JP2010284545A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the play based on the behavior of game balls inside a variable winning ball device. <P>SOLUTION: An opening/closing piece solenoid 105 is driven based on the result of display in a special symbol display device so that a first special variable winning ball device is in the opened state, and a game ball advancing into the first special variable winning ball device is apportioned by an apportioning member. After that, the play is controlled in a jackpot game state in which a second special variable winning ball device is opened based on the advancement of the apportioned game ball into a first specific entrance or a second specific entrance. The timing to change the state of the apportioning member by driving an apportioning solenoid 108 so that the game ball can easily advance into a specific advancing area is when the same apportioning/storing waiting time T5 elapses, and the timing to control the first special variable winning ball device in the opened state is when a starting waiting time T3 or T4, different from the time T3, elapses if a first minor jackpot or a second minor jackpot is established based on the result of variable display. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine or a coin gaming machine. Specifically, a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area, and a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and displays a display result, and a game ball is easy to accept. A variable winning ball apparatus that changes to a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player who is less likely to accept the game ball than the first state, and When the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined starting manner, and the variable winning ball is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on a game ball that has entered a device entering a specific entry area.

  As a game machine generally known from the past, for example, a game is played by placing a game ball into a game area, and a variety of types of identification information such as symbols can be variably displayed. A specific game that includes a variable display device for deriving and displaying a display result, and that is advantageous to a player who opens the first type big prize opening when the display result of the variable information display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result. There was a first type pachinko machine that controlled to the state. In addition, as a game machine generally known from the past, for example, a game is performed by driving a game ball into a game area, and the second type big prize opening is advantageous to a player who easily accepts a game ball. A variable winning ball apparatus that changes between a first state (open state) and a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous for a player who is less likely to accept a game ball than the first state. On condition that a game ball has entered the start area provided, the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined starting manner, and the gaming ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus There has been a second type of gaming machine that controls the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode based on entering the specific entry area (V winning).

  As a gaming machine that uses the functions of the first type gaming machine and the second type gaming machine in combination with one gaming machine, the big win symbol can be obtained by lottery processing inside the gaming machine. Decide whether or not to display the derivation, and when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display device, it will be in a big hit state, and after closing either the first kind big prize winning opening or the second kind big winning prize opening, it is closed There has been a case where the special prize opening opening control is performed (Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when the game ball passes a specific area, or when the game ball has won a predetermined number of prizes in the first type big prize opening, the control for the big prize opening opening control is performed again up to the predetermined upper limit number. Repeated. In addition, a large winning opening for performing the large winning opening opening control in each of the large winning opening opening control repeated a plurality of times is determined by lottery processing inside the gaming machine from the plurality of large winning openings.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-6697 (FIG. 10, paragraph numbers 0076, 0083, 0084, FIG. 4)

  However, in such a gaming machine, the decision whether or not to win and the selection of the big winning opening in the big winning game state are performed by lottery processing inside the gaming machine, so in the variable winning ball apparatus There is a problem that the game is not interesting based on the behavior of the game balls.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game based on the behavior of the game ball in the variable winning ball apparatus. .

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A game is played by hitting a game ball (hit ball) into the game area (game area 41), and a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner to obtain a display result. Disadvantageous for a player who is difficult to accept a game ball compared to the first state (open state), which is advantageous to a variable display device (special symbol display device 44a) to be displayed, a player who is easy to accept a game ball, and the first state A variable winning ball device (first special variable winning ball device 66) that changes to the second state (closed state), and the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is a predetermined specific display. When the result (the first small hit display result, the second small hit display result) is obtained, a predetermined starting mode (the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82). Aspect) Control from the second state to the first state (SP06 in FIG. 19, SP24 in FIG. 20), and the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus are in a specific entry area (first specific entrance 89, Based on having entered the second specific entrance 91, the first specific ball detector 121a, and the second specific ball detector 121b), a specific game state advantageous to the player (opening and closing of the second special variable winning ball device 48) The game machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) is controlled (SD07 to SD09 in FIG. 10), which is controlled by driving the board 49 to open the jackpot gaming state.
A high entry state (second distribution state, see the state of FIG. 2), which is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus and is easy for a game ball to enter the specific entry area, and in the specific entry area compared to the high entry state. A distribution means (a distribution member 83, a distribution solenoid 108) that changes to a low entry state (first distribution state, see the state of FIG. 3) in which the game ball is difficult to enter;
Distribution control means (game control microcomputer 99, SP11 in FIG. 19, SP18 in FIG. 20) for controlling the distribution means;
Variable winning ball apparatus control means for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus in the first state and the second state (game control microcomputer 99, SM08 to SM13 in FIG. 18, SP03 to SP06 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20) SP21-SP24),
The display result of the variable display is the first specific display result (first small hit display result) of the specific display results, or the second specific display result (second small hit display of the specific display results) Display result determination means (game control microcomputer 99, SL01 to SL15 in FIG. 17) for determining whether to display a result other than the specific display result,
The distribution control means has a predetermined distribution change waiting time (the distribution / storage standby time in FIG. 23) after the first specific display result or the second specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. When T5) has elapsed, the distribution means is changed to the high approach state (SM14 in FIG. 18, SP10, SP11 in FIG. 19, FIG. 23),
The variable winning ball apparatus control means is configured such that the first start waiting time (first start waiting time T3 in FIG. 23) has elapsed after the first specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. The variable winning ball apparatus is changed from the second state to the first state (SM09 in FIG. 18, SP04, SP06 in FIG. 19, and FIG. 23), and the second specific display result is derived to the variable display device. When the second start waiting time (second start waiting time T4 in FIG. 23) that is longer than the first start waiting time has elapsed since the display, the variable winning ball apparatus is moved from the second state to the second start waiting time. 1 (SM12 in FIG. 18, SP05, SP06 in FIG. 19, FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, in the variable winning ball apparatus, a high approach state in which a game ball easily enters the specific entry area, and a low entry state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the specific entry area compared to the high entry state. Distributing means for changing to is provided. Based on the fact that the game balls received by the variable winning ball device, in which the ease of accepting the game balls changes based on the display result of the variable display device, are sorted by the sorting means and then enter the specific entry area. Thus, it is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Thereby, it is possible to realize the fun of the game based on the behavior of the game ball in the variable winning ball device while playing the game using the variable display device. Furthermore, when the display result of the variable display becomes the first specific display result among the specific display results and when the display result of the variable display becomes the second specific display result, the timing for changing the sorting means to the high approach state is set. When the same change change waiting time has elapsed, and the timing for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus from the second state to the first state is when the start waiting time having a different length of time has elapsed, The variable winning ball apparatus is changed from the second state to the first state when the display result of the variable display becomes the first display result among the predetermined display results and when the display result becomes the second display result. The correlation between the control timing to be changed and the control timing to change the distribution means to the high approach state is different. As a result, when the display result of the variable display becomes the first specific display result and when the display result becomes the second specific display result, after the display result is displayed, the player enters the operation mode of the variable winning ball apparatus. On the other hand, even if a game ball is hit at the same timing, the game ball entry rate into the variable winning ball device and the game ball entry rate into the specific entry area will be different, so the game will not be monotonous. Can be.

(2) A variation display in which a game is performed by hitting a game ball (hit ball) into the game region (game region 41), and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner so that a display result is derived and displayed. The apparatus and a first state (open state) advantageous for a player who easily accepts a game ball, and a second state (closed state) disadvantageous for a player who is difficult to accept a game ball compared to the first state Variable variable winning ball devices (a first special variable winning ball device 66, a second special variable winning ball device 48, a first special variable winning ball device 66), and a variable display of the identification information in the variable display device. When the display result becomes a predetermined specific display result (first small hit display result, second small hit display result), a predetermined starting mode (the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated). Open the opening 82 ), The variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state (SP06 in FIG. 19, SP24 in FIG. 20), and the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus has a specific entry area ( A specific gaming state (second special variable) advantageous to the player based on having entered the first specific entrance 89, the second specific entrance 91, the first specific ball detector 121a, and the second specific ball detector 121b) A game machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a big hit game state in which the opening / closing plate 49 of the winning ball device 48 is driven to open (SD07 to SD09 in FIG. 10),
Compared to the other area (first area 85) of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the variable winning ball apparatus, a player out of a plurality of types of specific gaming states when the game ball enters the specific entering area An advantageous area (second area 88) that is likely to become a specific gaming state (15R big hit gaming state) that is highly advantageous for
A high entry state (a second distribution state, see the state of FIG. 2) that is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus and in which a game ball easily enters the advantageous area, and a game ball that is in the advantageous area compared to the high entry state. A sorting means (sorting member 83, sorting solenoid 108) that changes to a low approach state (first sorting state, see the state of FIG. 3) that is difficult to enter,
Distribution control means (game control microcomputer 99, SP11 in FIG. 19, SP18 in FIG. 20) for controlling the distribution means;
Variable winning ball apparatus control means for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus in the first state and the second state (game control microcomputer 99, SM08 to SM13 in FIG. 18, SP03 to SP06 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20) SP21-SP24),
The display result of the variable display is the first specific display result (first small hit display result) of the specific display results, or the second specific display result (second small hit display of the specific display results) Display result determination means (game control microcomputer 99, SL01 to SL15 in FIG. 17) for determining whether to display a result other than the specific display result,
The distribution control means has a predetermined distribution change waiting time (the distribution / storage standby time in FIG. 23) after the first specific display result or the second specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. When T5) has elapsed, the distribution means is changed to the high approach state (SM14 in FIG. 18, SP10, SP11 in FIG. 19, FIG. 23),
The variable winning ball apparatus control means is configured such that the first start waiting time (first start waiting time T3 in FIG. 23) has elapsed after the first specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. The variable winning ball apparatus is changed from the second state to the first state (SM09 in FIG. 18, SP04, SP06 in FIG. 19, and FIG. 23), and the second specific display result is derived to the variable display device. When the second start waiting time (second start waiting time T4 in FIG. 23) that is longer than the first start waiting time has elapsed since the display, the variable winning ball apparatus is moved from the second state to the second start waiting time. 1 (SM12 in FIG. 18, SP05, SP06 in FIG. 19, FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, in the variable winning ball apparatus, when the game ball is guided, a plurality of types of specific games are played when the game ball enters the specific entry area as compared to other areas of the variable winning ball apparatus. Among the states, there is an advantageous area that is likely to become a specific gaming state with a high degree of advantage for the player, a high approach state in which game balls can easily enter the advantageous area, and a game ball in the advantageous area compared to the high entry state Distributing means for changing to a low approach state that is difficult to enter is provided. Based on the fact that the game balls received by the variable winning ball device, in which the ease of accepting the game balls changes based on the display result of the variable display device, are sorted by the sorting means and then enter the specific entry area. Thus, it is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Thereby, it is possible to realize the fun of the game based on the behavior of the game ball in the variable winning ball device while playing the game using the variable display device. Furthermore, when the display result of the variable display becomes the first specific display result among the specific display results and when the display result of the variable display becomes the second specific display result, the timing for changing the sorting means to the high approach state is set. When the same change change waiting time has elapsed, and the timing for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus from the second state to the first state is when the start waiting time having a different length of time has elapsed, The variable winning ball apparatus is changed from the second state to the first state when the display result of the variable display becomes the first display result among the predetermined display results and when the display result becomes the second display result. The correlation between the control timing to be changed and the control timing to change the distribution means to the high approach state is different. As a result, when the display result of the variable display becomes the first specific display result and when the display result becomes the second specific display result, after the display result is displayed, the player enters the operation mode of the variable winning ball apparatus. On the other hand, even if a game ball is hit at the same timing, the game ball entry rate into the variable winning ball device and the game ball entry rate into the specific entry area will be different, so the game will not be monotonous. Can be.

(3) a first specific approach area (first specific entrance 89, first specific sphere detector 121a) provided in an area other than the advantageous area as the specific entry area;
A second specific approach area (second specific entrance 91, second specific sphere detector 121b) provided in the advantageous area as the specific entry area;
Storage control means (game control microcomputer 99, SP12, SP19, SP20 in FIG. 19) for controlling the storage state in which the game balls are stored in the variable winning ball apparatus,
Storage means for storing game balls that are controlled by storage control means, enter the variable winning ball apparatus, are distributed to areas other than the advantageous area by the distribution means, and enter the first specific entry area (Storage plate 118b, storage drive member 118a, storage solenoid 118),
The storage control means (after the first special variable winning award) after the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus are assigned to the advantageous area by the distributing means and enter the second specific entry area. Among the game balls that enter the ball device 66, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 at the timing at which the ball is distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 are the first special variable winnings. After entering the ball device 66, a sufficient time is set until it is distributed to the second guide passage 117 and detected by the approach ball detector 109 via the approach ball guide passage 110 and the sorting member 83. The first value is set in the storage cancellation timer, and the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 enters the second specific entrance 91 provided in the second area 88. Second specific A second value for which a sufficient time has been set until it is detected by the detector 121b is set in the storage release timer.) A storage release control means for performing storage release control for releasing the storage state (FIG. 19 SP15, SR06 in FIG. 21, and SP19 and SP20 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, when a game ball enters the variable winning ball apparatus, the game ball enters the second specific entry area provided in the advantageous area that is likely to become a specific game state with a high degree of advantage for the player. Since storage cancellation control is performed by the storage cancellation control means after the timing to perform, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the first specific entry area and the second specific entry area at the same time, and The detection of the game ball that has entered the second specific entry area can be performed with priority over the detection of the game ball that has entered the first specific entry area.

(4) The display result determination means further determines whether the display result of the variable display is a special display result (big hit symbol) different from the specific display result (SD03 in FIG. 10, SL01 in FIG. 17). SL03)
When the display result of the variable display becomes the special display result, the specific gaming state is controlled (SD06 to SD09 in FIG. 10, SL02 in FIG. 17, SP28 to SP30 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, when the display result of the variable display becomes a special display result different from the specific display result, it is controlled to the specific game state, so that the operation of the game ball in the variable winning ball apparatus is The control to the specific gaming state established based on the control and the control to the specific gaming state established based on the display result of the variable display device can be realized in one gaming machine.

  (5) A notification (first small hit notice) for notifying that the first specific display result is obtained during the variable display determined to be the first specific display result by the display result determining means. Further included is a notice notification means (production control microcomputer, SN06 in FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, since the notification that the first display result is obtained is performed during the variable display determined to be the display result of the variable display as the first specific display result, the variable display is variable. The interest of the player can be improved from the stage before the winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state.

(6) entry detecting means (first count switch 106, SR01 in FIG. 21) for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus;
Discharge detection means (discharge ball detector 122, SR13 in FIG. 21) for detecting game balls discharged outside the variable winning ball device;
Based on detection by the entry detection means and detection by the discharge detection means, determination means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus exists in the variable winning ball apparatus (for game control) Microcomputer 99, SP27 in FIG. 20,
Entry timing means (game control microcomputer 99, SR03 in FIG. 21, SP01 in FIG. 19) that starts timing when a game ball is detected by the entry detection means;
When the predetermined time is counted by the entry timing means (YES in SP33 in FIG. 20), it is determined by the determination means that a game ball is present in the variable winning ball apparatus (SP27 in FIG. 20). And an abnormality notification means (game control microcomputer 99, effect control microcomputer, SP34 in FIG. 20) for notifying abnormality.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state in which there is a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus but has not been discharged even after a predetermined time has elapsed. be able to.

(7) entry detecting means (first count switch 106, SR01 in FIG. 21) for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus;
Discharge detection means (discharge ball detector 122, SR13 in FIG. 21) for detecting game balls discharged outside the variable winning ball device;
Based on detection by the entry detection means and detection by the discharge detection means, determination means for determining whether or not a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus exists in the variable winning ball apparatus (for game control) Microcomputer 99, SP27 in FIG. 20,
After the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state by the variable winning ball apparatus control means, the determination means determines that there is no game ball in the variable winning ball apparatus. Until it is determined (YES in SP27 in FIG. 20), game stop means for stopping the game (microcomputer 99 for game control, SP27 and SP33 in FIG. 20 (SP30, SP33 until it is determined by SP27 that the number of remaining balls is 0) The game is stopped by not updating the special symbol process flag by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state in which there are game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus but have not yet been discharged.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship between a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters used for game control, (b) is a big hit determination value, a 1st small hit determination value, and a 2nd small hit among the count values of random counter R1. It is a figure for demonstrating a judgment value. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of the main process performed by the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a display control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of normal symbol process processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a memory | storage process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a normal symbol display control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a game state determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a 1st big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a 1st big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of the process at the time of the 1st big winning opening inner ball approaching. (A) is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of an effect control main process, (b) is a flowchart for demonstrating the program of a timer interruption process. It is a timing chart which shows the control timing of the solenoid for an opening-and-closing piece and the distribution solenoid in each at the time of the 1st small hit and the 2nd small hit. Timing chart for explaining the state of various devices, etc. from when a game ball wins a normal variable winning ball device or a starting winning ball device to when a game ball enters the second specific entrance and a 15R big hit is generated It is. In order to explain the state of various devices, etc., from when a game ball is won to the start opening switch until the game ball stored by the storage plate enters the first specific ball detector and a big hit occurs. It is a timing chart. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus. It is an enlarged view for demonstrating a discharge induction area | region.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, a gaming machine in which a player plays a game with a hand directly in the hand is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an enclosed type in which a gaming ball is enclosed in the gaming machine A variable display device that may be a gaming machine or the like, and a game is performed by driving a game ball into the game area, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived and displayed; A variable winning ball apparatus that changes between a first state that is advantageous for a player who is easy to receive game balls and a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who is difficult to receive game balls compared to the first state, When the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the variation display device becomes a predetermined specific display result, the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined start mode. The variable winning ball apparatus Based on that approach the game ball enters the specified entry area, as long as the gaming machine to control the advantageous specific gaming state to the player, may be any gaming machine.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is formed into a vertically long frame, and is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Are formed from a front frame 3 that is provided in a collective manner. In the front frame 3, a front door frame 4 is provided at the upper front portion so as to be opened and closed, and an upper dish opening / closing frame 11 is provided at the lower front portion so as to be opened and closed. In addition to the front door frame 4 and the upper plate opening / closing frame 11, the main components provided in the front frame 3 include the game board 40, the lower plate 27, the ashtray unit 29, the operation handle 30, the mechanism plate (illustrated). (Not shown), and a ball hitting device 130 (not shown in FIG. 1 and shown in FIG. 5). Although not shown, a card unit device 128 (see FIG. 5) for lending a game ball to a player (lending a ball) to the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be attached. .

  The front door frame 4 is provided with a circular see-through window 5 as a game opening through which a game area 41 of a game board 40 to be described later can be substantially seen through, and a multilayer glass plate is mounted from the back surface of the circular see-through window 5. It has become. The circular see-through window 5 and the multilayer glass plate are both formed in a vertically long circular shape. At the periphery of the front door frame 4, reinforcing peripheral frame ribs (not shown) are erected rearward, and further, by attaching reinforcing metal fittings with mounting screws along the reinforcing peripheral frame ribs, The strength is improved.

  Further, on the front side of the front door frame 4, along the outer periphery of the circular see-through window 5, an upper decorative unit 22 as a decorative member is disposed on the upper side, and a left decorative unit 23 as a covering member is disposed on the left side. A right decorative unit 24 as a covering member is provided, and a lower decorative unit 25 as a front component is provided at the lower part. The upper decorative unit 22 is provided on the front side of the front door frame 4 so that game effect LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14d as light emitting members face the left decorative unit. 23 and the right decoration unit 24 are provided on the front side of the front door frame 4 so that game effect lamps 16a and 16b and game effect lamps 17a and 17b as light emitting members face, respectively. The game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are lit or blinked according to the game state, and indicate when a special game state occurs or continues. In addition to notifying the player, the game atmosphere is enhanced. The special game state in the present embodiment refers to a game state such as a specific game state, a short time state, a variable display state, or an open state, which will be described later.

  In addition, speakers 12 a and 12 b that generate sound effects (including sound and the like) according to the progress of the game are provided on the front door frame 4 on the left and right of the upper decoration unit 22. Note that the speakers 12a and 12b also generate a notification sound to notify that when a ball lending abnormality occurs or when a ball lends (for example, every time a ball worth 100 yen is paid out). Also good. Further, a prize ball LED 10 as a game-related information light emitting member for notifying that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out on the right side of the upper part of the left decoration unit 23 based on the occurrence of a winning ball (no prize ball has not been paid out). (If the prize ball has not been paid out, it will light up, and if there is no prize ball unpaid, etc.), it will be visible from the front of the front door frame 4. Provided on the upper left side of the right decoration unit 24 is a ball-out LED 9 serving as a game-related information light emitting member for notifying that there are not enough prize balls to be paid out from the front surface of the front door frame 4. . The award ball LED 10 and the ball break LED 9 are game-related information light-emitting members that emit light related to information related to the game separately from the game effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are provided separately from the game effect LED and the game effect lamp. It is provided on the front side of the front frame 3. Further, a front decoration 6 for decoration is provided on the left and right sides of the left decoration unit 23 and the right decoration unit 24, respectively. Further, on both sides of the lower decorative unit 25, there are provided see-through windows 18 for visually confirming the stamp attached to the game board 40.

  The game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are mounted on a printed wiring board (not shown) and attached to the front side of the front frame 3. A plurality of game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are mounted on each printed circuit board, and one game effect lamp 14b, 14d is mounted on each printed circuit board. Has been. And each board | substrate and speaker 12a, 12b are connected to the audio | voice frame lamp board | substrate 92 mentioned later. On the other hand, a plurality of ball-out LEDs 9 and prize ball LEDs 10 are mounted on each printed circuit board, and are connected to a payout control board 98 described later.

  Next, the structure of the upper plate 19 formed in the upper plate opening / closing frame 11 located below the see-through window 5 of the front door frame 4 will be described. The upper plate 19 is configured by fixing a plate member in which a plurality of synthetic resin members are combined. Above the open side of the upper plate 19, a ball removal operation unit 21 is provided. This beading operation unit 21 is provided so as to be capable of pressing operation, and is pressed against the urging force of the spring to thereby form a beading path (not shown) formed on the back side of the ball stored in the upper plate 19. ) And a ball removal hole (not shown) flow down and are guided to the lower plate 27.

The upper plate 19 will be described in more detail. The upper plate 19 stores a prize ball paid out from a prize ball payout opening 20 formed on the upstream side thereof, and supplies the ball to the launch position. It is. Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with an operation unit (balance display unit) that is operated when borrowing a ball through a card unit device 128 provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.
The operation unit includes a balance display board 104 on which a ball rental switch, a return switch, and display LEDs (both not shown) are mounted. The balance display board 104 faces the upper surface of the upper plate 19. Yes. Further, a cylinder lock 26 for operating a locking device that locks the front door frame 4 to the front frame 3 and locks the front frame 3 to the outer frame 2 faces the right side of the upper plate 19. Yes.

  The lower tray 27 attached to the lower portion of the front frame 3 is an excess sphere storage tray (excess sphere receiving tray) for storing excess spheres overflowing from the upper tray 19. An operation lever 28 is slidably attached. By operating the ball removal operation lever 28, the balls (prize balls) stored in the lower plate 27 can be removed and transferred to a portable ball box. Further, an ashtray unit 29 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 27, and an operation handle 30 is provided on the right side. The operation handle 30 is assembled with a single firing switch for stopping the driving of a firing motor of a ball striking device 130 to be described later and a touch wiring (not shown) connected to a touch ring (touch sensor). It adjusts the force. In response to operation of the operation handle 30, a game ball is bullet-launched from the hit ball launching device 130, and the shot game ball (hit ball) is shot into the game area 41.

  The front structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is generally as described above, but the case where the card unit device 128 is adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The card unit device 128 is operated by operating an operation unit such as the above-described ball rental switch or return switch provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 19. Thus, on the front side of the card unit device 128, a usable indicator (not shown) for displaying whether or not the card unit device 128 is usable, and the card unit device 128 corresponds to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on either side. A connection direction indicator (not shown) for indicating whether or not a card is inserted and a card insertion slot (not shown) for inserting a magnetic card as a recording medium are provided. The card unit device 128 configured as described above is controlled by a unique control circuit, and is connected to a payout control board 98 to be described later via a card unit wiring. The card unit device 128 may be built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or may be a ball game machine that does not have the card unit device 128 and has no card lending function. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the card unit apparatus 128 was illustrated as a unit apparatus for lending a ball | bowl to a player (lending a ball | bowl), the unit apparatus which can insert a banknote etc. may be sufficient, for example.

  Although the schematic configuration of the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, the detailed configuration of the gaming board 40 will be described below with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. explain. 2 to 4 are enlarged perspective views of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 provided in the game board 40.

  First, referring to FIG. 1, the game board 40 is formed of a substantially square plywood so as to be housed and fixed in a game board housing frame portion integrally formed on the back surface side of the front frame 3. . On the surface of the game board 40, guide rails 42a and 42b each having a stainless steel plate formed in an arc shape are attached. Thereby, the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device 130 is guided into the circular game area 41 formed by each of the guide rails 42a and 42b. In this way, a game ball is shot into the game area 41. The guide rail 42a defines and forms the lower left portion to the upper right portion of the game area 41, and the guide rail 42b defines and forms the upper right portion and the upper left portion of the game area 41.

  In the game area 41, there are a first special variable winning ball device 66, a second special variable winning ball device 48, a normal variable winning ball device 58, a normal symbol display device 63 and the like including a special symbol display device 44a and an effect display device 44b. In addition to being provided, there are provided a winning opening for winning a game ball, a windmill flow direction, a windmill for changing the speed, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). An out port 69 is provided in which a game ball that does not win a prize is taken into the winning area.

  The configuration of the game area 41 will be described in more detail. A passing gate 61 having a built-in gate switch 62 is provided on the left side of the effect display device 44b. When the gate switch 62 detects a game ball passing through the gate switch 62, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 63 provided on the right side of the second special variable winning ball device 48 based on the detection signal. Fluctuation display (specifically, “○” and “×” are alternately lit at two locations above and below) to derive the display result (one of “○” and “×” is lit at both the top and bottom locations) . In other words, when “x” is lit on the normal symbol display device 63, the normal symbol display device 63 has derived a display result of detachment. On the other hand, when “◯” is lit on the normal symbol display device 63, the normal symbol display device 63 has derived the winning display result, and the normal variable winning ball device 58 is opened for a predetermined time.

  The normal symbol display time on the normal symbol display device 63 (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is the time of the normal game state set in advance and the time-short state shortened from the normal game state as will be described later. It differs from time to time. The normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively long normal variation time (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal gaming state, and a relatively short shortened variation time (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) in the short time state. Set to Also, the opening time of the normally variable winning ball device 58 is different between the normal game state and the short time state. The opening time of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 58 is set to a relatively short normal opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the normal gaming state, and a relatively long extended opening time (to be described later). For example, it is set to 2 seconds. Further, the ordinary variable winning ball device 58 is configured to receive a game ball from the start port 58a provided at the upper part of the ordinary variable winning ball device 58 even when it is not opened.

  Further, on the left side of the second special variable winning ball device 48, the number of game balls passed through the gate switch 62 during the variable display of the normal symbol display device 63 or during the opening of the normal variable winning ball device 58 is stored and displayed. A symbol start memory LED 64 (stores and displays up to four) is provided. The normal symbol start memory LED 64 is composed of four LEDs.

  Further, the special symbol start memory LED 46 stores and displays the number of balls detected by the start port switches 56 and 60 described later during the special symbol variation operation, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state (maximum 4). Up to memory). The special symbol start memory LED 46 is composed of four LEDs. In addition, in the special symbol start memory LED 46, the upper limit value of the start memory number is set to a constant four, but this is not limiting, and the upper limit value of the start memory number can be changed when a predetermined condition is established. It may be configured.

  The normal variable winning ball device 58 is disposed between the first special variable winning ball device 66 disposed substantially at the center of the game area 41 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 disposed above the out port 69. This is an electric tulip type variable winning ball apparatus that is opened and closed by a solenoid 59. The starter switch 60 is built in the normally variable winning ball device 58. The starting opening switch 60 detects a winning ball received while the normally variable winning ball device 58 is open or closed. Thus, when the game ball is detected by the start opening switch 60, the special symbol starts to fluctuate in the special symbol display device 44a, and the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 44b. As described above, the start port switch 60 also serves as a start function for displaying a variation in the special symbol display device 44a.

  The special symbol display device 44a provided in the first special variable winning ball device 66 performs variable display of special symbols “0” to “9”, each of which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and displays the display result. This is a display device having a plurality (two) of 7-segment LEDs to be derived and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display of “0” to “9” is displayed as a special symbol display by alternately repeating the special symbol display device 44a between the lighting state and the extinguishing state. An example showing that is variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display mode of special symbols includes a variation display by scrolling special symbols “0” to “9” and a special symbol “0” to “9”. You may employ | adopt the aspect of the fluctuation | variation display performed using a special symbol itself like the fluctuation | variation display etc. by making the display switched at a predetermined time interval in the field. That is, as a special symbol variation display performed by the special symbol display device 44a, if the display result is derived and displayed after the display state indicating that the variation display of the identification information is performed, Any variation display mode may be adopted.

  The special symbol display device 44a derives and displays one of the special symbol blanks as the display result of the variable display. When the special symbol when the special symbol display device 44a stops changing becomes a predetermined jackpot symbol (for example, “11”, “33”, “55”, “77”), a predetermined game value is given. When a specific gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a big hit or big hit gaming state) occurs, and in the big hit gaming state, the solenoid 65 is driven, whereby the second special variable winning ball device 48 is in a specific state (a state in which it is opened for a predetermined period). Is controlled to be opened and closed by a predetermined number of times (15 times) based on the establishment of a predetermined continuation right. When the big win is reached, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 63 is changed in the normal gaming state over the period in which the special symbol fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times after the big hit gaming state is ended. Control is performed so as to have a shortened variation time that is shorter than the time, and control is performed such that the opening time of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 is an extended opening time that is longer than the opening time in the normal gaming state. A state in which the control of the variation time of the normal symbol and the control of the opening time of the normal variable winning ball device 58 after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a time-short state.

  In addition, when the special symbol at the time when the variation of the special symbol display device 44a is stopped is a predetermined small hit symbol (for example, “22”, “44”, “66”, “88”), a first special that will be described later. In an aspect in which the opening / closing piece 81 of the variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82, the open state (the gaming ball wins a prize) for a predetermined period from the closed state (second state where the gaming ball is difficult to win). The first state, which is easy to perform, is performed (starting mode). A gaming state in which such an operation is performed is referred to as a small hit gaming state. During the control period for such an open state, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened by performing an operation of opening and closing the opening 82 twice (a plurality of times) (hereinafter also referred to as a double opening operation). Put into state. During the control period in which the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state, the opening 82 may be opened and closed once instead of opening and closing the opening 82 twice (multiple times). .

  In this way, as a variable display result, when the small winning symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a small hit display result) stops, a small hit occurs and the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened. This is called an open state, and this operation is called start-up operation. That is, the start-up operation is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the start port switch 60, and the second state (closed) that is disadvantageous to the player by the stop display of the variable display started in the special symbol display device 44a. The operation from the (state) to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player.

  As the small hits, there are provided a plurality of types (two types in this embodiment) of small hits of the first small hit and the second small hit. The first small hit is generated when the special symbol at the time of fluctuation stop is a predetermined first small hit symbol (for example, “22”, “44”). The second small hit is generated when the special symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop is a predetermined second small hit symbol (for example, “66”, “88”). The timing at which the starting operation starts and the timing at which the starting operation ends are different between the first small hit and the second small hit. It should be noted that the timing at which the start-up operation ends does not have to be different between the first small hit and the second small hit. Moreover, you may make it vary aspects, such as the time set to an open state, the frequency | count of making it an open state, etc. according to the kind of small hit design. In the following description, the small hit gaming state performed when the first small hit is called the first small hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state performed when the second small hit is the second small hit gaming state. It is called a hit game state.

  Further, when the special symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special symbol display device 44a is a predetermined off symbol (for example, “00”, “99”), the first state is not controlled by the above-described specific gaming state. It will be in a detachment state that is not controlled.

  Here, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, on the left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66, there is an opening (a winning port) that communicates the inside and the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 according to the state. ) 82 and an opening / closing piece 81 for turning the opening 82 in an open state (see the state of FIG. 3) or a closed state (see the state of FIG. 2). An open / close piece solenoid 105 is connected to the open / close piece 81.

  The opening / closing piece 81 rotates in a direction to open the opening 82 when the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven, and rotates in a direction to close the opening 82 when the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven. It comes to move. Thus, the state where the opening / closing piece 81 opens the opening 82 is the opening state of the first special variable winning ball device 66 described above, and the state where the opening / closing piece 81 closes the opening 82 is the first special variable described above. The winning ball device 66 is in a closed state.

  On the left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 when the first special variable winning ball device 66 is open. A first count switch 106 is provided for detection. A game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 passes through the first count switch 106 and is then guided by the approach ball guiding passage 110.

  A distribution member 83 that distributes the flow path of the guided game ball is provided on the downstream side of the approach ball guide passage 110. A sorting solenoid 108 is connected to the sorting member 83.

  The sorting member 83 moves to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the sorting solenoid 108 is driven (see the state of FIG. 2), and when the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is finished. The pachinko gaming machine 1 moves to the front side in the depth direction (see the state of FIG. 3). When the sorting solenoid 108 is not driven, the game balls guided by the approach ball guide passage 110 are distributed to the first region 85 via the first guide passage 124 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 108 is driven, the game balls guided by the approach ball guiding passage 110 are distributed to the second region 88 via the second guiding passage 117 as shown in FIG. It is done. As described above, the distribution member 83 changes between the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 and the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88.

  The first region 85 is provided with a member that changes the rolling direction of the game balls distributed to the first region 85. The game balls distributed to the first area 85 by the distribution member 83 roll in the first area 85 and enter one of the first specific advance entrance 89 and the first normal winning openings 94a and 94b. That is, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/3.

  On the upstream side of the first specific entrance 89, a storage plate 118b for storing a game ball that is about to enter the first specific entrance 89 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, a storage solenoid 118 is connected to the storage plate 118b via a storage drive member 118a. FIG. 3B shows a state when the storage solenoid 118 is driven. The storage plate 118b moves to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the storage solenoid 118 is driven, and stores a game ball that is about to enter the first specific entrance 89. Such a state is called a storage state. FIG. 3C shows a state when the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is finished. The storage plate 118b moves to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is completed, and releases the stored game balls. Such a state is called a storage release state. Thus, by controlling the drive of the storage solenoid 118, the storage plate 118b can be controlled to the storage state or the storage release state. In the present embodiment, the game balls stored by the storage plate 118b enter the first specific entrance 89 when controlled to the storage release state.

  The first specific entrance 89 is provided with a first specific ball detector 121 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89. When a game ball is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a, a big hit is generated based on the detection, and the second special variable winning ball device 48 is specified by driving the solenoid 65 in the big hit game state. The control for opening and closing is performed at a predetermined number of times (the number selected among 15, 8, and 3 times) based on the establishment of a predetermined continuation right in a state where the state is kept open for a predetermined period. The game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 passes through the first specific ball detector 121a and is then guided out of the first special variable winning ball device 66 by the discharge guiding area 123. On the other hand, the game balls that have entered the first normal winning holes 94 a and 94 b are guided outside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 by the discharge guiding area 123.

  The second area 88 is provided with a rotating disk (also referred to as “two-hole croon”) in which a second specific entrance 91 and a second normal winning opening 94 c are formed. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the rotating disk is always rotated because the motor 127 (see FIG. 4B) for rotating the rotating disk is driven. The game balls distributed to the second region 88 by the distribution member 83 make a circular motion around the rotating disk and then enter the second specific entrance 91 or the second normal winning opening 94c formed in the rotating disk. . That is, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 with a probability of 1/2.

  In the second specific entrance 91, a second specific ball detector 121b for detecting a game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b, a big hit is generated based on the detection, and the open / close plate of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is driven by driving the solenoid 65 in the big hit game state. 49 is opened and closed in a specific mode (a specific mode that is more advantageous for the player than the start mode) by repeating a predetermined number of times (15 times) based on the establishment of a predetermined continuation right. Driving control is performed.

  As described above, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, two specific entrances, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, are provided as specific entry areas. When a game ball enters these specific entrances, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than when the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in the starting manner described above. Is released.

  Here, a big hit occurs when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is distributed to the first area 85 by the distribution member 83 and is distributed to the second area 88. Considering the ratio, the ratio of occurrence of jackpots when assigned to the first area 85 is 1/3, whereas the ratio of occurrence of jackpots when assigned to the second area 88 is The ratio is 1/2. Thereby, with respect to the state of the distribution member 83, the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85, and the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88, Then, the game balls are more likely to enter the specific entry region in the second distribution state than in the first distribution state. In other words, the distribution rate to the second area 88 is higher than the distribution area to the first area 85. Therefore, it can be said that the second area 88 is an area more advantageous to the player than the first area 85.

  As described above, in the first small hit and the second small hit, the timing at which the start operation starts (timing from when the small hit display result is derived and displayed) and the timing at which the start operation ends. Whereas (timing from when the small hit display result is derived and displayed) is different, the distribution member 83 has the same timing (when it comes to the first small hit and when it comes to the second small hit ( By controlling the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 at the timing when the small hit display result is derived and displayed, the first small hit and the second small hit are obtained. The game balls are controlled to be distributed to the second area 88 at the same timing (timing from when the small hit display result is derived and displayed). Thereby, the correlation between the control timing for opening the variable winning ball apparatus and the control timing for changing the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state is different. Details of these control timings will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The game ball that has entered the second specific advance entrance 91 passes through the second specific ball detector 121b, and is then guided out of the second special variable winning ball device 66 by the discharge guiding area 123 (see FIG. 4B). ). On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the second normal winning opening 94 c is guided out of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 by the discharge guiding area 123.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89, the first normal winning opening 94 a, 94 b, the second specific entrance 91, or the second normal winning opening 94 c and is guided by the discharge guiding area 123. Are detected by the discharge ball detector 122 and discharged outside the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  The effect display device 44b provided at the upper right of the second guide passage 117 in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is a liquid crystal display in which a display area 80 for displaying effect images is formed. is there.

  When the variable display is started in the special symbol display device 44a, the effect image for variable display is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. When the display result of the special symbol display device 44a is a jackpot symbol, the effect image for the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. During the big hit gaming state, a big hit middle effect image corresponding to each round in the big hit gaming state is displayed. At the end of the big hit gaming state, an effect image for the end of the big hit gaming state is displayed.

  In addition, when the display result of the special symbol display device 44a is the first small hit symbol, the first display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is displayed in the first display area 80 at the start of driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece. A small hit first effect image corresponding to the small hit is displayed. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol display device 44a is the second small hit symbol, the second display area 80 of the effect display device 44b has a second display at the start of driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 in the second small hit. A small hit first effect image corresponding to the small hit is displayed. In addition, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the approach ball detector 109 in each of the first small hit game state and the second small hit game state, the effect display device 44b In the display area 80, a small hit second effect image is displayed as an effect image indicating that the game ball has entered the second area 88.

  In addition, the effect display for change display displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b includes, for example, a 15R notice effect image for notifying that a 15-round big hit (hereinafter referred to as a 15R big hit), and A notice effect image including a first small hitting notice effect image for notifying that it will be the first small hit is included.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol start memory LED 46, the special symbol display device 44a, and the effect display device 44b are provided in the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  In addition, a restriction flange portion 75 is provided in a portion extending from the upper end to the right end of the first special variable winning ball device 66 to prevent the ball from entering the effect display device 44b. A guide passage 76 is formed between the restriction flange portion 75 and the guide rail 42 a that defines the right end from the upper right end of the game area 41. In addition, a buffer member 70 (for example, rubber or the like) is provided in the upper right portion of the game area 41. The buffer member 70 weakens the momentum of the ball passing through the guide passage 76 by the collision of the ball with the buffer member 70.

  The second special variable winning ball device 48, which is driven and controlled a predetermined number of times when a big hit, has an opening / closing plate 49 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 65, and detects a game ball received in the opening / closing plate 49. A three-count switch 52 is provided. In the second special variable winning ball device 48 (inside the opening and closing plate 49), a third specific ball detector which is a detector for establishing a big hit continuation right along with the detection of the game ball (V winning detection). 51 is provided. Above the third specific ball detector 51, once a V prize is detected, a V shutter (not shown) that prevents the game ball from passing through the third specific ball detector 51 until the opening / closing plate 49 is opened next time. ) Is provided. This V shutter is driven to open and close by a solenoid 50. In the case of a big hit, the opening / closing plate 49 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are won within the predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “opening”). This opening is referred to as an opening cycle). When the game ball received during the release cycle is detected by the third specific ball detector 51, the right to continue is established at that time, and the release cycle described above is executed again. Then, on the condition that the continuation right is established in each release cycle, control is performed to repeat the release cycle for the number of rounds set for each type of jackpot flag. Thereby, when the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened in the big hit gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player than when the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in the small hit gaming state. Controlled by the state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a plurality of variable winning ball devices including the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 are provided as variable winning ball devices. These variable winning ball devices are selectively used by being controlled in different manners according to the fluctuation display result in the special symbol display device 44a. The first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 48 may be integrally formed in a manner in which two openings are provided in one variable winning ball device. Further, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is not provided, and the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in the same manner as the second special variable winning ball device 48 not only in the small hit gaming state but also in the big hit gaming state. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may also function as the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 as controlled by the above.

  The jackpot gaming state of the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be any state in which any one of the following controls (1) to (5) or a combination of controls is executed.

(1) The first special variable winning ball device 66 or the second special variable winning that can be changed between a first state in which a game ball can be easily won and a second state in which the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win. Control that sets ball device 48 to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time (2) First to facilitate the winning of a game ball by intervening detection of a game ball in a specific winning or passing area The second special variable winning ball device 66 or the second special variable winning ball device 48 that can be changed to the second state in which the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. (3) Control to directly discharge a predetermined number of prize balls regardless of the winning of game balls (4) Add valuable number to valuable storage media (cards, receipts, etc.) Control (5) Based on having a score Control for assigning points to gameable ball game machines Further, the left of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is detected by detecting a winning ball in the same manner as the ordinary variable winning ball device 58 described above. In the special symbol display device 44a, a start winning ball device 58b for starting the variation of the special symbol is provided. The start winning ball device 58b has a built-in start port switch 56 to detect the received winning ball. The start port switch 56 has the same function as the start port switch 60. When the game ball is detected by the start port switch 56, the special symbol display device 44a starts the variable display, and the effect display device 44b starts displaying the effect image for the variable display. Further, on the right side of the second special variable winning ball device 48 and the left side of the starting winning ball device 58b, there are provided normal winning ports 53a and 53b, each of which contains a winning ball detector 55a and 55b, respectively.

  As described above, all winning holes and winning devices for winning game balls are provided with switches 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 56, 60, 122 as winning ball detectors for detecting winning balls. However, this is used to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on these detection signals.

  As detection means for detecting a game ball, switches 62, 106, 121a, 109, 121b that detect a winning ball or an incoming ball but do not pay out the winning ball are also provided. The switch (third specific ball detector) 51 also has a function of detecting the establishment of the continuation right, and the switch (third count switch) 52 also has a counting function for restricting the opening of the opening / closing plate 49. is doing. Further, the game board 40 is provided with a plurality of decoration LEDs / lamps 32 for enhancing the decoration effect on the left and right sides of the game area 41.

  As described above, the game board 40 is provided with a number of switches, solenoids, decorative lamps, decorative LEDs, and the like. These are connected to the main board 120 via an audio frame lamp board 92 and an effect control board 90 or a switch relay board 95 described later. That is, each switch and each solenoid provided in the game board 40 are connected to the main board 120 via the switch relay board 95, and the decoration LED / lamp 32 provided on the left and right sides of the game board 40 is an audio frame lamp board. 92 and the production control board 90 are connected to the main board 120.

  The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the configuration of the game board 40 have been described above. Next, a circuit configuration that is wire-connected will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the relationship between the main board 120, various control boards, and electrical components.

  A game control microcomputer 99 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 120. The game control microcomputer 99 includes a ROM 100 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 111 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112 for controlling the progress of the game according to the program, and effect control. An I / O port unit 114 that transmits a control signal (command) to the substrate 90 or the like is included. In this embodiment, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 100 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111 are built in the game control microcomputer 99. That is, the game control microcomputer 99 is a one-chip microcomputer. Since the CPU 112 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 100, what the CPU 112 executes (or performs processing) below specifically means that the CPU 112 executes control according to the program. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 120.

  Signals from the switches 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 62, 106, 121a, 121b, 109, 122 provided on the game board 40 are input to the main board 120 via the switch relay board 95, and Signals from the switch 158 and the ball break switch 157 are input via the payout control board 98. It should be noted that the signal from the ball break switch 157 may be configured not to be input to the main board 120. Similarly, the signal from the full tank switch 158 may be configured not to be input to the main board 120. Further, a signal from a payout number count switch (not shown) mounted on the ball payout device 154 is input to the main board 120 via the payout control board 98.

  The main board 120 also receives signals from the start port switches 56 and 60. Further, the main board 120 is connected to a random number generation circuit 60a constituting R1 described later with reference to FIG. When the signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are input, the random number generation circuit 60a inputs the count value at that time to the main board 120. The main board 120 latches the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a in a storage buffer provided in the RAM 111, and reads the latched count value when it is determined that there is a start winning. Do. The details of this process will be described later.

  Based on the input signals from the switches 51, 52, 55a, 55b, 62, 106, 121a, 121b, 109, 122 provided on the game board 40 among the above input signals, the main board 120 is as follows. Performs proper processing. The main board 120 drives and controls the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 provided on the game board 40, and transmits information signals such as an electric decoration signal and a sound effect signal according to the game state. The sound is output to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90. Further, the main board 120 outputs an effect control command for controlling the display state of the effect display device 44b to the symbol relay board 84 and the effect control board 90, and outputs various game information to the board external terminal board 96. . The effect control board 90 controls the display operation of the effect display device 44b according to the effect control command from the main board 120 and exchanges information signals with the voice frame lamp board 92. The peripheral command relay board 57 relays an information signal to be output to the effect control board 90.

  The voice frame lamp board 92 is based on the game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, which are attached to the front door frame 4, according to the type of the illumination signal input from the main board 120. , 16b, 17a, 17b. The voice frame lamp board 92 controls the speakers 12 a and 12 b according to the type of the sound effect signal input from the main board 120. Further, the voice frame lamp board 92 controls the lighting of various decorative LEDs / lamps 32 attached to the game board 40 via the lamp driver board 93 in accordance with the type of electrical signal input from the main board 120. To do. Depending on the gaming state (big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state, variation pattern, normal gaming state or short-time state, open state, variation display, etc.) The lighting control of various game effect LEDs, game effect lamps, and various decoration LEDs / lamps is performed, and speaker drive control for outputting game sounds from the speakers is performed. The lamp driver board 93 relays the connection with the voice frame lamp board 92 for controlling the lighting state of the decoration LED provided on the game board 40.

  The main board 120 inputs a display control signal (driving signal) via the symbol relay board 84 to the special symbol and special symbol memory board 850 on which the special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol start memory LED 46 are mounted. While performing display control of the special symbol in the display device 44a, lighting control of the special symbol start memory LED 46 is performed. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display device equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main substrate 120 and the special symbol display device 44a, and based on a display control signal (drive signal) from the main substrate 120. Compared with the case where the display control of the special symbol display device 44a is performed by the control board or the like, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  Further, the main board 120 inputs a display control signal (drive signal) to the normal symbol board 86 on which the normal symbol display device 63 is mounted via the symbol relay board 84, and displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 63. Take control. Further, the main board 120 inputs a display control signal (drive signal) via the symbol relay board 84 to the normal symbol memory board 87 on which the normal symbol start memory LED 64 is mounted, and controls the lighting of the normal symbol start memory LED 64. Do.

  The effect control board 90 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown), an I / O port unit (not shown), and the like. The display control of the effect image on the effect display device 44b is performed according to the type of the effect control command input from the main board 120. In addition to the effect control microcomputer, the effect control board 80 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a character ROM, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) (not shown). . The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and performs display control of the effect display device 44b.

  The effect control microcomputer operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 120, performs display control of the effect display device 44b according to the received command according to the received effect control command. Specifically, the CPU transmits control data for displaying an image corresponding to the effect control command to the VDP according to the received effect control command. In order to display an image according to the control data transmitted as described above, the VDP reads necessary data from the character ROM. The character ROM is for storing image data to be displayed on the effect display device 44b in advance.

  The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU, and maps the VRAM there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the effect display device 44b according to the image data in the character ROM, and the VDP expands the image data in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. The image data developed in the VRAM is output to the effect display device 44b.

  Next, the dispensing control board 98 outputs a dispensing stop signal to the ball dispensing device 154 based on the full tank signal from the full tank switch 158, and stops the driving of the dispensing motor. The full tank signal from the full tank switch 158 is input to the main board 120 via the payout control board 98. When a full tank signal from the full tank switch 158 is input to the main board 120, a full tank signal is output from the main board 120 to the voice frame lamp board 92 to display and drive a predetermined lamp or LED. May be notified. Further, since the full tank signal from the full switch 158 is output to the payout control board 98, for example, an error indicator on the payout control board 98 or the like may be notified.

  The main board 120 outputs a prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 based on input signals from the switches 51, 52, 55 a, 55 b, 56, 60, 122 provided on the game board 40. The payout control board 98 drives a payout motor (not shown) to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the input of the prize ball number signal. Further, the payout control board 98 displays the prize ball LED 10 based on an input of the prize ball number signal and notifies the fact.

  Further, the payout control board 98 outputs a payout stop signal to the ball payout device 154 based on the ball cut switch signal from the ball cut switch 157, and stops driving of the payout motor. The payout control board 98 drives the broken LED 9 to display in a predetermined manner.

  When either the full tank switch 158 or the ball break switch 157 is turned ON, a prize ball stop signal (payout stop command) is output from the main board 120 to the payout control board 98 so as not to win a prize ball. If both 158 and 157 are OFF, a winning ball possible signal (payout stop cancellation command) may be output. In addition, when there is an unpaid out in place of the prize ball LED 10, an unpaid out notification lamp or the like that lights up may be provided.

  Only the switch input for controlling the game operation and the switch input for controlling the payout operation of the prize ball are input to the main board 120, and the relationship between the main board 120 and other control boards excluding the payout control board 98 In FIG. 2, the communication relationship is one-way from the main board 120 to another control board. For this reason, there is an advantage that an illegal processing program is incorporated into another control board and cannot be executed even if an illegal process is performed on the main board 120, and a part of the control of the main board 120 is transferred to another control board. Since the control board is in charge, the burden on the main board 120 can be reduced and the inspection of the main board 120 can be facilitated.

  The payout control board 98 also includes signals from the motor position sensor and the payout number count switch mounted on the ball payout device 154, the full signal from the full switch 158 as described above, and the ball break switch 157. The ball break signal is input. Further, a game ball lending device connection terminal board 103 for relaying signals from the card unit device 128 and the balance display board 104 is connected to the payout control board 98, and the ball lending mounted on the balance display board 104 is connected. Signals from the switch and the return switch and various information from the card unit device 128 are input. Furthermore, as described above, a prize ball number signal is input to the payout control board 98 from the main board 120. Of the input signals described above, the payout control board 98 is based on the input signal from the motor position sensor, and the payout motor stop position in the payout operation of the lending and winning balls, that is, the stop position of the ball payout member of the ball payout device 154. It is possible to detect whether or not the ball dispensing member is operating as well as accurately controlling. Also, the payout control board 98 controls the payout motor so as to pay out the correct payout number of the rented and prize balls based on the input signal from the payout number count switch, and rents the ball on the external terminal board for the frame. Number information (25 pulses for 100 yen, 1 pulse) is output. Note that the prize ball number information may be output from the main board 120.

  The payout control board 98 performs control to drive the payout motor when a ball rental request signal is input from the card unit device 128 via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 103. Further, a signal from the return switch is transmitted to the card unit device 128 via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 103. Various information signals from the card unit device 128 are also transmitted to the frequency display LED (not shown) of the balance display board 104 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 103. Further, the payout control board 98 executes the payout operation of the prize ball based on the award ball number signal from the main board 120, the ball dead signal and the full tank signal directly inputted from the switch, and the launch control board 107. Or output a stop signal for the launch motor. Note that the input signals from the ball break switch 157 and the full tank switch 158 connected to the frame external terminal board are output to the external hall management computer or the like as ball dead information or full tank information.

  The power supply board 97 receives AC 24V AC power as a primary power supply through a power cord. The power supply board 97 supplies power as a secondary power supply to the main board 120 and the payout control board 98. The main board 120 performs various control processes based on the power supplied from the power supply board 97 and supplies power for driving various game effect LEDs, game effect lamps, decoration lamps, speakers, and the like to the peripheral power supply relay board. The sound frame lamp substrate 92 is supplied via 47. The peripheral power supply relay board 47 relays power supplied from the main board 120 to the audio frame lamp board 92. The voice frame lamp board 92 lights various game effect LEDs, game effect lamps, and decoration lamps based on the electric power supplied from the main board 120, and displays an image on the effect display device 44b on the effect control board 90. To supply power for. The payout control board 98 performs various control processes including a process of driving the payout motor and the firing motor based on the electric power supplied from the power supply board 97. On the power supply board 97, a clear switch 97a for clearing all operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value (also referred to as a count value) used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer 99 for game control. FIG. 6A shows four types of random counters, random counters R1 to R4, as examples of the random counter.

  R1 is a game state determination for generating a random value used for determining in advance whether or not to generate a big hit, a first small hit, and a second small hit for the fluctuation display of the special symbol display device 44a. The counter is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “299” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This R1 is a random number generation circuit 60a (see FIG. 5) that performs addition and update at an extremely high speed (10 MHz) irrespective of clock control (for example, interrupt processing described later) of the game control microcomputer 99. The gaming control microcomputer 99 latches (temporarily holds) the count value of R1 at the time when the input signals from the start port switches 56, 60 are turned on in the storage buffer, and the start prize is given by software. When the determination is made (for example, when the input signal is in the on state while the interrupt process is performed twice), the count value latched in the storage buffer is stored in the storage area of the RAM 111 as the start winning storage data. Then, for the special symbol display device 44a, the count value stored in the storage area of the RAM 111 is determined in advance at the stage before starting the variation display of the special symbol. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not it matches (matches) the second small hit determination value.

  Here, the big hit determination value, the first small hit determination value, and the second small hit determination value will be described. FIG. 6B is a diagram for explaining the big hit determination value, the first small hit determination value, and the second small hit determination value among the count values of the random counter R1.

  With reference to FIG. 6B, the jackpot determination value in the present embodiment is for determining that a 15R jackpot that can open and close the second special variable winning ball device 48 15 times during the jackpot gaming state is generated. 15R is a big hit determination value, and a numerical value of 2 of “3, 7” is preset in the count value of the random counter R1. Also, as the small hit determination value, a numerical value of 297 “1, 2, 4 to 6, 8 to 299” among the count values of the random counter R1 is determined in advance. The first small hit determination value is a determination value for determining that the first small hit is generated, and the numerical value of 147 of “1, 2, 4 to 6, 8 to 149” of the count value of the random counter R1 is set. It is predetermined. The second small hit determination value is a determination value for determining that the second small hit is generated, and a numerical value of 150 of “150 to 299” of the count value of the random counter R1 is determined in advance.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit determination value and the first small hit are generated so that the big hit is at a ratio of 0.66% and the small hit including the first small hit and the second small hit is at a ratio of 99%. A hit determination value and a second small hit determination value are set. That is, in the present embodiment, the ratio of occurrence of the small hit including the first small hit and the second small hit is set to be higher than the ratio of occurrence of the big hit. In addition, as the small hits, the first small hit determination value and the second small hit determination value are set so that the first small hit is generated at a rate of 49% and the second small hit is generated at a rate of 50%. Is set.

  R2 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 44a. The count value of R2 is updated every 2 msec by the game control microcomputer 99, updated from 0 to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated again by SA15 in FIG. ) Is updated from the initial value determined based on the random number value of the initial value determination random number generated using.

  As for R3, the variation display result in the special symbol display device 44a (including the effect display device 44b) becomes the first small hit symbol or the second small hit symbol, and then the entry of the game ball is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a. This is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining the number of times (number of rounds) of repeating the release cycle during the big hit gaming state generated by the entry of the game ball. The count value of R3 is updated every 2 msec by the game control microcomputer 99, updated from 0 to 99 which is the upper limit, and then updated again by SA15 in FIG. ) Is updated from the initial value determined based on the random number value of the initial value determination random number generated using.

  R4 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the variable display of the normal symbol display device 63. The count value of R4 is updated every 2 msec by the game control microcomputer 99, updated from 0 to 250 which is the upper limit, and then updated again by SA15 in FIG. ) Is updated from the initial value determined based on the random number value of the initial value determination random number generated using. When a valid start passage is detected by the gate switch 62, the count value of R4 is extracted and stored in the RAM 111 as passage storage data. Then, at the stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined hit determination value. If they match, the normal symbol hit can be generated. The above-described control is performed, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of control and the above-described control is not performed.

  Functions such as the special symbol hit determination function, the symbol determination function, and the normal symbol hit determination function as described above are realized by the control function of the game control microcomputer 99.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a main process program executed by the game control microcomputer 99. In the main process in the present embodiment, when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 99 performs a necessary initial setting process in the main process.

  First, in step SA (hereinafter, simply referred to as SA) 01, a process for setting the interrupt prohibition is performed. Next, in SA02, processing for setting the interrupt mode to interrupt mode 2 is performed. In SA03, processing for setting a stack pointer designation address in the stack pointer is performed. In SA04, the built-in device register is initialized. In SA05, initialization processing of a CTC (counter / timer) which is a built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) is performed. In SA06, processing for setting the RAM in an accessible state is performed. It becomes possible to easily process the interrupt mode 2 in this embodiment and the interrupt request from each built-in device, and it is possible to provide an interrupt process at an arbitrary position in the program. In this mode, it is also easy to prepare each interrupt process for each interrupt generation factor.

  Next, in SA07, the clear switch 97a provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is pressed, and processing for determining whether or not the detection signal is set to the on state is performed. If it is determined in SA07 that the clear switch 97a is in the on state, the process proceeds to SA10 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in SA08 that the clear switch 97a is not in the on state, the data protection processing (in the backup RAM area when the power is cut off) ( For example, processing for determining whether or not parity data has been added is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when an unexpected power interruption occurs, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When such protection processing is performed, it is assumed that there is a backup. That is, when it is determined that there is no backup, the game control microcomputer 99 executes initial processing after SA10. When it is determined in SA08 that there is a backup, a game state restoration process is performed in SA09 to return the internal state of the main board 120 to the state before the power cut. Then, the contrast value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is reset to the PC, and the process proceeds to SA13 described later. In SA10, a process of clearing the storage buffer of the RAM mounted on the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. An initial value setting process for setting an initial value in a predetermined work area is also performed.

  In SA11, a process for initializing the sub-boards (effect control board 90, payout control board 98, voice frame lamp board 92, etc.) is performed. In SA12, a CTC register provided in the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 msec. That is, an initial value corresponding to 2 msec is set in a predetermined register (time counting register).

  In SA13 to SA16, main loop processing is executed. First, in SA13, processing for setting the interrupt disabled state is performed. In SA15, initial value determination random number update processing is performed. The initial value determining random number is a random number for determining the initial values of the special symbol determining random number, the round number determining random number, and the normal symbol determining random number. In SA16, processing for setting the interrupt permitted state is performed. Note that interrupt inhibition is realized by issuing an interrupt inhibition instruction, disabling an interrupt prohibition register, or setting a mask register. On the other hand, interrupt permission is realized by issuing an interrupt permission instruction, setting an interrupt prohibition register to permit, or resetting a mask register.

  The counter update process of the random counter in the initial value determination random number update process of SA15 in the present embodiment is executed in an interrupt disabled state. Therefore, maskable interrupts such as timer interrupts do not occur when the counter update process is being executed. That is, the counter update process is executed without being interrupted by the interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the built-in CTC of the CPU 112 is set so as to repeatedly generate a timer interrupt. Furthermore, the repetition period is set to 2 msec. When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt process as illustrated in FIG. 8 is executed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a program for timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process in this embodiment is started every 2 msec.

  First, in step SB (hereinafter simply referred to as SB) 01, power-off processing is performed. In the power-off process, the power confirmation signal is determined. If the power-off process is not being performed, the backup monitoring timer is cleared. On the other hand, the backup monitoring timer is updated and determined if the power-off determination is in progress. If the power is off, the checksum buffer is set, the RAM prohibited state is set, the CTC is set, and the power confirmation signal is monitored.

  In SB02, switch processing is performed. In the switch processing, the gate switch 62, the start port switches 56 and 60, the first count switch 106, the third count switch 52, the third winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, the first specific ball detector 121a, and the second specific ball detection. The state of switches such as the detector 121b, the third specific sphere detector 51, the approaching sphere detector 109, and the discharged sphere detector 122 is input, and processing for determining their detection state is performed.

  In SB03, display control processing is performed. In the display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a and the normal symbol display device 63 and a drive signal for controlling the lighting state of the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64 are displayed. Output processing is performed.

  In SB04, an abnormal winning notification process is performed. In the abnormal winning notification process, the first count switch 106 provided in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is set to the ON state even though the first special variable winning ball device 66 is not opened. And when the third count switch 52 provided in the second special variable winning ball device 48 is set to the ON state even though the second special variable winning ball device 48 is not opened. Then, a process of setting an abnormal winning notification command for notifying that an abnormal winning has been made is performed.

  In SB05, random number update processing is performed. In the random number update process, a process of updating the count value of a random counter for generating a special symbol determining random number, a round number determining random number, and a normal symbol determining random number is performed.

  In SB06, initial value determination random number update processing for updating random numbers for determining initial values of the special symbol determination random number R2, the round number determination random number R3, and the normal symbol determination random number R4 is performed.

  In SB08, a special symbol process is performed. In the special symbol process, a process for selecting and executing the corresponding process is performed according to the value of the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. In SB08, an effect control command for displaying an effect image corresponding to the gaming state on the effect display device 44b is set.

  In SB09, normal symbol process processing is performed. In the normal symbol process, a process for selecting and executing the corresponding process is performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag for controlling the lighting of the normal symbol display device 63 in a predetermined manner. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  In SB10, display command control processing is performed. In the display command control process, a process of outputting the effect control command set in SB08 or the like to the effect control microcomputer is performed.

  In SB11, an information output process is performed. In the information output process, game information necessary for business management of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, jackpot information for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is in effect, time variation information for notifying that the jackpot is in the state of short-term fluctuation after the end of the jackpot state) , Starting port information for notifying the number of game balls in which the starting port switches 56 and 60 are turned on, symbol determining number of times 1 information for notifying the number of fluctuation operations of the special symbol display device 44a, the first special variable winning ball device 66 Game) information on the number of times of opening / closing of the number of times of opening / closing, information on the number of times of determining the number of movements of the normal symbol display device 63, and information on the number of times of opening / closing of the ordinary variable winning ball device 58. Processing for output to the hall management computer installed in the hall is performed.

  In SB12, a prize ball process is performed. In the prize ball processing, the number of prize balls is set based on a detection signal from a switch for detecting a prize at each prize opening. For example, a payout control command is output to the payout control board 98 in response to winning detection. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 98 drives the ball payout device 154 according to the payout control command.

  In SB13, a test terminal process is performed. In the test terminal process, the setting during special symbol change, the setting per special symbol, the setting during operation of the first special variable winning ball device 66, the setting during operation of the second special variable winning ball device 48, the normal variable winning ball device 58 is operating The process of outputting each signal such as the setting of, and the setting during normal symbol fluctuation is executed.

  In SB14, an output process is performed. In the output process, an output process for outputting a drive signal for driving the corresponding solenoid when a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed. Based on the drive signal output in the output process, the solenoid is driven, and the corresponding device is controlled to an open state or a closed state. In the following description, the process of driving the solenoid or stopping the drive of the solenoid is performed by the output process of SB14.

  In SB15, a storage process is performed. In the storage process, a process of setting a drive signal for controlling the lighting state of the special symbol start storage LED 46 and the normal symbol start storage LED 64 is performed.

  In SB16, a special symbol display control process is performed. In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a is performed. In SB17, a normal symbol display control process is performed. In the normal symbol display control process, a process for setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is performed.

  In SB18, a status indicator display process is performed. In the status display lamp display process, a status display lamp display process for controlling the status display lamp is performed. In the status display lamp display processing in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time status, processing for updating the status display timer, setting the status indicator flash, setting the status indicator flash rate, etc. Is done. In SB19, a process for setting the interrupt permitted state is performed. As a result, the interrupt is not enabled until all of the timer interrupt processing is executed, so no other interrupts or next timer interrupts will occur, and all timer interrupt processing Each process can be reliably completed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the display control process of SB03. In this display control processing, based on the designated values set in SB15 to SB17, the special symbol display on the special symbol display device 44a, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 63, and the special symbol start memory LED 46 The memory display and the memory display on the display normal symbol start storage LED 64 are performed.

  In step SC (hereinafter simply referred to as SC) 01, a process of clearing all the drive signals output in the display control process of the previous timer interrupt process is performed. In SC02, a process of outputting a drive signal is performed according to the setting contents of the special symbol output buffer. In SC03, processing for outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the set contents of the normal symbol output buffer. In SC04, a process of outputting a drive signal is performed according to the setting contents of the special symbol start winning memory number buffer. In SC05, processing for outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the set contents of the normal symbol start winning memory number buffer. In SC06, processing for outputting a drive signal is performed in accordance with the setting contents of other output buffers. Thereby, the special symbol display device 44a, the normal symbol display device 63, the special symbol start memory LED 46, and the normal symbol start memory LED 64 can be accurately driven.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of special symbol process processing in SB08. As described above, in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the value of the special symbol process flag is executed.

  First, in step SD (hereinafter simply referred to as SD) 01, there is a process for determining whether or not a game ball has won a normal variable winning ball device 58 or a starting winning ball device 58b provided in the game board 40. Done. Specifically, while the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is performed twice, a process of determining whether or not the input signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in the on state is performed. When it is determined in SD01 that there has been a start prize (when the input signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are on while the timer interruption process is performed twice), the start port switch passes in SD02. After the processing, any one of SD03 to SD10 is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag.

  In SD03, special symbol normal processing is performed. In the special symbol normal processing, the big hit determination and the small hit determination are performed based on the count value extracted from the special symbol determination random counter R1, and the special symbol display device 44a corresponding to the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination is used. The process of determining the stop symbol (big hit symbol, first small hit symbol, second small hit symbol, or off symbol) is performed. Then, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process of SD05 is performed.

  In SD05, special symbol variation processing is performed. In the special symbol variation process, when a predetermined variation time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process is performed. In the special symbol variation process, processing for transmitting a variation display effect start command as an effect control command for designating display of a variation display effect image at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed. As a result, the effect display microcomputer 44 controls the effect display device 44b to display the effect image for variable display including the notice effect image.

  In SD06, special symbol stop processing is performed. In the special symbol stop process, a process for controlling the special symbol to be stopped in the special symbol display device 44a is performed. When a small hit flag (a first small hit flag or a second small hit flag, which will be described later), which is a flag indicating that it has been determined to be a small hit, is set, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the first value. When the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the value corresponding to the big winning opening releasing process and the 15R big hit flag which is a flag indicating that it is determined that the big hit is determined to be 15R big hit, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the second big value. A process of updating to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-process is performed. On the other hand, when neither the small hit flag nor the big hit flag is set, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process is performed.

  In SD06a, a first big prize opening opening process described later with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21 is performed. In the first big prize opening opening process, an effect control command for designating display of an effect image for occurrence of the first small hit and an effect image for occurrence of the second small hit (first effect image of the small hit) Small hit first effect start command) and an effect control command (small hit second effect start) that designates that an effect image (small hit second effect image) indicating that the game ball has entered the second area 88 is displayed. Command) is transmitted. Thus, the effect display microcomputer 44b controls the effect display device 44b to display the effect image for occurrence of the small hit according to the type of the small hit and the effect image during the small hit.

  In SD07, pre-opening processing for the second big prize opening is performed. In the second big prize opening opening pre-process, a process for starting the control for opening the second special variable winning ball device 48 is performed. Specifically, a process for opening the second special variable winning ball device 48 is performed by initializing the count and flag and driving the solenoid 65 to open the second special variable winning ball device 48. It is. Also, the execution time of the second big winning opening opening process of SD08 is set, and the process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second big winning opening opening process is performed. In the second big prize opening pre-opening process, a process for transmitting the jackpot effect command as an effect control command for designating display of the effect image for the occurrence of the big hit is performed. As a result, the effect display microcomputer 44 controls the effect display device 44b to display the effect image for the occurrence of the big hit.

  In SD08, the second big prize opening opening process is performed. In the second grand prize opening opening process, the control for sending the presentation control command for the round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer for production control and the establishment of the closing condition of the second special variable winning ball device 48 are confirmed. Processing is performed. When the closing condition is satisfied, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second large winning opening opening post-processing is performed. In the second big prize opening opening process, a process for transmitting an effect control command designating display of the big hit effect image is performed. Thereby, the control for displaying the effect image during the big hit is performed in the effect display device 44b by the effect control microcomputer.

  In SD09, the post-opening process for the second big prize opening is performed. In the post-processing after opening the second big prize opening, the presence or absence of passage of the third specific ball detector 51 provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. Perform processing. When the big hit game state continuation condition is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, control is performed to send the production control command of the round continuation display during the big hit game state to the production control microcomputer, and the special symbol process flag Processing for updating the value to a value corresponding to the pre-opening processing for the second big prize opening is performed. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end processing Is done.

  In SD10, a big hit end process is performed. In the big hit end process, control is performed to cause the microcomputer for effect control to perform display control for displaying the big hit end effect image for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In the big hit end process, a process for transmitting an effect control command for designating the display of the effect image for the big hit end is performed. As a result, the effect display microcomputer 44 controls the effect display device 44b to display the effect image for the end of the big hit. In addition, in SD10, in order to control to the time-short state for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display after the big hit, the time-short flag is set to the on state and the number of variable displays when the time-short state is set. Is performed (for example, set to 100 times). Then, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process is performed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of normal symbol process processing in SB09. As described above, in the normal symbol process, processing corresponding to the value of the normal symbol process flag is executed.

  First, in step SE (hereinafter simply referred to as SE) 01, processing is performed to determine whether or not the gate switch 62 has detected a ball and is set in an on state. If it is determined in SE01 that the gate switch 62 is set to the ON state, after performing the gate switch passing process in SE02, any one of SE03 to SE06 is performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Executed.

  In the gate switch passage process, the upper limit is the value of the gate passage storage counter that holds the starting passage balls that have passed through the gate switch 62 and are not yet used for the variable display by the normal symbol display device 63. It is determined whether or not “4” or more. If it is less than “4”, the gate passage storage counter is updated by adding “1”, the count value is extracted from the normal symbol determination random counter R4, and stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the added gate passage storage counter. Processing is performed.

  In SE03, normal symbol normal processing is performed. In the normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol hit determination process is performed based on the count value extracted from the random counter R4 for normal symbol determination. The hit flag is set to the on state when it is determined that the hit is made by the normal symbol hit determination process. Then, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process of SE04 is performed.

  In SE04, normal symbol variation processing is performed. In the normal symbol variation process, when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop process is performed. The normal symbol variation time is set to the above-mentioned normal variation time when the above-mentioned hourly flag is not set to the on state, and is set to the above-mentioned shortened variation time when the hourly flag is set to the on-state. The

  In SE05, a normal symbol stop process is performed. In the normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display device 63 performs processing for controlling the normal symbol to be stopped. When the hit flag is set to the on state, processing for updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation processing is performed. On the other hand, when the hit flag is not set to the on state, a process of updating the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal process is performed.

  In SE06, an ordinary electric accessory operating process is performed. In the ordinary electric accessory operating process, the normal variable winning ball device 58 is opened, and a process for confirming that the closing condition of the normal variable winning ball device 58 is satisfied (the set opening time has elapsed) is performed. . The closing condition of the normal variable winning ball device 58 is established when the above-mentioned normal opening time has elapsed when the above-mentioned hourly flag is not set to the on state, and when the hourly flag is set to the on-state. It is established when the aforementioned extended opening time has elapsed. When the closing condition is satisfied, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58 is controlled to be in the closed state, and the normal symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the normal symbol normal process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the storage process of SB15. In the storing process, special symbol reserved memory number data and normal symbol reserved memory number data are set.

  First, in step SF (hereinafter simply referred to as SF) 01, processing for setting the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the gate passing memory counter in the normal symbol reserved memory number output buffer is performed. In SF02, processing for setting the special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the start winning memory counter in the special symbol reserved memory number output buffer is performed. The data set in SF01 and SF02 are output in SC04 and SC05 in FIG. 9 described above.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the special symbol display control process of SB16. In the special symbol display control processing, processing for setting data for displaying the state of the special symbol is performed based on the value of the special symbol process flag described in the special symbol process processing of FIG.

  First, in step SG (hereinafter simply referred to as SG) 01, a process of reading the value of the special symbol process flag currently set is performed. In SG02, a process of determining whether or not the value of the read special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process is performed. That is, a process for determining whether or not the display state of the special symbol display device 44a is in a variable display is performed.

  When it is determined in SG02 that the value is not a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process, in SG03, the special symbol stop which is data for displaying the scheduled stop symbol set in the special symbol normal process of SD03 in FIG. Processing for selecting display data is performed. In SG04, the special symbol stop display data selected in SG03 is set in the special symbol output buffer, and the special symbol display control process is terminated. Here, SG03 and SG04 will be described in detail. For example, when “77” is set as the scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol normal process of SD03 in FIG. 10, the special symbol “77” is displayed when the symbol is confirmed in SG03. The special symbol stop display data to be selected is selected, and the special symbol stop display data selected to display the special symbol “77” at the time of symbol determination in SG04 is set in the special symbol output buffer. The special symbol stop display data set in the special symbol output buffer is output in SC02 of FIG. Thereby, the scheduled stop symbol set in the special symbol normal process of SD03 in FIG. 10 can be displayed on the special symbol display device 44a.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SG02 that the value corresponds to the special symbol variation process, a special symbol display update timer for specifying the timing for switching the variation display state of the special symbol display device 44a to the lit state or the unlit state in SG05. A process for determining whether or not is “0” is performed.

  When it is determined in SG05 that the special symbol display update timer is “0”, a special symbol variation state designation value for specifying the variation display state of the special symbol display device 44a is changed in SG06. That is, when the currently set special symbol variation state designation value is a value corresponding to the unlit state (for example, “0”), a process for changing to a value corresponding to the lit state (for example, “1”) is performed. . When the currently set special symbol variation state designation value is a value corresponding to the lighting state (for example, “1”), a process for changing to a value corresponding to the unlighting state (for example, “0”) is performed. . In SG07, a process of setting “100” as a special symbol update timer is performed, and the process proceeds to SG08.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SG05 that the special symbol display update timer is not "0", a process of subtracting "1" from the special symbol display update timer is performed in SG08. In SG09, processing for selecting special symbol variation state data for controlling the special symbol display device 44a to the variation display state according to the special symbol variation state designation value is performed. In SG10, the special symbol variation state data selected in SG09 is set in the special symbol output buffer, and the special symbol display control process is terminated.

  Here, SG05 to SG10 will be described in detail. In SG07, “100” is set as the special symbol display update timer, and “1” is subtracted in SG08 every time the special symbol display control process is performed, that is, every 2 msec. . When the special symbol display update timer becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction in SG08, the special symbol variation state designation value is changed, and the variation display state of the special symbol display device 44a is turned on (for example, It is switched to a state in which the LEDs arranged in the middle stage among the 7-segment LEDs are lit) or a light-off state (for example, a state in which all LEDs used for the 7-segment LEDs are not lit). Also, in SG09, the special symbol variation state data for changing to the variable display state corresponding to the special symbol variation state designation value is selected, and in SG10, the variable display state corresponding to the special symbol variation state designation value is selected. Processing for setting the special symbol fluctuation state data in the special symbol output buffer is performed. The special symbol fluctuation state data set in the special symbol output buffer is output in SC02 of FIG. Thereby, the variable display state of the special symbol display device 44a can be switched from the lighting state to the unlighting state and from the unlighting state to the lighting state every 2 × 100 = 200 msec.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the normal symbol display control process of SB17. In the normal symbol display control process, similarly to the special symbol display control process, a process for setting data for displaying the state of the normal symbol is performed based on the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  First, in step SH (hereinafter simply referred to as SH) 01, processing for reading the value of the currently set normal symbol process flag is performed. In SH02, a process of determining whether or not the read value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process is performed. That is, a process for determining whether or not the display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is in a variable display is performed.

  When it is determined in SH02 that the value does not correspond to the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol stop display data for confirming and displaying the symbol corresponding to the state of the hit flag set in the normal symbol normal process of SE03 in FIG. Processing to select is performed. In SH04, processing for setting the normal symbol stop display data selected in SH03 in the normal symbol output buffer is performed, and the normal symbol display control processing is terminated. Here, SH03 and SH04 will be described in detail. For example, when the winning flag is set to ON in the normal symbol normal process of SE03 in FIG. 11, the normal symbol “O” is displayed at the time of symbol determination in SH03. The normal symbol stop display data is selected and the normal symbol stop display data selected to display the normal symbol “◯” at the time of symbol confirmation in SH04 is set in the normal symbol output buffer. The normal symbol stop display data set in the normal symbol output buffer is output in SC03 of FIG. Thereby, the symbol corresponding to the state of the hit flag set in the normal symbol normal process of SE03 in FIG. 11 can be displayed on the normal symbol display device 63.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SH02 that the value corresponds to the normal symbol variation process, in SH05, the timing for switching the normal symbol “◯” or the normal symbol “X” of the normal symbol display device 63 to the lighting state is specified. A process for determining whether or not the normal symbol display update timer is “0” is performed.

  When it is determined in SH05 that the normal symbol display update timer is “0”, processing for changing the normal symbol fluctuation state designation value for specifying the fluctuation display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is performed in SH06. That is, when the currently set normal symbol fluctuation state designation value is a value that turns on the normal symbol “O” (for example, “0”), the value that sets the normal symbol “X” in the lighting state (for example, “ 1)) is changed. In addition, when the normal symbol variation state designation value currently set is a value for turning on the normal symbol “×” (for example, “1”), a value for turning on the normal symbol “O” (for example, “ 0 ") is performed. In SH07, a process of setting “100” as a normal symbol update timer is performed, and the process proceeds to SH08.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SH05 that the normal symbol display update timer is not “0”, a process of subtracting “1” from the normal symbol display update timer is performed in SH08. In SH09, a process of selecting normal symbol variation state data for controlling the normal symbol display device 63 to a variation display state corresponding to the normal symbol variation state designation value is performed. In SH10, the normal symbol variation state data selected in SH09 is set in the normal symbol output buffer, and the normal symbol display control process is terminated.

  Here, SH05 to SH10 will be described in detail. “100” is set as the normal symbol display update timer in SH07, and “1” is subtracted in SH08 every time the normal symbol display control process is performed, that is, every 2 msec. . When the normal symbol display update timer becomes “0” as a result of subtraction in SH08, the normal symbol variation state designation value is changed, and the normal symbol that is in the lighting state is changed from the normal symbol “O” to the normal symbol. It is switched alternately to “x” or from the normal symbol “x” to the normal symbol “◯”. Also, in SH09, the normal symbol variation state data for selecting the variation display state corresponding to the normal symbol variation state designation value is selected, and in SH10, the variation display state corresponding to the normal symbol variation state designation value is selected. Processing for setting the normal symbol fluctuation state data in the normal symbol output buffer is performed. The normal symbol fluctuation state data set in the normal symbol output buffer is output in SC03 of FIG. As a result, the fluctuation display state of the normal symbol display device 63 is changed every 2 × 100 = 200 msec, the normal symbol to be turned on is changed from the normal symbol “O” to the normal symbol “X”, or from the normal symbol “X” to the normal symbol. It can be switched alternately to “◯”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the start port switch passing process of SD02. In step SJ (hereinafter simply referred to as SJ) 01, it is determined whether or not the value of the start winning storage counter in the holding storage buffer is equal to or greater than the upper limit “4”. The start winning memory counter is a counter that holds a game ball that has been won for starting but has not yet been used for variable display by the special symbol display device 44a, and the upper limit number is set to, for example, "4". If the value of the start winning memory counter (the number of reserved memories) has already reached “4”, the subroutine is terminated because no further storage is possible, but if it has not reached “4”, the control is performed. Shifts to SJ02, and a process of updating the start winning memory counter by adding “1” is performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to SJ03, and a process of reading the count value (hard random number) of R1 latched in the storage buffer when the input signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are turned on is performed. In SJ04, a process of reading the count value from the special symbol determination random counter R2 is performed. In SJ05, control is performed to store the count value read in SJ03 and SJ04 in a storage area corresponding to the value of the added start winning storage counter. Thus, when the value of the start winning storage counter has not reached the upper limit number, the count value already extracted from the random counter R1 and latched in the storage buffer, and the count value extracted from the random counter R2 Is stored in the hold storage buffer, and the start port switch passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for special symbol normal processing of SD03.

  First, in step SK (hereinafter simply referred to as SK) 01, a process is performed for determining whether or not the number of reserved storages, which is the value of the start winning storage counter, is “0”. If the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer is not “0”, the random number values of the random counters R1 and R2 corresponding to the value “1” of the start winning memory counter stored first in the reserved memory buffer are obtained in SK02. A reading process is performed.

  Next, in SK03, a process for deleting the random number value read in SK02 from the storage area is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SK04, where the value of the start prize storage counter is decremented by 1, and the random number value stored in the holding storage buffer is shifted to the area corresponding to the start prize storage counter that is one smaller. .

  Next, in SK05, a gaming state determination process is executed based on the count value read in SK02. In this gaming state determination process, a process is performed for determining whether to make a big hit, whether to make a first small hit, whether to make a second big hit, and a stop symbol. In SK06, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the game state determination process of SK05. First, in step SL (hereinafter simply referred to as SL) 01, processing is performed to determine whether or not the value of the random counter R1 read in SK02 in FIG. 16 matches the jackpot determination value. When it is determined in SL01 that they match, a process of setting an ON state in a 15R big hit flag indicating that control is made in 15R big hit is performed in SL02. Then, in SL03, the variation display of the special symbol display device 44a is made based on the value of the random counter R2 read in SK02 of FIG. 16 from the “15” big hit symbols “11”, “33”, “55”, “77”. A process of determining a jackpot symbol to be displayed as a display result is performed. Thereafter, in SL04, a process of setting a 15R big hit command as an effect control command is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SL01 that they do not match, a process is performed in SL05 to determine whether or not the value of the random counter R1 read in SK02 in FIG. 16 is the first small hit determination value.

  When it is determined in SL05 that the value of the random counter R1 coincides with the first small hit determination value, processing for setting the first small hit flag indicating that the control is performed in the first small hit in SL06 is performed. Then, in SL07, the first small symbol “22”, “44” is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the special symbol display device 44a based on the value of the random counter R2 read in SK02 of FIG. A process of determining a symbol per small portion is performed. Thereafter, in SL08, processing for setting a first small hitting time command as an effect control command is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SL05 that they do not match, processing is performed in SL09 to determine whether or not the value of the random counter R1 read in SK02 in FIG. 16 is the second small hit determination value.

  When it is determined in SL09 that the value of the random counter R1 coincides with the second small hit determination value, processing for setting the second small hit flag indicating that the second small hit is controlled in SL10 is performed. Then, in SL11, the second small hit symbol “66”, “88” is displayed as a display result of the variable symbol display of the special symbol display device 44a based on the value of the random counter R2 read in SK02 of FIG. A process of determining a symbol per 2 small pieces is performed. Thereafter, in SL08, processing for setting a second small hitting command as an effect control command is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in SL09 that they do not coincide, the special symbol display device 44a displays the fluctuation display on the basis of the value of the random counter R2 read in SK02 of FIG. A process of determining a missing symbol to be displayed as a display result is performed. Thereafter, in SL14, a process for setting the off-time command as an effect control command is performed.

  After SL04, SL08, SL12, or SL14, in SL15, a process of setting the symbol determined in any of SL03, SL07, SL11, or SL13 as a scheduled stop symbol is performed, and the gaming state determination process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the display result is obtained by the determination process for determining whether the big hit determination value, the first small hit determination value, or the second small hit determination value described in SL01, SL05, and SL09 is the same. A determination means is configured. In the game state determination process, an effect control command (15R big hit command, first small hit command, second small hit command, miss command) indicating the determination result of the gaming state is set and then transmitted. Become. Thereby, the effect control microcomputer can grasp the fluctuation display result of the special symbol. In addition, as the display result determining means in the present embodiment, the example of executing the game state determination process when starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol has been described, but not limited to this, For example, the game state determination process may be executed when YES is determined in SD01 of FIG. 10 and NO is determined in SJ01 of FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for special symbol stop processing of SD06. First, in step SM (hereinafter simply referred to as SM) 01, processing for determining whether or not the time reduction flag is set to an on state is performed. When it is determined in SM01 that the time reduction flag is not set to the ON state, the process proceeds to SM06. On the other hand, when it is determined in SM01 that the hourly flag is set to the ON state, SM02 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the variation counter set as described above when the big hit gaming state ends. Migrate to In SM03, processing is performed to determine whether or not the value of the variation counter subtracted in SM02 is “0”. That is, processing is performed to determine whether or not the variable display has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  In SM03, when it is determined that the value of the variation counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to SM06. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is “0”, since the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times, the process of resetting the time reduction flag is performed in SM04, and the process of resetting the fluctuation counter is performed in SM05. To move to SM06.

  In SM06, processing is performed to determine whether or not the 15R big hit flag set in SL02 of FIG. 17 is set to the on state. When it is determined in SM06 that the 15R big hit flag is set to the on state, a process for updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the second big prize opening is performed in SM07. Terminate the stop process. Thereby, it is possible to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SM06 that the 15R big hit flag is not set in the on state, it is determined in SM08 whether or not the first small hit flag set in the on state in SL06 in FIG. 17 is in the on state. Processing is performed. When it is determined in SM08 that the first small hit flag is in the ON state, in SM09, the timing for starting the operation of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece in the first small hit (for example, from the time when the special symbol variation display is stopped). A process of setting a first operation start timer indicating (after 2 seconds) is performed. The first operation start timer is set with a first start waiting time (for example, 2 seconds), which is a time to wait until the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is started after the first small hit display result is derived and displayed. The Then, in SM10, a first operation end timer (for example, for example, 5.6 seconds after the special symbol variation display is stopped) that terminates the operation of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece at the first small hit (for example, (5.6 seconds) is set, and the process proceeds to SM14 described later. Accordingly, the first special variable winning ball device 66 can be controlled to be in the open state by the first small hit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SM08 that the first small hit flag is not in the on state, it is determined in SM11 whether or not the second small hit flag set in the ON state in SL10 in FIG. 17 is in the on state. Processing is performed. When it is determined in SM11 that the second small hit flag is in the ON state, in SM12, the timing for starting the operation of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece in the second small hit (for example, from the time when the special symbol variation display is stopped) A process of setting a second operation start timer which is a timer for measuring time for managing (after 4 seconds) is performed. The second operation start timer is set with a second start waiting time (for example, 4 seconds) that is a time to wait until the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is started after the second small hit display result is derived and displayed. The Then, in SM13, the second time is measured to manage the timing (for example, 7.6 seconds after the stop of the change display of the special symbol) when the operation of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece at the second small end is terminated. A process for setting an operation end timer (for example, 7.6 seconds) is performed, and the process proceeds to SM14. Thus, the first special variable winning ball device 66 can be controlled to be in the open state by the second small hit.

  In SM14, the driving start timing of the sorting member 83 and the storage plate 118b when the first small hit and the second small hit are reached (for example, 2.2 seconds after the stop of the special symbol variation display). Performs processing to set a sorting / storage start timer that counts time for management. In the distribution / storage start timer, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time until the driving of the distribution member 83 and the storage plate 118b is started after the first small hit display result or the second small hit display result is derived and displayed. The sorting / storage standby time (for example, 2.2 seconds) is set. The distribution / storage standby time is a time that is 0.2 seconds longer than the first start standby time in which the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened by the operation of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105. The first special variable winning ball device 66 has an internal structure in which the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 does not reach the position of the storage plate 118b within 0.2 seconds. Yes. Accordingly, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 are stored in the storage plate 118b after the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state until the storage plate 118b is in the storage state. Without entering the first specific entrance 89. When the internal structure in which the time until the game ball entering the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 reaches the storage plate 118b is shorter than 0.2 seconds, for example, the drive of the storage plate 118b is started. The timing is set to be earlier than the drive start timing of the distribution member 83. As described above, the distribution member 83 is controlled to the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second region 88 by the first small hit and the second small hit, and the storage plate 118b is controlled to the storage state. Can do. Then, in SM15, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening release process is performed, and the special symbol stop process is ended. Thereby, it is possible to shift to the first small hit control state or the second small hit control state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SM011 that the second small hit flag is not in the on state, the special symbol process flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process in SM16, and the special symbol stop process is terminated. To do. Thereby, it is possible to control the special symbol display device 44a so that a new variable display can be started.

  FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are flowcharts for explaining a subroutine program of the first big prize opening releasing process of SD06a.

  First, in step SP (hereinafter simply referred to as SP) 01, a process of subtracting 1 from various timers set at that time is performed. Thereby, the timing data of various timers are updated. Then, in SP02, a process for determining whether or not the release start flag is set to the on state is performed. The opening start flag is a flag that is set when opening of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 by the double opening operation is started, and is set by SP07 described later. When it is determined by SP02 that the release start flag is set, the process proceeds to SP09 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by SP02 that the release start flag is not set, processing is performed in SP03 to determine whether or not the first small hit flag is set to the on state. When it is determined that the first small hit flag is set, it is determined that the first small hit is determined, and whether or not the first operation start timer value is “0” by SP04. Processing for determining whether or not. When it is determined in SP04 that the first operation start timer value is not “0”, the operation start timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the first small hit has not yet been reached, and the process proceeds to SP09 described later. . On the other hand, when it is determined at SP04 that the first operation start timer value is “0”, the operation start timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the first small hit is reached. The solenoid 105 is driven with a predetermined drive pattern to start the opening operation of repeating the rotation of the opening 82 in the opening direction twice, and the opening start flag is set to the on state by SP07. . As a result, when the first small hit is reached, the opening operation of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 can be started at a predetermined timing corresponding to the first small hit.

  In SP08, the small effect as an effect control command for displaying the small effect first effect image indicating that the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the small contact and in the open state in the effect display device 44b. After the process of setting the first presentation start command is performed, the process proceeds to SP09 described later. If the small hit first effect start command is set, then the small hit first effect start command is transmitted. When the first effect start command is transmitted, the effect control microcomputer determines whether the first small hit time command or the second small hit time command is received. It is determined whether it is a small hit or a second small hit. Then, when it is determined that the first small hit is made, the production control microcomputer displays the first small hitting first effect image for the first small hit according to the start of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 in the first small hit. When it is determined that the second small hit is reached, control is performed to display the second small hit small effect first effect image in accordance with the start of driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 in the second small hit. By displaying such an effect image, it is possible for the player to clearly recognize which of the first small hit or the second small hit has occurred. Then, the first small hitting first effect image for the first small hit or the second small hitting first effect image for the second small hit is displayed, so that the first small hitting notice effect as described later is performed during the variable display. When this is done, it is possible for the player to clearly recognize whether or not the first small hit announcement made during the variable display has been realized.

  Further, when it is determined by SP03 that the first small hit flag is not set, it is determined that the second small hit flag is set, and the second operation start timer value is set to “0” by SP05. A process is performed to determine whether or not. When it is determined in SP05 that the second operation start timer value is not “0”, the operation start timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 in the second small hit has not yet been reached, and the process proceeds to SP09 described later. . On the other hand, when it is determined in SP05 that the second operation start timer value is “0”, the operation start timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the second small hit is reached. The solenoid 105 is driven with a predetermined drive pattern to start the opening operation of repeating the rotation of the opening 82 in the opening direction twice, and the opening start flag is set to the on state by SP07. . As a result, when the second small hit is reached, the opening operation of the first special variable winning ball device 66 can be started at a predetermined timing corresponding to the second small hit.

  In SP08, the small effect as an effect control command for displaying the small effect first effect image indicating that the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the small contact and in the open state in the effect display device 44b. A process of setting a first presentation start command is performed, and the process proceeds to SP09. Thereby, the operation of the effect control microcomputer performs control to display the small hit first effect image effect image for the small hit occurrence effect according to the stop of the variation display of the special symbol.

  In SP09, a process for determining whether or not the distribution / storage start flag is set to the on state is performed. The distribution / storage start flag is a flag that is set to an on state when the operation of the distribution member 83 and the storage plate 118b is started, and is set by SP13 described later. When it is determined by SP09 that the distribution / storage start flag is set, the process proceeds to SP16 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined by SP09 that the distribution / storage start flag is not set, the process proceeds to SP10.

  In SP10, a process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the sorting / storage start timer set by the SM 14 is “0”. When it is determined in SP10 that the value of the sorting / storage start timer is not “0”, it is still the driving start timing of the sorting member 83 and the storage plate 118b in the first small hit or the second small hit. Therefore, the process proceeds to SP16 which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SP10 that the value of the distribution / storage start timer is “0”, the drive start timing of the distribution member 83 and the storage plate 118b in the first small hit or the second small hit is determined. It is time to reach, and the process proceeds to SP11. Next, in SP11, a process of starting driving the sorting solenoid 108 is performed. Thereby, the operation | movement which moves the distribution member 83 from the near side of the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the back side is performed, and the state of the distribution member 83 changes from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Change. In SP12, a process for driving the storage solenoid 118 to control the storage plate 118b to the storage state is performed. Next, in SP13, in response to the start of the operation of the sorting member 83 and the storage plate 118b, processing for setting the above-described sorting / storage start flag to the on state is performed.

  Next, in SP14, a timer that indicates a drive time from when the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is started to when it is stopped, for managing the timing at which the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped. Processing for setting a stop timer is performed. The driving time of the distribution member 83 is to swing the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the start of the operation of the solenoid for opening and closing piece 105 until the predetermined time has elapsed in the first small hit game state. The time (0.2 seconds) at which the minute member 83 can be distributed to the second region 88 is set. In SP15, the first timer is a timer that indicates the drive time from when the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is started until it is stopped, and is used as a storage release timer for managing the timing at which the drive of the storage solenoid is stopped. The process of setting the value of is performed. Among the game balls entering the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the first value is set in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 at a timing at which the game ball is distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83. The game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are distributed to the second guide passage 117 via the approach ball guide passage 110 and the sorting member 83, and then enter the ball detector 109. A sufficient time is set until it is detected by. For this reason, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is not distributed to the second guide passage 117 by the distribution member 83, the value of the storage release timer is set to “0” accordingly. Thus, the drive of the storage solenoid 118 can be stopped and controlled to the storage release state.

  Next, in SP16, the process at the time of the 1st big prize opening inner ball approach mentioned later is performed. Then, in SP17, a process for determining whether or not the value of the distribution stop timer subtracted in SP14 is “0” is performed. When it is determined in SP17 that the value of the distribution stop timer is not “0”, the operation end timing of the distribution solenoid 108 in the first small hit or the second small hit has not yet been reached, so the SP19 to be described later. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined in SP17 that the value of the distribution stop timer is “0”, it is the operation end timing of the distribution solenoid 108 in the first small hit or the second small hit. A process for stopping the driving of the minute solenoid 108 and stopping the driving of the sorting member 83 is performed, and the process proceeds to S19.

  Next, in SP19, a process for determining whether or not the value of the storage cancellation timer subtracted in SP01 is “0” is performed. When it is determined in SP19 that the value of the storage release timer is not “0”, the operation end timing of the storage solenoid 118 at the first small hit or the second small hit has not yet been reached, so the routine proceeds to SP21 described later. . On the other hand, when it is determined in SP19 that the value of the storage release timer is “0”, the operation end timing of the storage solenoid 118 at the first small hit or the second small hit is reached. The process of controlling the driving of 118 and stopping the storage is performed, and the process proceeds to SP21.

  Next, in SP21, a process for determining whether or not the first small hit flag is set to the on state is performed. When it is determined that the first small hit flag is set, it is determined that the first small hit is determined, and whether or not the first operation end timer value is “0” by SP22. Processing for determining whether or not. When it is determined in SP22 that the first operation end timer value is not "0", the operation end timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the first small hit has not yet been reached, and the process proceeds to SP26 described later. . On the other hand, when it is determined at SP22 that the first operation end timer value is “0”, the operation end timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the first small hit is reached. By stopping the driving of the solenoid 105, a process for ending the opening operation of the opening 82 is performed. Thereby, in the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 66, an open operation can be ended and it can control to a closed state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SP21 that the first small hit flag is not set, it is determined that the second small hit is determined, and the second operation end timer value is set to “0” by SP23. A process is performed to determine whether or not. When it is determined in SP23 that the second operation end timer value is not "0", the operation end timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the second small hit has not yet been reached, and the process proceeds to SP26 described later. . On the other hand, when it is determined at SP23 that the second operation end timer value is “0”, the operation end timing of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the second small hit is reached. By stopping the driving of the solenoid 105, a process for ending the opening operation of the opening 82 is performed. Thereby, in the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 66, an open operation can be ended and it can control to a closed state. Then, SP25 performs a process of setting an opening end flag indicating that the opening operation of the opening 82 has ended to an ON state, and the process proceeds to SP26.

  Next, in SP26, a process is performed to determine whether or not the above-mentioned release end flag is set to the on state (SP26). When it is determined that the opening end flag is not set to the on state, the first big prize opening opening process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the release end flag is set to the ON state, processing is performed in SP27 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining ball number counter is “0”. When it is determined in SP27 that the value of the remaining ball counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to SP33 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SP27 that the value of the remaining ball counter is “0”, in SP28, any type of jackpot flag that is set to the on state in the processing for entering the first big prize inner ball is turned on. Processing for determining whether or not the state is set is performed.

  When it is determined at SP28 that any kind of jackpot flag is set to the ON state, the value of the remaining ball counter to be counted and the value set in the first big prize mouth ball entry processing are set at SP29. Resetting various timers and setting the release start flag, the sorting / storage start flag, and the release end flag that are set to the on state to the off state, and the effect display device 44b. A process of setting a jackpot start command as an effect control command for starting display of a jackpot effect image that can specify the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot flag is performed. When a timer related to driving of the solenoid such as the above-described sorting stop timer and sorting cancellation timer is reset, driving of the solenoid corresponding to the timer is terminated. Then, in SP30, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process before opening the second big prize opening is performed, and the first big prize opening opening process is ended. Thereby, it is possible to shift to the big hit control of the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the big hit flag.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SP28 that the big hit flag is not set to the on state, the value of the remaining ball counter to be counted and various timers that have been set are reset and set to the on state in SP31. A process for setting an opening start flag, a distribution / storage start flag, and an opening end flag, respectively, and a process for setting an effect end command for ending the effect performed in the effect display device 44b. Done. When a timer related to driving of the solenoid such as the above-described sorting stop timer and sorting cancellation timer is reset, driving of the solenoid corresponding to the timer is terminated. In SP32, a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process is performed, and the first big prize opening releasing process is ended.

  If it is determined in SP27 that the value of the number of remaining balls is not “0”, it is determined that a game ball remains in the first special variable winning ball apparatus, and in SP33 until the game is stopped. Processing for determining whether or not the value of the game stop timer indicating the period of “0” is “0” is performed. This game stop timer is set to a predetermined value in SR03, which will be described later, and is subtracted and updated by SP01. When it is determined in SP33 that it is not “0”, the first big prize opening process is ended. In this way, until the number of remaining balls is determined to be 0 by SP27, the first big winning opening releasing process is completed through SP27 to SP33, and the special symbol process flag is not updated by SP30 and SP32. As a result, the game is stopped until it is determined by SP27 that the number of remaining balls is zero.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SP33 that the value of the game stop timer is “0”, an abnormality notification process for notifying that an abnormal state is detected in SP34 is repeatedly performed. As a result, the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process of SP34, the abnormality may be notified by turning on the upper decoration unit 22 entirely, or the abnormality may be displayed on the effect display device 44b.

  The abnormality notification process is repeatedly performed when the power supply from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. When the power is turned off, the above-described data protection processing for the backup RAM area is performed. Then, when the power is turned on to restart the power supply from the power supply board 97 while pressing the clear switch 97a, it is determined YES in SA07 in FIG. The clearing process is performed, and the abnormal state is cleared (released).

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart for explaining a subroutine program of the processing at the time of entering the first large winning opening inner ball of SP16.

  First, in step SR (hereinafter simply referred to as SR) 01, a process of determining whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is input to turn on is performed. When it is determined in SR01 that the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is not input, the process proceeds to SR04. On the other hand, in SR01, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is input and in the ON state, the remaining balls indicating the number of balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66 in SR02. A process of adding 1 to the value of the number counter is performed. In SR03, a process for setting a game stop timer indicating a period until the game is stopped is performed, and thereafter, the process proceeds to SR04.

  In SR04, a process is performed to determine whether or not the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is input and turned on. When it is determined in SR04 that no detection signal is input, the process proceeds to SR07. On the other hand, when it is determined in SR04 that the detection signal is input and the on state is determined, in SR05, the small hit number as an effect image indicating that the game ball has entered the second area 88 in the effect display device 44b. Processing for setting a small hit second effect start command as an effect control command for displaying a two effect image is performed. If the small hit second effect start command is set, then the small hit second effect start command is transmitted. When the small hit second effect start command is transmitted, the effect control microcomputer performs control to display the small hit second effect image on the effect display device 44b.

  And in SR06, the process which sets a 2nd value as a storage cancellation | release timer is performed, and it transfers to SR07. As the second value, a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the approach ball detector 109 and then enters the second specific advance entrance 91 provided in the second area 88. However, a sufficient time is set until it is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b. For this reason, the storage solenoid 118 can be driven to maintain the storage state until it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball detected by the approaching ball detector 109 has won the second specific advance entrance 91.

  In SR07, a process is performed to determine whether or not the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is input and turned on. When it is determined in SR07 that the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is input and turned on, a process of setting a 15R big hit flag is performed in SR08, and the process proceeds to SR09. On the other hand, when it is determined in SR07 that the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is not input, the process proceeds to SR09.

  In SR09, a process is performed to determine whether or not the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is input and turned on. In SR09, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is not input, the process proceeds to SR13 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SR09 that the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is input and turned on, a round counter for determining the number of rounds described with reference to FIG. 6A in SR10. A process of reading the count value from R3 is performed. In SR11, the number of rounds is determined based on the count value read in SR10. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is determined from 3 rounds (hereinafter referred to as 3R), 8 rounds (hereinafter referred to as 8R), and 15R. Next, in SR12, a process of setting a jackpot flag corresponding to the number of rounds determined in SR11 is performed, and the process proceeds to SR13. For example, when 3R is determined as the number of rounds in SR11, the 3R jackpot flag is set in SR12, and when 8R is determined as the number of rounds in SR11, the 8R jackpot flag is set in SR12, and 15R is set as the number of rounds in SR11. Is determined, the 15R jackpot flag is set in SR12.

  Even after it is determined in SR07 that the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is input and turned on, the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is input and turned on in SR09. It may be determined that the state has been reached. In such a case, although not shown in the figure, the 15R big hit flag is set by setting the 15R big hit flag by giving priority to the result of the determination in SR07 performed earlier.

  Here, the game ball that entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 was generated when it was distributed to the first area 85 by the distribution member 83 and when it was distributed to the second area 88. Considering the number of rounds per jackpot, the jackpots generated by sorting to the first area 85 are 3R, 8R, and 15R, and the average is 8.6 rounds, whereas the rounds are sorted to the second area 88. The number of rounds is always 15 rounds. In other words, a larger number of rounds can be digested by the distribution to the second area 88 than the distribution to the first area 85 than when the big hit occurs. Therefore, the second area 88 is an area that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state having a higher degree of advantage for the player among a plurality of types of big hit gaming states than the first area 85, and can be said to be an advantageous area for the player. .

  In SR13, a process is performed to determine whether or not the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 has been input and turned on. When it is determined in SR13 that a detection signal has been input and is in an ON state, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining ball counter is performed in SR14, and the process at the time of entering the first big prize mouth ball is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in SR13 that the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is not input, the first large winning mouthpiece entry process is terminated.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart for explaining a program for the production control main process, and FIG. 22B is a flowchart for explaining a program for the timer interrupt process. First, in step SN (hereinafter simply referred to as SN) 01, initialization processing is performed. In the initialization process, when the initialization process in SA11 is executed, all the stored contents stored in the RAM mounted on the effect control board 90 are erased, and new initial values of the respective parameters (for example, “0”) is set. Next, in SN02, random number update processing for updating the count values of various random counters used for effect control is performed.

  Next, in SN03, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag is set. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process returns to SN02. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is set, the timer interrupt flag is cleared at SN04, and then the command analysis process is performed at SN05. Done.

  In the command analysis process of SN05, various commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer are received, and a process for analyzing what the received command is is performed.

  Specifically, when the 15R big hit command set in SL04 and transmitted in SB10 is received, a process of setting the 15R big hit flag to an ON state is performed. When the first small hitting command set in SL08 and transmitted in SB10 is received, processing for setting the first small hitting flag to the ON state is performed. When the second small hitting time command set in SL12 and transmitted in SB10 is received, processing for setting the second small hitting flag to the ON state is performed. When a failure command is received which is set in SL14 and transmitted in SB10, processing for setting the failure flag to the ON state is performed. Further, when the variable display effect start command transmitted in the special symbol change process is received, a process of setting the variable display effect start flag to the ON state is performed.

  When a big hit start command set in SP29 and transmitted in SB10 is received, a big hit flag corresponding to the number of rounds is set to an on state. When the effect end command set in SP31 and transmitted in SB10 is received, processing for setting the effect end flag to the on state is performed. When the big hit effect command set in SD07 and transmitted in SB10 is received, processing for setting the big hit effect flag to the on state is performed. When the small hit first effect start command set in SP08 and transmitted in SB10 is received, a process of setting the small hit first effect start flag to the on state is performed. When the small hit second effect start command set in SR05 and transmitted in SB10 is received, a process of setting the small hit second effect start flag to the ON state is performed.

  Next, in SN06, based on the internal flags including the above-described various flags set according to the effect control command, the effect content is determined as shown below, and the determined effect content is displayed on the effect display device 44b. Display control process processing is performed. Data for selecting and determining various effects shown below and data for executing these various effects are stored in a ROM or the like mounted on the effect control board 90.

  When the variable display effect start flag is set in SN05, it is determined to display the effect image for variable display, and processing for displaying the effect image for variable display on the effect display device 44b is performed. The effect image for variable display includes a notice effect image and a normal effect image that is a predetermined effect image other than the notice effect image. The notice effect image includes a 15R notice effect image for notifying that it will be a 15R big hit and a first small effect notice image for notifying that it will be a first big hit. When the variable display effect start flag is set, whether or not to display each of the 15R notice effect image and the first small hit notice effect image is determined at random using a predetermined random counter. For example, if the 15R jackpot flag is set in SN05, it is determined that the 15R notice effect image is displayed at a higher rate than when the 15R jackpot flag is not set. If the first small hit flag is set in SN05, it is determined to display the first small hit notice effect image at a higher rate than when the first small hit flag is not set. However, when it is decided to display one of the 15R notice effect image and the first small hit notice effect image, the decision to display the other is not made.

  When it is determined that neither of the notice effect images is displayed, it is determined that the normal effect image is displayed. Note that the small hitting notice effect is not limited to the first small hitting notice effect, and a second small hitting notice effect for notifying that the second small hitting notice is to be made may be performed.

  When the big hit effect flag is set in SN05, it is determined to display the big hit effect image, and processing for displaying the big hit effect image on the effect display device 44b is performed. In SN05, when the small hit first effect start flag is set and the first small hit flag is set, it is determined to display the small hit first effect image corresponding to the first small hit. Processing for displaying the first effect image on the effect display device 44b is performed. In SN05, when the small hit first effect start flag is set and the second small hit flag is set, it is determined to display the small hit first effect image corresponding to the second small hit. Processing for displaying the first effect image on the effect display device 44b is performed. When the second effect start flag is set in SN05, it is determined to display the small hit second effect image, and processing for displaying the small hit second effect image on the effect display device 44b is performed. When the effect end flag is set in SN05, processing for ending the small hit first effect image or the small hit second effect image displayed on the effect display device 44b is performed.

  In SN07, sound and lamp control command processing is performed. This sound and lamp control command processing is based on various commands input from the game control microcomputer 99 to the effect control microcomputer, game sounds generated from the speakers 12a and 12b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, various games. Commands for lighting patterns such as effect LEDs and lamps are set, and corresponding sounds and lamp driving signals are output to the control target device. Thereby, an effect synchronized with the display state on the effect display device 44b can be performed.

  In FIG. 22B, a timer interrupt process is performed, and in SN08, a timer interrupt flag is set. This timer interrupt flag is set every 33 msec in this embodiment. In SN09, the interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, the control timing of the open / close piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 at the time of the first small hit and the second small hit will be described. FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the control timings of the open / close piece solenoid 105 and the distribution solenoid 108 at the time of the first small hit and the second small hit, respectively.

  In FIG. 23, (a) is a start opening switch 56, 60, (b) is a special symbol display device 44a, (c) is an opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the time of the first small hit, and (d) is a second small hit. The solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece at the time, (e) shows the state of the sorting solenoid 108. About each of (a)-(e), the horizontal axis has shown progress of time.

  When either one of the start port switches 56 and 60 is turned on, the special symbol display device 44a performs the variable display over a predetermined variable time. When the first small hit is obtained as a result of the variable display on the special symbol display device 44a, a predetermined first start waiting time T3 (2.0 seconds) is set from the stop (end) of the variable display. When the time has elapsed, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 in the first small hit is started. When the first small hit is reached, the open / close piece solenoid 105 is driven according to a predetermined drive pattern, so that the open / close piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 opens twice. The predetermined driving pattern is such that the on / off piece solenoid 105 is turned on for a predetermined opening time T1 (0.8 seconds), and the on / off piece solenoid 105 is turned off. ) To repeat the driving pattern twice. As a result, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 repeats the opening state over a predetermined opening time T1 (0.8 seconds) twice via the interval time T2.

  In addition, when the second small hit is obtained as a result of the variable display on the special symbol display device 44a, a predetermined second start waiting time T4 from when the variable display is stopped (when the display result is derived and displayed). When (4.0 seconds) elapses, the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 at the first small hit is started. The second start waiting time T4 is set to be longer than the first start waiting time T3. When the second small hit is reached, when a longer time elapses than in the case of the first small hit, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven according to a predetermined drive pattern, whereby the first special variable winning ball is obtained. The opening / closing piece 81 of the device 66 opens twice. The predetermined drive pattern for the second small hit is a drive pattern similar to the drive pattern for the first small hit. As a result, when the second small hit is reached, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 opens twice. The predetermined drive pattern for the second small hit is not limited to the drive pattern similar to the drive pattern for the first small hit, and is different from the drive pattern for the first small hit. May be used.

  In addition, when either the first small hit or the second small hit is obtained as a result of the variable display on the special symbol display device 44a, it is determined in advance from when the variable display is stopped (when the display result is derived and displayed). When the allocated allocation / storage waiting time T5 (2.2 seconds) has elapsed, the distribution solenoid 108 starts to drive the distribution ball 83 to the first area 85. From the divided state, the game ball is controlled to be distributed to the second region 88. Then, after the vibration distribution solenoid 108 is driven for a predetermined distribution drive time T6, the distribution member 83 is placed in a state where the game balls are distributed to the first region 85 by being stopped. Returned.

  In the case of this embodiment, the period during which the distribution solenoid 108 is driven, that is, the period during which the distribution member 83 is controlled to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 is the time at the first small hit. It is the same as that at the time of the second small hit, and is included in the first opening operation period of the two opening operations at the time of the first small hit. The timing at which the distribution member 83 is controlled to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 is the game that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 during the first opening operation at the time of the first small hit. The timing is set so that the sphere can be distributed to the second region 88. On the other hand, the timing at which the distribution member 83 is controlled to distribute the game balls to the second area 88 is not included in any of the two opening operation periods in the second small hitting operation. Thereby, at the time of the second small hit, the ratio that the distribution member 83 distributes the game balls to the second area 88 is 0%. Note that the rate at which the distribution member 83 distributes the game balls to the second area 88 at the time of the second small hit is not limited to 0%. That is, the state at the time of the second small hit is a state in which the sorting member 83 is less likely to distribute the game ball to the second region 88 and the game ball is difficult to enter the specific entrance as compared to the first small hit. Good.

  FIG. 24 shows various devices and the like after the game ball enters the normal variable winning ball device 58 or the starting winning ball device 58b until the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 and a 15R big hit is generated. It is a timing chart for demonstrating. FIG. 24 illustrates a case where the first small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display.

  In FIG. 24, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time. Starting port switches 56 and 60, the special symbol display device 44a, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105, the first count switch 106, the distribution solenoid 108, The states of the storage solenoid 118, the approaching ball detector 109, the second specific ball detector 121b, and the big hit flag are shown. Further, in FIG. 24, main timings A to K are shown on the horizontal axis.

  Timing A indicates the timing when the game ball enters the normal variable winning ball device 58 or the starting winning ball device 58b and is detected by the start port switch 56 or 60. By this detection, the start port switch 56 or 60 is in an on state.

  Timing B is in a fluctuating state since the special symbol display device 44a starts fluctuating display based on the detection of the game ball by the start port switch 56 or 60. FIG. 24 illustrates a case where the first small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display.

  At timing C, the special symbol display device 44a derives and displays the first small hit symbol as a display result and is in a stopped state.

  At timing D, on the basis of the occurrence of the first small hit, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven when the first operation start waiting period elapses from when the special symbol fluctuates. Thus, at timing D, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven to rotate the opening / closing piece 81, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is in an open state in which the opening 82 is opened. When a game ball enters the first special variable winning ball device 66 in such an open state and is detected by the first count switch 106, a game stop timer is set at that timing.

  At timing E, when the distribution start waiting period elapses, the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 and the storage solenoid 118 is started and is in a drive state. Accordingly, the distribution member 83 enters the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second region 88, and the storage plate 118b enters the storage state in which the game balls are stored. At this timing, the distribution stop timer and the storage release timer (first value) are set.

  At timing F, when the distribution drive time has elapsed from the start of the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 (when the value of the distribution stop timer becomes “0”), the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped. The As a result, the distribution member 83 enters the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first region 85.

  At timing G, the first opening time has elapsed from the start of driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105, and the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in a closed state in which the opening 82 is closed. In the example of FIG. 24, while the solenoid for opening / closing piece 105 is in the driving state, that is, while the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is in the open state in which the opening 82 is opened, a total of two A game ball enters from the opening 82 and is detected by the first count switch 106.

  At timing H, among the game balls that have entered from the opening 82 while the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state in which the opening 82 is opened, it is distributed to the second region 88 by the distribution member 83. The timing when the game ball is detected by the approach ball detector 109 is shown. Due to this detection, the approaching ball detector 109 is turned on.

  The timing I indicates the timing when the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific advance entrance 91 and are detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. By this detection, the second specific sphere detector 121b is in an on state.

  At timing J, the 15R big hit flag is on based on the game ball detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. Further, the value of the storage release timer becomes “0”, the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped, and the storage state by the storage plate 118b is released. When the 15R jackpot flag is turned on, control is performed to open the second special variable winning ball device 48 according to the jackpot gaming state on condition that the number of remaining balls counted as described above becomes “0”. .

  At timing K, the timing at which the big hit gaming state ends is shown. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the 15R big hit flag is turned off, and the special symbol display device 44a starts a variable display and is in a variable state.

  FIG. 25 shows a period from when a game ball is won to the start port switch 56 or 60 until the game ball stored by the storage plate 118b enters the first specific ball detector 121a and a big hit is generated. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the states of various apparatuses. FIG. 25 shows the state of the first specific sphere detector 121a in place of the state of the second specific sphere detector 121b in the various devices shown in FIG. 24 and the vertical axis. Since the states of the various devices from timing A to timing H are the same as the states of the various devices from timing A to timing H described with reference to FIG. 24, description thereof will not be repeated.

  At timing H, among the game balls that have entered from the opening 82 while the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state in which the opening 82 is opened, it is distributed to the second region 88 by the distribution member 83. The timing when the game ball is detected by the approach ball detector 109 is shown. Due to this detection, the approaching ball detector 109 is turned on. In FIG. 25, one game ball entered from the opening portion 82 while the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is in the open state with the opening portion 82 opened is the second region. 88, and one game ball is assigned to the first area 85. The game ball assigned to the second area 88 does not enter the second specific entrance 91 and is assigned to the first area 85. A case where the game ball is stored by the storage plate 118b will be described.

  At timing I, the game balls allocated to the second area 88 do not enter the second specific entrance 91, and the value of the storage release timer set at timing E becomes “0”, and the storage solenoid 118 is driven. Shows the timing when the stop. Based on the completion of the drive of the storage solenoid 118, the storage plate 118b is controlled to the storage release state, and the stored game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, and the first specific ball detector 121a plays a game. A sphere is detected and turned on.

  At timing J, one of the 3R, 8R, and 15R big hit flags is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the first specific ball detector 121a. Then, when any of the big hit flags is turned on, the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened in the big hit gaming state on condition that the remaining number of balls counted as described above becomes “0”. Control is performed.

  At timing K, the timing at which the big hit gaming state ends is shown. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the 15R big hit flag is turned off, and the special symbol display device 44a starts a variable display and is in a variable state.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and the like, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 includes a first specific entrance 89 and a second specific entry as specific entry areas where a big hit occurs when a game ball enters. A mouth 91 is provided. The first specific entrance 89 is provided in the first area 85, and the second specific entrance 91 is provided in the second area 88 that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first area 85. Yes. The first special variable winning ball device 66 is controlled to be opened when the first small hit symbol or the second small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol display device 44a as the variation display device. Thus, the ease of receiving the game ball changes based on the display result of the special symbol display device 44a. Further, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the first distribution state and the second distribution state in which the game balls are more likely to enter the second area 88 than the first distribution state are changed. A distribution member 83 is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, and the like, the distribution member 83 has a first distribution state and a second distribution in which the game balls are more likely to enter the specific entrance than the first region 85. It changes to the state. In other words, the distribution member 83 is in the first distribution state and the second region 88 that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first region 85 compared to the first distribution state. It changes to the 2nd distribution state in which a game ball enters easily. In such a configuration, the game balls received in the first special variable winning ball device 66 are distributed by the distribution member 83 and then enter the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91. Based on this, a big hit occurs, and the big hit gaming state is controlled. Thereby, it is possible to realize the fun of the game based on the behavior of the game ball in the variable winning ball device while playing the game using the variable display device. Further, as shown in FIG. 23 and the like, when the variation display result on the special symbol display device 44a becomes the display result of the first small hit symbol, and when the display result of the second small hit symbol becomes, By controlling the distribution member 83 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state to be the same, and controlling the first special variable winning ball device 66 to be in the open state, the timing is controlled to be different. The opening control timing and distribution of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 when the display result of the variable display becomes the display result of the first small hit symbol and when the display result of the second small hit symbol becomes. The correlation with the control timing of the member 83 to the second distribution state is different. As a result, when the display result of the variable display is the display result of the first small hit symbol and when the display result of the second small hit symbol is displayed, the player can display the first result after the display result is displayed. Even if a game ball is struck at the same timing as the operation mode of the special variable winning ball device 66, the entry ratio of the game ball into the first special variable winning ball device 66, the first specific entrance 89 and the second Since the percentages of the game balls entering the specific entry area including the specific advance entrance 91 are different from each other, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  (2) In SP15 of FIG. 19, first, the first value is set in the storage cancellation timer. As the first value, among the game balls that enter the first special variable winning ball device 66, the first special variable winning ball device 66 is timed to be distributed to the second region 88 by the sorting member 83. The game balls that have entered into the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are distributed to the second guide passage 117 via the approach ball guide passage 110 and the sorting member 83 and then enter the entrance ball detector 109. A sufficient time is set until it is detected by. Further, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the approach ball detector 109, it is detected by the approach ball detector 109 in SR03 of FIG. A second value for which a sufficient time is set until the vehicle enters the second specific entrance 91 provided in the vehicle and is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b is set in the storage release timer. In the storage release timer set in this way, when it is determined that the number of remaining balls is not 0 in SP27 of FIG. 20, the storage state is not released in SP20 unless it is determined that it is “0” in SP19. For this reason, when a game ball enters the first special variable winning ball device 66, after the timing at which the game ball enters the second specific advance entrance 91 provided in the second area 88 advantageous for the player, The storage plate 118b can be controlled to the storage release state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game balls from entering the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 at the same time, and to detect the game balls that have entered the second specific entrance 91 in the first manner. This can be preferentially performed over the detection of a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 89.

  (3) As described above, when the first small hit or the second small hit is made, in addition to the control that becomes a big hit according to the behavior of the game ball, SD03, SD06 to SD09 in FIG. As shown in SL01 to SL04, when the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display device 44a becomes the display result of the big hit symbol, the control for the big hit is performed. One game machine can realize a jackpot established based on the operation of the game ball in the variable winning ball device 66 and a jackpot established based on the display result of the variable display in the special symbol display device 44a. it can.

  (4) As described with respect to SN06 in FIG. 22, when the first small hit is made, a notification is given to notify that the display result of the variable display becomes the display result of the first small hit. The interest of the player can be improved from the stage before the variable winning ball device 66 is opened.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, a game ball has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66, but the value of the remaining ball counter is still present even after the game stop timer set in SR03 of FIG. 21 has elapsed. When it is not “0”, the abnormality notification process of SP34 in FIG. 20 is repeatedly performed, so that the process of stopping the game is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state. Further, after the first special variable winning ball device 66 is controlled from the open state to the closed state, it is determined by the determining means that there is no game ball in the variable winning ball device (the remaining ball in SP27 of FIG. 20). Until the number is determined to be 0), the game is stopped by not updating the special symbol process flag by SP30 and SP32. This can also prevent an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state.

  (6) As shown in SP15 of FIG. 19 and SR06 of FIG. 21, among the game balls entering the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the game is distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83. The game balls that have entered the first special variable prize-winning ball device 66 at a timing until the first special variable prize-winning ball device 66 enters the first special variable prize-winning ball device 66 until the entry ball detector 109 detects the game ball. The storage release timer is set separately after the game ball that has entered the ball device 66 is detected by the approach ball detector 109 and before entering the second specific entrance 91. For this reason, the timing which controls to a storage cancellation | release state can be specified easily. In addition, when the game ball is not detected by the approaching ball detector 109, it is possible to control the storage release state when the value of the storage release timer set with the first value becomes “0”. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the storage state is maintained for a long time until there is no possibility that the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the game ball stored by the storage plate 118b enters the first specific entrance 89 when controlled to the storage release state. Therefore, during the storage state, the player can have a sense of security that a big hit of any number of rounds among 3R, 8R, and 15R occurs, and moreover, the second that is more reliably 15R big hit. A sense of expectation for a game ball to enter the specific entrance 91 can be more strongly held, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 6, since the 15R big hit can be generated at a rate lower than the rate of generating the small hit (first small hit and second small hit), it gives the player an unexpectedness. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (9) In SP08 of FIG. 19, the small hit first effect start command is set, and the small hit first effect display is started in the effect display device 44b. When it is determined in SP27 of FIG. 20 that all the game balls are discharged from the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the value of the remaining ball counter is “0”, an effect end command is set in SP31. The effect performed in the effect display device 44b is ended. Thereby, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation for the presence of the game ball in the first special variable winning ball device 66.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the first specific advance entrance 89, the first normal winning opening 94a, 94b, the second specific advance entrance 91, or the second normal winning opening 94c are provided. The example in which all the game balls that have entered and are guided by the discharge guiding area 123 are detected by the discharge ball detector 122 and discharged out of the first special variable winning ball device 66 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the game balls that have entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the game balls that have entered the first normal winning port 94a, 94b and the second normal winning port 94c, Each may be detected by a separate detector and discharged out of the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  FIG. 26 is an enlarged perspective view of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, and FIG. 27 is an enlarged view for explaining the discharge guiding area. The description of the same configuration as in FIGS. 1 to 4 will not be repeated. The game balls that have entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 and the game balls that have entered the first normal winning opening 94a, 94b and the second normal winning opening 94c are detected by separate detectors. As shown in FIG. 27A, the game balls detected by the first specific ball detector 121a after entering the first specific entrance 89 are assumed to be discharged out of the first special variable winning ball device 66. Is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66, and the game balls detected by the second specific ball detector 121b after entering the second specific entrance 91 are displayed as the first special variable winning ball. The discharge guiding area 123b for discharging out of the device 66, and the game balls that have entered the first normal winning holes 94a, 94b and the second normal winning holes 94c are detected by the discharged ball detector 122, and the first special variable winning ball is detected. Outside device 66 A discharge guiding area 123c for discharging may be configured such that each separately provided. As described above, the second region 88 in the present embodiment is provided with a rotating disk in which the second specific advance entrance 91 and the second normal winning opening 94c are formed. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b and discharged to the discharge guiding area 123b, and the game ball that has entered the second normal winning opening 94c is discharged to the discharge guiding area 123c. As a method of guiding each separately, for example, a configuration as shown in FIG. That is, the game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is configured to be guided to the discharge guiding area 123b if it falls, and the game ball that has entered the second normal winning opening 94c is moved to the discharge guiding area 123b. It is also possible to form a collar portion for preventing the guide from being formed on the rotating disk itself and to guide it to the discharge guide region 123c.

  In the above-described embodiment, the value of the remaining ball counter indicating the number of balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the first count switch 106 (SR01) and the discharged ball detector 122. Based on the detection from SR (SR13), the example of adjusting is described. However, as described above, the game balls that have entered the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, and the game balls that have entered the first normal winning port 94a, 94b and the second normal winning port 94c, A value of a remaining ball counter indicating the number of balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66 when it is detected by a separate detector and discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66. Is adjusted based on the detection from the first specific sphere detector 121a and the second specific sphere detector 121b in addition to the detection by the first count switch 106 (SR01) and the detection from the discharge ball detector 122 (SR13). You may comprise. Specifically, when YES is determined in SR09 or YES is determined in SR07, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining ball number counter may be performed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as the timing for stopping the drive of the storage solenoid and controlling it to the storage release state, the storage release timer set in SP15 and SR05 in addition to the time when YES is determined in SP28 A case has been described in which YES is determined in SP19 as a result of subtracting the value of SP01. However, in addition to these, the game ball is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b when the value of the remaining ball counter is not “0”. It may be configured to control the storage to the released state. For example, when it is determined NO in SP27, a process is performed to determine whether or not the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is input to be in an on state, and when it is determined to be in an on state. Alternatively, the driving of the storage solenoid 118 may be terminated and a process for controlling the storage release state may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game balls from entering the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 at the same time, and to detect the game balls that have entered the second specific entrance 91 in the first manner. This can be preferentially performed over the detection of a game ball that has entered the specific entrance 89.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the storage plate 118b as the storage means is provided on the upstream side of the first specific entrance 89, and the game balls stored by the storage plate 118b are in the storage release state. When controlled, the example which approached the 1st specific entrance 89 at the rate of 100 percent was demonstrated. However, the storage means is not limited to the one that enters the first specific entrance 89 at a rate of 100%, even if it is controlled to the storage release state, and the game distributed to the first area 85 What is necessary is just to store a sphere. For example, when a plurality of game balls are stored by the storage means and controlled to the storage release state, it may be configured to be able to enter one of the first specific advance entrance 89 and the first normal winning opening 94a, 94b. .

  (4) As a predetermined starting mode in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 will be described as an example. As an example of the specific gaming state that is advantageous to the user, the mode in which the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is driven to open is described as an example. That is, a game is performed by driving a game ball into the game area, which is advantageous for a player who is easy to accept a game ball, and disadvantageous for a player who is less likely to accept a game ball than the first state. A first special variable winning ball device 66 and a second special variable winning ball device 48 that change to the second state are provided, and a game ball is placed in the normal variable winning ball device 58 or the starting winning ball device 58b provided in the game area. A game that enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 by controlling the opening portion 82 by rotating the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 as a starting mode on the condition that it has entered. Based on the fact that the ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, the open / close plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball device 48 is driven and released as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. It was described game machine to perform the control. However, the present invention is not limited to using two variable winning ball devices as in the above-described embodiment, and one variable winning ball device may be configured to be opened in the starting mode and the specific gaming state. For example, a game is played by hitting a game ball into the game area, which is advantageous for a player who is easy to accept a game ball, and disadvantageous for a player who is less likely to accept a game ball than the first state. A start mode is provided on condition that the first special variable winning ball device 66 changing to the second state is provided and the game ball has entered the normal variable winning ball device 58 or the starting winning ball device 58b provided in the game area. The opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82, and the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is moved to the first specific entrance 89 or Based on having entered the second specific entrance 91, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 a plurality of times as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Repeat system It may be a game machine to perform. In this case, as a starting mode, when the control for turning the open / close piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to the open state by rotating for the first time is controlled for the first number of times, the specific game advantageous to the player As a state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be controlled to be turned to the open state by rotating for a second time longer than the first time. The open / close piece 81 of the variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be controlled to be opened for a second number of times greater than the first number, and further, the first special in a combination of these. You may perform control which makes the opening-and-closing piece 81 of the variable winning ball apparatus 66 open.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, control is performed so that the display result is derived and displayed when a predetermined variation time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the variation display is started in the special symbol display device 44a. The example to do was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation time may be determined when the variation display is started in the special symbol display device 44a.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the special symbol display device 44a is composed of a 7-segment LED display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) It is also possible to configure a display by a VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), EL (Electro Luminescence), or PDP (Plasma Display Panel), a drum type or a reel type.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having only the special symbol display device 44a as the display device for displaying the symbols has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the effect display device 44b, Deriving a predetermined relationship (for example, a big hit symbol (for example, a set of three odd symbols) when the big hit flag is set, and a small hit symbol (for example, an even symbol) when the small hit flag is set. It is also possible to derive and display a decorative pattern having a relationship) of deriving an unsatisfied decorative pattern (split eyes) when the non-existent flag is set.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the big hit game generated when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 enters (wins) the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91. As a state, the jackpot gaming state in which the second special variable winning ball device 48 is opened has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit gaming state that is generated when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 enters (wins) the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 is the first game state. One special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be a jackpot gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is controlled to be open for a predetermined period. In the big hit gaming state, the first special variable winning ball device 66 is longer than the time during which the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened in the first small hit game state and the second small hit game state. Is controlled to open.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is provided with two areas (a first specific entrance 89 and a second specific entrance 91) as specific entry areas has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, only one area may be provided as the specific entry area, for example, by providing only the second specific entrance 91 described above. . In that case, the game ball is moved to the second specific entrance 91 side only when the sorting member 83 is in the operation state of distributing the game state to the second specific advance port 91 as in the above-described embodiment. Instead of being distributed, the game ball can enter the second specific entrance 91 side even when the distribution member 83 is in an operation state in which the game state is not distributed to the second specific entrance 91 side. You may comprise.

  (10) When the abnormality notification state by SP34 in FIG. 20 is canceled, the following cancellation method may be used. An operation unit such as a button may be provided at a position where the game shop clerk cannot operate unless the key is opened, and a process of canceling the abnormality notification state may be performed by operating the operation unit by the clerk. Further, since it is considered that the game ball may be caught somewhere in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 and the remaining number of balls may not become “0”, the SP27 It is repeatedly determined whether or not the value of the remaining ball counter is “0”, for example, the game ball that has been caught naturally moves and the value of the remaining ball counter becomes “0”. Sometimes, processing for canceling the abnormality notification state may be performed. In that case, the store clerk of the game hall artificially places the game ball into the first specific entrance 89, the first normal winning opening 94a, 94b, the second specific entrance 91 or the second normal winning opening 94c. It is also possible to cancel the abnormality notification state.

  (12) The game stop timer indicated by SR03 in FIG. 21 may be set as follows. When the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened, for example, a step of setting a game stop timer is provided in a step after the execution of SM10 or SM13, and an operation end timer set by SM10 or SM13 A timer value corresponding to a time obtained by adding a sufficient time until the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the discharge ball detector 122 is set as the game stop timer. You may set and operate a game stop timer.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the number of rounds in which the second special variable winning ball device 48 is controlled to be in an open state as a specific gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player among a plurality of types of big hit gaming states. An example of a specific gaming state with a higher degree of advantage was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special variable winning ball device 48 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined round as a specific gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player among a plurality of types of big hit gaming states. The big hit gaming state is selected, and the second special big winning game state in which the first special variable winning ball device 66 is controlled to be open for a predetermined period is selected as the specific gaming state having a low advantage for the player. Good. In that case, control is performed so that the total open period is longer in the first jackpot gaming state than in the second jackpot gaming state.

  (14) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 41 Game area, 44a Special symbol display apparatus, 66 1st special variable winning ball apparatus, 81 Opening and closing piece, 89 1st specific advance entrance, 91 2nd specific advance entrance, 121a 1st specific ball detector, 121b 2nd specific ball Detector, 48 Second special variable winning ball device, 49 Opening / closing plate, 1 Pachinko machine, 99 Game control microcomputer, 83 Distributing member, 108 Distributing solenoid, 85 1st region, 88 2nd region, 118b Storage plate, 118a storage drive member, 118 storage solenoid, 106 first count switch, 122 discharge ball detector.

Claims (3)

For a player who is easy to accept a game ball, and a variable display device that displays a display result by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, by playing a game ball into the game area A variable winning ball apparatus that changes to an advantageous first state and a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who is less likely to accept a game ball than the first state, and the identification information of the variable display device When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result, the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined starting manner, and enters the variable winning ball apparatus A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the gaming ball has entered the specific entry area,
It is provided in the variable winning ball device, and changes between a high approach state in which a game ball easily enters the specific entry area and a low entry state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the specific entry area compared to the high entry state. Sorting means;
A distribution control means for controlling the distribution means;
Variable winning ball apparatus control means for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state and the second state;
The display result of the variable display is the first specific display result among the specific display results, the second specific display result among the specific display results, or a display result other than the specific display result Display result determining means for determining whether or not
The distribution control means controls the distribution means when a predetermined distribution change waiting time has elapsed since the first specific display result or the second specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. Change to the high approach state,
The variable winning ball apparatus control means moves the variable winning ball apparatus from the second state when a first start waiting time has elapsed since the first specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display apparatus. When the second start waiting time longer than the first start waiting time elapses after the second specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the variable is changed to the first state. A gaming machine, wherein a winning ball apparatus is changed from the second state to the first state. For a player who is easy to accept a game ball, and a variable display device that displays a display result by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, by playing a game ball into the game area A variable winning ball apparatus that changes to an advantageous first state and a second state that is disadvantageous for a player who is less likely to accept a game ball than the first state, and the identification information of the variable display device When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result, the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled from the second state to the first state in a predetermined starting manner, and enters the variable winning ball apparatus A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the gaming ball has entered the specific entry area,
Specific that is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus and has a higher degree of advantage for the player among a plurality of types of specific gaming states when the game ball enters the specific entering area than the other areas of the variable winning ball apparatus An advantageous area that tends to be in a gaming state,
The variable winning ball apparatus is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus, and the distribution changes between a high entry state in which a game ball easily enters the advantageous area and a low entry state in which the game ball does not easily enter the advantageous area as compared to the high entry state. Means,
A distribution control means for controlling the distribution means;
Variable winning ball apparatus control means for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus to the first state and the second state;
The display result of the variable display is the first specific display result among the specific display results, the second specific display result among the specific display results, or a display result other than the specific display result Display result determining means for determining whether or not
The distribution control means controls the distribution means when a predetermined distribution change waiting time has elapsed since the first specific display result or the second specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. Change to the high approach state,
The variable winning ball apparatus control means moves the variable winning ball apparatus from the second state when a first start waiting time has elapsed since the first specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display apparatus. When the second start waiting time longer than the first start waiting time elapses after the second specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the variable is changed to the first state. A gaming machine, wherein a winning ball apparatus is changed from the second state to the first state. A first specific entry area provided in an area other than the advantageous area as the specific entry area;
A second specific entry area provided in the advantageous area as the specific entry area;
Storage control means for controlling the storage state for storing game balls in the variable winning ball device;
Storage that is controlled by the storage control means, enters the variable winning ball apparatus, is distributed to an area other than the advantageous area by the distribution means, and stores game balls before entering the first specific entry area Means,
The storage control means releases the storage state after the timing at which the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus is distributed to the advantageous area by the distribution means and enters the second specific entry area. The game machine according to claim 2, further comprising storage cancellation control means for performing storage cancellation control.

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