances to the lower position, so that the game model that has flowed down the ball path 34 has a foot model 51. Are brought into contact with each other and guided to be distributed to the ball path 36. After the path closing time T20 elapses, the distribution solenoid 52 starts to be driven, and the state where the distribution solenoid 52 is driven is maintained until the path opening time T11 (for example, 9000 ms) elapses. When the sorting solenoid 52 is driven, the foot model 51 retreats to the upper position, so that the game ball that has flowed down the ball path 34 does not contact the foot model 51 and goes to the specific region 49 via the stage 35. And induce. When the route opening time T11 has elapsed, the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 is stopped again, and the foot model 51 is advanced to the lower position.

  As shown in FIGS. 49B1, (C1), and (D), when the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined, the blade opening pre-time T1 corresponding to the variation pattern PC1-1 elapses. The route closing time T20 and the route opening time T11 have elapsed. When the accessory entry 31 is opened by the opening / closing operation of the accessory, the driving of the sorting solenoid 52 has already been completed, and the state where the foot model 51 has advanced to the lower position is maintained. Therefore, a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 contacts the foot model 51 after flowing down the ball path 34, is distributed to the ball path 36, and is guided to the normal area 50. And does not pass (enter) the specific area 49.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 49 (B2), (C2) and (D), when the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined, the pre-blade opening time T2 corresponding to the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined. While the route closing time 20 elapses before the passage has elapsed, the route opening time T11 has not elapsed until the route opening time T11, and after the accessory release control time T10 in which the accessory releasing operation is performed, Elapse. That is, when the accessory entry 31 is opened by the accessory opening / closing operation, the sorting solenoid 52 is driven, and the foot model 51 is retracted to the upper position. Then, the driving state of the sorting solenoid 52 is maintained until the path opening time T11 elapses after the accessory opening / closing operation is completed. Accordingly, the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory advance entrance 31 flow down the ball path 34 and are not contacted with the foot model 51, but are distributed to the stage 35 to the specific area 49. Guided and detected by a specific area switch 24.

  As described above, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 varies depending on the time before the blade opening corresponding to the variation pattern. In the special figure game using the second special figure, if the small hit type is “small hit B”, the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined, and the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31 is entered. Always passes (enters) the specific area 49 (with a probability of 100%) and a V prize is generated. In the special figure game using the second special figure, if the small hit type is “small hit C” or “small hit D”, it is determined as the fluctuation pattern PC1-3 or the fluctuation pattern PC1-4, and from the accessory entry 31 A game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 does not pass through (enters) the specific area 49 to generate a V winning (with a probability of 0%). In the special figure game using the second special figure, if the small hit type is “small hit A”, the game ball moves the specific area 49 in accordance with the release mode of the accessory entrance 31 corresponding to the advantageous release mode flag. The variation pattern is determined so that the probability of passing (entering) and generating a V prize changes.

  The state (off / on) of the advantageous release mode flag refers to the release mode update table 134 selected in step S286 of FIG. 34 based on the fact that the small hit flag is turned on in step S279 shown in FIG. As a result, it is updated by the process of step S288. At this time, if the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B” corresponding to the small hit type buffer value, the advantageous release mode flag is not changed, while the small hit type is “small hit type”. If it is “C”, the advantageous release mode flag is set to the on state, and if the small hit type is “small hit D”, the advantageous release mode flag is cleared and turned off. When the advantageous release mode flag is off, in response to the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “2”, in step S512 shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table 133B is selected. On the other hand, when the advantageous release mode flag is on, the fluctuation pattern is displayed in step S512 in response to the special figure display result being “small hit” and the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag being “2”. The decision table 133C is selected. As described above, the change pattern determination table selected in step S512 is changed based on the fact that the small hit type is determined as a predetermined open display result such as “small hit C” or “small hit D”. The blade opening time corresponding to the variation pattern is changed.

  As an example, when the variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 15B is selected, the variation pattern PC1-1 corresponds to the variation pattern type CA4-1 when the small hit type is “small hit A”. Is determined as a usage pattern. On the other hand, when the variation pattern determination table 133C shown in FIG. 15C is selected, the variation pattern PC1- corresponds to the variation pattern type CA4-1 when the small hit type is “small hit A”. 2 is determined as the usage pattern.

  Here, in the setting example of the small hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 11, the ratio at which the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” is the other small hit types “small hit B” to “small hit D”. It is much higher than the rate determined by. Accordingly, in response to the fact that the advantageous release mode flag is changed to the ON state based on the fact that the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C”, the variation pattern determination table in step S512 shown in FIG. By selecting 133C, the determination rate of the variation pattern PC1-2 becomes higher than the determination rates of the other variation patterns PC1-1, variation pattern PC1-3, and variation pattern PC1-4. On the other hand, the variation pattern determination table 133B is selected in step S512 in response to the advantageous opening mode flag being changed to the OFF state based on the determination of the small hit type as “small hit D”. As a result, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-2 becomes lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-1 and the like. For example, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined, the probability that a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entry 31 passes (enters) the specific area 49 and a V winning is generated. In the case where the winning action approaching sphere V winning probability is 0%, on the other hand, when the change pattern PC1-2 is determined, the winning action approaching sphere V winning probability is 100%, and the changing pattern PC1-2 is determined. In some cases, the probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 is improved as compared with the case where the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined.

  In the special figure game using the first special figure, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “1” in step S504 shown in FIG. Based on the above, by referring to the variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S505, the variation pattern type CA2-1 to the variation pattern type CA2-4 is determined in step S511. The same special figure fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 or a longer special figure fluctuation time is set (see FIGS. 12A and 15A). Therefore, when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure, the bonus for entering the accessory ball V is determined by setting the time before opening the blade corresponding to the variation pattern. Will be 0% and will not be controlled to the big hit gaming state by the occurrence of the V prize. Therefore, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, the second special figure is in an advantageous state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. This greatly affects the possibility that a V prize will be generated when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using. Since the advantageous state is a gaming state that is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends, the small hit type is determined as “small hit C” or “small hit D”, so that the big hit gaming state ends. The possibility that the V prize will be generated later and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again (continuous change probability) will change. Thus, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, it is determined whether or not the consecutive-chunk probability changes depending on whether the small hit type is “small hit C” or “small hit D”. The player's attention to the small hit type can be increased.

  Based on the result that the special figure display result is “big hit” and that the game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 49 is detected by the specific area switch 24, the big hit game state is controlled. When the big hit gaming state is ended, for example, the number of executions of the special figure game is set to a predetermined number according to the initial value of the advantageous state count set by any of the processes of steps S385, S386, S389, and S390 shown in FIG. Until the advantageous state count value reaches “0”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to the advantageous state. Here, even after the big hit gaming state is finished and controlled to the advantageous state, until the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, step S512 shown in FIG. The same variation pattern determination table 133B or variation pattern determination table 133C as that before the control in the advantageous state is selected. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the small hit type is “small C” and the variation pattern PC1-3 is determined, or in the special figure game using the second special figure, the small hit type is When the variation pattern PC1-4 is determined as “small hit D”, the winning action entry ball V winning probability is 0%, so the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 corresponding to the advantageous opening mode flag is changed. When played, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the V winning. That is, when controlled to the big hit gaming state, the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is not changed, and the same opening mode is continued before and after being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In step S512 shown in FIG. 32A, as shown in FIG. 32B, when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “2”, the advantageous release mode Depending on whether the flag is on or off, the variation pattern determination table 133B or the variation pattern determination table 133C is selected. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “1”, the advantageous release mode flag Regardless of the state, the variation pattern determination table 133A is selected. Therefore, unless the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, even after the small hit type is “small hit C” or “small hit D”, these The same variation pattern determination table 133A as that before the small hit type is determined is selected.

  In the small hit game state based on the result that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31 opened by the opening / closing operation of the bonus item is used. When it is detected by the object count switch 23, an accessory winning detection command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the setting in step S524 shown in FIG. On the side of the effect control board 12, the CPU 91 of the effect control microcomputer 120 determines in step S702 shown in FIG. 47 that there has been reception of an object winning prize detection command, and the winning prize selected in step S703 is selected. By referring to the time effect determination table 140, the effect control pattern ESP1 or the effect control pattern ESP2 corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as a use pattern in step S705. Based on the effect control pattern ESP1 or the effect control pattern ESP2 determined in this manner, the effect image as shown in FIG. 48A or FIG. 48B is displayed as an image, for example, by performing the setting in step S707 or the control in step S710. An effect operation that is an effect at the time of winning a prize such as displaying in the display area of the device 5 is executed.

  In the setting example of the prize winning effect determination table 140 shown in FIG. 24, a variation pattern such as a variation pattern PC1-1, a variation pattern PC1-3, and a variation pattern PC1-4 has a winning feature entry sphere V winning probability of 0%. The production control pattern ESP1 is determined as the usage pattern. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PC1-2 is a variation pattern in which the accessory entry ball V winning probability is 100%, the effect control pattern ESP2 is determined as the usage pattern. Therefore, in the effect at the time of winning a prize using the effect control pattern ESP2, there is an effect operation that becomes a specific effect corresponding to the occurrence of the V prize at a higher probability than the effect at the time of winning a prize using the effect control pattern ESP1. Executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, based on the fact that the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, step S512 shown in FIG. By changing the fluctuation pattern determination table 133B or the fluctuation pattern determination table 133C selected when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “2”, the fluctuation pattern is changed to the fluctuation pattern. Change the corresponding pre-blade opening time. Then, the probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 is varied according to the time before the blade opening corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, before and after a specific type of open display result such as “Small C” or “Small D” results, the game ball enters the big hit gaming state due to the occurrence of a V winning that passes (enters) the specific area 49. The probability of being controlled changes. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by increasing the player's attention for the special figure display result in the special figure game to be “small hit”.

  Based on the fact that the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C”, the fluctuation pattern determination table is set such that the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 and the like. 133B is selected. On the other hand, based on the fact that the small hit type is determined as “small hit D”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-1 and the like. The variation pattern determination table 133C is selected. When the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined, the probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 is improved as compared to when the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined. Therefore, when the small hit type is determined as “small hit C”, the small hit game state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure after that. On the other hand, the probability that a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 passes through (enters) the specific area 49 and is controlled to the big hit gaming state (a bonus entry ball V winning probability) is improved, while the small hit type is By being determined as “small hit D”, in the small hit game state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure after that, V winning probability decreases. As a result, a significant change in the game progress occurs depending on whether the small hit type is “small hit C” or “small hit D”, and the special figure display result becomes “small hit”. The attention of the player can be raised and the game interest can be improved.

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the advantageous state, and the rate at which the second start winning opening becomes the passing advantageous state is higher than the normal state. On the other hand, even after being controlled to the advantageous state, until the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, it is controlled to the advantageous state in step S512 shown in FIG. The same variation pattern determination table 133B or variation pattern determination table 133C as before is selected. Therefore, for example, if the advantageous release mode flag is on and the state in which the variation pattern determination table 133C is selected continues, the V winning is generated in a short time after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the big hit gaming state is repeatedly controlled. The possibility increases. Thereby, the feeling of expectation which is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state in a short time can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Unless the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, even if the small hit type becomes “small hit C” or “small hit D”, these small figures The same variation pattern determination table 133A as that before the hit type is determined is selected. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the impression that the variation pattern determination ratio has changed is enhanced. Thus, for example, when the advantageous release mode flag is on and the variation pattern determination table 133C is continuously selected, the small hit type is determined to be “small hit D” and the selection of the variation pattern determination table is changed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the expectation of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit game state before being played.

  When the game ball enters the variable winning device 40 based on the fact that the change ball PC1-2 has a high winning probability of winning the winning combination ball V as the probability that the gaming ball passes (enters) the specific area 49. An effect operation that is a specific effect in the effect at the time of a prize winning is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by increasing the expectation that the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the occurrence of the V winning that passes (enters) the specific area 49.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the ball path 36 depends on whether or not all the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entrance 31 have flowed down the ball path 34 and then contacted the foot model 51. It has been described that there are cases where it is distributed to the normal area 50 and guided to the normal area 50, and is distributed to the stage 35 and guided to the specific area 49. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of paths that can guide the game ball to the specific area 49 may be provided inside the variable winning device 40. In this case, the probability of being guided to the specific area 49 may be varied depending on which of the plurality of routes the game ball has passed.

  As an example, inside the variable winning device 40, a normal route serving as a first route and a second route configured such that the probability that a game ball is guided to the specific area 49 is higher than the normal route. A special route will be established. More specifically, a game ball that has passed the normal route is guided to the specific region 49 with a probability of 5%, while a game ball that has passed the special route is guided to the specific region 49 with a probability of 25%. What is necessary is just to be comprised. A path switching member is provided in the vicinity of the accessory entry 31 inside the variable winning device 40 to set the passage route of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 to either the normal route or the special route. .

  In such a configuration, depending on the operation mode of the path switching member, according to the pre-blade opening time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure. Thus, it is only necessary to vary the proportion of the accessory approaching ball distribution, which is the proportion of whether the passing route of the game ball is a normal route or a special route. FIG. 50 shows an example of setting of the accessory approaching ball distribution ratio according to the variation pattern PC1-1 to variation pattern PC1-4. 51 (A1) to 51 (C), when the normal route and the special route are provided, when the variation pattern PC1-1 or the variation pattern PC1-2 is obtained in the special diagram game using the second special diagram, It is a timing chart which shows the example of operation control in a small hit game state.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit”, for example, when the variable display in the special figure game is started, the path switching operation control pattern is selected and set. For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), a game ball is played until a pre-switching time (for example, 10000 ms) similar to the route closing time T20 in the above-described embodiment has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation in the special figure game. The path switching member is operated so that the passing path becomes a normal route. After the pre-switching time has elapsed, for example, every time a predetermined time (for example, 4000 ms) elapses until the small hit gaming state ends, a path switching operation is performed to switch the passing path of the game ball between the normal route and the special route. Make it.

  When the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (A1), the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B similar to the case shown in FIG. 49 (B1). Variations are made. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (B1), the blade solenoid 53 is driven as in the case shown in FIG. 49 (C1). Thus, for example, in the opening / closing operation of the accessory, all the game balls entered when the accessory entrance 31 is opened for the first time are allotted to the normal route, while entering when the player enters the second opening. For example, all the game balls may be distributed to the special route so that the distribution ratio of the accessory approaching balls may be 50% for both the normal route and the special route.

  When the variation pattern PC1-2 is determined, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (A2), the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B similar to the case shown in FIG. 49 (B2). Variations are made. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (B2), the blade solenoid 53 is driven as in the case shown in FIG. 49 (C2). Thus, for example, in the opening / closing operation of the accessory, all the game balls entered when the accessory entrance 31 is opened for the first time are allotted to the special route, while entering when it is opened for the second time. For example, all the game balls may be distributed to the normal route so that the proportion of the accessory approaching balls is 50% for both the normal route and the special route.

  Further, when the variation pattern PC1-3 or the variation pattern PC1-4 is determined, the blade solenoid 53 is driven after the time before the blade opening corresponding to each variation pattern elapses. What is necessary is just to make it differ from the case where it is determined to the pattern PC1-1 and the fluctuation | variation pattern PC1-2, the accessory approaching ball distribution ratio.

  In such a configuration and setting, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the opening from the accessory entrance 31 that has been opened by the accessory opening / closing operation. The ratio of the accessory entry ball distribution to which the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is distributed to the normal route or the special route varies depending on the time before the blade opening corresponding to the variation pattern. Even if the game balls are distributed to either the normal route or the special route, there is a possibility that a V prize may be generated by passing (entering) the specific area 49, while the special route is used as a passing route. Will receive a V prize with a higher probability than when the normal route is a passing route. Therefore, according to the time before the blade opening corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the proportion of the game balls that have entered the variable prize winning device 40 passes either the normal route or the special route, and the game balls have the normal route and the special route. The probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 is varied depending on which one has passed. Thereby, the expectation that the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the occurrence of the V prize that passes (enters) the specific area 49 can be variously enhanced to improve the gaming interest.

  Inside the variable prize winning device 40, a detection switch for detecting whether the game ball has passed through the normal route or the special route is provided so that an effect operation in a different effect mode is executed according to the detection result. Also good. In this case, among the multiple types of production modes, there is provided a production mode that can be executed when either the normal route or the special route is passed, and depending on whether the normal route or the special route is passed, You may make it vary the ratio determined to the production | presentation aspect. Moreover, you may make it provide the effect aspect which can be performed only when it passes through either a normal route or a special route among several types of effect aspects.

  For example, when a game ball enters the variable winning device 40 based on the detection of the game ball by the accessory count switch 23, the possibility of the game ball being distributed to the normal route or the special route is notified. An effect operation may be executed. In this case, for example, as in the case of the winning combination winning detection in the above embodiment, the effect corresponding to the variation pattern when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure. What is necessary is just to make it produce the production | presentation operation | movement of a different production | generation aspect according to the accessory approaching ball distribution ratio by determining a control pattern to a usage pattern.

  It should be noted that the ratio of the accessory entry ball distribution to determine whether the game ball is distributed to the normal route or the special route depends on the operation mode of the blade member 32 that changes the accessory entry port 31 between the closed state and the open state, You may make it vary according to the operation | movement aspect etc. of the game ball which approachs the goods entrance 41. For example, when the blade member 32 is rotated, the accessory entry 31 can be changed between a closed state and an open state, and the normal route is on the lower side and the special route is on the upper side in the vicinity of the accessory entry 31. Install as follows. Then, only when the game ball bounces on the rolling surface of the blade member 32 and is thrown into the upper side in the vicinity of the accessory entrance 31, the special route is distributed. May be distributed to the normal route. In this case, when the blade member 32 is rotated toward the outside of the variable winning device 40 to change the accessory entry 31 from the closed state to the open state, or the blade member 32 is moved to the outside of the variable winning device 40. When stopped in an open state, unless the game ball falls at the game area and bounces on the rolling surface of the blade member 32 at a considerable speed, it is not distributed to the special route, and most of the game balls are It will be distributed to the normal route. On the other hand, when the blade member 32 changes from the open state to the closed state by rotating the blade member 32 from the outside to the side surface of the variable winning device 40, the rolling of the blade member 32 is performed. It may be possible for the game ball to bounce on the surface and improve the ratio of being distributed to the special route. At this time, the ratio of being bound to the special route is more improved when bound at the tip portion of the blade member 32 than when bound at the root portion. In addition, a hook-shaped portion for holding a game ball is provided at the tip of the blade member 32, and if the game ball is caught by the hook-shaped portion, the blade member 32 is rotated to close the accessory entry 31. When changing to the state, it may be thrown upward in the vicinity of the accessory entry 31 and distributed to the special route.

  A normal route and a special route may be provided inside the variable winning device 40, and a distribution member similar to the foot model 51 in the above embodiment may be provided on both routes. In the special route, the probability that the game ball is guided to the specific area 49 is set in the normal route by setting the period for driving the sorting solenoid 52 longer than that in the normal route, for example. What is necessary is just to make it high compared. FIG. 52 corresponds to each of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-4 depending on whether the game ball approach route as a passing route through which the game ball has entered is a normal route or a special route. The example of setting of the accessory approach ball V winning ratio is shown. 51 (A1) to 51 (C) show a variation pattern PC1-1 or a variation pattern PC1-2 in a special-purpose game using the second special diagram when a distribution member is provided for the normal route and the special route. When it becomes, it is a timing chart which shows the example of operation control in a small hit game state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 53C, the sorting solenoid 52 for moving the sorting member provided in the special route is from the start of the change in the special drawing game until the route closing time T20 elapses. The drive is stopped. At this time, the arrangement of the sorting members is set so that the game ball flowing down the special route is guided to the normal area 50 and not guided to the specific area 49. After the route closing time T20 elapses, the distribution solenoid 52 corresponding to the special route starts to be driven, and the distribution solenoid 52 is driven until the route release time T12 (for example, 15000 ms) elapses. Maintain state. At this time, the arrangement of the sorting members is set so that the game ball flowing down the special route is guided to the specific area 49 to generate a V prize. For the distribution member provided in the normal route, for example, the distribution solenoid 52 is switched between driving and stopping at the timing as shown in FIG. 49D in the same manner as the foot model 51 in the above embodiment. You can make it.

  The accessory entry ball distribution ratio at which the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 are distributed to either the normal route or the special route may be set in the same manner as shown in FIG. The route opening time T12 in the sorting solenoid 52 corresponding to the special route may be set in advance so as to be longer than the route opening time T11 in the sorting solenoid 52 corresponding to the normal route. . Therefore, for example, after a special figure game using the second special figure is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variation pattern PC1-1 shown in FIG. 53 (A1), FIG. 53 (B1) Even when the accessory opening / closing operation by the drive control of the blade solenoid 53 as shown is performed, for example, when the accessory entrance 31 is opened for the second time in the accessory opening / closing operation, the entry is made to the special route. A part of the distributed game balls can be guided to the specific area 49 to generate a V prize.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (B2) after a special game using the second special figure is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variation pattern PC1-2 as shown in FIG. 53 (A2). When the accessory opening / closing operation is performed by driving control of the wing solenoid 53, whether the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is distributed to either the normal route or the special route, V winning can be generated by being guided to the specific area 49 through the installation position of the sorting member within the period in which the solenoid 52 is driven.

  In such a configuration and setting, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the opening from the accessory entrance 31 that has been opened by the accessory opening / closing operation. The ratio of the accessory entry ball distribution to which the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is distributed to the normal route or the special route varies depending on the time before the blade opening corresponding to the variation pattern. When the route is assigned to the special route, the V prize is generated with a higher probability than when the route is assigned to the normal route. On the other hand, the probability of occurrence changes according to the pre-blade opening time corresponding to the variation pattern. It will be. Therefore, according to the time before the blade opening corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the proportion of the game balls that have entered the variable prize winning device 40 passes either the normal route or the special route, and the game balls have the normal route and the special route. The probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 is varied depending not only on which of the passes has passed but also on the pre-blade opening time corresponding to the variation pattern. Thereby, the expectation that the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the occurrence of the V prize that passes (enters) the specific area 49 can be variously enhanced to improve the gaming interest.

  For the staging operation according to the detection result of whether the game ball has passed the normal route or the special route, and the staging operation for notifying the possibility of distribution to the normal route or the special route, refer to the case described above. It may be executed similarly. Also, when performing an effect operation according to the detection result of whether the normal route or the special route is passed, the effect mode is determined at a different determination ratio according to the time before opening the blade corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. Thus, the game ball may be notified so that the probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 and the V prize is generated can be recognized.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the bonus item opened by the accessory opening / closing operation in the small hit gaming state A game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the entrance 31 does not pass (enter) the specific area 49 and is controlled to the big hit game state unless the special figure display result is “big hit”. Explained as not. On the other hand, even when the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “small hit”, the V winning is generated with a predetermined probability and controlled to the big hit gaming state. There may be. In this case, the probability that the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 and the V winning is generated according to the time before the blade opening corresponding to the variation pattern determined as the usage pattern based on the small hit type. , You may make it different.

  In the above embodiment, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the small hit type is any one of “small hit A” to “small hit D”. In the above description, only one variation pattern type determined in advance corresponding to the determination result is determined, and only one variation pattern determined in advance corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern type is determined. On the other hand, it is determined to one of multiple types of variation pattern types with different determination ratios according to the determination result of the small hit type, and multiple types of variations with different determination ratios according to the determination result of the variation pattern type It may be determined as one of the patterns. In such a case, the winning action ball V winning probability differs depending on the time before the blade opening corresponding to the variation pattern, and the variation pattern determination ratio or the small hit type determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type Based on the determination ratio of the variation pattern type according to the result, the average accessory entry ball V winning probability for each small hit type may be determined. Among multiple types of variation pattern types, selectable variation pattern types may be included even when different small hit types are determined, or only selected when one of the small hit types is determined Possible variation pattern types may be included. Further, among the plural types of variation patterns, selectable variation patterns may be included even when they are determined to be different variation pattern types, or only when they are determined to be one of the variation pattern types Possible variation patterns may be included.

  In the above embodiment, when the small hit type is determined as “small hit A” when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is the normal open mode. Regardless of whether the mode is the open mode or the advantageous open mode, after the variable pattern type CA4-1 is determined, the variable pattern PC1-1 is determined if the normal open mode, and the variable pattern PC1-2 if the open mode is the advantageous mode. It was described as being determined. On the other hand, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, for example, by changing the determination contents of the variation pattern type, The determination contents of the variation pattern may be different. As an example, the variation pattern type CA4-1 includes only the variation pattern PC1-1 regardless of whether the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is the normal opening mode or the advantageous opening mode. If the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, if the normal hit mode is selected, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is determined, which is advantageous. In the open mode, the variation pattern type CA4-2 may be determined. Thereafter, when the variation pattern type CA4-1 is determined, the variation pattern PC1-1 is determined. On the other hand, when the variation pattern type CA4-2 is determined, the small hit type is “small hit B”. Similar to the case where it is determined, the variation pattern PC1-2 may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, based on the fact that the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C”, the opening mode of the accessory entry 31 is changed to the advantageous open mode, and the small hit type is determined to be “small hit D”. Based on this, it was described as being in the normal open mode. On the other hand, when the special mode game is executed a predetermined number of times after the release mode of the accessory entry 31 becomes the advantageous release mode, the release mode may return to the normal release mode. . In this case, the number of special figure games that can be executed from the advantageous release mode to the normal release mode may be varied according to the determination result of the small hit type. As a specific example, when the small hit type is determined to be “small hit C” or “small hit D”, it is assumed that the control for starting the release mode as the advantageous release mode is started, and the small hit type is “small hit”. The number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous release mode is “10” if the winning hit is “C”, while the special figure game that can be executed in the advantageous opening mode if the small hit type is “small hit D”. The number of times may be set to “3”.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state depends on whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or when a V win occurs after “small hit”. In addition, it has been described that the number of times is set differently depending on whether the gaming state before the big hit gaming state is the normal state or the advantageous state. On the other hand, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the advantageous state may be set to a fixed number regardless of the circumstances until the big hit gaming state is controlled. In addition, when the number of times the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state before the advantageous state ends (so-called “continuous number of times”) reaches a predetermined number, the normal state is not achieved after the big hit gaming state ends. It may be controlled.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as the usage pattern based on the setting example of the bonus winning effect determination table 140 shown in FIG. It demonstrated as a thing which the effect at the time of a prize winning combination is performed with the production | presentation aspect which changes with time. On the other hand, for example, by determining the production control pattern to be one of a plurality of types at a different determination ratio according to the variation pattern, at the time of winning a prize at a different ratio according to the time before opening the blade corresponding to the variation pattern An effect mode in the effect may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the time from when the change of the special symbol in the special figure game is started until the accessory entrance 31 is opened by the driving of the blade solenoid 53 is defined as the time before opening the blade. It was described that the previous time varies according to the variation pattern. On the other hand, the time from when the fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, is derived and displayed until the accessory entry 31 is opened, is defined as the pre-blade opening time. You may make it vary time according to a fluctuation pattern. In this case, by making the timing at which the distribution solenoid 52 is started to be a fixed time after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed, a variable prize is awarded according to the pre-blade opening time corresponding to the variation pattern. The probability that a game ball that has entered the inside of the apparatus 40 passes (enters) the specific area 49 and a V prize is generated can be varied.

  In the embodiment described above, no special memory is stored for the special game using the second special figure. When it is determined in step S221 shown in FIG. 31 that the second start port switch 22B is ON, In the above description, it is assumed that the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the special symbol display device 4B is executed. On the other hand, as with the special game using the first special figure, the special special game using the second special figure may be stored on hold. Then, in response to the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the special figure game is stored, and in step S221 in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine whether there is a special memory of the special figure game using 2 special figures. At this time, if there is a holding storage, holding data (for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a small hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a special figure variation pattern type) corresponding to the first entry. The numerical data indicating the data may be read out, and the processes of steps S222 and S223 and steps S229 to S247 may be executed. In addition, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the advantageous state, when it is possible to specify that the production state is different from the normal state and the advantageous state can be specified, the pending state is stored in the advantageous state. Until the special figure game using the second special figure ends, the rendering operation corresponding to the advantageous state may be continuously executed.

  Here, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is opened by the opening / closing operation of the accessory based on the determination result of the small hit type and the fluctuation pattern. The game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the bonus entry 31 that has become the same passes through (enters) the specific area 49 and a V winning is generated, which may be controlled to the big hit gaming state. If the special game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure, the second special figure is used even after the advantageous state is over. Until the reserved memory of the special figure game that has been played becomes “0”, there is a possibility that the player will be in an advantageous state again after the V winning is generated and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, until the special figure game using the second special figure held and stored in the advantageous state is finished, the presentation operation corresponding to the advantageous state is continuously executed, so that the big hit based on the occurrence of the V prize is obtained. It is possible to increase the sense of expectation of being controlled again in the advantageous state after the gaming state is finished, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5 do not depart from the spirit of the invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made within the range. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 20 ... Normal symbol display device 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Accessories count switch 24 ... Specific area switch 25 ... Discharge port switch 26 ... Down Count switch 31 ... Accessory entrance 32 ... Blade member 34, 36 ... Ball path 35 ... Stage 40 ... Variable prize-winning device 49 ... Specific area 50 ... Normal area 51 ... Foot model 52 ... Distributing solenoid 53 ... Blade solenoid 54 … Solenoid for open / close door 55… Solenoid for ordinary electricity 60… Grand prize opening 61 ... Grand prize opening door 69 ... Out opening 81, 91 ... CPU
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Claims (6)

Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and an opening / closing operation that changes between an open state in which a game medium can enter and a closed state in which a game medium cannot enter And a specific detection means for detecting a game medium that has passed through a specific area among a plurality of areas provided in the variable winning apparatus, and an open display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means. Sometimes the player is allowed to execute the opening / closing operation by the variable winning device, and the game medium that has entered the variable winning device that has been opened by the opening / closing operation is detected by the specific detection means. A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state,
Determining whether the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is the open display result, and determining which of a plurality of types is predetermined when the open display result is used Prior determination means to be performed before the display result is derived and displayed,
A determination data selection means for selecting any one of the variable display pattern determination data from a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information using the variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection means based on the determination result by the prior determination means;
The opening / closing by the variable winning device when the start start time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means has passed based on the opening display result determined by the pre-determining means. Variable prize-winning device control means for starting the execution of the operation and changing it to the open state;
Corresponding to the variable display pattern by changing the variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection unit based on the predetermined type of open display result determined by the prior determination unit Selection data changing means for changing the start start time,
The variable winning device control means varies the probability that the game medium passes through the specific area according to a start time corresponding to the variable display pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The selection data changing means is
The variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection means based on the fact that the first specific release display result of the specific types of open display results is determined by the prior determination means First selection data changing means for changing to the first pattern determination data set so that the determination ratio of the one variable display pattern is higher than the determination ratio of the second variable display pattern;
The variable display pattern determination data selected by the determination data selection unit based on the determination of the second specific release display result among the specific types of release display results by the prior determination unit, A second selection data changing means for changing to the second pattern determination data set so that the determination ratio of the first variable display pattern is lower than the determination ratio of the second variable display pattern;
When the variable display pattern determining means determines the first variable display pattern, the variable winning device control means determines that the game medium is greater than when the variable display pattern determining means determines the second variable display pattern. Improve the probability of passing through a specific area,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Variable display control means for starting variable display of the identification information by the variable display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result;
Variable start control means for changing between a disadvantageous state in which the game medium is difficult to pass and an advantageous state in which the game medium is easy to pass through the starting area;
After the specific gaming state ends, the variable start control means shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the ratio of making the passing advantageous state higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the number of executions of variable display of the identification information is set to a predetermined number. Game state control means for controlling to the advantageous gaming state until reaching,
Even after the selection data changing means is controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the gaming state control means, the selection data changing means is controlled to the advantageous gaming state until it is determined as the specific type of open display result by the predetermining means. The determination data selection means to select the same variable display pattern determination data as before
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The variable display means includes
First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a first start area provided in the game area;
And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a second start area provided in the game area, and for deriving and displaying a display result. ,
The selection data changing means, except when the display result derived and displayed on the second variable display means is the open display result even when the specific determination open display result is determined by the prior determination means. , Causing the determination data selection means to select the same variable display pattern determination data as before the determination of the specific type of open display result.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. The variable display when the game medium enters the variable winning device that is in the open state by the opening / closing operation based on the determination that the open display result is made by the prior determination means. An effect executing means for executing an effect based on the variable display pattern determined by the pattern determining means in a predetermined effect device,
When the game medium enters the variable winning device based on the fact that the variable display pattern determination means determines the specific variable display pattern having a high probability of passing through the specific area by the variable execution pattern determination means. Including a specific performance executing means for executing the specific performance,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The variable winning device is provided with a plurality of paths capable of guiding the game medium to the plurality of areas,
The plurality of routes include a first route and a second route configured such that the probability that the game medium is guided to the specific area is higher than the first route,
The variable winning device control means includes:
Depending on the start start time corresponding to the variable display pattern, the rate at which the game medium that has entered the variable winning device passes either the first route or the second route is changed,
The probability that the game medium passes through the specific area varies according to the start time corresponding to the variable display pattern and whether the game medium passes through the first path or the second path.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

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