JP2012165960A - Game management device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game management device appropriately collecting and managing game information.SOLUTION: The game management device stores the count of saved variation display corresponding to a special symbol 1 and the count of saved variation display corresponding to a special symbol 2 up to a predetermined count, when a symbol determination signal shared between the determination of a special symbol 1 and the determination of a special symbol 2, is received from a game machine (S31, YES), it is determined that the following variation display is derived from the execution of the saved variation display corresponding to a special symbol 1 or the execution of the saved variation display corresponding to a special symbol 2, based on the state of saved variation display (S38), the count of saved variation display of the variation display, whichever is executed, is reduced (S39, S41), and when a jackpot signal is received (S36, YES), a jackpot corresponding to the special symbol 1 (S53) and a jackpot corresponding to the special symbol 2 (S54) are separately managed based on a determination result.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming management apparatus that is connected to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and manages gaming information of the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a player plays a game by launching a game medium (pachinko ball) into the game area, and the game medium wins a first start winning area (so-called umbilicus) to win a game. Based on the establishment of the one start condition, the first right for performing the variable display of the first identification information is stored with the first predetermined number (for example, four) as an upper limit, and the game medium is stored in the second start winning area ( Based on the fact that the second start condition is established by winning the so-called electric Chu), the second right to display the variation of the second identification information is stored with the second predetermined number (for example, four) as the upper limit, Based on the fact that the start condition for starting the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is established, the first right is digested according to the storage status of the stored first right and second right. 1 Fluctuating indication of identification information or the second right (2) Any one of the variation display of the identification information is executed, the display result of the variation display is derived, and when the display result is derived and the game result becomes the specific game result, the identification that is advantageous to the player There is a gaming machine that controls to a gaming state (a big hit state), and a gaming device that is connected to the gaming machine and collects and displays gaming information is known.

  In this gaming machine, the first start winning signal is output based on the fact that the game medium has won the first start winning area, and the second start winning is based on the fact that the game medium has won the second start winning area. A signal is output. When the display result of the first identification information is derived and the game result is confirmed, a special symbol confirmation A signal is output. When the display result of the second identification information is derived and the game result is confirmed, the special symbol confirmation is confirmed. The B signal is output. The gaming device receives the special symbol confirmation A signal and the special symbol confirmation B signal, thereby allowing the first special symbol variation display count and the second special symbol variation display count, and the first special symbol variation display. The game information such as the number of occurrences of the big hit state due to and the number of occurrences of the big hit state due to the change display of the second special symbol is collected and displayed.

JP 2005-328930 A

  However, some gaming machines do not output necessary information, and in this case, gaming information cannot be collected appropriately.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game management apparatus capable of appropriately collecting and managing game information.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
First variation display means (first special symbol display device) that causes a player to play a game by launching a game medium (pachinko ball) to the game area and displays a plurality of types of first identification information (first special symbol) in a variable manner. 4A), second variation display means (second special symbol display device 4B) for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information (second special symbols) different from the first identification information, and the game medium A first right for performing a variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied by winning in the one start winning area (the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A). The first right storage means (the RAM 102 of the main board 11) for storing the special figure 1 reserve storage) with the first predetermined number as the upper limit, and the game medium are formed in the second start winning area (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B). 2nd start winning a prize) The second right storage means (of the main board 11) for storing the second right (special figure 2 reservation storage) for performing the variable display of the second identification information on the basis of the fact that the condition has been established, with the second predetermined number as an upper limit. RAM 102) and the first right storage means and the second right storage means stored on the basis of the fact that the start condition for starting the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is established. Depending on the storage status of the right and the second right, either the change display of the first identification information that digests the first right or the change display of the second identification information that digests the second right is executed, and the change Fluctuation display execution means (CPU 103 of the main board 11) for deriving the display result of the display, and a specific game state (big hit) advantageous for the player when the display result is derived and the game result becomes the specific game result State) And a control means (CPU 103 of the main board 11), outputs a first start winning signal based on the fact that the game medium has won the first start winning area, and the game medium enters the second start winning area. A second start winning signal is output based on winning, a game result finalizing signal is output based on finalizing the game result, and the specific game state is controlled based on the specified game state. A gaming management device (50) connected to a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) for outputting a specific gaming status signal (big hit signal) indicating a gaming state, and managing gaming information of the gaming machine,
Based on the reception of the first start prize signal, the establishment condition of the first start condition is stored, and on the basis of the reception of the second start prize signal, the establishment condition of the second start condition is stored. Storage means (control unit 52 that performs the processing of S15, S25, S15 ′, S25 ′);
Based on the reception of the game result confirmation signal, the variation display executed next by the variation display execution means in accordance with the stored first start condition and second start condition is stored in the first right. Fluctuation display determination means for performing a variation display determination process (S38, S38 ′) for determining whether the variation display of the first identification information digested or the variation identification display of the second identification information digested the second right. Control unit 52) to perform,
Based on the fact that the first display information is determined to be a variable display by the variable display determination means, the stored condition of the first start condition is updated and the second identification information is displayed in a variable manner. On the basis of the determination that the second start condition is stored, the establishment status update means (the control unit 52 that performs the processing of S39, S41, S39 ′, S41 ′) that updates the establishment status of the stored second start condition;
The specific game state based on the variable display of the first identification information based on the reception of the specific game state signal after the variable display determination means determines that the display is the variable display of the first identification information. The occurrence of the first specific gaming state is stored, and the second identification information is displayed in a variation display based on the reception of the specific gaming state signal after it is determined that the second identification information is in a variation display. A game management apparatus comprising: a specific game state generation storage unit (a control unit 52 that performs the processing of S53 and S54) that stores the occurrence of a second specific game state that is a specific game state based on the game.

The invention according to means 2
A game management device (50) described in means 1,
As the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), the first right (Special Figure 1 reserved memory) or the second right (Special Figure 2 reserved memory) is digested according to the first condition (Special Figure 2 priority digest). 1 gaming machine and a second gaming machine that consumes the first right or the second right according to the second condition (digestion in order of winning) can be connected,
A connection game machine setting means (control unit 52 and game information DB) for setting whether the game machine to be connected is the first game machine or the second game machine;
Based on the reception of the game result confirmation signal, the variation display determination means (the control unit 52 that performs the processes of S38 and S38 ′) and the connection status of the stored first start condition and second start condition and the connection The gaming management apparatus is characterized in that the variation display determination process is performed in accordance with a setting by a gaming machine setting means.

The invention according to means 3 is
A game management device (50) according to means 1 or 2, wherein
The first variable display number (the special figure 1 variable display number), which is the number of the variable display of the first identification information (the first special symbol), is the one having the execution time of the variable display for a predetermined time (reach) A first variation display number storage means (game information DB) for storing the game information as distinguished from a variation) and a predetermined time (normal variation);
The second variable display number (special figure 2 variable display number), which is the number of the variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol), is determined to be a predetermined one that is longer than the predetermined time. A second variable display number storage means (game information DB) for storing the game information as distinguished from that of time;
After the variation display determination processing is performed based on reception of one game result confirmation signal, execution of variation display corresponding to the one game result confirmation signal is performed based on reception of the next game result confirmation signal. Execution time determination means for performing an execution time determination process for determining whether or not the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (a control unit 52 that performs the processes of S34 and S35);
The determined predetermined time stored on the condition that the execution time determination process determines that the time is not less than a predetermined time after the variable display determination process determines that the first identification information is a variable display. The first variable display number adding means (S34) that adds the above first variable display number and adds the stored first variable display number for the predetermined time on condition that it is determined that the predetermined time is not exceeded. A control unit 52) for performing
The predetermined time stored on the condition that the execution time determination process determines that the time is not less than a predetermined time after the variable display determination process determines that the second identification information is a variable display The second variable display number adding means (S35) that adds the above second variable display number and adds the stored second variable display number for the predetermined time on condition that it is determined that the predetermined time is not exceeded. And a control unit 52) for performing the above process.

The invention according to means 4 is
A game management device (50) described in any one of means 1 to 3,
In the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), the gaming control means (CPU 103 of the main board 11) performs control to increase the occurrence probability of the specific gaming state (big hit state) during a predetermined probability variation period (probability changing state). And output a signal (probability change signal) during the probability change period indicating the probability change period,
The gaming management device further includes a probability variation period determination unit (control unit 52) that determines that the probability variation period is in effect based on reception of the probability variation period signal.
The specific game state occurrence storage means (game information DB) determines the occurrence of the first specific game state and the occurrence of the second specific game state according to the determination result of the probability change period determination means. It is a game management device characterized in that it is stored separately between those during the period (high probability low base and high accuracy high base) and those outside the probability fluctuation period (low probability low base and low probability high base) .

The invention according to means 5 is
A game management device (50) according to any one of means 1 to 4, comprising:
Normal condition determining means (control unit 52) for determining whether or not a predetermined normal condition is satisfied based on the stored game information;
A gaming management device further comprising abnormality notifying means (control unit 52) for notifying that the normal condition determining means determines that the normal condition is not satisfied. .

  First, according to the game management device according to means 1, the connection is made when the variation display result of the first identification information is derived and the game result is confirmed, and the variation display result of the second identification information is derived. If the game result is confirmed and the gaming machine outputs a game result confirmation signal in common, whether the variation display to be executed next is the variation display of the first identification information or the variation display of the second identification information. Can be managed and the establishment condition of the start condition can be managed, so that when the specific gaming state signal is received, the occurrence of the first specific gaming state based on the variation display of the first identification information or the variation display of the second identification information Since it is possible to distinguish and manage whether or not the second specific gaming state based on the occurrence of the game, it is possible to appropriately collect and manage gaming information.

  Further, according to the gaming management device according to the means 2, both the first gaming machine and the second gaming machine can be connected, and the variation display determination process is performed according to the type of the connected gaming machine. , Can manage a variety of gaming machines.

  Further, according to the game management device according to the means 3, since the variable display number is stored separately for the predetermined time or more and for the predetermined time, the game information can be managed appropriately.

  Further, according to the gaming management device according to the means 4, the occurrence of the first specific gaming state and the occurrence of the second specific gaming state are stored separately for those in the probability variation period and those outside the probability variation period. The game information can be appropriately managed according to the game state.

  Further, according to the game management apparatus according to the means 5, since the notification is made when the game information does not satisfy the normal condition, an abnormality can be detected.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the jackpot signal, the time-short signal, and the probability variation signal output from the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of game information DB which the management device for games has memorized. It is a figure showing an example of the update situation (in the case of special figure 2 priority digestion game machine) of the number of reservation storages which the management device for games has memorized. It is a flow chart showing an example of game information storage processing (in the case of special figure 2 priority digestion game machine) which a game management device performs. It is a figure showing an example of the reservation memory | storage number which the management apparatus for games memorize | stores, and the update condition of the winning order (in the case of the game machine of winning order digestion). It is a flow chart showing an example of game information storage processing (in the case of a game machine of winning order digestion) which a game management device performs.

  A gaming management device 50 according to the present invention is connected to a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine as shown in FIG. 2, and manages gaming information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. Is.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol (special diagram 1)”, and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is “second”. It is also called “Special Figure (Special Figure 2)”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction, update display by rotation, etc.) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by an effect control CPU (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the variable display of the first special figure is being executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU for effect control causes the image display device 5 to execute an effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit state or the small hit state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition Is held.

  As an example, in the start winning memory display area 5H, from the left in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to each of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. A plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed are provided to the right. Then, when the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. One of the display parts that are normally non-displayed (transparent color) (for example, the display part at the left end of the display part corresponding to the first start winning opening that is not displayed) is changed to blue display. . Also, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. Then, one of the display parts that are normally non-displayed (for example, the leftmost display part of the display area corresponding to the non-displayed second start winning opening) is changed to red display. Thereafter, when the start condition (first start condition) for the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, for example, one of the display parts corresponding to the first start winning opening (for example, blue display is displayed). The display part at the right end of the display part) is returned to non-display. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) for the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, for example, one of the display parts corresponding to the second start winning opening (for example, red display). The display part at the right end of the display part) is returned to non-display.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number as an effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started first is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit state or the small hit state, etc. Thus, when the start condition for starting the special figure game is not satisfied, variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game occurs. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  The control from the normal open state to the expanded open state in this embodiment is an example of high-frequency control that improves the frequency with which the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. The high-frequency control is, for example, (1) control to change the second start prize opening from the closed state to the open state, (2) control to increase the number of times the second start prize opening is opened, and (3) second start prize opening. Control for lengthening the opening time, (4) Control for increasing the opening angle of the movable blade piece forming the second start winning opening, and (5) Second starting in the case where the second starting winning opening slides and opens. It may be a control that widens the opening of the winning opening. Even in these cases, the second start winning opening may be changed from a state where the game ball does not pass through to a state where the game ball passes, or the game ball is not easily passed through the second start winning opening. You may make it the state which a ball | bowl passes easily.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and further, game effect lamps are provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hitting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is established, for example, the first start condition is established based on the fact that the first special condition game, the big hit state or the small hit state has ended, for example. In the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has passed (entered) through the second starting winning port formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the previous special figure game or the big hit state or the small hit state is ended, the start is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If the special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the result is “lost”. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. In addition, after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the game is controlled to a small hit state different from the big hit state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  Of the special symbols that show the numbers "1", "3", and "7" that will be jackpot symbols, the special symbols that show the numbers "3" and "7" will be the 15 round jackpot symbol, and the number "1" The special symbol shown will be a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit state (15 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round for changing to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received a special ball, which receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening. The device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening 60, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. In each round in the big hit state, predetermined big hit effects such as image output in the image display device 5, lighting of the game effect lamp, and sound output from the speaker are executed.

  In the big hit state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific game state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the player can use the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round. The second period (for example, 0.5 second), which is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state, is the period for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the period in which the grand prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door). Become. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. Note that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the second round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round, by changing a predetermined winning opening serving as a big winning opening from a closed state to an open state, etc. The second state that is disadvantageous to the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In such a two-round big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. Therefore, the 2 round round big hit state is a big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the big hit state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round execution times compared to the big round state as the multi-round specific gaming state. For example, the round execution number is the low round specific gaming state. While it is the same in the multi-round specific gaming state, in the small round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) in the multi-round specific gaming state. It may be shorter than that. In other words, the big hit state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big winning opening is changed to the open state in each round becomes the second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, and the execution of the round The number of times may be at least one of the number of second rounds less than the number of first rounds in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, time reduction control (time reduction control) in which the variable symbol variable display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. Controlled to short state when done. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit state, a probability change state, and a short time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed) As in the case, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is not probable. It is referred to as a symbol (also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the status is over, or after the 2 round jackpot state has ended based on the special symbol showing the number “1” that will be the 2 round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game, As one of the special game states different from the normal game state, for example, it is controlled to a probability variation state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with time-shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game or decorative design is improved so that the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability of being further controlled to the big hit state is higher than in the normal state or the short-time state. . Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15 round big hit symbol controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a probable big hit symbol. It is called. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol and Called. Further, the fact that the probability variable big hit symbol of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R probability big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability variable big hit”). The 15 round jackpot symbols “3” and “7” and the 2 round jackpot symbol “1” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit state is controlled. In this small hit state, similarly to the two round big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number of times (the number of executions equal to the second round number) is reached. The In the small hit state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second number. It may be controlled so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit state, The gaming state may end and return to a normal state. A game in the small hit state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same manner as in the two round big hit state even in the small hit state Thus, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, a big hit state is more likely to occur than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period (advantageous period), and this period is the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the probability changing state or the short-time state. If it is. Moreover, when it is a high open control period, it is said that a gaming state is a high base state. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, the gaming state is also referred to as a low base state. The time-short state in this embodiment is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and low base state.

  In addition, the probability variation state may include not only the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, but also the one in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control and the high opening control are not performed. . In this example, after the end of the 15 round big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “15R probability change big hit”, the first probability change state (high high speed control in which the short-time control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control. It is also controlled to be a highly accurate base state. In addition, after the end of the two-round big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “abrupt big hit” in the normal state, the state shifts to the second positive change state and only the positive change control is performed. There is no short-time control or high-open control. While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative design (“reach” which is not yet temporarily stopped when the decorative design temporarily displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is there. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is temporarily stopped is displayed. ) In the display state in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or all or part of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp, and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. Note that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  In the case of non-reach, the execution time of the variable display in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the image display device 5 is a predetermined time (one or two hold memories). For example, 15 seconds) normal fluctuation, 3 or 4 pending storages are shortened fluctuations less than a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and when a reach effect is executed, a predetermined time or more (for example, 30 seconds or more) (Multiple types) reach fluctuation.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a non-probable variable jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game as a 15-round jackpot symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probability change”, the control is made to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, the short time state is controlled.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state is reached Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" For example, after the process is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the decorative display variable display mode in which the definite decorative combination of the probable big hit combination is stopped is displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as a big hit type) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as, for example, the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is stopped and displayed. There is. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprising accuracy hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changing state.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy”, the accuracy mode start effect may be executed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode called the accuracy mode may be started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is executed during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed. When the suddenness mode start effect is started, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed may be erased, and after the suddenness mode start effect is executed, the confirmed decorative symbol may not be derived and displayed. In the sudden accuracy mode, for example, until the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability variation state ends, the effect in the sudden accuracy mode is performed. In the effect in the sudden mode, the display mode of the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, and the sound output from the speaker with the variable display of the decorative pattern is output. It is different from the sound in the normal effect mode, the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp and the decoration LED is different from the lighting pattern in the normal effect mode, or some or all of these are combined Thus, it is only necessary to notify the player that the player is in the likelihood mode.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the background image or the decorative pattern display mode in the display region of the image display device 5 is displayed. May be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, for example, so that the player can recognize that the player is in the probability change state. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by the same effect mode as in the normal state or the short time state (so-called latent probability variation). . It can be said that during the period in which such a latent probability change is performed, the gaming state is in the latent probability change.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board (not shown), and a lamp control board as shown in FIG. 2. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the hall game management device 50, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11 and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the image display device 5, the speaker, and the game effect Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as lamps are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of sound output operation from a speaker, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operation in a game effect lamp or the like. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from a speaker, a game effect lamp, and a decoration LED. A lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the lamp is included. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. In other words, the processing means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of MR4 and random number value MR5 for determining the normal map display result is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit state, for example, “ The value is in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “251”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( It is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state) to a state (expanded open state) where game balls can easily pass (enter).

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied ( On-hold data of a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way becomes hold storage information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is put on hold.

  The second special figure holding storage unit is a special figure game in which the game ball is won at the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way becomes hold storage information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is put on hold.

  The usual figure hold storage unit stores hold information of a usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a short time flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. Instructs which process should be selected and executed in the special symbol process executed for control. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process performed by the ordinary symbol display 20 to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the start of the time reduction control when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a certain change state or the time reduction state, while the time reduction control is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

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

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, the time for controlling the progress of the big hit state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured for controlling the progress of the big hit state as a game control process timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit state, and periodically counts up.

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit includes a random counter, a first starting winning determination counter, a second starting winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, A time reduction counter, a round counter, etc. are provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit is a numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of the numerical data indicating the random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. The CPU 103 counts updatable by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random value is periodically or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the first start winning detection signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start port switch 22A is ON. Is for. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is ON, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the first start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has normally entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected. Judgment is made. Further, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is cleared when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning detection signal is OFF or when it is determined that the winning determination value is reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning detection signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B is ON. Is for. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B is ON, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the second start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally detected. Is made. The stored value in the second start winning determination counter is cleared when it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning detection signal is OFF or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter counts the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed before the completion of the time reduction control in the high base when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state or a time reduction state. belongs to. As an example, when the big hit state ends, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the big hit type buffer value being “0” is set as the short time number count value in the short time counter. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction control is terminated and the control to shift from the high base to the low base is performed by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. .

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating the initial count value “1” at the start of the big hit state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a jackpot type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area in which setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and may be configured so that a plurality of buffer areas can be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, “2” is set to the variable special figure designation buffer value. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, and if the big hit type is “probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “1”. If “surprise”, “2” is set as the big hit type buffer value.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  FIG. 3 is a timing chart showing an example of the big hit signal, the time reduction signal, and the probability variation signal output from the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. These jackpot signals, time reduction signals, and probability change signals are input to the communication unit 51 of the game management device 50. For the big hit signal, a special symbol indicating the number "1" is stopped and displayed, and a special symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed when a round two big hit state (no time reduction, probability variation with probability change) occurs. When the 15 round big hit state (100 times shorter, normal big hit without probability change) occurs, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed and the 15 round big hit state (with shorter time, certain change with certainty) When a big hit occurs, the signal is output during the big hit state (that is, the signal rises at the start of the big hit state and falls at the end of the big hit state). The time-short signal is a signal that is output after the end of the 15 round big hit state, and is normally output after the next big hit state occurs or until the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times. After the end of the probable big hit, it is output until the next big hit state occurs. The probability variation signal is a signal that is output after the end of the sudden jackpot and the probability variation jackpot, and is output until the next jackpot state occurs.

  Here, the state where none of the big hit signal, the time-short signal, or the probability variation signal is output is the low accuracy low base state, and the state where only the probability variation signal is output is the high accuracy low base state. The state in which the time-short signal is output is the high-accuracy base state, and the state in which only the time-short signal is output is the low-accuracy base state. The control unit 52 of the game management device 50 has a low-accuracy low base state, a high-accuracy low base state, a low-accuracy high-base state, or a high State determination processing for determining which state is the high base state is performed. As described above, since the high opening control is performed in the high base state, it is easier to win the second start winning opening than in the low base state, and the probability variation control is performed in the high accuracy state. Large hits are more likely to occur than in the low probability state.

  And this pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that an abrupt big hit that hardly yields a ball is generated only by the display of the variation of the first special symbol, so that the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is reserved. If there is a memory, the second special symbol hold memory is prioritized and digested over the first special symbol hold memory, thereby suppressing the occurrence of a sudden big hit and being advantageous to the player Has been. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 1 digests the reserved memory under the first condition that the reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested in preference to the reserved memory of the first special symbol. It is.

  Note that the gaming machine is not a special figure 2 priority digestion machine, but the first special symbol reserved memory and the second special symbol reserved memory are digested in the winning order, and the reserved memory is digested in the winning order. It may be a digestion game machine. Then, the game management device 50 according to the present invention digests the reserved memory under the first condition (that is, the game machine of the special figure 2 priority digestion) that digests the reserved memory under the first condition. Any of the second gaming machines (that is, gaming machines that can be used in order of winning) can be connected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first start winning signal, the second start winning signal, and the symbol determination signal are output from the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are transmitted to the communication unit 51 of the game management device 50. Entered. The first start winning signal is a pulse signal that is output based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, and whether or not the first start condition is satisfied (the first special symbol hold in the RAM 102). Regardless of whether or not it is stored as pending data in the storage unit). The second start winning signal is a pulse signal output based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, and whether or not the second start condition is satisfied (the second special symbol hold in the RAM 102). Regardless of whether or not it is stored as pending data in the storage unit). The symbol determination signal (game result determination signal) is a pulse that is output based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the game result is determined. It is a signal that is output in common for the symbol determination of the first special symbol display device 4A and the symbol determination of the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Next, the game management device 50 will be described. The game management device 50 is provided at a predetermined location (for example, a management office) in the game hall, and as shown in FIG. 2, a control unit 52, a communication unit 51 connected to the control unit 52, and game information DB53.

  As described above, the communication unit 51 receives the first start winning signal, the second starting winning signal, the symbol determination signal, the big hit signal, the time reduction signal, and the probability variation signal from each main board 11 of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. To do. The control unit 52 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an EEPROM, and the like, and each component included in the game management device 50 is executed by the CPU executing a processing program stored in the ROM using the RAM as a work area. Various operations are performed by controlling the operation of the element, and the function will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game information DB provided in the storage means such as a hard disk stores (a) a start winning number table, (b) a variable display number table, and (c) a big hit number table. In each of these tables, each pachinko gaming machine 1 connected to the game management device 50 is associated with a machine number that can be individually identified, and whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the above-mentioned special figure 2 priority gaming machine. It remembers the setting of the game machine of winning order. This setting may be set manually by an operator of the gaming management apparatus 50, or information such as gaming machine identification information may be received from the gaming machine and automatically set based on the information. In this example, the machine numbers 001 and 002 are set as special figure 2 priority game machines, and the machine number 003 is set as a winning order game machine. In accordance with this setting, the special display priority game machine performs the variable display determination process shown in S38 of FIG. 6, and the winning game machine uses the variable display determination shown in S38 ′ of FIG. Because it processes, it can manage a variety of gaming machines.

  In the start winning number table shown in FIG. 4 (a), it is formed in the special figure 1 start winning number which is the number won in the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special figure 2 start winning number which is the number won in the second starting winning opening is stored separately. As the special figure 1 start winning number, the special figure 1 start winning effective number which is a number used for the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A when the first starting condition is established and the first starting condition is established. The special figure 1 start winning invalid number that is not used for the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A is distinguished and stored. Similarly, the second starting condition is established as the special figure 2 starting winning number. The special figure 2 start winning effective number that is used for the variable display of the second special symbol display device 4B and the number that is not used for the variable display of the second special symbol display device 4B because the second start condition is not satisfied. Certain special figure 2 start winning invalid numbers are distinguished and stored. Furthermore, as a breakdown of the special figure 1 start prize valid number, special figure 1 start prize invalid number, special figure 2 start prize valid number, and special figure 2 start prize invalid number, the number in the normal state and the number in the short-time state , Remember the total number of them.

  In this starting winning number table, the special figure 1 starting winning effective number is updated in the special figure 1 starting winning effective number storing process of S14 shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. The memory is updated in the special figure 1 start winning invalid number storage process of S13, and the memory of the special figure 2 start winning effective number is updated in the special figure 2 start winning effective number storage process of S24 shown in FIGS. The special figure 2 start prize invalid number is updated in the special figure 2 start prize invalid number storage process of S23, which will be described later.

  In the variable display number table shown in FIG. 4 (b), the special figure 1 variable display number which is the number of the variable display performed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display is performed by the second special symbol display device 4B. A special figure 2 variable display number which is a broken number is stored separately. Further, as the breakdown of the special figure 1 fluctuation display number and the special figure 2 fluctuation display number, the number of shortening fluctuations, the number of normal fluctuations, the number of reach fluctuations, and the total number of them are stored. In this variable display number table, the special figure 1 variable display number is updated in the special figure 1 variable display number storage process of S34 shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, and the special figure 2 variable display number is the same as that of S35. The storage is updated by the variable display number storage processing in FIG. 2, which will be described later.

  In the big hit number table shown in FIG. 4 (c), the special figure 1 big hit number, which is the number of occurrence of the big hit state by the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the fluctuation display on the second special symbol display device 4B. Is stored separately from the special figure 2 big hit count, which is the number of occurrence of the big hit state. As the breakdown of the special figure 1 big hit number and the special figure 2 big hit number, the number in the normal probability, the number in the probability fluctuation, and the total number of them are stored. In this jackpot number table, the special figure 1 big hit number is updated in the special figure 1 big hit number storage process of S53 shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, and the special figure 2 big hit number is the special figure 2 big hit number of S54. The storage is updated by the storage process, which will be described later.

  The game management device 50 according to the present invention is not a signal that is output separately for symbol determination of the first special symbol display device 4A and symbol determination of the second special symbol display device 4B, but is output in common with both. Even if the symbol confirmation signal is received, the special figure 1 start prize valid number, the special figure 1 start prize invalid number, the special figure 2 start prize valid number and the special figure 2 start in the start prize number table shown in FIG. The number of invalid winnings is stored separately. In the variable display number table shown in FIG. 4B, the special figure 1 variable display number and the special figure 2 variable display number are separately stored and shown in FIG. 4C. In the big hit number table, the special figure 1 big hit number and the special figure 2 big hit number are distinguished and stored so that the game information is appropriately collected and managed.

  In order to perform such management, the control unit 52 of the gaming management device 50 outputs the special figure 1 start winning signal, the special figure 2 starting winning signal, and the symbol confirmation signal transmitted from the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the basis of the special figure 2 priority digestion machine, as shown in FIG. 5, the special figure 1 hold memory number, which is the current number of established first start conditions, is stored as the establishment condition of the first start condition. At the same time, as the establishment condition of the second start condition, a special figure 2 reserved memory number that is the current establishment number of the second start condition is stored, and in a winning-order game machine, as shown in FIG. In addition, the special figure 1 hold memory number is stored as the establishment condition of the first start condition, and the special figure 2 hold memory number is stored as the establishment condition of the second start condition, and further, the first start condition and the second start condition A winning order storage table showing the winning order that is the order in which Memory to. These storages are performed by the RAM of the control unit 52.

  Then, by simulating the digestion status of the reserved memory, the executed variation display is the variation display of the first special symbol (special diagram 1 variation display) resulting from winning in the first start winning opening or the second start. The game information is managed in the game information DB by determining whether or not the second special symbol variation display (special diagram 2 variation display) resulting from winning in the winning opening.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the management of game information for special figure 2 priority digestion machines will be described, and then with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. The management of game information for machines will be described.

  First, FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an update status of the number of reserved storages stored in the game management device 50 (in the case of a special-purpose game machine with priority figure 2). When the control unit 52 of the game management device 50 receives the special figure 1 start winning signal a in the state where the special figure 1 reserved memory number “0” and the special figure 2 reserved memory number “0” are stored in the RAM, Since the reserved figure number of special figure 1 is not the upper limit value “4”, it is assumed that the first start condition is satisfied, and the special figure 1 start prize effective number of the start prize number table is +1 (the total is +1 and the game state is set). Accordingly, either the normal state or the short time state is incremented by +1) and the special figure 1 reserved memory number is updated to “1”. However, since the variable display and the big hit are not being performed, the start condition is satisfied and the special condition is satisfied. Assuming that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed by digesting the FIG. 1 reserved memory, the stored special figure 1 reserved memory number is decremented by 1 and updated to “0”, and the variable display is performed. The special figure 1 variation flag shown is stored in the RAM, and the variation display execution time (variation time) It starts counting. Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display that starts when the special figure 1 reserved storage number is “1”, and therefore, it is a normal fluctuation in the case of non-reach.

  Next, when the special figure 1 start winning signal b is received during the variable display, since the special figure 1 reserved memory number is not the upper limit value “4”, it is assumed that the first start condition is satisfied and the special figure in the start winning number table is satisfied. Increase the number of 1-start winning prizes by +1 (+1 for the total and +1 for either the normal state or the short-time state depending on the gaming state) and update the special figure 1 reserved storage number to +1. However, since the variable display is being performed, the special figure 1 reserved memory is not digested. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal a is received during the variable display, since the special figure 2 reserved memory number is not the upper limit value “4”, it is assumed that the second start condition is satisfied, and the special figure of the start winning number table is satisfied. 2 Increase the number of active start prizes by +1 (total +1 and +1 in the normal state or in the short-time state depending on the game state) and update the special figure 2 reserved memory number to +1 to “1” However, since the variable display is in progress, the special figure 2 reserved memory is not digested. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal b is received during the variable display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "2".

  Next, when the symbol determination signal a is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the time measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the variation type of the variation display (here, normal variation) is specified based on the measured variation time. Since the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is being stored and the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the special figure 1 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the normal fluctuation are each +1). Then, since the start condition is established by the end of the change display, the next change display to be executed is the change display of the first special symbol obtained by using the special figure 1 reserved memory or the special figure 2 reserved memory. The variation display determination process is performed to determine whether the second special symbol is a variation display. However, in the example shown in FIG. judge. Here, since it is determined that there is special figure 2 reserved memory, it is assumed that the special figure 2 reserved memory is digested and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. 1 ”, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating that the fluctuation display is performed is stored in the RAM, and the measurement of the fluctuation time is started. Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display starting when the special figure 2 reserved storage number is “2”, and thus is a normal fluctuation in the case of non-reach.

  Next, when the special figure 1 start winning signal c is received during the variable display, the same processing as the reception of the special figure 1 starting winning signal b is performed, and the special figure 1 reserved memory number is updated to "2". Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal c is received during the variable display, the same processing as that when the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is received is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "2". Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal d is received during the variable display, the same processing as the reception of the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "3".

  Next, when the symbol confirmation signal b is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the time measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the variation type of the variation display (here, normal variation) is specified based on the measured variation time, Since the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is being stored and the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the normal fluctuation are each +1). Since the start condition is satisfied by the end of the variable display, the variable display determination process is performed. Here, it is determined that there is the special figure 2 reserved memory. As a special symbol change display, the special figure 2 reserved storage number is updated by −1 and is updated to “2”, the special figure 2 change flag is stored in the RAM, and the time measurement of the change time is started. Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display that starts when the special figure 2 reserved storage number is “3”.

  Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal e is received during the variable display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "3". Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal f is received during the variable display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "4".

  Next, when the symbol determination signal c is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the timing of the fluctuation time is stopped, the fluctuation type of the fluctuation display (here, the shortening fluctuation) is specified, and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is being stored here. Since the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the shortened fluctuation are each +1). Since the start condition is satisfied by the end of the variable display, the variable display determination process is performed. Here, it is determined that there is the special figure 2 reserved memory. As a special symbol change display, the special figure 2 reserved storage number is updated by -1 to "3", the special figure 2 change flag is stored in the RAM, and the measurement of the change time is started. Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display starting with the special figure 2 reserved storage number “4”, and therefore, it is a shortened fluctuation in the case of non-reach, but a reach fluctuation is assumed here.

  Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal g is received during the variable display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "4". Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal h is received during the variable display, since the special figure 2 reserved memory number is the upper limit value “4”, it is determined that the second start condition is not satisfied, and the special figure in the start winning number table is displayed. 2 The start winning invalidity number is incremented by 1, but the special figure 2 reserved memory number is not updated. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal i, j is received during the fluctuation display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal h is performed.

  Next, when the symbol confirmation signal d is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the time measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the variation type of the variation display (here, the reach variation) is specified based on the measured variation time, Since the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is being stored and the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the reach fluctuation are each +1). Since the start condition is satisfied by the end of the variable display, the variable display determination process is performed. Here, it is determined that there is the special figure 2 reserved memory. As a special symbol change display, the special figure 2 reserved storage number is updated by -1 to "3", the special figure 2 change flag is stored in the RAM, and the measurement of the change time is started.

  Although not shown, when a jackpot signal is received after receiving the symbol determination signal, if the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the special figure 1 jackpot number in the jackpot number table is +1 (total is +1, and Depending on the gaming state, either the normal probability or the probability fluctuation is +1), and if the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 big hit number of the big hit number table is +1 (the total is +1, and Depending on the gaming state, either the normal probability or the probability fluctuation is +1).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a game information storage process (in the case of a special-purpose game machine with priority FIG. 2) performed by the control unit 52 of the game management device 50. For each gaming machine to be managed, the control unit 52 receives a special figure 1 start winning signal at S11, receives a special figure 2 start winning signal at S21, receives a symbol confirmation signal at S31, or a jackpot signal at S51. Waiting for the fall (S51). More specifically, if it is not a big hit, it waits for the reception of the special figure 1 start winning signal, the reception of the special figure 2 start winning signal, or the reception of the symbol confirmation signal. Is received, special figure 2 start winning signal is received, or the jackpot signal falls. In the following, the loop of S11 → S21 → S31 → S51 → S11 is referred to as “standby loop”.

  If it is determined in S11 that the special figure 1 start winning signal has been received (YES), in S12, whether the special figure 1 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is the upper limit value (here, “4”). It is determined whether or not the first start condition is satisfied. If it is determined in S12 that the special figure 1 reserved storage number is the upper limit value (YES), that is, the first start condition is not satisfied, a special figure 1 start winning invalid number storage process is performed in S13. On the other hand, if it is determined in S12 that the special figure 1 reserved storage number is not the upper limit (NO), that is, the first start condition is satisfied, a special figure 1 start winning effective number storage process is performed in S14.

  In the special figure 1 start prize invalid number storage process of S13, the total of the special figure 1 start prize invalid number is incremented by 1 in the start prize number table, and according to the determination result of the state determination process (see FIG. 3). In the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state, the normal state is incremented by +1, and in the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, the time short state is incremented by 1. In the special figure 1 start winning effective number storing process of S14, in the start winning number table, the sum of the special figure 1 starting winning effective number is incremented by 1 and according to the determination result of the state determination process (see FIG. 3). In the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state, the normal state is incremented by +1, and in the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, the time short state is incremented by 1. According to this, since the first start winning valid number and the first starting winning invalid number are stored separately for the advantageous period (in the short-time state) and those outside the advantageous period (in the normal state), Information can be managed appropriately according to the gaming state.

  After the process of S13, the process returns to the standby loop. After the processing of S14, in S15, the special figure 1 holding storage number stored in the RAM is incremented by 1, and in S16, the fluctuation is being displayed (that is, the fluctuation time is being measured) or the big hit (that is, the big hit signal is being received). ). If it is determined in S16 that the variable display is being displayed or the big hit is being made (YES), since the start condition is not satisfied, the stored special figure 1 hold memory is not digested and the process returns to the standby loop. On the other hand, if it is determined in S16 that the variable display is not being performed or the big hit is not being made (NO), the start condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the variable display determination process in S38. In this S38, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold memory exists, but here it is not (NO), that is, the special figure 1 start winning signal is received without the special figure 1 hold memory and the special figure 2 hold memory. In S39, the special figure 1 pending storage number stored in the RAM is decremented by 1. In S40, the special figure 1 variation flag is stored in the RAM, and in S43, the variation time is counted. Start and return to the waiting loop.

  If it is determined in S21 that the special figure 2 start winning signal has been received (YES), in S22, whether the special figure 2 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is the upper limit (here, “4”). It is determined whether or not the second start condition is satisfied. If it is determined in S22 that the special figure 2 reserved storage number is the upper limit (YES), that is, it is determined that the second start condition is not satisfied, a special figure 2 start winning invalid number storage process is performed in S23. On the other hand, if it is determined in S22 that the special figure 2 reserved storage number is not the upper limit (NO), that is, the second start condition is satisfied, a special figure 2 start winning effective number storage process is performed in S24.

  In the special figure 2 start prize invalid number storage process of S23, the total of the special figure 2 start prize invalid number is incremented by 1 in the start prize number table, and according to the determination result of the state determination process (see FIG. 3). In the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state, the normal state is incremented by +1, and in the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, the time short state is incremented by 1. In the special figure 2 start winning effective number storage process of S24, the sum of the special figure 2 starting winning effective numbers is incremented by 1 in the start winning number table, and according to the determination result of the state determination process (see FIG. 3). In the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state, the normal state is incremented by +1, and in the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, the time short state is incremented by 1. According to this, the second start winning valid number and the second starting winning invalid number are stored separately for the advantageous period (in the short-time state) and out of the advantageous period (in the normal state). Information can be managed appropriately according to the gaming state.

  After the process of S23, the process returns to the standby loop. After the processing of S24, the number of reserved figure 2 stored stored in the RAM is incremented by 1 in S25, and in S26, the fluctuation is being displayed (that is, the fluctuation time is being measured) or the big hit (that is, the big hit signal is being received). ). If it is determined in S26 that the variable display is being displayed or the big hit is being made (YES), since the start condition is not satisfied, the stored special figure 2 reserved memory is not digested and the process returns to the standby loop. On the other hand, if it is determined in S26 that the variable display is not being performed or the big hit is not being made (NO), the start condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the variable display determination process in S38. In this S38, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold memory is present, but here it is present (YES), that is, the special figure 2 start winning signal is received in a state where there is no special figure 1 hold memory and special figure 2 hold memory. In step S41, the special figure 2 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is reduced by 1. In step S42, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is stored in the RAM. In step S43, the fluctuation time is counted. Start and return to the waiting loop.

  As described above, the game is connected when the display result is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A and the game result is confirmed, and when the display result is derived to the second special symbol display device 4B. Even if the game machine outputs a symbol confirmation signal in common when the result is confirmed, it is determined whether the variation display to be executed next is the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol. Thus, the establishment condition of the start condition (the special figure 1 reserved memory number and the special figure 2 reserved memory number) can be managed, so that the first start prize valid number, the first start prize invalid number, the second start prize valid number and the second figure Since it is possible to distinguish and manage the 2 start winning invalidity numbers, it is possible to appropriately collect and manage game information.

  If the symbol confirmation signal is received in S31 (YES), the time measurement of the variation time is terminated in S32, and the variation display is either a short variation, a normal variation, or a reach variation based on the measured variation time. In S33, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variation flag is stored in the RAM. If it is determined in S33 that the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is stored (YES), a special figure 1 fluctuation display number storage process is performed in S34. On the other hand, if it is determined in S33 that the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is not stored (NO), that is, it is determined that the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is stored, the special figure 2 fluctuation display number storage process is performed in S35.

  In the special figure 1 variable display number storage process of S34, the total of the special figure 1 variable display number is incremented by 1 in the variable display number table, and the shortening fluctuation, the normal fluctuation, or the reach fluctuation depending on the specific result of S32. +1 any of the above. In the special figure 2 variable display number storage process of S35, the total of the special figure 2 variable display numbers is incremented by one in the variable display number table, and the shortening fluctuation, the normal fluctuation, or the reach fluctuation is determined according to the specific result of S32. +1 any of the above. According to this, since the number of fluctuation displays is stored separately for those less than a predetermined time (shortening fluctuation) and those for a predetermined time (normal fluctuation), and those for a predetermined time and those for a predetermined time or more (reach fluctuation). , Game information can be managed appropriately. Then, by taking statistics of the number of variable displays, it is possible to confirm whether the gaming machine is operating as designed.

  After the processing of S34 and S35, it is determined in S36 whether or not a big hit signal has been received, that is, whether or not a big hit state has occurred in the fluctuation display of the symbol determination signal. If it is determined in S36 that no jackpot signal has been received (NO), it is determined in S37 whether or not there is a hold memory (that is, special figure 1 hold memory and / or special figure 2 hold memory). If it is determined in S37 that there is no pending storage (NO), the process returns to the standby loop. On the other hand, if it is determined in S37 that there is a hold storage (YES), the process proceeds to S38, and the variable display determination process is performed.

  If it is determined in S36 that the jackpot signal has been received (YES), it is determined in S52 whether or not the special figure 1 variation flag is stored in the RAM. If it is determined in S52 that the special figure 1 variation flag is stored (YES), a special figure 1 big hit number storage process is performed in S53. On the other hand, if it is determined in S52 that the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is not stored (NO), that is, it is determined that the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is stored, a special figure 2 big hit number storage process is performed in S54.

  In the special figure 1 big hit number storage process of S53, the total of the special figure 1 big hit number in the big number table is incremented by 1 and the low probability low base is set according to the determination result of the state determination process (see FIG. 3). If the state and the low-accuracy base state, the normal probability is incremented by +1, and if the high-accuracy low-base state and the high-accuracy high-base state, the probability variation is incremented by one. In the special figure 2 big hit count storage processing of S54, the total of the special figure 2 big hit counts is incremented by 1 in the big hit count table, and the low probability low base is set according to the determination result of the state determination process (see FIG. 3). If the state and the low-accuracy base state, +1 is added to the normal probability.

  According to this, the display result is derived to the first special symbol display device 4A and the game result is confirmed, and the display result is derived to the second special symbol display device 4B and the game result is connected. Even if it is a game machine that outputs a symbol confirmation signal in common, it is determined whether the variation display to be executed next is the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol, A big hit state based on the variable display of the first special symbol when a specific gaming state signal (big hit signal) is received by managing the establishment condition of the start condition (the special figure 1 held memory number and the special figure 2 reserved memory number) Or the occurrence of a big hit state based on the variation display of the second special symbol can be distinguished and managed, so that game information can be collected and managed appropriately. In addition, since occurrence of the big hit state is stored separately for those during the probability variation period and those outside the probability variation period, the game information can be appropriately managed according to the game state.

  After the processing of S53 and S53, the process returns to the standby loop and waits for the reception of the special figure 1 start winning signal, the reception of the special figure 2 starting winning signal, or the fall of the jackpot signal. If the big hit signal falls in S51 (YES), the process proceeds to S37.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of pending storages stored in the game management device 50 and the update status of the winning order (in the case of a gaming machine that uses a winning order). FIG. 7 illustrates a case where the special figure 1 start winning signal, the special figure 2 starting winning signal, and the symbol confirmation signal are received in the same order as described in FIG. Since the conditions for digesting the reserved memory are different, the processing is also different.

  When the management target is a winning-order game machine, the winning-unit storage table corresponding to the gaming machine is stored in the RAM of the control unit 52. In this winning order storage table, eight storage columns are provided for storing the reception order of the special figure 1 start winning signal and the special figure 2 starting winning signal (that is, the winning order), and they are stacked from the bottom to the top in the figure. In this way, the reception of the special figure 1 start winning signal or the reception of the special figure 2 starting winning signal is stored in the order of winning, the reserved memory is digested in order from the lowest starting winning signal, and the winning order is changed like a dart Move up. The reception of the special figure 1 start winning signal is stored up to the same upper limit value of the special figure 1 reserved memory number, and the reception of the special figure 2 start winning signal is also the same as the upper limit value of the special figure 2 reserved memory number 4. Memorize up to three. Therefore, the reception of the special figure 1 start winning signal is not received, and the reception of the special figure 2 start winning signal is not received as six.

  When the control unit 52 of the game management device 50 receives the special figure 1 start winning signal a in the state where the special figure 1 reserved memory number “0” and the special figure 2 reserved memory number “0” are stored in the RAM, Since the reserved figure number of special figure 1 is not the upper limit value “4”, it is assumed that the first start condition is satisfied, and the special figure 1 start prize effective number of the start prize number table is +1 (the total is +1 and the game state is set). Accordingly, either the normal state or the short-time state is incremented by +1), the special figure 1 reserved storage number is updated to “1”, and the special figure 1 start winning signal a is stored at the bottom of the winning order storage table. However, since the change condition is not being displayed and the jackpot is not being established, the start condition is established and the special figure 1 reserved memory is digested and the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. -1 and update it to “0”, and write it at the bottom of the winning order storage table To which erases the special symbol 1 start winning signal a, the Japanese Figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating that the variable display is performed stored in RAM, and starts counting the variable display of the execution time (change time). Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display that starts when the special figure 1 reserved storage number is “1”, and therefore, it is a normal fluctuation in the case of non-reach.

  Next, when the special figure 1 start winning signal b is received during the variable display, since the special figure 1 reserved memory number is not the upper limit value “4”, it is assumed that the first start condition is satisfied and the special figure in the start winning number table is satisfied. The number of valid starting prizes is incremented by +1 (the total is incremented by +1 and either the normal state or the short-time state is incremented by +1), and the special figure 1 reserved storage number is incremented by 1 and updated to “1”. In addition, the special figure 1 start winning signal b is stored at the bottom of the winning order storage table, but since the variable display is being performed, the special figure 1 reserved memory is not used. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal a is received during the variable display, since the special figure 2 reserved memory number is not the upper limit value “4”, it is assumed that the second start condition is satisfied, and the special figure of the start winning number table is satisfied. 2 +1 the start winning effective number (+1 for the total and +1 for either the normal state or the short-time state depending on the gaming state) and update the special figure 2 reserved storage number to +1 In addition, the special figure 2 start winning signal a is stored on the special figure 1 starting winning signal b in the winning order storage table, but the special figure 2 reserved memory is not used because it is being displayed in a variable manner. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal b is received during the fluctuation display, the same processing as that at the time of receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "2". In the winning order storage table, the special figure 2 start winning signal b is stored on the special figure 2 starting winning signal a.

  Next, when the symbol determination signal a is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the time measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the variation type of the variation display (here, normal variation) is specified based on the measured variation time. Since the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is being stored and the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the special figure 1 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the normal fluctuation are each +1). Then, since the start condition is established by the end of the change display, the next change display to be executed is the change display of the first special symbol obtained by using the special figure 1 reserved memory or the special figure 2 reserved memory. The variation display determination process for determining whether the second special symbol is variation display is performed. However, in the example shown in FIG. 7, since the game machine of the winning order digestion is targeted, the lowest order of the winning order storage table is the second start winning signal. It is determined whether or not. Here, since the lowest order of the winning order storage table is the special figure 1 start winning signal b, the special figure 1 reserved memory is digested, and the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Then, the special figure 1 start winning signal b is digested in the winning order storage table, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating that the fluctuation display is performed is stored in the RAM, and the fluctuation time is updated. Start timing. Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display that starts when the special figure 1 reserved storage number is “1”, and therefore, it is a normal fluctuation in the case of non-reach.

  Next, when the special figure 1 start winning signal c is received during the variable display, the same processing as the reception of the special figure 1 starting winning signal b is performed, and the special figure 1 reserved memory number is updated to "1", and In the winning order storage table, the special figure 1 start winning signal c is stored on the special figure 2 starting winning signal b. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal c is received during the variable display, the same processing as the reception of the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "3", and In the winning order storage table, the special figure 2 start winning signal c is stored on the special figure 1 starting winning signal c. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal d is received during the variable display, the same processing as that when the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is received is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "4", and In the winning order storage table, the special figure 2 start winning signal d is stored on the special figure 2 starting winning signal c.

  Next, when the symbol confirmation signal b is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the time measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the variation type of the variation display (here, normal variation) is specified based on the measured variation time, Since the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is being stored and the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the special figure 1 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the normal fluctuation are each +1). Since the start condition is satisfied by the end of the variable display, the variable display determination process is performed. Here, since the lowest order of the winning order storage table is the special figure 2 start winning signal a, the special figure 2 reserved memory is digested. In order to display the variation of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 reserved memory number is decremented by -1 and updated to "3", and the special figure 2 start winning signal a is digested in the winning order storage table. FIG. 2 The variation flag is stored in the RAM, and the variation time is started. Note that the variable display here is a variable display starting with the special figure 2 reserved memory number “4”, and therefore, when it is non-reach, it is a shortened variation.

  Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal e is received during the variable display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, and the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "4", and In the winning order storage table, the special figure 2 start winning signal e is stored on the special figure 2 starting winning signal d. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal f is received during the variable display, since the special figure 2 reserved memory number is the upper limit value “4”, it is determined that the second start condition is not satisfied, and the special figure in the start winning number table is shown. 2 Although the start winning invalidity number is incremented by 1, the special figure 2 reserved storage number is not updated, and the winning order storage table is not updated.

  Next, when the symbol determination signal c is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the timing of the fluctuation time is stopped, the fluctuation type of the fluctuation display (here, the shortening fluctuation) is specified, and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is being stored here. Since the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the shortened fluctuation are each +1). Since the start condition is satisfied by the end of the variable display, the variable display determination process is performed. Here, since the lowest order of the winning order storage table is the special figure 2 start winning signal b, the special figure 2 reserved memory is digested. In order to display the variation of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 reserved memory number is decremented to -1 and updated to "3", and the special figure 2 start winning signal b is digested in the winning order storage table. FIG. 2 The variation flag is stored in the RAM, and the variation time is started. Note that the fluctuation display here is a fluctuation display starting with the special figure 2 reserved storage number “4”, and therefore, it is a shortened fluctuation in the case of non-reach, but a reach fluctuation is assumed here.

  Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal g is received during the variable display, the same processing as the reception of the special figure 2 starting winning signal a is performed, the special figure 2 reserved memory number is updated to "4", and the win In the winning order storage table, the special figure 2 start winning signal g is stored on the special figure 2 starting winning signal e. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal h is received during the variable display, since the special figure 2 reserved memory number is the upper limit value “4”, it is determined that the second start condition is not satisfied, and the special figure in the start winning number table is displayed. 2 Although the start winning invalidity number is incremented by 1, the special figure 2 reserved storage number is not updated, and the winning order storage table is not updated. Next, when the special figure 2 start winning signal i, j is received during the fluctuation display, the same processing as that for receiving the special figure 2 starting winning signal h is performed.

  Next, when the symbol confirmation signal d is received in a state where there is a pending storage, the time measurement of the variation time is stopped, and the variation type of the variation display (here, the reach variation) is specified based on the measured variation time, Since the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is being stored and the fluctuation display is the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 fluctuation display number in the fluctuation display number table is incremented by +1 (here, the total and the reach fluctuation are each +1). Since the start condition is satisfied by the end of the variable display, the variable display determination process is performed. Here, since the lowest order of the winning order storage table is the special figure 1 start winning signal c, the special figure 1 holding memory is digested. The first special symbol variation display is performed, and the special figure 1 reserved memory number is decremented to -1 and updated to "0", and the special figure 1 start winning signal c is digested in the winning order storage table. FIG. 1 The variation flag is stored in the RAM, and the variation time is started.

  Although not shown in the figure, the processing when the jackpot signal is received after the symbol determination signal is received is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the game information storage process (in the case of a winning-order game machine) performed by the control unit 52 of the game management device 50. FIG. 8 is different from FIG. 6 in that only a part is different due to a difference in managed gaming machines, and only the difference will be described.

  First, instead of S15 in FIG. 6, in S15 ', the special figure 1 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is incremented by 1, and reception of the special figure 1 start winning signal is stored at the top in the winning order storage table. Further, instead of S25 of FIG. 6, in S25 ', the special figure 2 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is incremented by 1, and the reception of the special figure 2 start winning signal is stored at the top in the winning order storage table.

  Further, in S38 'instead of S38 in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the lowest order of the winning order storage table is the special figure 2 start winning signal as the variation display determination processing. Further, instead of S39 of FIG. 6, in S39 ', the special figure 1 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is decremented by 1, and the lowest special figure 1 start winning signal in the winning order storage table is deleted. Further, instead of S41 in FIG. 6, in S41 ', the special figure 2 reserved storage number stored in the RAM is decremented by 1, and the lowest special figure 2 start winning signal in the winning order storage table is deleted.

  In the game management device 50 described above, the control unit 52 determines whether or not a predetermined normal condition is satisfied based on the game information stored in the game information DB shown in FIG. This is notified (for example, displayed on a display not shown) on the condition that it is determined that the above is not satisfied. According to this, since it alert | reports when game information does not satisfy | fill normal conditions, abnormality can be detected.

  Here, the case where the normal condition is not satisfied is, for example, a normal state that is not a short-time state (high open control period), but the special figure 2 start winning invalidity number is larger than the set value, or in a normal state where the probability is not changing However, there are many cases where there are many invalid start-ups and shortening fluctuations that are not possible with respect to the gaming state, such as when the number of fluctuation displays in the special figure 1 of the shortening fluctuation is larger than the set value. Also, in a game machine configured so that the fluctuation time of the first special symbol becomes longer so that the number of special figure 2 reserved memories increases in the short time state (high open control period), the special figure 1 fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation is provided. Abnormality notification is also performed when the number is larger than the set value, and in this case, there is a possibility of a wiring error.

  Finally, a modification will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, an example has been described in which start-up prizes are managed separately from valid and invalid, that is, start-up prizes with an upper limit of the number of reserved memories are distinguished as invalid. Not limited to this, the control unit 52 of the game management apparatus 50 simulates the digestion status of the reserved memory and accurately manages the reserved memory number, so that the starting prize when the reserved memory number is “3” is used. It is also possible to distinguish and manage the start winning prize when the number of reserved memories is “2”. The upper limit value of the reserved memory number is not limited to “4”, and may be different between the special figure 1 reserved memory number and the special figure 2 reserved memory number.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, the example of managing the number of big hits as the occurrence state of the specific gaming state (big hit state) has been described. It is also possible to manage whether each of the generated big hit states is special figure 1 big hit or special figure 2 big hit.

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the game management device 50 is compatible with the special-purpose game machine shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 and the winning-order game machine shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming machine that preferentially digests the special figure 1 reserved memory number and the special figure 2 reserved memory number, or a special gaming machine that preferentially digests the special figure 1 reserved memory number. May be available.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101 ... ROM
102 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104 ... random number circuit 105 ... I / O

Claims (1)

First variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information, and a plurality of types of second identification information different from the first identification information, by a player playing a game by launching a game medium into the game area And a first right for performing a variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has won a first start winning area and the first start condition is satisfied. And a first right storage means for storing the first predetermined number as an upper limit, and a change display of the second identification information based on the fact that the game medium has won the second start winning area and the second start condition is satisfied. The second right storage means for storing the second right to perform the second predetermined number as an upper limit, and the start condition for starting the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is established, First right storage means and the second right Depending on the storage status of the first right and the second right stored in the storage means, the change display of the first identification information that digests the first right or the change display of the second identification information that digests the second right And a variation display executing means for deriving a display result of the variation display, and a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived and the game result becomes a specific game result. And a game control means for controlling the game medium to output a first start winning signal based on the fact that the game medium has won the first start winning area, and the game medium has won the second start winning area. A second start winning signal is output based on the game result, a game result determination signal is output based on the determination of the game result, and the specific game state is controlled based on controlling to the specific game state. Outputs a specific gaming state signal indicating That is connected to the gaming machine, a gaming management apparatus for managing the gaming information of the recreation machine,
Based on the reception of the first start prize signal, the establishment condition of the first start condition is stored, and on the basis of the reception of the second start prize signal, the establishment condition of the second start condition is stored. Storage means;
Based on the reception of the game result confirmation signal, the variation display executed next by the variation display execution means in accordance with the stored first start condition and second start condition is stored in the first right. A variation display determination means for performing a variation display determination process for determining whether the variation display of the first identification information digested or the variation display of the second identification information digested the second right,
Based on the fact that the first display information is determined to be a variable display by the variable display determination means, the stored condition of the first start condition is updated and the second identification information is displayed in a variable manner. On the basis of the fact that it is determined, the establishment status update means for updating the establishment status of the stored second start condition,
The specific game state based on the variable display of the first identification information based on the reception of the specific game state signal after the variable display determination means determines that the display is the variable display of the first identification information. The occurrence of the first specific gaming state is stored, and the second identification information is displayed in a variation display based on the reception of the specific gaming state signal after it is determined that the second identification information is in a variation display. A game management device, comprising: a specific game state generation storage unit that stores the occurrence of a second specific game state that is a specific game state based thereon.

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