JP2013039302A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that allows easy adjustment of a selection ratio of a jackpot type in a configuration controlled to a specific game state when a game medium enters a specific area after predetermined conditions are satisfied.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters any of a first specific gate 61, a second specific gate 62, and a third specific gate 63, the game is controlled to enter either jackpot game state in multiple types of jackpot game states on the basis of the specific gate where the ball enters. A nail 8 for adjusting a flow-down direction of the game ball is provided on the upstream sides of the plurality of specific gates.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a coin gaming machine, and in particular, based on the fact that a gaming medium enters a specific area provided in a gaming area into which a gaming medium is driven after a predetermined condition is established. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a gaming state to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is that when a predetermined condition is established, a right generation state is established, and then, when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the gaming area, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state. (Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, a lottery accessory having a probability variation hole that is controlled per probability variation when winning a prize, a normal hole that is normally controlled when winning a prize, and an electric tulip are provided. When the change display result of the special symbol becomes the predetermined display result, the electric tulip is opened, and if the game ball wins in a specific area, the jackpot right is generated. In some cases, control is performed so that probability variation hits and normal hits are selected as types of big hits (PTL 2).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-034357 (paragraph numbers 0234 to 0239, FIG. 38) JP 2003-180999 A (paragraph numbers 0025 to 0033, FIG. 3)

  However, in a gaming machine that selects a jackpot type by allocating game balls to a plurality of areas using an accessory as shown in Patent Document 2, unless the structure of the accessory is changed, Since the selection ratio cannot be adjusted, there is a problem that it is difficult to adjust the selection ratio of the jackpot type.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a jackpot type in a configuration in which the game medium is controlled to a specific game state based on the entry of the game medium after a predetermined condition is established. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily adjust the selection ratio.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) After a predetermined condition (right generation state based on the display of the jackpot display result in the variable display) is established, a specific area (first area) provided in a game area (game area 7) into which a game medium (game ball) is to be shot Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first specific gate 61 to the third specific gate 63), the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (a big hit game as an open control state of the big prize opening) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) controlled to
A plurality of specific regions (first specific gate 61, second specific gate 62, third specific gate 63);
When a game medium enters any one of the plurality of specific areas, a plurality of types of specific game states (5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit, 5R positive change big hit, 10R positive change based on the specific area that has entered. Specific game control means (game control microcomputer 560, S72 to S74 in FIG. 15, S135A and S141 in FIG. 16, S411 to S415 in FIG. 17) for controlling to any specific game state among the big hit and 15R probability variable big hit) When,
Provided on the upstream side of the plurality of specific areas is a flow direction adjusting means (nail 8) capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game medium.

  According to such a configuration, when a game medium enters one of a plurality of specific areas after a predetermined condition is established, one of a plurality of types of specific game states is selected based on the specific area that has entered. Although controlled to a specific gaming state, on the upstream side of the plurality of specific areas, a flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game medium is provided, so by adjusting the flow direction by the flow direction adjusting means, It is possible to easily adjust the ratio of distributing game balls to each of a plurality of specific areas, and it is possible to easily adjust the selection ratio of the jackpot type.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the predetermined condition has a plurality of types (right generation state based on display of a plurality of types of jackpot display results in a variable display), and the specific game control means is established in advance. Depending on the type of the predetermined condition, the selection ratio of the specific game state of the specific type selected corresponding to the specific area into which the game medium has entered differs (the jackpot symbol is an even symbol in FIG. 33 of the third embodiment). The selection ratio of the number of rounds differs depending on whether it is a combination or an odd symbol combination).

  According to such a configuration, since the selection ratio of the specific game state of the specific type selected corresponding to the specific area into which the game medium has entered differs according to the type of the predetermined condition that is satisfied, Even if the proportion of game balls distributed to each of the specific areas is adjusted to an extreme ratio, the specific game state selected can change depending on the type of the predetermined condition that is established, so that the player's profit is secured to some extent be able to.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the predetermined condition has a plurality of types (right generation state based on display of a plurality of types of jackpot display results in variable display),
The specific game control means includes
When one type of predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific game state controlled when the game medium enters one specific area is the specific game state controlled when the game medium enters another specific area The ratio of becoming a more advantageous specific gaming state is high (in the combination of the odd winning symbol in FIG. 35 of the fifth embodiment, the number of rounds per jackpot is 15R when the game ball enters the third specific gate 63. Is higher than the rate at which the number of big hits is 15R when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61 and the second specific gate 62),
A specific game state controlled when a game medium enters one specific area when a predetermined condition of another type is satisfied, and a specific game state controlled when a game medium enters another specific area The ratio of the more advantageous specific gaming state is low (when the big hit symbol is an even symbol combination in FIG. 35 of the fifth embodiment, the number of big hit rounds is 15R when the game ball enters the third specific gate 63. Is lower than the rate at which the number of big hits is 15R when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61 and the second specific gate 62).

  According to such a configuration, a specific game that is controlled when a game medium enters one specific area when one type of predetermined condition is satisfied and when another type of predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the proportion of the specific game state that is advantageous to the player is different from the specific game state that is controlled when the game medium enters another specific area, the type of the predetermined condition is satisfied. People can be interested.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3), for each of the plurality of specific areas, information that can specify a value obtained when a game medium enters (in FIG. 30B) Informing means (production control microcomputer 100, production information) that informs the first specific gate round number, the second specific gate round number, and the third specific gate round number information by the gate-specific value information image 96 The display device 9 further includes S803) of FIG.
The notification means notifies when the predetermined condition is satisfied (FIG. 30B).

  According to such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, information that can specify the value obtained when the game medium enters is notified for each of the plurality of specific areas. Can be directed to each of a plurality of specific areas.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the game area includes a plurality of areas (left area 7a, right area) in which a game medium can be placed according to selection by a player. 7b)
A first state (open state) in which the game medium can be won and the game medium is less likely to win or not win than the first state, provided in any one of the plurality of areas in the game area. (A special variable) that can be controlled multiple times (5 times, 10 times, 15 times) in the first state when controlled to the specific gaming state. A winning ball apparatus 20),
The specific area is provided in an area (the right area 7b) in which the variable winning device is provided among the plurality of areas in the game area,
Signal creating means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S30A in FIG. 8, S271 in FIG. 22) for creating a driving area specifying signal for specifying in which of the plurality of areas in the gaming area the game medium should be driven. S276)
The signal generating means specifies that the game medium is to be driven into the area where the variable prize device is provided from the timing before the game medium enters the specific area based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. The driving area specifying signal is created (from the result that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed and the right is generated in S134 in FIG. 16, the right-handed signal is output in S271 and S275 in FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium enters the specific area based on the establishment of a predetermined condition that is a condition for controlling to the specific game state based on the game medium entering the specific area. From the previous timing, a driving area specifying signal that specifies that the game medium is to be driven into the area provided with the variable winning device is created, so that the method of proceeding with the game can be simplified, While responding to the progress of the game, it is possible to facilitate the progress of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (5), game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game,
Backup storage means (a backup storage section of the RAM 55) for backup storage of control data for specifying a control state by the game control means when the gaming machine is powered off;
Control state restoration means (game control microcomputer 560, S6 to S8 in FIG. 7) for restoring the control state of the game control means based on the control data stored in the backup storage means when the gaming machine is turned on. , S41 to S43),
When the control state of the game control means is recovered by the control state recovery means, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, a condition establishment notification for notifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied And means (game control microcomputer 560, S44, S45 in FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, after a predetermined condition is established, in a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state based on the entry of a gaming medium into a specific area, based on the control data stored in a backup when the power is turned off. When the control state of the game control means is restored when the power is turned on, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied is notified. Thereby, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be accurately grasped with respect to the control state relating to the transition to the specific gaming state.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure explaining the feature of control of big hit type in a table form. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows one structural example of CPU periphery for a power supply monitoring and a power supply backup. It is a block diagram which shows the example of 1 structure of the power supply board of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an open mode selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a timing chart which shows a control state when a special winning opening is opened after a game ball passes a specific gate in a right generation state. It is a flowchart which shows a test terminal process. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a gaming state and a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect design (decoration design) in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the placement area alert | report performed by a production | presentation display apparatus in a right generation | occurrence | production state, and value information alert according to a gate. It is a display screen figure of the effect display apparatus which shows an example of the latent effect performed in common after completion | finish of the big hit game state of probability variation big hit, and after completion | finish of the big hit big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the round number and probability variation selection table by 2nd Embodiment in a table format. It is a figure which shows the round number and probability variation selection table by 3rd Embodiment in a table format. It is a figure which shows the round number and probability variation selection table by 4th Embodiment in a table format. It is a figure which shows the round number and probability variation selection table by 5th Embodiment in a table format. It is the front view of the game area which shows simply the example of arrangement of the 1st specific gate in the pachinko gaming machine by a 6th embodiment, the 2nd specific gate, and the 3rd specific gate. It is a figure which shows the round number and probability variation selection table by 6th Embodiment in a table format.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. Any game machine that controls the game state to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the entry of the game medium into the specific region provided in the game area to be inserted. It may be a machine.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the features of the jackpot type control in a table format.

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been thrown can flow down. A large number of nails 8 for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 7. The nail 8 has a function as a flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game ball by performing so-called nail adjustment such as adjustment of the planting angle.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  In the effect display device 9, a change display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol described later is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display.

  The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 13 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 14 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is on a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is provided at the center of the game area 7, and during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. During the variation display time, the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) as the symbol for decoration (effect) is performed. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot Is stopped and displayed as a jackpot display result. The first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 9, when starting the variable display, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  The game area 7 includes a plurality of areas in which the area into which a game ball is to be shot can be changed by the player's selection. In the case of the present embodiment, the game area 7 is called a left area 7a on the left side of the center of the game area in the left-right direction and a right area 7b. In addition, the game area 7 is divided into left and right, for example, by dividing a position that is unevenly distributed to the left or right from the center of the game area 7 in addition to dividing the game area 7 to the left and right with the center of the game area 7 as a boundary. May be. For example, a decorative member (so-called center decorative member) provided with a device such as the effect display device 9 may be provided unevenly from the center of the game area 7 to the left or right. In such a case, the game area The area may be divided into left and right with the vertex of the decorative member unevenly distributed from the center of 7 to the left or right. In other words, the game area 7 may be divided into any areas as long as the game area 7 is divided into a plurality of game areas around a certain position. Also, in this way, in the case of including a plurality of areas of the left area 7a and the right area 7b, it is "left-handed" to hit the game ball aiming at the left area 7a so that the game ball flows to the left area 7a. It is called “right-handed” to hit the game ball aiming at the right region 7b so that the game ball flows to the right region 7b.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by changing the firing strength of the hitting ball launcher according to the amount of operation of the hitting ball operating handle 5, the area for hitting the game ball is changed by the player's selection, such as hitting right or left can do.

  Below the effect display device 9 is provided a first start winning opening 13 through which a game ball can win (enter). The first start winning opening 13 is provided at the center in the left-right direction of the game area 7. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. In the case of the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is arranged such that the flow of the game ball is made by arrangement of structures and nails so that it is easier to win when “left-handed” than when “right-handed”. A road is formed.

  In addition, a variable winning award having a second start winning port 14 (second start port) in which a game ball can win (enter) in the right region 7b on the right side portion of the first start winning port (first start port) 13. A ball device (electric tulip) 15 is provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 18, and according to the state of the movable piece 18, a first state in which a game ball can be won (open state) and a second state in which a game ball does not win (open state). ) And changeable. A stopper member 17 is provided above the movable piece 18 to prevent a game ball from being won from above. The stopper member 17 is configured so that the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14 in the closed state. The second start winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a game ball by arrangement of structures and nails so that it becomes easier to win when “right-handed” than when “left-handed”. The flow path is formed.

  The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Note that the variable winning ball device 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win) ( For example, a configuration example in which the stopper member 17 is not provided). Thus, the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 14. That is, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a first state (open state) in which a game ball can win a prize and a second state (open state) in which the game ball is harder to win or not win than the first state. Anything that can be changed is acceptable.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  The game area 7 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29 and 30 for paying out a predetermined number of award balls based on winning of game balls. The game balls that have won the winning ports 29 and 30 are detected by the winning port switches 29a and 30a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In the right area 7b on the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a general gate 32 through which game balls can enter and pass, and further above the specific area through which game balls can enter and pass. As a specific gate to be formed, a first specific gate 61, a second specific gate 62, and a third specific gate 63 are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. Thus, a plurality of specific gates are provided in the right region 7b.

  The general gate 32 is provided with a general gate switch 32a for detecting an incoming game ball. In the 1st specific gate 61, the 1st specific gate switch 61a which detects the game ball which approached is provided. The second specific gate 62 is provided with a second specific gate switch 62a for detecting a game ball that has entered. In the 3rd specific gate 63, the 3rd specific gate switch 63a which detects the game ball which approached is provided.

  The first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate are located upstream of the flow of the game ball in each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. A large number of nails 8 capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game ball to each of 63 are planted. For each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 61, and the second specific gate 61 are adjusted by so-called nail adjustment such as adjustment of the planting angle of the nail 8. The ratio of game balls flowing down from the upstream side of the gate 62 and the third specific gate 63 can be adjusted, and ease of entry of game balls at the entrance of each specific gate (ease of acceptance) Can be adjusted.

  The 1st specific gate 61, the 2nd specific gate 62, and the 3rd specific gate 63 are provided along with the horizontal direction in the right area | region 7b, and a player adjusts the operation amount of the batting operation handle 5, and fires it. Based on the adjustment of the strength, by adjusting the position to be aimed at by the game ball that has been fired, the player can aim at one of the specific gates and launch a shot.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the normal map gate 32, the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 are provided in the right region 7b, and when “right-handed” is performed. A game ball can be entered, but the flow path of the game ball is formed by an arrangement of structures and nails so that the game ball cannot enter when “left-handed”. In the normal gate 32, the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, the game ball enters more when “right-handed” than when “left-handed”. The flow path of the game ball may be formed by arrangement of structures and nails so that it is easy (the game ball is not allowed to enter). In addition to the three specific gates, a plurality of specific gates may be provided, such as two.

  The general gate 32 is provided with a general gate switch 32a for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed through) the general gate 32. The first specific gate 61 is provided with a first specific gate switch 61 a that detects a game ball that has entered (passed through) the first specific gate 61. The second specific gate 62 is provided with a second specific gate switch 62 a that detects a game ball that has entered (passed through) the second specific gate 62. The third specific gate 63 is provided with a third specific gate switch 63 a that detects a game ball that has entered (passed through) the third specific gate 63.

  When the game ball passes through the general-purpose gate 32 and is detected by the general-purpose gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the normal symbol gate 32. Each time there is a game ball passing through the general-purpose gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the general-purpose gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a total pending storage display unit 18c as an area for displaying the total number (total pending memory count) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. It has been. In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, you may make it provide each display area | region of the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

  The display related to the reserved memory such as the number of reserved memories performed in the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, and the total reserved memory display unit 18c is referred to as a reserved memory display. In this way, in the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the number of the right to perform the variable display is set to each right in a visible manner. Corresponding hold storage display is performed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the display result of the variable display by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b becomes a big hit display result, and an effect display corresponding to such a display result When the display result of the variable display by the device 9 becomes the jackpot display result, the right generation state in which the right to execute the open control state of the big prize opening advantageous to the player is generated is controlled.

  In the right generation state, the game ball enters the first specific gate 61 and is detected by the first specific gate switch 61a, enters the second specific gate 62, and is detected by the second specific gate switch 62a, or When the vehicle enters the third specific gate 63 and is detected by the third specific gate switch 63a, it is controlled to an open control state (big hit game state) of the big prize opening. In other words, in the right-generating state, the game ball is released based on passing through one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. It is controlled to the control state (big hit game state). In other words, in the right generation state, the game ball passes through one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, so that The value of being controlled to the open control state (big hit gaming state) is given.

  In the present embodiment, the right generation state is entered based on the display result of the variable display being the jackpot display result. In the right generation state, the game ball is in the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific When one of the gates 63 is entered, an open control state for opening the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is entered. The jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player corresponds to the release control state after such a right generation state. Therefore, when the display result of the variable display becomes a jackpot display result, and when the right is generated based on the result of the jackpot display, it is possible to control to the jackpot gaming state (open control state). This predetermined condition is established. Whether the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result is determined in advance before the variable display result is displayed. Therefore, such a pre-determination can be defined as a pre-determination as to whether or not to make a control possible to the right generation state, that is, the open control state (big hit gaming state). Further, the right generation state does not end under conditions other than that the game ball enters the specific gate (the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63).

  Since determining the jackpot display result as the right generation state is eventually involved in controlling to the open control state, determining the display result is a jackpot determination that determines whether or not the jackpot is determined. Sometimes called. In this embodiment, since the open control state in which the big prize opening is opened is an advantageous state for the player, only the open control state is called “big hit”, but the right generation state is also controlled to the open control state. Since it is an advantageous state for a player who is guaranteed to be played, the right generation state and the release control state may be referred to as a “hit”. Therefore, when the term “big hit” is used in the present embodiment, it basically indicates the open control state, but, for example, the probability of determining the jackpot display result in a right generation state such as “hit probability” described later, etc. In addition, when the meaning of “big hit” is easier to understand, the concept including both the right generation state and the release control state may be called “hit”.

  It should be noted that the specific area that is controlled to the release control state (big hit game state) when the game ball enters in the right generation state may be an area into which the game ball can enter, and the first specific gate 61 It may be a gate structure region through which a game ball passes, such as the second specific gate 62 and the third specific gate 63, and a winning opening (electric tulip is used for receiving the game ball inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be an area of a variable winning ball apparatus type winning opening provided and a winning opening not including an electric tulip) structure. Further, the specific region may be a region of a gate structure, and a movable member that can be changed between a closed state and an open state, such as an electric tulip, may be provided on the entrance side of each gate.

  In addition, as such a specific area, an area dedicated to the specific area such as the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 may be provided. It may also be used as a region that is also used for other purposes such as payout.

  The following is an example in which an area used for another purpose is also used as the specific area. For example, a part of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 may be used as the general gate 32 without providing the general gate 32. Further, the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 may all be used as the usual gate 32. In this case, some or all of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 are used for variable display control of the normal symbol display 10 when the right is not generated. In the right generation state, it may be used as the specific gate described above.

  Further, without providing the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, a prize ball is paid out according to a winning such as a winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 29, 30 3 These three general winning awards may be used as specific areas such as the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. In such a case, the three general winning awards to be used may be used as a normal winning area when the right is not generated and as the above-described specific area when the right is generated. In addition, the three specific start-ups including the variable winning ball apparatus provided with the electric tulip or the winning opening not provided with the electric tulip without providing the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. A winning opening may be provided, and all or a part of them may be used as a specific area such as the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. In this case, the three starting winning awards to be used are used as starting winning awards when the right is not generated, and part or all of them are used as the above-described specific area when the right is generated. That's fine.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the first specific gate 61 and the first specific gate 61 are arranged in the area where the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided among the plurality of areas (the left area 7a and the right area 7b) in the gaming area 7. A second specific gate 62 and a third specific gate 63 are provided. Then, by changing the firing strength of the hitting ball launcher according to the amount of operation of the hitting operation handle 5, the player can change the area for hitting the game ball, such as right hitting or left hitting. Will be able to start the opening control state when the player has the intention to start the opening control state of the winning prize opening, preventing the opening control state from starting at a time contrary to the player's will. be able to.

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit display result is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability with which the big hit display result is obtained. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 capable of winning a game ball is provided below the variable winning ball device 15 in the right region 7 b of the game region 7. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing a winning opening called a big winning opening, and an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which a gaming ball does not win. The variable winning device can be changed to As a result, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided in the right area 7b, and a game ball can enter when “right-handed”, but a game ball cannot enter when “left-handed”. The flow path of the game ball is formed by the structure and the arrangement of the nails. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided in the right area 7b, and the arrangement of the structures and the nails 8 is such that the game ball is easier to enter when “right-handed” than “left-handed”. The flow path of the game ball may be formed by, for example. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided in the left region 7a, and a game ball can enter when “left-handed”, but cannot enter when “right-handed”. In addition, the flow path of the game ball may be formed by the structure and the arrangement of the nails 8 or the like. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided in the left region 7a, and the arrangement of structures and nails so that the game ball is easier to enter when “left-handed” than when “right-handed”. Thus, a flow path of the game ball may be formed. Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is configured so that, in the closed state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is difficult to win, but can be won (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win). May be. Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 20. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a first state (open state) in which a game ball can be won and a second state (open state) in which the game ball is harder to win or not win than the first state. It may be anything that can be changed.

  When the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open control state, the open / close plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21 so that the large winning opening serving as the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the open control state (big hit game state), repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round (may be indicated by a symbol R). In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when one game ball enters the specific area in the right generation state, the winning opening is opened once, so the game ball is repeatedly specified several times until the right generation state is finished. It is necessary to allow a game ball to enter the area, and the method of progressing the game is complicated. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, once a game ball enters one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. Based on the number of rounds determined in accordance with the specific gate that has entered, the opening control of the big winning opening is performed in which all the rounds from the first round to the final round are executed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to simplify the method of progressing the game, and it is possible to deal with the progress of the game and facilitate the progress of the game. it can. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined that the jackpot display result is selected, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  Decorative LEDs 25 are provided as lamps (light-emitting bodies) blinking and displayed during the game on the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6. is there. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c as lamps (light emitting bodies) provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7.

  In the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided, and in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c, a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided. Further, in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (started up), it is turned on when the probability variation state is established based on the backup data, so that the probability variation is notified. A notification LED 53 is provided. The probability change notification LED 53 is turned off at times other than when the power is turned on, and is turned on according to the state only when the power is turned on. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  An operation button 130 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation is provided at a predetermined position on the right side of the hitting ball supply tray 3. The operation button 130 is provided with an operation detection switch 131 for detecting an operation. Note that the operation button 130 is not limited to a button to be pressed, and may be configured by operation means having other configurations such as a pressable jog button and a rotatable jog dial. Such an operation button 130 is requested to be operated when a predetermined effect is performed, for example, an operation is performed according to the effect during the variable display.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In FIG. 2, (A) shows an outline of the control at the time of big hit in a table format, and (B) shows the relationship between the type of the specific gate and the number of rounds at the big hit (round upper limit value).

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”.

  Of the “big hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the big hit gaming state and then shifts to the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability variation state) is called “normal big hit”.

  In FIG. 2 (A), for each big hit type of normal big hit and probable big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit game The number of times of opening (number of rounds) in the state and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2 (A), in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit gaming states of a normal big hit and a probable big hit are provided.

  Specifically, in each of the big hit game states of the normal big hit and the probable big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (for example, 29 seconds in the open state). ) Has passed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been generated) is closed. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches the upper limit (final round) of the number of rounds.

  As shown in (B), the upper limit value of the number of rounds in each jackpot gaming state of normal jackpot and probability variation jackpot is, among the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, It is set differently depending on which specific gate the entry of the game ball has triggered the transition from the right generation state to the release control state. For example, when shifting to the release control state based on the entry of the game ball to the first specific gate 61, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined to be 5 rounds. When the release control state is entered based on the entry of the game ball to the second specific gate 62, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined to be 10 rounds. When the release control state is entered based on the entry of the game ball into the third specific gate 63, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined to be 15 rounds.

  Thus, each of the 1st specific gate 61, the 2nd specific gate 62, and the 3rd specific gate 63 is the upper limit of the number of rounds in the open control state (big hit game state) which shifts when a game ball enters. As the values are different, the value given in the open control state (big hit game state) that shifts when the game ball enters is different.

  The value given by the invasion of a game ball into a specific gate is not limited to the number of rounds in the open control state, but the open time of each round, whether to control the probability change state, and the continuity of the probability change state vary. When the number of times of display is limited (for example, when the variable display is executed 100 times, the probability variation state is terminated), whether or not to control to the short time state (when controlling according to the probability variation state, the probability variation state It is conceivable to use any one or a plurality of combinations of the variation time of the variation pattern and the length of variation time of the variation pattern. In such a case, when making the magnitude of the value given in the open control state (big hit gaming state) based on the entry of the game ball into the specific gate different depending on the type of the specific gate, one of these values What is necessary is just to make it the magnitude of a value differ about one or several unions.

  As described above, when a big hit is made, the number of rounds in the release control state is controlled to be different depending on which specific gate the game ball has entered in the right generation state.

  Since a big hit with a different number of rounds can be selected for each of the normal big hit and the probable big hit, when the big hits with different numbers of rounds are classified as different types of big hits, in this embodiment, 5R normal big hits and 10R normal big hits , 15R normal jackpot, 5R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, and 15R probability variation jackpot can be selected.

  In this embodiment, the normal big hits such as 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, and 15R normal big hit may be collectively referred to as “normal big hit”, and 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, , 15R normal big hit, such as a normal big hit with a specified number of rounds. Similarly, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hits such as 5R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 15R probability variation big hit may be collectively referred to as “probable variation big hit”. There is a case where the number of rounds is indicated as a specified probability big hit, such as big hit or 15R probability variable big hit.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the selection target (5R, 10R, 15R) of the upper limit value of the number of rounds is the same for the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot will be described, but not limited to this, depending on the jackpot type, The selection target of the upper limit value of the number of rounds may be different (for example, the upper limit value of the number of rounds to be selected is larger at the time of probability big hit than at the normal big hit).

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-saving state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened compared to the non-time-shortening state in association with the probability variation state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state. Further, in the embodiment of the present application, even after being controlled to the big hit gaming state with the normal big hit, it is controlled to the time reduction state. In addition, after being controlled to the big hit game state with a normal big hit, it may not be controlled to the short time state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It is controlled to an electric chew support control state in which the winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is facilitated (increased and increased in frequency). Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state. Further, in the embodiment of the present application, even after being controlled to the big hit game state with the normal big hit, it is controlled to the electric chew support control state. In addition, after being controlled to the big hit game state with a normal big hit, it may not be controlled to the electric chew support control state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability changing state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control state after the big hit game state of normal big hit is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state. It should be noted that the control state after the big hit game state, which is a normal big hit, may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the short-time state.

  In the case of this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state, as the special gaming state, when it is controlled to the probability changing state, it is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric Chu support control state, but when it is controlled to the probability changing state In some cases, it may not be controlled to the short-time state and the electronic chew support control state. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, when it is in the normal state without being controlled to the probability change state, the period is not limited by the number of variable display times, and the short time state and electric support are available until the next big hit occurs. You may make it control to a control state.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the terms “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy high base state”, and “low accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. It may be possible to control to the “highly accurate low base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability variation jackpot transitions to the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round jackpot gaming state. It is a big hit that controls. In the case of the probable big hit, the probable change state, the short time state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs regardless of the number of fluctuation display times.

  Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the normal jackpot is the non-probability change state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round jackpot game state. It is a big hit where control to shift to is performed. Usually, in the case of big hit, the condition that the time-short state and the electric chew support control state are executed until the predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier Continue for the period until the condition is met.

  In addition, as a big hit, the number of rounds is the same for the big hit gaming state, but the number of rounds is such as providing a big hit with an open pattern with a long open time and a big hit with an open pattern with a short open time. There are multiple types with the same opening but different open patterns, and select with different selection ratios when the first special symbol variation display is a big hit and when the second special symbol variation display is a big hit. May be executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment adjusts the launch intensity by adjusting the operation amount of the hitting operation handle 5, so that the player can play the game ball in the following manner in the left region 7a or the right region 7b. By being divided into two, it is configured to be easily controlled to a state advantageous to the player.

  In a low base state such as a low probability low base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is less likely to be in the open state than in the high base state associated with the short time state, and the first start winning opening 13 is the second start. Game balls are easier to enter than the winning opening 14. Accordingly, when a player wants to obtain a larger number of start winnings in the low probability and low base state, the player only has to aim at the first starting winning port 13 and “left-hand”.

  In the high base state that accompanies the short-time state after the big hit gaming state such as the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, the variable winning ball apparatus can be compared with the low base state by electric support control etc. 15 is likely to be in an open state, and the second start winning opening 144 is easier to enter the game ball than the first starting winning opening 13. Accordingly, when it is desired to obtain a larger number of start winnings in the high base state after the big hit gaming state, in order to open the variable winning ball apparatus 15 provided with the second starting winning port 14, the ordinary gate 32 is opened. Just aim and “right”.

  In addition, when the change display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes the jackpot display result and the right generation state is reached, the game ball is in the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. If one of them is passed, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state that becomes the open control state of the big winning opening. Therefore, when it is desired to shift to the open control state of the special winning opening in the right generation state, if “right-handed” is aimed at the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, Good.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state and enters the open control state of the special winning opening, a special variable is possible. What is necessary is just to "right-turn" aiming at the big winning opening of the winning ball apparatus 20. FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The payout control board 37 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer that performs control for paying out a winning ball according to a winning according to a program. The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer for performing various effect controls according to the program.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Whether or not to make a jackpot display is determined by determining whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on random R. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control microcomputer 560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM Is done. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 560 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 failure is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. is there. In the present embodiment, the data (backup data) according to the control state of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in the backup RAM in this way is the right that is set when the right generation state is controlled. Data on an occurrence flag and a probability variation flag that is set when the probability variation state is controlled is included. 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. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

  In addition, the first specific gate switch 61a, the second specific gate switch 62a, the third specific gate switch 63a, the usual gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the prize port switch An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the 29 and 30 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold memory display 18a, and a second special symbol hold memory display. 18b, display control of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 and the probability change notification LED 53 is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 pays out in response to detection of winning based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29 and 30 being turned on. An award ball number command (award ball number signal) is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the control board 37 as a payout control command indicating the number of award balls. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 by supplying a drive signal according to the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number command. The ball payout device 97 is provided with a payout motor for paying out prize balls. As the payout motor is rotationally controlled by the payout control microcomputer, the number of prize balls designated by the payout control microcomputer is paid out from the ball payout device 97.

  Further, the hitting ball launching device for hitting and launching the game ball includes a launch motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the touch sensor substrate 91, and launches the game ball toward the game area 7 as the launch motor 94 rotates. To do. The touching of the player with the hitting operation handle 5 is detected by a touch sensor and a touch sensor circuit (a circuit including a detection circuit for detecting whether or not the player is touching the hitting operation handle 5). When the signal from the sensor circuit indicates an off state, the driving of the firing motor 94 is stopped.

  The touch sensor substrate 91 is provided with a pulse generator that intermittently generates repetitive pulses (pulse signals supplied to each phase of the firing motor 94 as a stepping motor) and a single pulse generator that generates a single pulse. It has been. When the signal from the touch sensor circuit indicates an ON state, a pulse generated by the pulse generator is supplied to the firing motor 94. Further, a firing stop switch is provided on or in the vicinity of the hitting operation handle 5, and when the firing stop switch is operated, the pulse output of the pulse generator is stopped.

  The pulse output of the pulse generator is also stopped when the firing control signal from the payout control board 37 is turned off. Further, the single shot firing switch is provided in the hitting ball launching device, and when the single launch switch is operated, the single shot generated by the single shot generator is supplied to the launch motor 94.

  In this embodiment, the touch sensor substrate 91 is provided with a pulse generator. However, the dispensing control substrate 37 may have a function of generating pulses supplied to the firing motor 94. In that case, for example, the dispensing control microcomputer generates a pulse, and the generated pulse is relayed by the touch sensor substrate 91 and supplied to the firing motor 94. Also, the output of the firing stop switch is input to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer is in a state where the lower pan is full or the supply ball is full, and when the output of the fire stop switch is turned off. Then, the pulse output is stopped.

  Further, the hitting ball launcher is a hitting hammer for hitting a game ball into the game area 7, a coil spring for biasing the hitting hammer, and a hitting hammer biased by the coil spring for releasing from the biased position. A cam mechanism is provided, and the cam mechanism is driven by a firing motor 94. Then, the biasing force of the spring is adjusted by changing the fixed position of the coil spring by the rotation of the hitting operation handle 5, and as a result, the force (launch strength) for hitting the game ball of the hitting hammer is adjusted.

  As a hitting ball launching device, there is a type of hitting a game ball by fixing a hitting hammer directly to a launching motor 94 by a stepping motor or a shaft of a rotary solenoid. In such a configuration, the rotation angle (position) of the hitting operation handle 5 is detected by the variable resistor, and the operating speed of the stepping motor and the rotary solenoid as the drive source is increased according to the detection result. This adjusts the force (launch strength) for launching a game ball.

  In each of the above-described configurations, the firing strength operation means capable of adjusting the firing strength of the ball striking device corresponds to the rotatable ball striking operation handle 5. Note that the launch stop operation means capable of stopping the launch of the game ball by the hitting ball launcher corresponds to a launch stop switch.

  Further, an information output signal for outputting an information output signal such as a jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 provided on the upper back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A circuit 159 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the CPU 56 creates a predetermined test signal and outputs it to the outside. Here, the test signal is a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be confirmed by a test device provided outside the gaming machine, and is provided by a third party such as the Secure Electronic Communication Technology Association. Output when a formal test is performed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is obliged to undergo a type test by a third party, and as a result of the test, only models that conform to a predetermined standard are allowed to be shipped as products. The contents of the test vary widely, for example, the number of game balls that can be fired per minute, the number of winning balls that are paid out in a single winning, the performance of an electric accessory, and the performance of a variable display device. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested at a stage before mass production.

  The test signal created in the CPU 56 includes the winning detection signal, the jackpot information, the probability variation information, and the variation display device (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9). Information indicating, information indicating the operating state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 as an ordinary electric accessory, information indicating the operating state of the normal symbol display 10, information indicating the presence or absence of a shot ball, and right-handed and left-handed A plurality of types of signals such as information indicating a region to be input are included.

  The main board 31 is provided with a connector mounting portion 311 that is an electrical component for mounting a test signal connector 310 for outputting a test signal generated by the CPU 56 to the outside. The test signal connector 310 includes a signal pin that can connect a probe from a test apparatus as an external apparatus and a connector that can connect a cable from the test apparatus. Such a test signal connector 310 is configured by a connector having a structure capable of giving versatility to a cable connection mode such as a 68-pin double-row connector on one side for testing. In such a test signal connector 310, a test signal to be output is determined in advance corresponding to each pin of the signal output terminal. Therefore, when testing a gaming machine, a plurality of types of test signals as described above can be collectively output to the outside. Accordingly, it is possible to easily perform a type test including a compatibility test related to launching a hit ball, a compatibility test related to payout of a winning ball, a compatibility test related to a variable winning ball device 15, and the like.

  A wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal is formed from the game control microcomputer 560 to the connector mounting portion 311. The test signal connector 310 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311 only in the pachinko gaming machine 1 used for the test as described above, and is electrically connected to the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is mass-produced, the test signal connector 310 is not mounted on the connector mounting portion 311. Thereby, only in the test pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the test signal connector 310 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311, the test signal is output to the test apparatus provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the test signal connector 310. Will be.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, the hall management computer having a function of managing various gaming machines such as the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 provided in the gaming hall is as described above. A signal corresponding to the test signal may be output from the information output circuit 159 to the above-described hall management computer via the terminal board 160. In this way, the hall management computer can manage the operating state of the control function of the gaming machine based on the signal corresponding to the test signal of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols. In addition, the operation detection signal of the operation detection switch 131 for detecting the operation of the operation button 130 is input to the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is connected to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board 6 via the lamp driver board 35, and the top frame LED 28a and the left frame LED 28b provided on the frame side. The display control of the right frame LED 28 c is performed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  Further, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 5, the game control board 31 is provided with power supply monitoring means for monitoring the power supply voltage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal input from the operation detection switch 131 via the input driver 106 and the input port 107.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration around the CPU 56 for power supply monitoring and power supply backup. As shown in FIG. 5, the voltage drop signal from the first power supply monitoring circuit (power supply monitoring means or first power supply monitoring means) is connected to the non-maskable interrupt terminal (NMI terminal) of the CPU 56. . The first power supply monitoring circuit is a circuit that monitors a power supply voltage of various DC currents used by the gaming machine and detects a power supply voltage drop. In this embodiment, the first power supply monitoring circuit monitors the power supply voltage of VSL, and generates a low-level voltage drop signal when the voltage value falls below a predetermined value. The power supply voltage VSL is the largest DC voltage used in the gaming machine, and in this example, is + 30V. Therefore, the CPU 56 can confirm the occurrence of power interruption or power supply drop by interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the first power supply monitoring circuit is mounted on a power supply board described later.

  Although the system reset circuit 65 is also shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the system reset circuit 65 also serves as a second power supply monitoring circuit (second power supply monitoring means). That is, when the power is turned on, the reset IC 651 sets the output to the low level for a predetermined time determined by the external capacitor and the capacitance, and sets the output to the high level when the predetermined time has elapsed. That is, the reset signal is raised to a high level to make the CPU 56 operable. The reset IC 651 monitors the power supply voltage VSL, which is the same as the power supply voltage monitored by the first power supply monitoring circuit, and the voltage value is a predetermined value (the first power supply monitoring circuit outputs a voltage drop signal). When the voltage is lower than the power supply voltage value), a low level voltage drop signal is generated. Therefore, the CPU 56 resets the system after performing a predetermined power supply stop process in response to the voltage drop signal from the first power supply monitoring circuit. In this embodiment, the reset signal and the voltage drop signal from the second power supply monitoring circuit are the same signal.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reset signal from the reset IC 651 is input to the NAND circuit 947 (logical product circuit) and also input to the clear terminal of the counter IC 941 via the inverting circuit (NOT circuit) 944. The counter IC 941 counts the clock signal from the oscillator 943 when the input to the clear terminal becomes low level. The Q5 output of the counter IC 941 is input to the NAND circuit 947 via the NOT circuits 945 and 946. The Q6 output of the counter IC 941 is input to the clock terminal of the flip-flop (FF) 942. The D input of the flip-flop 942 is fixed at a high level, and the Q output is input to an OR circuit (OR circuit) 949. The output of the NAND circuit 947 is introduced into the other input of the OR circuit 949 via the NOT circuit 948. The output of the OR circuit 949 is connected to the reset terminal of the CPU 56. According to such a configuration, since the reset signal (low level signal) is given twice to the reset terminal of the CPU 56 when the power is turned on, the CPU 56 surely starts operation.

  For example, the detection voltage of the first power supply monitoring circuit (the voltage that outputs the voltage drop signal) is set to + 22V, and the detection voltage of the second power supply monitoring circuit is set to + 9V. In such a configuration, since the first power supply monitoring circuit and the second power supply monitoring circuit monitor the voltage VSL of the same power supply, the timing at which the first power supply monitoring circuit outputs the voltage drop signal. And the timing at which the second voltage monitoring circuit outputs the voltage drop signal can be reliably set to a desired predetermined time. The desired predetermined time is a period from when the power supply stop process is started in response to the voltage drop signal generated from the first power supply monitoring circuit until the power supply stop process is reliably completed.

  In this example, the first detection condition for the first power supply monitoring means to output the detection signal is that the + 30V power supply voltage has dropped to + 22V, and the second power supply monitoring means outputs the detection signal. The second detection condition is that the + 30V power supply voltage has dropped to + 9V. However, the voltage value used here is an example, and other values may be used.

  However, although the monitoring range is narrowed, it is also possible to use a + 5V power supply voltage as the monitoring voltage of the first voltage monitoring circuit and the second voltage monitoring circuit. Also in that case, the detection voltage of the first voltage monitoring circuit is set higher than the detection voltage of the second voltage monitoring circuit.

  While power is not being supplied from the + 5V power source that is the driving power source of the CPU 56 or the like, at least a part of the RAM is backed up by the backup power source supplied from the power supply board, and the contents are preserved even if the power source for the gaming machine is cut off The When the +5 V power supply is restored, a reset signal is issued from the system reset circuit 65, so that the CPU 56 returns to a normal operation state. At that time, since necessary backup storage information is stored, it is possible to return to the gaming state at the time when the power failure occurs at the time of recovery from the power failure or the like.

  Although FIG. 5 shows a configuration in which a reset signal (low level signal) is given twice to the reset terminal of the CPU 56 when the power is turned on, the reset release is surely canceled even if the reset signal rises only once. When using the CPU to be used, the circuit elements denoted by reference numerals 941 to 949 are not necessary. In that case, the output of the reset IC 651 is directly connected to the reset terminal of the CPU 56.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the power supply board 910 of the gaming machine. The power supply board 910 is installed independently of electric component boards such as the main board 31, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the payout control board 37, and each electric component board and mechanism component in the gaming machine. Generates the voltage used by In this example, AC24V, DC + 30V (VSL), DC + 21V, DC + 12V (VDD) and DC + 5V (Vcc) are generated. A capacitor 916 serving as a backup power source is charged from a line of power source for driving DC + 5V (VBB), that is, an IC or the like on each substrate.

  The transformer 911 converts AC voltage from the AC power source into 24V. The AC 24V voltage is output to the connector 915. The rectifier circuit 912 also generates a DC voltage of +30 V from AC 24 V and outputs it to the DC-DC converter 913 and the connector 915. The DC-DC converter 913 generates + 21V, + 12V, and + 5V and outputs them to the connector 915. The connector 915 is connected to a relay board, for example, and is supplied with electric power of a voltage necessary for each electric component board and mechanism component from the relay board. Note that a power switch for stopping or starting the power supply to the gaming machine is installed on the input side of the transformer 911.

  The + 5V line from the DC-DC converter 913 branches to form a backup + 5V line. A large-capacitance capacitor 916 is connected between the backup + 5V line and the ground level. The capacitor 916 supplies power so that the storage state can be maintained with respect to the backup RAM of the electrical component board when the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off (the RAM that is backed up by the power supply, that is, the storage means that can be in the storage content holding state) It becomes the backup power supply to supply. Further, a backflow preventing diode 917 is inserted between the + 5V line and the backup + 5V line.

  A battery that can be charged from a + 5V power supply may be used as the backup power supply. In the case of using a battery, a rechargeable battery is used in which the capacity disappears when a state in which no power is supplied from the +5 V power source continues for a predetermined time.

  The power supply board 910 is mounted with a power monitoring IC 902 that constitutes the first power monitoring circuit described above. The power monitoring IC 902 detects the occurrence of power interruption by introducing the power supply voltage VSL and monitoring the power supply voltage VSL. Specifically, when the power supply voltage VSL becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value (+22 V in this example), a voltage drop signal is output because the power supply is cut off or the voltage drops. The power supply voltage to be monitored is preferably higher than the power supply voltage (+5 V in this example) of the circuit element mounted on each electric component board. In this example, a voltage VSL (+30 V) immediately after being converted from AC to DC is used. A voltage drop signal from the power monitoring IC 902 is supplied to various control boards such as the main board 31 and the payout control board 37.

  The predetermined value for the power monitoring IC 902 to detect the power interruption or the voltage drop is lower than the normal voltage, but is a voltage that allows the CPU on each electric component control board to operate for a while. Further, the power monitoring IC 902 is configured to monitor a voltage that is higher than a voltage for driving a circuit element such as a CPU (+5 V in this example) and immediately after being converted from AC to DC. Therefore, the monitoring range can be expanded for the voltage required by the CPU. Therefore, more precise monitoring can be performed. Further, when VSL (+ 30V) is used as the monitoring voltage, the voltage supplied to the various switches of the gaming machine is + 12V, so that it can be expected to prevent erroneous switch-on detection when the power is turned off. That is, when the voltage of the + 30V power supply is monitored, it is possible to detect a decrease in the level before + 12V created after the creation of + 30V starts to drop. Therefore, when the voltage of the + 12V power supply decreases, the switch output becomes an on-state. However, if the power-off is recognized by monitoring the + 30V power supply voltage that decreases faster than + 12V, the switch output is turned on before the switch output shows the on-state. It is possible to enter a state of waiting for recovery and not detect switch output.

  Further, since the power monitoring IC 902 is mounted on the power supply board 910 that is separate from the electric component component board, the voltage drop signal can be supplied from the first power supply monitoring circuit to the plurality of electric component control boards. No matter how many electrical component control boards need a voltage drop signal, only one first power supply monitoring means is required, so each electrical component control means such as various control boards in each electrical component board will be described later. Even if return control is performed, the cost of the gaming machine does not increase so much.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 6, the detection output (voltage drop signal) of the power monitoring IC 902 is transmitted to the electrical component boards (for example, the main board 31 and the payout control board 37) via the buffer circuits 918 and 919, respectively. However, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which one detection output is transmitted to the relay board and the same signal is distributed from the relay board to each electrical component board. Further, a buffer circuit corresponding to the number of substrates that require a voltage drop signal may be provided.

  A battery that can be charged from a + 5V power supply may be used as the backup power supply. In the case of using a battery, a rechargeable battery is used in which the capacity disappears when a state in which no power is supplied from the +5 V power source continues for a predetermined time.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit)) (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). The power supply stop process is executed in a power-off detection process in S20 described later. If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S45) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not data indicating that the right generation flag is set is stored as backup data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (S44). When data indicating that the right generation flag is set is stored, right generation notification for notifying that the right generation state has occurred before the power supply is stopped is executed (S45), and the process proceeds to S46. The right generation notification is executed in a specific notification mode, for example, by flashing a specific number on the first special symbol display 8a. Accordingly, when the right is generated before the power supply is stopped, the right generation is notified when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Therefore, the right is generated before the power supply is stopped based on the notification. Can know. Thereby, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be accurately grasped with respect to the control state related to the transition to the opening control state of the big prize opening.

  In particular, as will be described later, the notification that the right has been generated in the game is executed based on the control of the production control microcomputer 100, and that the right has been generated is notified. Basically, the control data for doing so is not backed up and stored in the production control microcomputer 100. The control data indicating that the game has been notified of the occurrence of a right is backed up and stored on the game control microcomputer 560 side, which increases the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560. Therefore, it is difficult to perform. Therefore, since the right generation notification is executed when data indicating that the right generation flag is set is backed up and stored as in the present embodiment, the control of the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. It is possible to accurately grasp the control state related to the transition to the open control state of the special winning opening without increasing the burden so much.

  The right generation notification is performed by displaying a specific message on the effect display device 9, outputting a specific sound from the speakers 27L and 27R, or causing various light emitting means such as LEDs to emit light for specific light emission. May be performed. On the other hand, when data indicating that the right generation flag is set is not stored, the process proceeds from S44 to S46. When data indicating that the right generation flag is set is stored in S44, a signal for obtaining the right generation state before the power supply is stopped is sent from the information output circuit 159 to the terminal board 160. It is also possible to output to the aforementioned hall management computer via. In this way, in the hall management computer, it is possible to manage whether or not each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall is in a right-generated state before the power supply is stopped.

  Further, when performing a placement area notification (to be described later) for specifying a region to be placed, such as reporting “right-handed” in the right generation state, a placement region performed in the right generation state as a right generation notification. The driving area notification similar to the notification may be executed.

  Further, when the right is generated before the power supply is stopped, the right generation notification is performed at the time of starting, so that the following problems can be solved. The problem is that, in the past, when the right was generated before the power supply was stopped, the right generation notification was not performed at the time of start-up, so after the game hall was closed, the power was turned off during the right generation state. If the power is turned on when the amusement hall is opened the next day, the internal control state is the first specific gate 61, the second operation state, even though the operation state seen from the outside cannot be recognized as the right generation state. A large amount of prize balls can be obtained by a simple operation, such as a game ball entering the special gate such as the second specific gate 62 and the third specific gate 63 and entering the open control state of the big prize opening. It is possible to set a so-called morning service state as an illegal service that can be performed.

  On the other hand, when the right is generated before the power supply is stopped, the right generation notification is made at the time of start-up, so that the right generation notification is made even if the above-described unauthorized service is performed. Thus, it is possible to easily recognize that the service is unauthorized.

  In S46, it is determined whether or not data indicating that the probability variation flag is set is stored as backup data indicating the gaming state before stopping power supply (S46). When data indicating that the probability variation flag is set is stored, high probability notification is performed to notify that the probability variation state (high probability high base state) has occurred before the power supply is stopped (S47). , Go to S14. Specifically, as the high-probability notification in S47, control to turn on the probability change notification LED 53 is performed. The probability change notification LED 53 is controlled to be turned on when it is in a state of probability change when the power is turned on, and is turned off in a state other than when the power is turned on. As a result, when the probability change state (high-accuracy high-base state) is reached before the power supply is stopped, a high-probability notification is performed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. You can know that it was in a state (highly accurate high base state). Therefore, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be grasped more accurately. The high-probability notification is executed in other notification modes, such as using a dual-purpose notification means instead of the high-probability notification dedicated notification means, for example, by flashing a predetermined number on the second special symbol display 8b. You may do it.

  The high-probability notification is performed by displaying a predetermined message on the effect display device 9, outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 27L and 27R, or causing various light emitting means such as LEDs to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. May be performed. On the other hand, when the data indicating that the probability variation flag is set is not stored, the process proceeds from S46 to S14. When data indicating that the probability change flag is set is stored in S46, a signal for obtaining the fact that the probability change state has occurred before the power supply is stopped is transmitted from the information output circuit 159 via the terminal board 160. Then, it may be output to the above-mentioned hall management computer. In this way, in the hall management computer, it is possible to manage whether or not each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall is in a probable state before the power supply is stopped.

  Further, the right generation notification by S45 may be performed in preference to the high probability notification by S47. Further, the right generation notification by S45 and the high probability notification by S47 may be performed respectively.

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

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

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board 910 detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area as backup data as described above. The backup data stored in the backup RAM area includes the data related to the right generation flag and the probability change flag described above. Further, in the power supply stop process, a backup flag indicating whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is stored (set) in a predetermined address area. Further, data for checking the data of the backup data (checksum data) is created according to the backup data and stored in a specific address area. Next, detection signals from the normal gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29). In the present embodiment, output of the big hit information is started when the release control state (big hit game state) is controlled. Note that the jackpot information starts to output the first jackpot information when the right is generated (when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed), and further controlled to the release control state (jackpot gaming state). Sometimes, output of the second jackpot information may be started.

  Further, for the pachinko gaming machine 1 for testing in which the test signal connector 310 as described above is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311, in addition to the test signal described above, holes such as the jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, and the like are provided. A signal corresponding to data supplied to the management computer may be output as a test signal.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29 and 30 being turned on. The award ball number command (prize ball number signal) as a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0.

  (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination).

  (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination).

  (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination).

  (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).

  (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hit and probability variation big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, when a normal big hit and a probable big hit, they are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type that is a fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. They are classified into pattern types.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different between the case where the total number of memory of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is equal to or larger than the predetermined number and the case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays a variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the variation time may be shortened compared to when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number . Control for shortening the variable display time in this way is referred to as hold number reduction control.

  In S23 in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a normal symbol determination random number (random 4). Count up (1 addition update). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, an example of using a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) as the jackpot determination random number. As shown, random numbers generated by software such as random numbers 1 to 5 may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 10 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the case of this embodiment, in the normal jackpot determination table, the ratio of the jackpot determination value to the total number of random R is 1/100. As a result, the ratio at which the big hit is determined in the normal time (non-probability change time) is 1/100. In the case of this embodiment, in the probability change jackpot determination table, the ratio of the jackpot determination value to the total number of random R is 1/10. As a result, the rate at which the decision to determine the big hit at the time of probability change is 1/10.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (probability jackpot or normal jackpot). Further, when the jackpot determination random number value does not match any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 10A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 10B and 10C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 10 (B) uses a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when determining the jackpot type.

  Further, FIG. 10C shows the use of hold memory (also referred to as second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type.

  Each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 10 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 10 (C) is determined when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. In addition, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability variable jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol. It is a table.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 10 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to the “probable big hit” and “normal jackpot” (the jackpot type). Judgment value) is set.

  The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and the determination values corresponding to each of the “probable big hit” and “normal jackpot” (the jackpot type) Judgment value) is set. In this embodiment, the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table and the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table are set so that the number of judgment values corresponding to “probability big hit” is the same, The number of determination values corresponding to "" is also set to be the same. Accordingly, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are set so that the ratio determined for the probable big hit is the same and the ratio determined for the normal big hit is the same. In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table, the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table is set so that the judgment value corresponding to “probable big jackpot” is larger than the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table. The table and the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table may be set so that the number of judgment values corresponding to “probable big hit” is different, and the number of judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” is different. It may be set. In addition, when the type of jackpot can be selected from a plurality of types of jackpots having different numbers of rounds, the “probable variation jackpot” is determined by the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. Even when the ratio is set to be the same, the data may be set so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type with a large number of rounds (the big hit type that is advantageous to the player for the number of rounds) is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “5” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol of the jackpot symbol.

  In this way, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 10B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 10C, a plurality of determination values are included in one jackpot symbol. It may be associated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for every jackpot symbol, one judgment value may be associated with one jackpot symbol. For example, if there are 100 symbols from “00” to “99”, for example, the big hit symbol “00” corresponds to the big hit symbol “00”, and the big hit symbol “99” is a big hit. The 100 jackpot type determination values “00” to “99” correspond one-to-one to the 100 jackpot symbols “00” to “99”, such that the type determination value “99” corresponds. You may do it.

  Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also uses the jackpot pattern having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the design. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. The command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the probability variation jackpot is determined. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command for designating that a normal big hit is determined.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

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

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

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

  Commands A001 to A006 (H) are production control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game. The jackpot start designation command is transmitted when the start of the big hit gaming state for the 5R probability variable jackpot is designated (command A001), and is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state for the 10R probability variable jackpot is designated. 10R probability variable jackpot start designation command (command A002), 15R probability variation jackpot designation command (command A003) transmitted when designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for 15R probability variation jackpot, and 5R normal jackpot gaming status start 5R normal jackpot start specifying command (command A004) transmitted when specifying, 10R normal jackpot start specifying command (command A005) transmitted when specifying the start of the jackpot gaming state of 10R normal jackpot, 15R normal jackpot starting command Sent when the start of the jackpot gaming state is specified That 15R usually big hit specified command (A005) are included.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for the probability variation jackpot. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary jackpot end designation command) for designating the end of a normal jackpot jackpot gaming state. The jackpot end specifying command and the normal jackpot end specifying command are also called hit end specifying commands.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  By such an effect control command, it is possible to inform the effect control microcomputer 100 which state or combination of the game state is the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state. Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize which state or combination of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, so that the normal state It is possible to perform various effects such as image display according to the time-short state and the probability variation state.

  The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command for designating that there is a start prize in which the first special symbol variation display is performed for the first start prize opening 13, that is, the first start prize is received. ). The command C002 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command for designating that there is a start prize in which the second special symbol variation display is performed for the second start prize port 14, that is, the second start prize has been given. ). Command C003 (H) is an effect control command (holding memory subtraction designation command) for designating subtraction of the number of reserved memories.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 11, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 on the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. An effect display device 9 that can be used in common with the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the device 8b, and performs the effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from being increased when controlling the effect parts such as the above.

  Next, the opening pattern data table stored in the ROM 54 will be described. In the opening pattern data table, special variable winning balls including the number of opening (number of rounds upper limit), opening time (opening time during each round), and interval time (time between each round) for each type of jackpot. A data indicating an opening pattern of the device 20 is set.

  For example, in the probability variation big hit, data that the number of releases is 15, the release time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds is set in the release pattern data table. Similarly, in the case of the normal big hit, as in the case of the probable big hit, data that the number of releases is 15, the release time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds is set in the release pattern data table.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31.

  As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of the variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. Then, when the big hit flag is set, control is performed so that the right is generated, and any of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. In order to shift to the release control state when the entry of the game ball to the specific gate is detected, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decoration symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received. When the big hit gaming state is a probable change state and the probability change flag is set, the probability change flag is reset (reset regardless of whether the big hit is a promiscuous big hit that is probable. ) Further, when the time-short flag is set in the big hit gaming state, or when the condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied based on the number of times of variable display, the time-short flag is reset. Here, the probability variation flag is a flag that is set when the probability variation state is set and is reset when the probability variation state is determined. The time reduction flag is a flag that is set when the time reduction state is set and is reset when the time reduction state is not set.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open the big winning opening according to the opening pattern as described above according to the type of the big hit. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-winner opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening pre-opening processing is also a process of starting the big hit gaming state.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (S214). When the initial value is “0” and a valid first start winning or second starting winning occurs, the total pending storage number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the variable display is started, 1 "is subtracted and updated. Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S215). The reserved storage specifying information storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the reserved storage specific information storage area, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts to win the first start winning port 13), data indicating “first” is stored. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, FIG. 14 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 14A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 14A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 14A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 14B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a random number for variation pattern type determination ( Random 2) and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of saving (storing) them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer (S216). Specifically, in the process of S216, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. It should be noted that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S217).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or after S219 is executed, the CPU 56 2. It is confirmed whether or not the start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (S224). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S225).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S226).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (S227).

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of S213-216 and the process of S223-226 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, data indicating “second” is set, and a common storage routine (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) is selected or started according to the set data in the common routine A winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or second starting winning designation command) is selected.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 14A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first”. 1 "is set (step S54). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S53).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S52 to S54, the variation display based on the previously stored data among the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. It is executed in order. In this way, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are processed according to the order in which the stored memory information is won, so that the variable display according to the order of winning is displayed. Will be executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Read out and store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 saves the count value of the total pending storage number counter as a total pending storage number data for determining the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S58). In this way, by storing the value of the summation pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in S57, the summation pending memory number data used when determining the variation pattern is used for executing the special symbol normal processing. Accordingly, the total pending storage number before the count is decremented by 1 in S58, that is, the total pending storage number when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied is used.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module to determine the jackpot (S60). The jackpot determination here is to determine whether or not the special symbol variation display result is the jackpot display result. In other words, whether or not the control can be controlled to the open control state as the jackpot gaming state. In other words, in other words, it is determined whether or not to control to the right generation state that can be controlled to the open control state as the big hit gaming state, and is executed in S60 In the jackpot determination module, the CPU 56 extracts a random R stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer and extracted in S216 or S226 of the start port switch passing process, and a predetermined jackpot determination value ( FIG. 9) and a program that executes a process of determining that it is a big hit if they match. In other words, the jackpot determination module is a program that executes processing for determining a jackpot.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined that the big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal game state and short-time state). It is configured. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 is set), in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is not determined. When it is in the probability variation state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit in S60, the process proceeds to S71.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a promiscuous big hit or a normal big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the timing for displaying the stop symbol by stopping the special symbol variation display To reset.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later. That is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to S75 as it is.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“probability change jackpot”, or "Normal jackpot") is determined as the jackpot type (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S216 or S226 of the start port passing process and stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and selects the selected jackpot type. The jackpot type is determined using the determination table.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “probability big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either “5” or “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  As the jackpot information, when the output of the first jackpot information is started when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed as described above, when the special symbol stop symbol is determined in S75, S29 in FIG. The information output signal is set so that the first jackpot information can be output to the outside by the information output processing according to. Such an information output signal is output from the information output circuit 159 to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 provided on the upper back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  Note that the process for determining the jackpot as described above is not limited to the case where it is performed before the start of the execution of the fluctuation display, but may be at least the timing until the display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is derived. In addition, if there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is displayed in the first reserved memory. You may control so that it may be performed with priority over the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data. When such priority control is performed, the ratio of the second special symbol to be a big hit advantageous to the player when the selection ratio of the big hit type having a larger number of rounds is set higher than the first special symbol. However, it is possible to efficiently digest the stored storage data that displays a highly variable display, so that the interest of the player can be improved. And since the jackpot can be efficiently digested in the right-handed state, the speed of digesting the jackpot can be increased.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an opening mode selection process executed as a subroutine of the special symbol stop process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a stop flag is set (S130). The stop flag is a flag that is set when the variable display that is in the right generation state is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed.

  When the stop flag is set, the process proceeds to S135 described later. On the other hand, when the stop flag is not set, the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 is set to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display is displayed. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the device 8b is performed (S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). When the big hit flag is not set (S133N), the process proceeds to S143.

  When the big hit flag is set (S133Y), the CPU 56 sets a stop flag and a right generation flag (S134), and proceeds to S135. The right generation flag is a flag indicating that a right for controlling to the open control state of the big prize opening as the big hit gaming state is generated. The right to control to the big hit gaming state is generated when the big hit is determined by the big hit determination and the variable display based on the determination is finished. The right to control to the open control state of the big winning opening may be generated when it is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination.

  When the process proceeds to S135, it is determined whether any of the first specific gate switch 61a, the second specific gate switch 62a, and the third specific gate switch 63a has been turned on. When none of the first specific gate switch 61a, the second specific gate switch 62a, and the third specific gate switch 63a is in the on state, the condition for controlling to the big hit gaming state is not satisfied. finish. On the other hand, when any of the first specific gate switch 61a, the second specific gate switch 62a, and the third specific gate switch 63a is in the on state, the condition for controlling to the open control state of the big prize opening is satisfied. Therefore, the processing of S135A to S142 is executed.

  In S135A, an opening mode selection process for selecting and determining the opening control mode of the big prize opening (a mode such as the number of times of opening (number of rounds)) is executed (S135A). Here, with reference to FIG. 17, the release mode selection process will be described in detail.

  In the opening mode selection process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first specific gate switch 61a is turned on (S411). When the first specific gate switch 61a is turned on, five rounds corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the first specific gate 61 are selected and determined as an upper limit value of the number of big hit rounds. Data indicating that the number is 5 rounds is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55 (S412), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the first specific gate switch 61a is not turned on, it is determined whether or not the second specific gate switch 62a is turned on (S413).

  When the second specific gate switch 62a is turned on, 10 rounds corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the second specific gate 62 are selected and determined as an upper limit value of the number of big hits round. Data indicating that the number is 10 rounds is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55 (S414), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second specific gate switch 62a is not in the on state, it is the third specific gate switch 63a that is determined to be in the on state in S135, so that the number of rounds of the big hit As the upper limit value, 15 rounds that are the number of rounds corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the third specific gate 63 are selected and determined, and data indicating that the number of rounds is 15 is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55. (S415), the process ends. It should be noted that when the second specific gate switch 62a is not in the on state by S414, it is determined whether or not the third specific gate switch 63a is in the on state. You may be made to progress to S415 on the condition that it confirmed that there existed.

  As described above, in the release mode selection process, depending on which specific gate of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 has entered the game ball, A different jackpot round is selected and determined. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters one of a plurality of specific gates, the 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit, 5R probability big hit, The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state (open control state) of any one of a plurality of types of big hits such as 10R positive change big hit and 15R positive change big hit. As shown in FIG. 1, a nail as a flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game ball is provided upstream of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. 8 is provided, and by adjusting the flow direction by adjusting the nail, it is possible to easily adjust the ratio of distributing the game balls to each of these specific gates, and easily adjust the selection ratio of the jackpot type be able to.

  As described above, when the output of the jackpot information (including the case where the second jackpot information is output as described above) is started when the release control state (the jackpot game state) is controlled, the game ball is played through S411 and S413. An information output signal is set so that jackpot information can be output to the outside, which can identify which particular gate has entered, or how many rounds of jackpots have been determined by S412, S414, and S415. Such an information output signal is output from the information output circuit 159 to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 provided on the upper back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, the jackpot information that is output based on the game balls entering the specific gates such as the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 is the game ball in the right generation state. It is output only when an approach is detected, and is not output in any other state. Thus, by specifying which specific gate the game ball has entered by the jackpot information output to the outside, the ratio of the game ball flowing down from the upstream side of the specific gate to the respective information is nailed. It can be used as data for adjustment by adjustment, and can also be used as data for adjusting the ease of entry (acceptability) of game balls at the entrance of each specific gate by nail adjustment.

  According to the opening mode selection process of FIG. 17 described above, the gate switch is set for a plurality of specific gates among the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 during one interrupt process. When the ON state is entered, as shown in the process flow of S411 to S415, the process of confirming that the gate switch is turned on in the order of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 is performed. The number of rounds is determined by giving priority to the execution order earlier. For the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, the number of rounds may be determined by confirming that the gate switches are turned on in any order.

  In addition, when a gate switch is turned on for a plurality of specific gates during one interrupt process, a specific gate that is advantageous to the player (for example, a selected round among the specific gates in which the gate switch is turned on). The number of rounds may be determined with priority given to the specific gate having the largest number, or vice versa. Further, when the gate switch is turned on for a plurality of specific gates during one interrupt process, for example, when the on state of the gate switch is confirmed for the first specific gate 61 and the second specific gate 62 For the third specific gate 63, the same number of rounds as when the on state of the gate switch is confirmed is selected, so that the number of rounds that are not selected in the detection of the game ball corresponding to the individual specific gate is selected. May be.

  Next, the continuation of the special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. After the release mode selection process in S135A, in S136, each of the stop flag and the right generation flag is reset. Then, each of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is reset (S137), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command or a normal big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S138). Specifically, if the type of jackpot is 5R probability variation jackpot, a 5R probability variation jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 10R probability variation jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, a 15R probability variation jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 5R normal big hit, a 5R normal big hit start designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 10R normal jackpot, a 10R normal jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 15R normal big hit, a 15R normal big hit start designation command is transmitted.

  In S138, whether the big hit type is a probability big hit or a normal big hit is confirmed based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer), Whether the type of the jackpot round number is 5R, 10R, or 15R is selected in the release mode selection process (S135A), and is confirmed based on the jackpot round number stored in the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in order to temporarily return the control state to the normal state when the big hit occurs (S139).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the pre-opening time T (for example, 2 seconds) is set in the special winning opening control timer (S140). The time T before opening is a time set as a waiting time until the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state (opening control state). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started. That is, when the pre-opening time T elapses, the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to the open state. During the time before the opening start, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies the effect display device 9 that the right has been generated (right generation state display), and a predetermined LED such as the decoration LED 25 is displayed. A predetermined jackpot notification is executed such as causing the light emitting means to emit light in a predetermined manner. The time T before opening is set to the same time regardless of the type of jackpot. Therefore, the pre-opening start time T is set in the same time for the probability big hit and the normal big hit. In this way, regardless of the type of jackpot, in the right generation state, a large amount of time has elapsed after a certain time has elapsed since the game ball entered one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. Since the opening of the winning opening (opening control state) is started, the opportunity to start opening the large winning opening is clarified, so that fairness among the players having a difference in knowledge regarding the game content can be ensured. For example, even when other types of jackpots with different opening times, round numbers, etc., such as a sudden hit, can be executed, the pre-opening time T is set at the same time regardless of the jackpot type.

  In this way, regardless of the type of jackpot, in the right generation state, a large amount of time has elapsed after a certain time has elapsed since the game ball entered one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. The reason why the winning opening control is started is as follows. In general pachinko machines, when multiple types of jackpots are provided, the performance execution time may be set differently for each jackpot type due to circumstances such as the performance at the time of jackpot occurrence. In such a case, the period from the stop of the variable display to the start of the big prize opening opening control (big hit game control) varies depending on the big hit type, so it cannot be unified. For this reason, there is a problem that the start timing of the opening control of the big prize opening (big hit game control) is not clear. In order to clarify the starting timing of the opening control of the big prize opening (big hit game control) Regardless of the type of game, in the right generation state, the special winning opening is opened after a certain time has elapsed since the game ball entered one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 ( (Open control state) is started.

  Further, according to the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 and the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the number of rounds, the number of times of opening ( In this embodiment, each of probability variation big hit and normal big hit is 15 times, 10 times or 5 times.) Opening time (in this embodiment, each of probability variation big hit and normal big hit is 29 seconds), Data indicating an open mode such as the interval time between rounds (in this embodiment, each of the probable big hit and the normal big hit is 0.5 seconds) is set in a predetermined storage area (S141). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S142).

  As in this embodiment, when the opening time and the interval time are the same for the probability big hit and the normal big hit, if a part of the data of the open mode set in S141 is used as a fixed value, the big hit It is possible to simplify the process for setting the release state of the gaming state.

  When the processing proceeds to S143, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (S143). If the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to S149 described later, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S151). Thereby, when it is in the probability variation state, the probability variation state and the time shortening state are maintained when the fluctuation display that is out of place ends.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is not set in S143, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S144). If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S149. As a result, in the low-accuracy low-base state that is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state, the low-accuracy low-base state is maintained when the variability display that is out of place ends. On the other hand, if the hour / hour flag is set, the value of the hour / hour number counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the hourly state (low-accuracy base state) after the end of the normal jackpot is decremented by 1 (S145). It is to be noted that control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction, and the production control display device 9 displays the remaining number of time reductions on the production control microcomputer 100 side. You may make it display with.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S145). If the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, the process proceeds to S149 described later. As a result, in the time-saving state after the end of the normal big hit, the time-saving state in the low-accuracy and high-base state is maintained until the fluctuation display that is out of place is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times). On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0, the time reduction flag is reset (S147). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148), and proceeds to S149. As a result, in the time-short state after the end of the normal big hit, when the fluctuation display that is out of place is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time-short state due to the low-accuracy high-base state ends, and the low-accuracy low-base state is entered.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening for a special winning opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. As a result, at the start of the big hit gaming state (opening control state), the pre-opening time set as described above is reached until the value of the big winning opening control timer becomes 0, so that the big hit has occurred. Control for notifying is performed. In addition, during the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the interval time set in S440, which will be described later, is used until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0. Done.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). The CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to open to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404), and decrements the value of the opening number counter by -1 (S405). Thus, at the start of the big hit gaming state (open control state), regardless of the big hit type, the big winning opening is opened when the same pre-opening start time has elapsed. In subsequent rounds, when the interval time set at the end of each round has elapsed, the special winning opening is opened.

  Also, the value corresponding to the opening time of the round based on the opening pattern data corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the winning prize control timer as a value corresponding to the maximum time that the winning opening can be opened in each round. (S406). As the opening time of the round, the opening time data set in S141 is set. For example, in each case of probability variation big hit and normal big hit, the opening time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (S435). ). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Specifically, the interval time data set in S141 is set as the interval time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441).

  On the other hand, when the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S442). Specifically, in S442, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to a jackpot end time (for example, a time for performing an effect informing the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the big prize opening control timer (S443), and a special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S154). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S155). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. If the value of the big prize control timer is 0, the big hit flag is reset (S156).

  Next, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the big jackpot in the current jackpot gaming state (open control state) is a probability variable jackpot. Judgment is made (S157).

  When the probability variation is a big hit, the probability variation flag is set (S158), and the time reduction flag is set (S159). Thus, after the big hit gaming state (opening control state) is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state and the time saving state. As a result, after the big hit gaming state of the probability change big hit (5R probability change big hit, 10R probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit), the period until the next big hit occurs is controlled to the probability change state and the short time state. Become. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction state is controlled, it is determined that the electronic chew support state is set in the normal symbol process, and the high base state is controlled.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting the probability changing state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S160), and performs a process for transmitting the time-short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S161). ). As a result, the probability variation state designation command and the short time state designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, respectively. Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S162), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S157 that it is not a probable big hit, that is, if it is a normal big hit, a time reduction flag is set (S163). Thereby, after the big hit gaming state of the normal big hit (5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit) ends, the gaming state shifts to the time-short state. Then, “100” is set in the time-count counter (S164). As a result, after the end of the normal big hit game state, if the next big hit does not occur, the variable display is continuously controlled to the time-short state until 100 times are executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set and controlled to the time reduction state, it is determined that the electronic symbol support state is set in the normal symbol process and is controlled to the high base state. Become.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S165). As a result, the time reduction state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, respectively. Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S162), and ends the process.

  Next, the control state when the winning prize opening is opened after the game ball passes through any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state Will be described using a timing chart. FIG. 21 shows the control when the winning a prize opening is opened after the game ball passes through any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. It is a timing chart which shows a state.

  When the right is generated, the game ball is moved to the first specific gate 61, by any one of the first specific gate switch 61a, the second specific gate switch 62a, and the third specific gate switch 63a. When it is detected that one of the second specific gate 62 and the third specific gate 63 has entered (passed), the special winning opening is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is controlled to the open control state. Specifically, the first specific gate switch 61a indicates that the game ball has entered (passed) one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 during the right generation state. When detected by any of the second specific gate switch 62a and the third specific gate switch 63a, in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 16, a determination of YES is made in S135, regardless of the type of jackpot, By S140, the big winning opening control timer is set to the same time T before opening. Then, when it is determined in S402 that the pre-opening time control timer is set to 0 and the pre-opening time T has elapsed in the pre-opening process for pre-opening in FIG. 18, the pre-opening port is opened in S404.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 21, when the game ball enters any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 when the right is generated. Regardless of the type of the big hit, after the same time T has elapsed, the opening of the big prize opening is started. Therefore, regardless of the type of jackpot, since the opening of the grand prize opening is started after a certain period of time has passed since the game medium entered the specific area, the opportunity for opening the big prize opening becomes clear. It is possible to ensure fairness among players with different knowledge. For example, if the opportunity to start opening the big prize opening differs depending on the type of jackpot due to the length of the period such as the big hit starting presentation executed during the period before the big winning opening opens, such production There is a difference in the number of balls held by the player depending on whether or not a useless game ball is fired during the period between a player who knows the content and an unknown player. On the other hand, regardless of the type of jackpot, the big prize opening is opened after a certain time has elapsed since the game ball entered one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. If it is controlled to start, it is considered that even if there is no knowledge about the game content, it is possible to suppress the launch of useless game balls, so that fairness among players can be ensured.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the test terminal process executed in S30A of the timer interrupt process. In FIG. 22, among the processes for outputting various test signals, the processes related to the output of the test signal for specifying the area where the game ball is to be shot, such as “left-handed” and “right-handed” are shown. ing.

  In the test terminal process of FIG. 22, the CUP 56 determines whether or not the present state is the right generation state based on checking whether or not the right generation flag is set (S271). When it is determined that the right has been generated, the game is in a state where the player should make a right turn with the aim of entering the game ball into the specific gate. Therefore, processing for outputting a right turn signal is performed (S275), which will be described later. The process proceeds to S276. Here, the right-handed signal is a test signal indicating that the game state is to be right-handed. As a result, when the right is generated, a right-handed signal is output as a test signal.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S271 that the right is not generated, it is determined whether or not the current state is the open control state of the special winning opening based on checking the value of the special symbol process flag described above (S272). ).

  When it is determined in S272 that the state is the open control state, the game is in a game state in which the player must make a right strike aiming for winning the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 provided in the right area 7b. The process is performed (S275), and the process proceeds to S276 described later. As a result, a right-handed signal is output as a test signal when in the open control state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S272 that it is not in the open control state, the current state is the high base state (in the case of the present embodiment, the short time state is the high base state) on the basis of checking whether or not the time reduction flag is set. It is determined whether or not a state is attached (S273). When it is determined that the base state is high, the game is in a state in which the player should make a right strike aiming to win the ordinary gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 provided in the right area 7b. Processing for output is performed (S275), and the process proceeds to S276 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the high base state, it is a gaming state in which the player must make a left strike aiming for a winning from the right region 7b to the first start winning opening 13, so that a left strike signal is output. The process is performed (S275), and the process proceeds to S276 described later. Here, the left-handed signal is a test signal indicating that the game state is to be left-handed. As a result, when the low base state is not the high base state, the left-handed signal is output as the test signal.

  In S276, processing for outputting test signals other than the right-handed signal and the left-handed signal is performed.

  In the test terminal processing, a right-handed signal is output as a test signal when a right is generated, when it is in an open control state, and when it is in a high base state, and left as a test signal when it is in a low base state. Since the hit signal is output, it is possible to output as the test signal a signal that specifies the area to be shot in accordance with the changing gaming state.

  When outputting a right-handed signal and a left-handed signal as such a test signal, the test apparatus hits the ball of the game machine to be tested based on the right-handed signal and the left-handed signal externally output from the gaming machine. By operating the operation handle with an arm or the like, a hitting ball shooting test corresponding to the gaming state may be performed by automatically operating the hitting operation handle in accordance with the right hit signal and the left hit signal. When a signal corresponding to such a test signal is output from the information output circuit 159 to the above-described hole management computer via the terminal board 160, the same processing as in FIG. 22 is executed in the timer interrupt processing. Good.

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the gaming state and the left strike signal and right strike signal. In FIG. 23, (A) a right generation state, (B) a release control state, and (C) a gaming state such as a base state, (D) a left-handed signal, and (E) a right-handed signal. Relationships are shown over time.

  Referring to FIG. 23, in the low base state, a left-handed signal is output in S274 when Y is determined in S273. Thereafter, when a right generation state is entered based on the fact that the jackpot display result is stopped and displayed by the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, a right-handed signal is output in S275 by determining Y in S271. Then, the right generation state ends based on the detection of the entry of the game ball into any of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 during the right generation state. When the release control state (big hit gaming state) is started, it is determined as Y in S272, and the output of the right-handed signal is continued in S275. Thereafter, when the release control state (big hit gaming state) ends based on the end of the final round, the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state is entered. The signal output continues.

  By performing such control, when the test signal connector 310 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311 as shown in FIG. 3, the test device outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or an external device such as a hall management computer is provided. In the configuration in which the test signal can be output, the winning prize is based on the game ball having entered one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. In response to the establishment of the right generation state, which is a condition for controlling to the mouth opening control state, the game is sent to any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. From the timing before the ball enters, a right-handed signal is generated that specifies that the game ball is shot into the right area 7b where the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided. The progress is not how can be simplified, with corresponding to progress of the game, it is possible to facilitate the progression is not how the game. Furthermore, it is possible to simplify the method of progressing the game during the test, and it is possible to output a signal corresponding to the progress of the game and facilitating the progress of the game as a test signal.

  Further, by performing such control, when the test signal connector 310 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311 as shown in FIG. 3, an external device such as a test device outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a hall management computer is used. In a configuration in which a test signal can be output to the device, the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided when the high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state (open control state). Since a right-handed signal that specifies that a game ball is to be shot into the right region 7b is created, it is possible to respond to the progress of the game whether it is controlled to a high base state and to quickly advance the game. .

  Next, the normal symbol display result determination table used for determining the display result of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, the random 4 (1-201) value (determined value) for normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol variation time, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ( The relationship between the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second start winning opening 14) is shown separately for a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which the electric chew support control is not performed) and an electric chew support control state.

  In the normal gaming state, when the determined value is any of 1 to 20, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the release time is once in 0.3 seconds. Set to open. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 21 to 201 in the normal gaming state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  In addition, when the determined value is any of 1 to 180 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 1 second, and the release time is 1.5. Set to open 3 times per second. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 181 to 201 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 1 second. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the electronic chew support state is set when the time reduction flag is set.

  Thus, regarding the control of the normal symbol, in the electric chew support control state, compared with the normal gaming state, the determined value is set to be higher, the variation time is set to be shorter, Further, the opening time and the number of opening times are set to increase.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first passes the universal symbol gate 32 by checking whether or not the detection signal from the universal symbol gate switch 32a provided in the universal symbol gate 32 is on. It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected (S501). In S501, when a game ball passes through the general gate 32 and the detection signal from the general gate switch 32a is in an on state for a predetermined period, the game ball has been detected to pass through the general gate (pass ball). It is determined that the process has passed, and the process when passing through the gate is executed (S502).

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in S502, the following process is executed. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The general figure hold storage unit uses as a general figure hold storage data the random 4 numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the general figure gate switch 32a. One data storage area for holding the data. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of ordinary map storage is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After the processing at the time of passing through the gate and after it is determined in S501 that the detection signal from the general-purpose gate switch 32a is in the off state, the following S510 to the following are performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Each process of S514 is performed.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is to be started based on the presence / absence of the universal symbol storage data stored in the universal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in the electric chew support control state, and the universal symbol hold memory stored in the head order of the universal symbol hold memory unit. Based on the data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol), the display result in the normal symbol variation display is set to “win” with reference to the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. Or “departure” is determined.

  As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the electronic chew support control state corresponding to the short time state is set, the display result of the normal symbol is displayed more than in the normal gaming state which is the non-electric chew support control state. The decision value to be compared with the random number 4 is assigned so that the ratio of the decision of “winning” is increased. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the display result of the normal symbol is more easily determined as “winning” than in the normal game state, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. 2. The start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the electric chew support control state corresponding to the short time state is set, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is larger than that in the normal game state which is the non-electric chew support control state. It is set to be shorter. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, when the time reduction flag is set, the electric chew support control state is recognized, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is compared with the normal game state. The variation time is determined so as to be shorter. In the electric chew support control state, the interval at which the normal symbol variation display result is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the “win” variation display result is derived and displayed is also shortened, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. The second start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, the normal symbol display result determination table recognizes that the electric chew support control state is in effect when the hourly flag is set, and if it is in the electric chew support control state, The opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) is set longer and the number of times of opening is larger than in the case of a certain normal gaming state. Therefore, in the electric chew support control state, the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) becomes longer than in the normal game state in the non-electric chew support control state, and Control is performed so that the number of times of opening is increased. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, the opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening increases, so that the time and number of times that the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is in the opened state increase. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, after such various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed with the normal symbol display result that is the normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed and the variation display is stopped. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable piece is operated in the open state in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 as the ordinary electric accessory in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”. Thus, control is performed to change the second start winning opening 14 from the closed state to the open state. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern according to the gaming state and the display result as shown in FIG. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  Next, control executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In FIG. 26, as an example, SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the effect SR2 for decision is shown.

  SR1-1, SR1-2, and SR1-3 are used for randomly determining the left, middle, and right stop symbols (final stop symbols excluding temporary stop symbols) of the effect symbols. SR2 is used to determine the effect period when the reserved memory effect is performed.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within the range associated in FIG. By being extracted at a given timing, it is used as a random number.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 101 stops the stop symbol when the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command). As a result, a combination of performance symbols (probability big hit symbol combination) in which the left, middle, and right three symbols are aligned to one odd symbol is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses left, middle, and right as stop symbols. A combination of effect symbols (ordinary jackpot symbol combination) in which three symbols are aligned to one even symbol is determined. In the case of deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than those described above (a combination of deviation symbols such as left / right inconsistency, right / left inconsistency, etc.) is determined. However, when the reach effect is accompanied, the combination of the effect symbols in which the left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3, SR2 as shown in FIG. 26 is executed (S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. When the display result of the variation display becomes the display result, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result, the right generation state image (see FIG. 30) corresponding to the control of the right generation state is displayed, and the first specific gate 61, the second In response to the game ball passing (entering) to either the specific gate 62 or the third specific gate 63, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the jackpot display process (S804).

  Big hit display process (S804): In response to being controlled to the open control state, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win is performed. . Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol as follows, for example. For example, in the effect symbol variation start process, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol are extracted, and a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the effect symbol is associated with a numerical value. Are used to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing and stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Using the symbol determination data table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). Further, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by chance, each stop symbol is corrected by making a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol). Is determined.

  Further, when determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and SR1-1 is used using a data table for determining outliers. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is the stop symbol of the final stop symbol As determined.

  In determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type.

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, using the probable big hit symbol determination table, for example, the probability variable big hit with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” on the left, middle, and right is arranged. A combination of symbols is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is combined with the probability variation jackpot symbol combination using the probability variation jackpot design table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result.

  In addition, when it is decided to make a big jackpot, any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” on the left, middle, and right are prepared using the normal jackpot design table. Usually, a combination of jackpot symbols is selected and determined. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is extracted from the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  Next, a display example of a placement area notification as an effect display executed by the effect display device 9 and a gate-specific value information notification in the right generation state after the stop display of the effect symbol change display (derivation display of the display result) explain. FIG. 30 is a display screen diagram illustrating a display example of a placement area notification and gate-specific value information notification performed by the effect display device 9 in the right generation state. The image displayed when the right generation state is controlled in this way is called a right generation state image.

  The driving area notification refers to a notification for specifying a region to be driven in the gaming area 7 in the right generation state. The gate-specific value information notification refers to notification for specifying information that can specify the value obtained when a game ball enters a specific gate.

  When the jackpot display result is derived and displayed when the variable display of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. 30 (A) is stopped, the right occurrence state is controlled and the right occurrence state image as shown in FIG. 30 (B) is displayed. The The right occurrence state image shown in FIG. 30B includes a right-handed notification image 95 as a placement area notification and a gate-specific value information image 96 as a gate-specific value information notification.

  The right-handed notification image 95 is an image that displays information indicating “right-handed” and notifies “right-handed”. The gate-specific value information image 96 includes a first specific gate round number (“left: 5R” in the figure) that specifies the number of rounds in the open control state selected when a game ball passes (enters) the first specific gate 61. )), A second specific gate round number ("middle: 10R" in the figure) that specifies the number of rounds in the release control state selected when the game ball passes (enters) the second specific gate 62, Information on the third specific gate round number ("middle: 15R" in the figure) that specifies the number of rounds in the open control state selected when the game ball passes (enters) the third specific gate 63 is notified. It is an image. In this way, the gate-specific value information image 96 notifies information that can specify the value obtained when a game ball enters each specific gate, such as the number of rounds for each specific gate.

  Such a right-of-rights state image is displayed in the big hit after the game ball enters (passes) into any specific gate from the time of the derivation display of the big hit display result by the effect symbol variation stop processing (S803) of FIG. It is executed until the display is executed.

  By displaying the right-handed notification image 95 in the right state, it is possible for the player to suppress the consumption of useless game balls and to easily advance the game advantageously. Can do. Such a driving-in area notification is a notification that is performed when the right generation state is reached, and is also a notification that suggests the occurrence of a big hit gaming state. By displaying the gate-specific value information image 96, when a game ball passes (enters) for each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. Since the number of rounds as information capable of specifying the value obtained is notified, the player's interest can be directed to each of the plurality of specific gates.

  Such right-handed notification image 95 and gate-specific value information image 96 are specifically realized as follows. In step S803 of the effect control process shown in FIG. 29, a predetermined right-handed notification is made after the big hit display result is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 until the start specification command for the probable big hit or the normal big hit is received. Control is performed to display the image 95 and a predetermined gate-specific value information image 96. It should be noted that the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96 are displayed when the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96 are set when the right-occurrence flag is set in S134 in the special symbol stop process of FIG. A command designating display start of the value information image 96 is transmitted, and it is determined in S135 that any one of the first specific gate switch 61a, the second specific gate switch 62a, and the third specific gate switch 63a is in an on state. When this is done, it may be executed based on transmitting a command designating the display end of the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96. In that case, when the production control microcomputer 100 transmits a command for specifying the display start of the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96, the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96 are displayed. Display of the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96 is transmitted, and the display of the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96 is ended. do it.

  In the right generation state, notification of at least one of the right-handed notification image 95 and the gate-specific value information image 96 may not be executed.

  Further, as the gate-specific value information image 96, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of rounds is displayed as the value given when winning each of a plurality of types of specific gates. The value given when winning a prize for each type of specific gate includes the number of rounds, the opening time of each round, whether or not to control the probability variation state, and the number of probability variations when the continuation of the probability variation state is limited by the number of variable displays If an image specifying the value to be given is displayed even when it is any one or a combination of whether or not to control to the short time state and the long and short of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern Good.

  Further, the gate-specific value information image 96 may be displayed when any type of jackpot is determined regardless of the type of jackpot, or may be a jackpot of a specific type such as a probable jackpot. It may be displayed only when is determined. The gate-specific value information image 96 may always be displayed regardless of whether or not it is a big hit.

  Further, the gate-specific value information image 96 manages the game history of the player (for example, in the case where a game member card owned by the player is inserted into a card unit adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to play a game) The individual player is identified based on the record information of the game membership card, and the game history is managed by the hall management computer or the pachinko gaming machine 1), etc., and may be displayed according to the player's game history. Good. For example, managing a player's game history and relieving a player who has suffered a disadvantage on the condition that a game condition has not occurred even though the game has been played for a predetermined time or more and a predetermined number of shots or more As a measure, the gate-specific value information image 96 may be displayed. Also, the player's game history is managed, and the player has acquired a predetermined item by the player (for example, the total number of jackpot occurrences exceeds a predetermined number, etc. The gate-specific value information image 96 may be displayed on the condition that the item can be acquired))).

  Next, as a modified example of the first embodiment, latent effect control that is executed in common after the end of the big hit game state with a probable big hit and after the end of the normal big hit game state will be described. The probable big hit and the normal big hit are different in the control state of whether or not the high probability state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends, but both are controlled to the short-time state and the electric chew support control is performed. If the normal jackpot display result is the same as the display result of the big hit display result, and if there is no notification of whether or not it is a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation of the predetermined number (100 times) after the normal jackpot Until the time-saving state (including the electric chew support state) is terminated by executing the display, it is difficult for the player to distinguish whether or not the gaming state is a high-probability state based only on the appearance of the operating state.

  Thus, such a control state is called a latent production state because it cannot be recognized whether or not it is a probability variation state and gives an impression that the probability variation state is latent. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the latent effect control is performed, the probability variation jackpot symbol and the normal jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 27 are not different from each other, and the same jackpot symbol combination is used. After the end of the big hit game state, for example, a common effect as shown in FIG. 31 may be executed to perform latent effect control that makes it impossible to specify whether the probability change state or the non-probability change state.

  FIG. 31 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an example of a latent effect executed in common after the end of the jackpot gaming state with a probable big hit and after the end of the normal jackpot big hit gaming state. When the latent effect control is performed, the time-short state (including the electric Chu support state) generated by the probability variation big hit is controlled to end at the same predetermined number of times (100 times) as the normal big hit, and the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are controlled. The duration of the short-time state (including the electric chew support state) may be controlled to be the same period. FIG. 31 shows a common background image that is displayed as a common effect after the end of the big hit game state with a probable big hit and after the end of the normal big hit big win game state. For example, such a common background image is displayed until a predetermined number of times (100 times) of variation display is executed, and then the background image for the low-accuracy low-base state according to the jackpot probability and the base state, Alternatively, the background image is switched to the background image for the low probability low base state. When the latent effect control is not performed, for example, a background image predetermined for the low probability state is displayed in the low probability state, and a background image predetermined for the high probability state is displayed in the high probability state. The Thereby, in a state other than the latent effect control state, a background image corresponding to the jackpot probability is displayed.

  Such a common background image is displayed by executing a process for displaying the common background image at the end of the execution of the jackpot end effect process in the effect control process of FIG. In the symbol fluctuation stop processing, the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit state is counted using a predetermined fluctuation display number counter, and when the counted number reaches a predetermined number (100 times), or the count of the fluctuation display number counter The display is terminated when a big hit occurs before the number of times reaches a predetermined number (100 times). By executing such a common effect in the probable big hit and the normal big hit, it is possible to determine whether or not the actual game state is a probable state, so that the interest of the game can be further improved. Note that, as such a background image, a plurality of types of background images selected at different selection ratios depending on whether or not the state is a probable variation state are used from a plurality of types as in a fourth embodiment described later. You may do it. Further, as such a common effect, notifications other than displaying the background image, such as displaying the same character image, may be selected.

  When such latent effect control is performed, the following effects can be obtained when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on based on the high probability notification described above when the power is turned on. When the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not the operating state is a high-probability state only by the appearance of the operating state even if the gaming state is restored when it is in the latent effect control state before the power supply is stopped. Difficult to distinguish. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the probability change state has occurred before the power supply is stopped, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a high probability notification by the probability change notification LED 53 that is not performed in a state other than when the power is turned on is performed. By being performed, it is possible to know based on the notification that it was in the state of probability change before the power supply was stopped. Therefore, in order to provide an unauthorized service, the game state was restored when the power was turned on the next day after the game hall was closed and the hidden effect control was performed with a high probability. However, since it is possible to recognize that such an unauthorized service has been performed by a high-probability notification when the power is turned on, it is possible to prevent such an unauthorized service from being provided. In addition, when the power is turned off in the latent effect control state with a high probability state without fraudulent intention, when trying to initialize without restoring the gaming state at the time of power-on, but it has not been initialized In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which business starts from an unexpected control state due to high-probability notification at power-on.

  In this embodiment, a test signal indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to the test device via the test signal connector 310, and a signal corresponding to the test signal is output from the information output circuit 159 to the terminal board. Although the output control related to the test signal, such as an example of outputting to the above-described hall management computer via 160, has been described, whether such a test signal is in a high probability state due to execution of the latent effect as described above, for example. Regardless of production restrictions such as not being shown, a signal related to the actual control state (internal control state) is output.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, or the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state, the round number selection determination and the probability variation big hit as described above are performed. An example will be described in which the probability variation selection decision as to which of the big hit and the normal big hit is performed simultaneously.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a round number / probability change selection table according to the second embodiment in a table format. The round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 32 shows the relationship between each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, the number of rounds (upper limit value), and the jackpot probability. A data table is stored in the ROM 54. This round number / probability change selection table is a big hit gaming state (opening control state) that shifts when a game ball enters for each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. Are used to select and determine the number of rounds and the jackpot probability after the jackpot game state.

  The round number / probability change selection table is commonly used for both the big hit and the probability change big hit. In the round number / probability change selection table, the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, and the upper limit value of the number of rounds and the jackpot gaming state for the normal big hit and the probable big hit, respectively. A relationship with a combination of big hit probability (low probability, high probability) is set. Thus, the upper limit value of the number of rounds and the jackpot probability after the jackpot gaming state are simultaneously determined according to which specific gate the game ball has entered in the right generation state.

  In the round / probability selection table, each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, the upper limit of the number of rounds and the jackpot probability after the jackpot gaming state (low probability, high probability) The data is set so that the relationship with the combination of) differs depending on the specific gate into which the game ball has entered. As described above, in the second embodiment, when the big hit is made, the upper limit value of the number of rounds in the open control state and the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state depending on which specific gate the game ball has entered in the right generation state. The jackpot probability is controlled to be different.

  In the second embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits such as 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, and 15R probability variation big hit can be selected.

  In the case of this second embodiment, since whether or not to make a probable big hit is determined when the game ball enters the specific gate, the game control microcomputer 560 does not execute the processing of S72 to S73 of FIG. Since it is not determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is made when the variable display result is derived and displayed, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the big hit symbol as a big hit symbol. The predetermined “7” is set in common for the probability big hit and the normal big hit.

  In addition, instead of S72 to S73 in FIG. 15, data for specifying the determination result by performing a process of selecting and determining which of the multiple types of jackpot symbols such as “2” and “7” is used as the jackpot symbol May be stored in the RAM 55, and the jackpot symbol may be selected and determined based on the stored data. Further, in the production control microcomputer 100, in S801 of FIG. 29, the combination of jackpot symbols to be displayed as the display result is selected from any of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols combinations regardless of whether or not they are probable big hits. The process of selecting and determining is performed.

  The selection and determination of the number of rounds and the jackpot probability in the big hit gaming state is performed in the specific gate into which the game ball has entered in the round number / probability changing selection table of FIG. 32, instead of the respective processing of S412, S414, and S415 of FIG. Using the corresponding data, the number of rounds corresponding to the specific gate into which the game ball has entered is determined, and the jackpot probability is selected and determined. For example, when it is determined in S411 that the first specific gate switch is turned on, the number of rounds and the jackpot probability are selected using the data corresponding to the first specific gate 61 in the round number / probability change selection table of FIG. decide. When it is determined in S413 that the second specific gate switch is turned on, the number of rounds and the jackpot probability are selected and determined using the data corresponding to the second specific gate 62 in the round number / probability change selection table of FIG. . When it is determined in S413 that the third specific gate switch is turned on, the number of rounds and the jackpot probability are selected and determined using the data corresponding to the third specific gate 63 in the round number / probability change selection table of FIG. .

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when a game ball enters one of the specific gates after entering the right generation state, the number of rounds and the big hit probability in the big hit gaming state are selected and determined at the same time. In the case of the second embodiment, since the big hit display result does not specify whether it is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit, at a predetermined timing after shifting from the right generation state to the open control state, the probable big hit and the normal big hit Control for notifying which one is is performed.

  In the second embodiment, as the gate-specific value information image 96 as shown in FIG. 30, in addition to the number of rounds, information indicating whether or not a probability variation state is to be displayed may be displayed.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, or the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state, the round number selection determination and the probability variation selection as described above are performed. An example will be described in which the determination is performed at the same time and the selection ratio of the round number selection and the probability variation selection varies depending on the type of the jackpot display result.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a round number / probability change selection table according to the third embodiment in a table format. The round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 33 is divided into a first round number / probability change selection table shown in (A) and a second round number / probability change selection table shown in (B). The first round number / probability change selection table in FIG. 33A is used when the jackpot display result is an even symbol. The second round number / probability change selection table in FIG. 33B is used when the jackpot display result is an odd symbol.

  In the case of the third embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 sets either “2” or “7” as the big hit symbol for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, instead of S72 to S73 in FIG. 15, a process for selecting and determining whether the jackpot symbol is “2” or “7” is performed and data for specifying the determination result is stored in the RAM 55, Based on the stored data, in the special symbol stop symbol determination process in S75, the big hit symbol is determined to be either an even symbol (“2”) or an odd symbol (“7”).

  When the jackpot symbol is determined to be an odd symbol, in the variation pattern setting process (S301) of FIG. 12, when the jackpot symbol is determined to be an even symbol, a display result 2 designation command as shown in FIG. When the big hit symbol is determined to be an even symbol, the display result 3 designation command shown in FIG. 11 is transmitted as a command for designating the even symbol big hit.

  When the display control microcomputer 100 receives the display result 2 designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the processing as described above to derive and display an odd symbol combination as a jackpot symbol combination display result. . When the display control microcomputer 100 receives the display result 3 designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the processing described above to derive and display the combination of even symbols as the combination of jackpot symbols as the display result of the effect symbols. .

  By performing such processing, when the odd jackpot display result is derived and displayed by the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the odd jackpot display result is derived and displayed by the effect symbol. When the even-numbered jackpot display result is derived and displayed by the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the even-numbered jackpot display result is derived and displayed by the effect symbol. In the case of the third embodiment, since the big hit display result does not specify whether it is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit, at a predetermined timing after shifting from the right generation state to the open control state, the probable big hit and the normal big hit Control for notifying which one is is performed.

  In each of FIGS. 33A and 33B, the number of rounds and the jackpot probability determination random number are determined for each type of specific gate (first specific gate 61, second specific gate 62, and third specific gate 63). The relationship between the extracted value of random 6 and the number of rounds and the jackpot probability is shown. Here, the random 6 is a random counter that is updated by the game control microcomputer 560 in the same manner as the random 1 to 5 described above, and is updated within a numerical range of 1 to 99.

  For example, taking the first round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 33A as an example, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61 in the right generation state, the value of random 6 is “1-60”. If either of these is true, it is determined that the number of rounds is 5R and the jackpot probability is a jackpot with a low probability (5R normal jackpot). When the value of random 6 corresponds to any of “61 to 90”, it is determined that the number of rounds is 10R and the big hit probability is a big hit with a low probability (10R normal big hit). If the value of random 6 corresponds to any one of “91 to 99”, it is determined that the number of rounds is 15R and the jackpot probability is a jackpot with a high probability (15R probability variable jackpot).

  In this way, in the third embodiment, the value of random 6 is allocated to each of 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, and 15R probability big hit, and it is determined to be any big hit. For the first specific gate 61, a value of random 6 is set so that the selection ratio of 15R <10R <5R. For the second specific gate 62, a random value of 6 is set so that the selection ratio of 5R <15R <10R. For the third specific gate 63, a random value of 6 is set so that the selection ratio of 5R <10R <15R.

  Therefore, the ratio of a larger number of rounds is high because of the size relationship of the first specific gate 61 <the second specific gate 62 <the third specific gate 63. Further, because of the magnitude relationship of the first specific gate 61 <the second specific gate 62 <the third specific gate 63, there is a high ratio that the big hit (probability big hit) with a high probability of big hit is selected.

  In addition, the second round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 33 (B) is more specific than the first round number / probability change selection table of 33 (A). For each of the gates, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting a larger number of rounds is high and the ratio of selecting a big hit with a high probability of jackpot (probable big hit) is high.

  The selection determination of the number of rounds and the jackpot probability using the first round number / probability change selection table or the second round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 33 is performed in place of the respective processes of S412, S414, and S415 of FIG. The following processing is performed. Based on the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot symbol (odd symbol, even symbol), the type of jackpot display result (odd symbol, even symbol of the first round number / probability change selection table or the second round number / probability change selection table) ) Is selected, random 6 extracted values are acquired, and the number of rounds and jackpot probability are selected and determined from the random 6 extracted values using the selected table.

  Thus, in the second round number / probability change selection table, each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 is more compared to the first round number / probability change selection table. The data is set so that the ratio of selecting a large number of rounds is high and the ratio of selecting a big hit with a high probability (probable big hit) is high, so the jackpot display result is an odd display result. In some cases, the ratio of selecting a larger number of rounds is higher and the ratio of selecting a big hit with a high probability of big hit (probability big hit) is higher than when the big hit display result is an even display result.

  Thus, in the third embodiment, the number of rounds to be selected corresponding to the specific gate into which the game ball has entered and the selection ratio of the jackpot probability differ depending on the type of jackpot display result (odd symbol, even symbol). It will be. As a result, the number of rounds that are advantageous to the player and the distribution ratio of the game balls to the specific gate that is likely to be a big hit probability are extremely reduced by adjusting nails on the game hall side, etc. Even if the distribution ratio is adjusted to an extreme ratio, the number of rounds selected and the jackpot probability can change depending on the type of jackpot display result for each specific gate, so that the player's profit can be secured to some extent. .

  In the third embodiment, as the gate-specific value information image 96 as shown in FIG. 30, in addition to the number of rounds, information indicating whether or not a probability change state is to be displayed may be displayed.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, or the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state, the round number selection determination and the probability variation selection as described above are performed. Another example (an example other than the third embodiment) in which the selection is performed at the same time and the selection ratio of the round number selection and the probability variation selection is different depending on the type of the jackpot display result will be described. In the fourth embodiment, differences from the configuration of the third embodiment described above will be mainly described.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a round number / probability change selection table according to the fourth embodiment in a table format. The round number / probability change selection table in FIG. 34 is divided into a first round number / probability change selection table shown in FIG. 33A and a second round number / probability change selection table shown in FIG. Yes.

  The fourth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that the selection determination of the big hit probability (low probability, high probability) is performed independently from the selection determination of the number of rounds.

  In each of FIGS. 34A and 34B, the type of specific gate (first specific gate 61, second specific gate 62, third specific gate 63), the random 6 extraction value, the number of rounds, This relationship is the same as in FIGS. 33A and 33B.

  In each of FIGS. 34A and 34B, each of the specific gate types (the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63) is used as a random number for determining the big hit probability. The relationship between the random 7 extracted value and the jackpot probability is shown. Here, the random 7 is a random counter that is updated by the game control microcomputer 560 similarly to the random 1 to 6 described above, and is updated within a numerical range of 1 to 9.

  For example, taking the first round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 34 (A) as an example, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61 in the right generation state, the value of random 7 is “1-8”. If either of these is true, it is determined that the jackpot probability is a jackpot with a low probability (usually a jackpot). Further, when the value of random 7 corresponds to “9”, it is determined that the big hit probability becomes a big hit with a high probability (probability big hit). Here, the random 7 is a random counter that is updated by the game control microcomputer 560 similarly to the random 1 to 6 described above, and is updated within a numerical range of 1 to 9.

  Thus, in the fourth embodiment, the random 6 value is assigned to each of 5R, 10R, and 15R, and the random 7 value is assigned to each of the low probability jackpot and the high probability jackpot. Has been allocated. Accordingly, in the fourth embodiment, as the big hit, 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit, 5R positive variable big hit, 10R positive variable big hit, or 15R positive big hit is selected. For the first specific gate 61 and the second specific gate 62, a value of random 7 is set so that the selection ratio has a magnitude relationship of low probability> high probability. In addition, for the third specific gate 63, a value of random 7 is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relationship of low probability <high probability is satisfied. The ratio of the high probability big hit is set so that the first specific gate 61 <the second specific gate 62 <the third specific gate 63.

  Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, in addition to the selection ratio of the number of rounds as in the third embodiment, the large probability of big hit with the magnitude relationship of the first specific gate 61 <the second specific gate 62 <the third specific gate 63. A high percentage is selected.

  Also, the second round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 34 (B) is more specific than the first round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 34 (A). For each of the gates, the ratio of selecting a larger number of rounds is set high, and the data is set so that the ratio of selecting a big hit with a high probability of big hit (probable big hit) is high. .

  Such round and jackpot probability selection determination using the first round number / probability change selection table or the second round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 34 is performed instead of the respective processes of S412, S414, and S415 of FIG. The following processing is performed. Based on the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot symbol (odd symbol, even symbol), the type of jackpot display result (odd symbol, even symbol of the first round number / probability change selection table or the second round number / probability change selection table) ), The respective extracted values of random 6 and 7 are obtained, and the number of rounds is selected from the extracted value of random 6 using the selected table, and from the extracted value of random 7 Make selection decision of jackpot probability.

  Thus, when the jackpot display result is an odd symbol display result, the ratio of selecting a larger number of rounds is higher and the jackpot probability is higher than when the jackpot display result is an even symbol display result. The rate at which high probability big hits (probability big hits) are selected increases. Thus, in the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the number of rounds selected corresponding to the specific gate into which the game ball has entered according to the type of jackpot display result (odd symbol, even symbol) And the selection ratios of the jackpot probabilities are different. As a result, the number of rounds that are advantageous to the player and the distribution ratio of the game balls to the specific gate that is likely to be a big hit probability are extremely reduced by adjusting nails on the game hall side, etc. Even if the distribution ratio is adjusted to an extreme ratio, the number of rounds to be selected and the jackpot probability can change depending on the type of the jackpot display result, so that the player's profit can be secured to some extent.

  In the fourth embodiment, as the gate-specific value information image 96 as shown in FIG. 30, in addition to the number of rounds, information indicating whether or not a probability change state is to be displayed may be displayed.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, or the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state, the round number selection determination and the probability change selection as described above are performed. Another example (examples other than the third and fourth embodiments) in which the selection is performed at the same time and the selection ratio of the round number selection and the probability variation selection is different depending on the type of the jackpot display result is described. In the fifth embodiment, differences from the configuration of the third embodiment described above will be mainly described.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a round number / probability change selection table according to the fifth embodiment in a table format. The round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 35 is divided into a first round number / probability change selection table shown in FIG. 33A and a second round number / probability change selection table shown in FIG. Yes.

  The fifth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that the selection of the round number selection and the probability variation selection is performed on the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 depending on the type of the jackpot display result. With respect to the ratio, control is performed so that specific gates having a high ratio that is a big hit advantageous to the player are different.

  The configurations of the tables shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B are the same as those shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B.

  In the first round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 35 (A), a value of 6 at random is set for the first specific gate 61 so that the selection ratio is 5R <10R <15R. For the second specific gate 62, a random value of 6 is set so that the selection ratio is 5R <15R <10R. For the third specific gate 63, a random value of 6 is set so that the selection ratio is 15R <10R <5R.

  Therefore, in the first round number / probability change selection table, the ratio of selecting a larger number of rounds is high because of the size relationship of the first specific gate 61> the second specific gate 62> the third specific gate 63. In addition, because of the magnitude relationship of the first specific gate 61> the second specific gate 62> the third specific gate 63, the ratio of selecting a big hit (probable big hit) with a high probability of big hit is high.

  In the second round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 35 (B), the first specific gate 61 is set to a random value of 6 so that the selection ratio is 15R <10R <5R. For the second specific gate 62, a random value of 6 is set so that the selection ratio is 5R <15R <10R. For the third specific gate 63, a random value of 6 is set so that the selection ratio is 5R <10R <15R.

  Therefore, in the second round number / probability change selection table, the ratio of selecting a larger number of rounds is high because of the size relationship of the third specific gate 63> the second specific gate 62> the first specific gate 61. In addition, because of the magnitude relationship of the third specific gate 63> the second specific gate 62> the first specific gate 61, the ratio of selecting a big hit (probability big hit) with a high probability of big hit is high.

  As a result, when the jackpot display result is a display result of an even number of symbols, for example, when a game ball enters the third specific gate 63, the number of rounds and There is a high ratio of the big hit gaming state in which control advantageous to the player is performed with respect to the big hit probability. On the other hand, when the jackpot display result is an odd symbol display result, contrary to the even symbol display result, when a game ball enters the third specific gate 63, Compared to when the ball has entered, the rate of hitting a big hit gaming state in which advantageous control for the player is performed with respect to the number of rounds and the big hit probability is lower.

  The selection of round and jackpot probability using the first round number / probability change selection table or the second round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 35 is performed instead of the processes of S412, S414, and S415 of FIG. This is realized by performing the following processing. A table corresponding to the type of jackpot display result of the first round number / probability change selection table or the second round number / probability change selection table based on the data indicating the type of determination result of the jackpot symbol (odd symbol, even symbol) Is selected, the extracted value of random 6 is acquired, and the number of rounds and the jackpot probability are selected from the extracted value of random 6 using the selected table.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment, the first specific gate 61 or the third specific gate is displayed when the jackpot display result is an even symbol display result and when the jackpot display result is an odd symbol display result. The big hit game state controlled when a game ball enters one specific gate such as the gate 63 is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game state controlled when a game ball enters another specific gate. Since the ratio of the gaming state is different, the player can be interested in what kind of jackpot display result is established.

  In the fifth embodiment, as with the first specific gate 61 and the third specific gate 63, the big hit gaming state controlled when the game ball enters the specific gate is different for the second specific gate 62 as well. The ratio of the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player may be different from the big hit gaming state controlled when the game ball enters the specific gate.

  In the fifth embodiment, as the gate-specific value information image 96 as shown in FIG. 30, in addition to the number of rounds, information indicating whether or not a probability change state is to be displayed may be displayed.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, another example of the arrangement state of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 will be described. As shown below, the plurality of specific gates may be provided not only in the right area 7b but also in both the left area 7a and the right area 7b. A plurality of specific gates may be provided only in the left region 7a.

  FIG. 36 is a front view of the game area 7 showing a simplified arrangement example of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 36, in game area 7, a second specific gate 62 is provided in left area 7a, and a first specific gate 61 and a third specific gate 63 are provided in right area 7b. As described above, a plurality of types of specific gates such as the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 are provided in both the left region 7a and the right region 7b in the gaming region 7. It may be arranged in a distributed manner. If the specific gate is arranged in this way, the player's attention can be directed to both the left region 7a and the right region 7b in the right generation state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the game area 7, the first specific gate 61 and the third specific gate 63 may be provided in the left area 7a, and the second specific gate 62 may be provided in the right area 7b. In the gaming area 7, a plurality of specific gates may be provided in the left area 7a, and a plurality of specific gates may be provided in the right area 7b. In that case, the same number of specific gates may be provided in the left region 7a and the right region 7b, or different numbers of specific gates may be provided.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a round number / probability change selection table according to the sixth embodiment in a table format. The round number / probability change selection table of FIG. 37 includes each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 shown in the round number / probability change selection table of FIG. In addition to the relationship with the value), the relationship between the extracted value of the random 7 as the jackpot probability determination random number and the jackpot probability is shown corresponding to each specific gate.

  Regarding the control of the big hit gaming state in the sixth embodiment, the difference from the second embodiment is that the selection decision of the big hit probability (low probability, high probability) is performed separately from the selection decision of the number of rounds. In the fifth embodiment, the selection of the number of rounds is performed by determining the number of rounds fixedly set in the specific gate through which the game ball has passed, as in the second embodiment.

  37, the relationship between each type of specific gate (first specific gate 61, second specific gate 62, and third specific gate 63) and the number of rounds is the same as in FIG. As a result, a first specific gate 61 having a round number of 5R and a third specific gate 63 having a round number of 15R are provided in the right region 7b, and a first region having a round number of 10R is provided in the left region 7a. 2 Since the specific gate 62 is provided, the selection of the number of rounds with a large difference in the degree of advantage of whether the number of rounds is 5R or 15R is selected when making a right turn, and the number of stable rounds is always set to 10R when making a left turn Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In FIG. 37, for each specific gate type (first specific gate 61, second specific gate 62, and third specific gate 63), an extracted value of random 7 as a big hit probability determining random number and a big hit probability The relationship is shown.

  For example, when a game ball enters the first specific gate 61 in the right generation state, if the value of random 7 corresponds to any of “0, 2”, the big hit probability becomes a big hit with a low probability (normally big hit). It is decided. Further, when the value of random 7 corresponds to any of “3 to 9”, it is determined that the jackpot probability becomes a jackpot with a high probability (probability variation jackpot). The ratio of the big hit with a high probability is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of the first specific gate 61> the second specific gate 62> the third specific gate 63.

  In addition, about 6th Embodiment, you may make it perform selection selection of a round number, and probability change selection determination using the selection determination method shown in either of 1st Embodiment-5th Embodiment.

  In the case of the sixth embodiment, the display result of the special symbol and the display result of the effect symbol are determined by performing the same process as in the second embodiment. Then, the selection determination of the number of rounds and the jackpot probability is performed based on the following processes instead of the processes of S412, S414, and S415 in FIG. First, an extracted value of random 7 is acquired, and the number of rounds corresponding to the specific gate into which the game ball has entered using the data corresponding to the specific gate into which the game ball has entered in the round number / probability change selection table of FIG. Then, the jackpot probability corresponding to the random 7 extracted value is selected and determined.

  In the second and third embodiments, the relationship between the number of rounds and the jackpot probability is set to a low probability when 5R, a low probability when 10R, and a high probability when 15R. Showed the case. However, the relationship between the number of rounds and the jackpot probability shown in the second and third embodiments is an example, and a high probability is set when the number of rounds is small, and a low probability is set when the number of rounds is large. In addition, the relationship between the number of rounds and the level of jackpot probability may be set to any relationship.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) After the jackpot display result is derived and displayed and the right is generated, a game is played in any of a plurality of specific gates such as the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. When a ball enters, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states as described above based on the specific gate that has entered, but in the upstream direction of these multiple specific gates, Since the nail 8 is provided as a flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow rate, it is possible to easily adjust the proportion of game balls distributed to each of a plurality of specific gates by adjusting the flow direction by so-called nail adjustment. Thus, the selection ratio of the jackpot type can be easily adjusted.

  (2) In the third embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of rounds to be selected corresponding to the specific gate into which the game ball has entered and the selection ratio of the jackpot probability differ according to the type of the jackpot display result. As a result, the number of rounds that are advantageous to the player and the distribution ratio of the game balls to the specific gate that is likely to be a big hit probability are extremely reduced by adjusting nails on the game hall side, etc. Even if the distribution ratio is adjusted to an extreme ratio, the number of rounds to be selected and the jackpot probability can change depending on the type of the jackpot display result, so that the player's profit can be secured to some extent.

  (3) In the fifth embodiment, the first specific gate 61 or the third specific gate when the jackpot display result is an even symbol display result and when the jackpot display result is an odd symbol display result. The big hit game state controlled when the game ball enters one specific gate such as 63 is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game state controlled when the game ball enters another specific gate. Since the proportions of the states are different, the player can be interested in what kind of jackpot display result is established. The specific game state controlled when a game medium enters one specific area is different in another specific area when one type of predetermined condition is satisfied and when another type of predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the proportion of the specific game state advantageous to the player is different from the specific game state controlled when the game medium enters, the player is interested in what kind of predetermined condition is satisfied. be able to.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 30, by displaying the gate-specific value information image 96, in the right generation state, for each of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, Since the number of rounds as information capable of specifying the value obtained when the game ball passes (enters) is notified, the player's interest can be directed to each of the plurality of specific gates.

  (5) A right-handed signal is output in S271 and S275 in FIG. 22 from when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed and the right is generated in S134 in FIG. By performing such control, when the test signal connector 310 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311 as shown in FIG. 3, the test device outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or an external device such as a hall management computer is provided. In the configuration in which the test signal can be output, the winning prize is based on the game ball having entered one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. Based on the establishment of the right generation state, which is a condition for controlling to the mouth opening control state, the game is given to any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63. From the timing before the ball enters, a right-handed signal that specifies that the game ball is to be shot into the right region 7b where the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided is created. The progress is not how the technique can be simplified, with corresponding to progress of the game, it is possible to facilitate the progression is not how the game. Furthermore, it is possible to simplify the method of progressing the game during the test, and it is possible to output a signal corresponding to the progress of the game and facilitating the progress of the game as a test signal.

  (6) As shown in S6 to S8, S44, and S45 of FIG. 7, based on the control data stored in the backup before the power is turned off, when the right is generated before the power is turned off. Since the right generation notification is performed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, it is possible to know that the right has been generated before the power-off state based on the notification. Thereby, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be accurately grasped with respect to the control state related to the transition to the release control state.

  (7) As shown in S46 and S47 of FIG. 7, when the probability change state (highly accurate and high base state) occurs before the power is turned off, a high probability notification is performed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Based on the notification, it is possible to know that the probability change state (highly accurate high base state) was reached before the power was turned off. Therefore, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be grasped more accurately.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 21, when the game ball enters any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. Regardless of the type of the big hit, after the same time T has elapsed, the opening of the big prize opening is started. Therefore, regardless of the type of jackpot, since the opening of the grand prize opening is started after a certain period of time has passed since the game medium entered the specific area, the opportunity for opening the big prize opening becomes clear. It is possible to ensure fairness among players with different knowledge.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 1, the first specific gate 61 and the second specific gate 61 are provided in a region where the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided among a plurality of regions (the left region 7 a and the right region 7 b) in the game region 7. A specific gate 62 and a third specific gate 63 are provided. Then, by changing the firing strength of the hitting ball launcher according to the amount of operation of the hitting operation handle 5, the player can change the area for hitting the game ball, such as right hitting or left hitting. Will be able to start the opening control state when the player has the intention to start the opening control state of the winning prize opening, preventing the opening control state from starting at a time contrary to the player's will. be able to.

  (10) As shown in the second embodiment, there is a predetermined period during which a game ball does not enter any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. Since the control to shift to the power saving mode in which the power consumption is limited is performed when the period is over, the wasteful power consumption can be reduced.

  (11) In the high-accuracy base state, a right-handed signal is output through S273 and S275 in FIG. By performing such control, when the test signal connector 310 is mounted on the connector mounting portion 311 as shown in FIG. 3, the test device outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or an external device such as a hall management computer is provided. In the configuration in which the test signal can be output, the game ball is placed in the right region 7b in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided when the high hit state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state. Since a right-handed signal for specifying that the game is to be shot is created, it is possible to respond to the progress of the game whether it is controlled to the high base state, and to rapidly advance the game.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, which are two special symbol displays, are provided, and the two special symbols are variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which one special symbol display is provided instead of two special symbol displays, and one special symbol is variably displayed. In the case of adopting such a configuration, the special symbol change display on the special symbol display is executed in accordance with each of the winning at the first starting winning port 13 and the winning at the second starting winning port 14. You can do so. In other words, various controls for causing the first special symbol display 8a to execute the first special symbol based on the winning of the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol display based on the winning of the second starting winning port 14. The various controls for causing the second special symbol to be executed by the device 8b may be applied to the variation display of the special symbol in one special symbol display.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

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

  (4) The embodiments described above are not limited to payout-type gaming machines that pay out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, but respond to detection of winning balls by enclosing game balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points.

  (5) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, for all of the multiple types of jackpot types, a game ball is placed in any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63 in the right generation state. Based on the fact that it entered, the example which is controlled to the opening control state of the special winning opening was shown. However, for some of the big hit types, even if the game ball does not enter any one of the first specific gate 61, the second specific gate 62, and the third specific gate 63, the open control state of the big prize opening It is also possible to control it. In other words, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the variable display, the jackpot type controlled to the open control state of the jackpot may be selected as it is. For example, in addition to the normal big hit and probability variation big hits described above, when the type of sudden big hit is added, when the big hit display result is displayed in the variable display, the big winning opening is in the open control state as it is. It may be controlled.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as an opening control state when a big hit is made, an example is shown in which control for opening the big winning opening is performed in a plurality of rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening control state when a big hit is achieved is, for example, that the big winning opening is opened only once, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is counted, and a predetermined number (for example, 2000) When the game ball of (departure) wins the big winning opening, control may be performed to end the open state of the big winning opening.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the nail 8 has been described as the flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game ball. As other flow direction adjusting means, for example, a structure other than a nail may be provided. Examples of the structure other than the nail include a structure in which the installation position such as a convex portion that can change the installation position by moving in a groove formed in the game board can be changed.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the nail 8 has been described as the flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game ball. As other flow direction adjusting means, for example, a structure other than a nail may be provided. Examples of the structure other than the nail include a structure in which the installation position such as a convex portion that can change the installation position by moving in a groove formed in the game board can be changed.

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

  7 gaming area, 61 first specific gate, 62 second specific gate, 63 third specific gate, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 8 nails, 560 game control microcomputer, 9 effect display device, 100 effect control microcomputer, 55 RAM.

Claims (1)

After a predetermined condition is established, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state based on the fact that the gaming medium has entered the gaming area into which the gaming medium is to be placed. A gaming machine that
A plurality of the specific areas;
Specific game control means for controlling, when a game medium enters any one of the plurality of specific areas, to any one of a plurality of types of specific game states based on the specific area entered;
A gaming machine, comprising a flow direction adjusting means provided upstream of the plurality of specific areas and capable of adjusting a flow direction of the game medium.

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