JP2013059555A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the interest of a player with respect to the number of entering game media.SOLUTION: This game machine enter a small bonus game state that opens a jackpot port until a predetermined time elapses when a special game condition is satisfied where a special symbol display result shows "small bonus". When the number of game balls having entered a special variable winning ball device from the opened jackpot port has reached a predetermined value, a specific game condition is satisfied, so that the game enters a jackpot game state. The possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied is varied according to whether a predetermined control condition has been satisfied or not by the progress of a game, such as whether or not the game enters a specific kind of small bonus game state in multiple kinds of small bonus game states, or whether or not the game state just before entering the small bonus game state is a predetermined game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, performs a predetermined game using a game medium and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific gaming condition is satisfied. It relates to a gaming machine.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. Here, a predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding a player's score, a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state), or a special game state (for example, a short-time state or a probable change state). It is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, a variable prize winning device that changes a plurality of variable entrances into a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which entry is difficult or difficult to enter. And a specific game state occurs when a game medium enters a specific area provided inside the variable prize apparatus (for example, Patent Document 1). And it has been proposed that the rate of entering a specific area varies depending on which variable entrance the game medium has entered.

JP 2005-296543 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a specific game state occurs when even one game medium enters a specific area. On the other hand, even if a plurality of game media enter the specific area, the game value (or the determination ratio) given by the specific game state is constant and does not change. Therefore, the player's interest in entering a plurality of game media cannot be increased, and there is a possibility that the game interest will be lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that raises the player's interest with respect to the number of entering game media.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and the player is informed when a predetermined specific game condition is satisfied. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a first state (for example, an open state) in which a gaming medium can enter and a gaming medium to enter A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning device 7) that changes to an impossible second state (for example, a closed state) and a predetermined special game condition (for example, a special figure display result is “small hit”). And the like, the variable prize device is changed from the second state to the first state until a predetermined period (for example, either 1.8 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses. State Special game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S114 to S116) for controlling to a small hit game state, etc., and the first state when in the special game state Special game condition control means (for example, step) that can establish the specific game condition when the number of game media that have entered the variable winning device has changed to a predetermined number (for example, “2” or the like). After executing the processing of S303 to S305, the processing of steps S321 to S327 and the processing of steps S341 to S345 are executed, and the CPU 103 executes the processing of step S351 based on the determination of Yes in step S345) and the specific game When the condition is satisfied, the specific game controlled to the specific game state State control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S117 to S120), and the special game condition control means determines whether the specific control condition is satisfied according to whether or not a predetermined control condition is satisfied depending on the progress of the game. The possibility that the game condition is satisfied is changed (for example, a part for setting a special winning opening opening time as shown in FIG. 7B by determining a special winning opening opening pattern in the process of step S303, or step S345). In this process, a portion for setting a jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 13B, a portion for executing the processes of steps S324B and S345C, and the like) are provided.
According to such a configuration, not only the number of game media entering the variable prize device when in the special game state, but also the player's interest in the progress of the game is improved, thereby improving the gaming interest. be able to.

  The specific game conditions are the predetermined period when the variable winning device changes to the first state and the change mode when the variable winning device changes to the first state when in the special gaming state. And the predetermined number for satisfying the specific game condition may be changed by changing at least any one of them.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the condition control means during special game is such that the game state immediately before being controlled to the special game state by the special game state control means is a predetermined game state (for example, a probability change state). When it is, it may be determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied.
In such a configuration, not only the number of game media entering the variable prize device, but also the player's interest in the game state before being controlled to the special game state, to improve the game interest Can do.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the special game state control means corresponds to a plurality of types of the special game states (for example, the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”). The special game state control means can control a specific type of special game state (e.g., among the plurality of types of special game states) by the special game state control means. It may be determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied when the small hit type is controlled to a small hit gaming state corresponding to “small hit A”.
In such a configuration, not only the number of game media entering the variable winning device but also the interest of the player not only with respect to the type of special game state, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the special game state control means may open a special winning opening other than a plurality of predetermined periods (for example, other than a specific opening period and a specific opening period). The special game state can be controlled over the period until time elapses), and the special game condition control means is controlled by the special game state control means to the special game state, and then the plurality of periods It may be determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied during a specific period (for example, a specific opening period).
In such a configuration, not only the number of game media entering the variable prize device but also the player's interest in the period controlled to the special game state can improve the game interest. .

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), a game is played in a first starting area provided in the gaming area (for example, a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A). Based on the passage of the medium, a first variable display means (for example, a first variable display means for deriving a display result by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol that becomes the first special figure) that can identify each of them A special symbol display device 4A, etc.) and a second start area provided in the game area (for example, a second start prize opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B), And a second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol that is the second special symbol) and deriving the display result. The special gaming state control hand Indicates that the special gaming condition is satisfied when a special display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a small hit symbol) is derived to the first variable display means or the second variable display means, the special gaming state The special game condition control means is one of the first variable display means and the second variable display means that is predetermined in advance (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.). ), When the special display result is derived, it may be determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied.
In such a configuration, not only the number of game media entering the variable prize device, but also the variable display means from which the special display result is derived can enhance the player's interest by increasing the player's interest. it can.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), when the gaming machine is in the special gaming state, a suggestion effect suggesting the ease of establishment of the specific gaming condition (for example, FIG. 11A) And suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the small hit notification effect processing in step S174) for executing a small hit notification effect shown in (B).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making it possible to recognize the ease with which the specific game condition is established.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), when the number of gaming media that have entered the variable winning device in the special gaming state is less than the predetermined number, Winning effect execution means (for example, the small hit end effect of step S175) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, the small hit end effect shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B) having different effect modes depending on the number of game media that have entered. A CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing may be provided.
In such a structure, even if it does not become a specific game state, it can improve a game interest by changing to various production | presentation aspects.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the operation example in a small hit notification effect. It is a figure which shows the operation example in a small hit | end effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification regarding the determination of a special figure display result, and the setting of a jackpot determination value. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process before small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a small hit | end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification which changes the opening aspect of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows another modification regarding the determination of a special figure display result, and the setting of a jackpot judgment value.

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

  A special symbol display device 4 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The special symbol display device 4 is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. ) Is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, the special symbol display device 4 variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. The special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 4 are not limited to those composed of numerals indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of the ones to be turned off and the ones to be turned off may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, each is identified in a decorative symbol display area which becomes a plurality of variable display portions such as three corresponding to variable display of special symbols by the special symbol display device 4 in the special symbol game. A decorative pattern, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information), is variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of the special symbol change by the special symbol display device 4 in the special symbol game, the ornaments are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Variations in symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) are started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the special symbol game using the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols each identifiable is performed. The resulting decorative design is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a special figure holding display device 25 </ b> A that displays the special figure holding memory number in an identifiable manner is provided on the upper part of the special symbol display device 4. The special figure holding memory number is, for example, the start of the special figure game using the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4 by the occurrence of the starting prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting prize port or the second starting prize port. When the condition is satisfied, 1 is added (incremented) when the start condition for starting the special figure game based on the satisfaction of the start condition is not satisfied. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the special symbol is suspended. When the execution of the special figure game is started, the special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended. The special figure hold indicator 25A includes, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) in the special figure hold storage number.

  A start winning storage display area 5H may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the special figure hold display 25A or instead of such a hold display. In other words, in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the start condition of the special figure game is established. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, A special game start condition is established.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the great prize opening, and the game ball is specially awarded from the big prize opening. It is easy to enter (win) the ball device 7. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like as in the special symbol display device 4, and is a normal symbol (“common symbol” or “different symbol” different from the special symbol). "Normal map") is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  The game area formed on the board surface of the game board 2 is divided by the end face of the image display device 5 and a predetermined nail arrangement, and the left game area and the right game where the player can launch a game ball in any direction. An area may be provided. The first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is arranged in the left game area, and the second starting winning opening and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 formed in the passing gate 41 and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A big prize opening formed in the right game area may be arranged in the right game area. In this case, when the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area is guided to the left game area, the game ball is guided to a right game area by being guided along a predetermined nail arrangement, for example. It may be impossible to guide or difficult to guide. On the other hand, the game area is divided only by the top or end face of the image display device 5, and any game ball that is driven into any game area can be divided into the first start winning opening and the second start winning prize. You may arrange | position so that it can be induced | guided | derived to any of a mouth and also a big prize opening.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the special symbol display device 4 to control the variable symbol variable display, and the normal symbol display 20 is turned on / off. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by performing extinction / coloring control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the special symbol display device 4 and the normal symbol display 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition is satisfied by the detection. Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. As a result, the starting condition is satisfied. After that, for example, the special symbol display device 4 using the special symbol is started based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, for example, when the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is completed. The However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When the special symbol game using the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4 is started, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result, and as a special display result Is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display device 4, in the "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, A variable display of a decorative design (effect design) different from the special design is performed.

  In a special symbol game using a special symbol by the special symbol display device 4, when a fixed special symbol resulting in variable display of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol resulting in variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. Is derived and displayed. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), and the special game state small It is controlled to the hit gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is a jackpot symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” or “3” is a small symbol symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a loss symbol. .

  In the small hit gaming state, the big prize opening is in an open state until a predetermined period elapses, and a first state in which a game ball can enter the special variable winning device 7 is set. That is, when the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) of the special symbol game is “small hit”, a special game condition for changing the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state is established. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit type is one of a plurality of predetermined types. The predetermined period (opening time) during which the big winning opening is opened in the small hit gaming state may be set so as to differ depending on which of the multiple types of small hit types. In this embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the small hit types. When the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the large winning opening opened in the small hit gaming state becomes a predetermined number (for example, “2”), the special figure display result becomes Separately from the case of “big hit”, a specific game condition for controlling to the big hit gaming state is established.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the specific gaming condition determined in advance is that the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or the small hit gaming state is set to the open state. This is established when the number of game balls that have entered the special variable prize-winning device 7 from the large prize opening becomes a predetermined number (for example, “2”). That is, the specific game condition is established when the special figure display result is “big hit” and when the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning device 7 in the small win game state reaches a predetermined number. Then, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period from when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special variable prize-winning device 7 through the big prize opening to generate a winning ball. Then, a round game is executed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. Except for such a round game execution period or a period in which a predetermined opening operation is performed in the small hit game state, the big prize opening is closed, and the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter inside the special variable prize winning device 7. The second state is entered. When a game ball enters the special variable winning device 7 from the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. . Instead of paying out the prize balls, a score corresponding to the number of game balls as the prize balls may be awarded.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends may be a short-time state or a probable change state. In the short-time state, a game value is given that a short-time control is performed in which the average variable display time in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative symbol is shorter than the normal state. In the probability variation state, a game in which probability variation control is performed to improve one or both of the probabilities that the result of the special diagram display will be “big hit” or “small hit” in each special figure game as compared to the normal state. Value is added. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed.

  Time-shortening control is either one of a special game that is executed a predetermined number of times (the upper limit of the number of short-time and middle fluctuations) after the big hit gaming state is ended, and the special figure display result is again “big hit”. It may be performed continuously until the time-saving end condition is satisfied first. The probability variation control may be performed continuously until a predetermined probability variation end condition is established such that the special figure display result becomes “big hit” again. In the probability variation control, the probability variation end condition may be satisfied and the probability variation state may be terminated when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (maximum number of variation during certain variation), similar to the time-shortening control. Alternatively, the probability variation control may be terminated by determining that “there is a certain probability variation falling” that terminates the probability variation control in the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started. The probability variation control may be performed together with the time reduction control, or only the probability variation control may be performed without performing the time reduction control.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. Specially designed to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than that for the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the game start condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as advantageous release control. As the advantageous opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the advantageous release control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state is increased more than when the advantageous release control is not performed. As a result, the start condition for executing the special symbol game in the special symbol display device 4 is easily established, and the special graphic game can be executed frequently, so that the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. The game value that the time is shortened is given. The period during which the advantageous opening control can be performed is also referred to as an advantageous opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the advantageous release control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the advantageous release control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the advantageous release control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the advantageous opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the advantageous release control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot gaming state is referred to as a special gaming state.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the special symbols in the special symbol display device 4 is started. In response to this, variable display of decorative symbols is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A or Super B is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit” compared to the case where a normal reach effect is executed (hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, a combination of big hits is confirmed by stopping and displaying predetermined decorative symbols on predetermined effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed. More specifically, the jackpot combination may be set by configuring the decorative symbols indicating the number “7” to be stopped and displayed together.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit”, in the display area of the image display device 5, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined small hit combination is derived and displayed. As an example, predetermined decorative patterns different from the case of the big hit combination are stopped and displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thus, the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the small hit combination may be derived and displayed as a special display result. More specifically, a combination of big wins is formed by stopping and displaying decorative symbols indicating the number “7”, while decorative symbols indicating numbers other than “7” are stopped and displayed together. You may set so that a small hit combination may be comprised.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed. The decorative symbols that make up the non-reach combination and the decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are included in the decorative symbols that make up the lost combination.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, in the variable display of decorative symbols, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol that is a combination of small hits, the decorative symbol is variably displayed again, Of the determined decorative symbols that are combinations and the determined decorative symbols that are jackpot combinations, the determined decorative symbols corresponding to the special graphic display result may be derived and displayed. As an example, after a reach effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol, after the decorative symbol that is a small hit combination with decorative symbols indicating numbers other than “7” is stopped, the “left”, “middle” ”,“ Right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are again variably displayed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a combination of small hits or a decorative symbol that indicates the number“ 7 ”is aligned. It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  The operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side may include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “small hit”, whether the small hit type is a plurality of types such as “small hit A” or “small hit B” is determined as the special figure display result. It is determined using the random number value MR1. On the other hand, a random number value for determining a small hit type may be used to determine one of a plurality of types as a small hit type when the variable display result is “small hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is ON, the number of reserved games stored in the special game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The start winning process for updating the special figure holding storage number is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the start winning process is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  As an example, in the start winning process, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the special figure holding storage number has reached the upper limit value, the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the special figure reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control counter setting unit) of the ROM 102 is set. Add one. Thus, the special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 (increment) when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied. As updated. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device is determined based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a special symbol storage unit. . In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) Is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “4”. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 7 ". When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The small hit end process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this small hitting end process, the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning device 7 from the large winning opening opened in the small hit gaming state has reached a predetermined number (for example, “2”). Depending on whether or not, a process for determining whether or not a specific game condition for achieving the big hit gaming state is satisfied is included. When the specific game condition is satisfied and the big hit game state is set, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. On the other hand, the special figure process flag is updated to “0” when the small hit game state is terminated without the specific game condition being satisfied.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting for setting the big winning opening to the open state. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  The big hit release processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like A process of waiting until time elapses and a process of setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state are included. After the big hit gaming state is finished, it is only necessary to be able to control to a special gaming state such as a probability change state or a short time state. Which special gaming state is to be controlled (or not to be controlled to the special gaming state) may be determined according to a determination result as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states prepared in advance. Alternatively, regardless of the type of the big hit gaming state, which special gaming state is controlled (or not controlled to the special gaming state) may be determined at a predetermined rate. When the gaming state is set to the probability changing state, the probability changing flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state. Further, when the game state is set to the short-time state, a short-time flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state, and a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set. The count initial value (for example, “50” or the like) determined in advance in correspondence with the number of hour / medium variation upper limit times may be set in the hour / times counter provided in (). Along with the setting of the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The CPU 103 only has to read the special figure reservation storage number count value stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the number of reserved special figure storage is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the top area of the special figure storage part (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the hold data stored in (Step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, the special figure pending storage number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the special figure pending storage number by 1 (decrement), and the special figure pending storage unit The stored contents are shifted (step S233). For example, the special data hold storage unit shifts the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. .

  After executing the process of step S233, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S234). As an example, in the process of step S234, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 4B shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S234. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is the numerical data or the special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. Further, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “small hit A” or “small hit B”. In this embodiment, the special figure display result and the small hit type are collectively determined by using the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. On the other hand, a process of determining the small hit type may be executed separately from the process of determining the special figure display result.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 4B, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state where probability variation control is performed, there is a possibility that the special figure display result will be a “hit” in each special diagram game, compared to when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. It becomes high and the gaming state tends to be a big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 4B, depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the small hit type when the special figure display result is “small hit” is “small hit A” or “ The determination ratio of “small hit B” is varied. More specifically, when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state, the ratio at which the small hit type is determined as “small hit B” is higher than the ratio at which the small hit type is determined as “small hit A”. high. On the other hand, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the ratio at which the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” is higher than the ratio at which “small hit B” is determined. In addition, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the ratio at which the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” is higher than when probability variation control is not performed. The ratio determined to “B” is low. As described above, the ratio of determining whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B” depending on whether or not the predetermined control condition whether or not the probability variation control is performed is satisfied. Are set differently.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S234 is “small hit” (step S235). At this time, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S235; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. (Step S236). Further, the small hit type determined by the process of step S234 is stored (step S237). The CPU 103 may store the small hit type by storing data indicating the determination result of the small hit type in a small hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  When it is determined in step S235 that the special figure display result is not “small hit” (step S235; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S238). . At this time, if the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S238; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S239). ).

  When it is determined in step S238 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S238; No), or after any one of the processes in steps S237 and S239 is executed, the special symbol in the special figure game can be changed. A confirmed special symbol that is a display result is determined (step S240). As an example, when it is determined in steps S235 and S238 that the special figure display result is not “small hit” or “big hit”, a special symbol prepared in advance as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S235 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, special specially prepared as a plurality of types of small hit symbols in accordance with the determination result of the small hit type in step S234. Any one of the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S238 that the special symbol display result is “big hit”, the special symbol prepared in advance as the big hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  In order to execute the process of step S240, a predetermined special symbol setting table is configured in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 so that the special symbol display result or the small hit type determination result can be specified in association with the fixed special symbol. It suffices if table data is stored. The CPU 103 may set a special symbol to be a confirmed special symbol by referring to the confirmed special symbol setting table based on the special symbol display result or the small hit type determined by the process of step S234.

  After executing the process of step S240, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S241), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S241, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of special figure reservations stored is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S242), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S251). If the big hit flag is ON (step S251; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S252).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S251, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S253). If the small hit flag is ON (step S253; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S254). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S253; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S255).

  FIG. 5B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and for cases where the variable display result (special display result) is “small hit” or “big hit”. Yes. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is called the non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the aspect is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S252, S254, and S255 shown in FIG. 5A, a special figure variation time, which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result, is set (step S256). ). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Subsequent to the process of step S256, setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed as a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 (step S257). As an example, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4.

  After the process of step S257 is executed, command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol variation is performed (step S258). For example, the CPU 103 is prepared in advance to sequentially transmit a variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a special figure reserved memory number notification command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the command table for starting fluctuation is designated.

  The variation start command is an effect control command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using a special symbol by the special symbol display device 4. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The special figure hold memory number notification command is an effect control command for notifying the special figure hold memory number.

  After executing the process of step S258, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S259), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S259, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the next timer interruption occurs.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 5A, the transmission setting of the command at the start of variation is performed by the process of step S258, so that the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are controlled from the main board 11. Transmission to the substrate 12 becomes possible. On the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, What is necessary is just to determine the control pattern (effect control pattern) of effect operation using effect devices, such as image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, and game effect lamp 9.

  As a specific example, when the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command is “small hit”, the effect control CPU 120 stores the small hit prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. A symbol determination table is selected and set in a use table for determining a definite decorative symbol as a small hit combination. In the small hit symbol determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number for determining the fixed decorative symbol may be assigned to the decorative symbol indicating a number other than “7”. The effect control CPU 120 receives a small hit based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a definite decorative design extracted from a random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. By referring to the symbol determination table, it is only necessary to determine the symbols that are derived and displayed as the fixed symbol combination of the small hit combination from among the ornament symbols indicating numbers other than “7”. On the other hand, if the variable display result shown in the variable display result notification command is “big hit”, the production control CPU 120 aligns the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” as a fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination, and displays it in a derived manner. You can decide to do it. If the variable display result shown in the variable display result notification command is “losing”, it is derived as a non-reach combination fixed decoration pattern or a reach combination fixed decoration pattern depending on the variation pattern specified in the variation pattern designation command. What is necessary is just to determine the decorative design displayed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stopping process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S271). ). The special figure fixed display flag is turned on by the process of step S275 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being stopped (derived). Set.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S271 (step S271; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S272). Then, a command transmission setting is performed at the time of symbol determination in which the special symbol variably displayed in the special symbol game is determined (step S273). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S274). For example, in the process of step S274, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time is set in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102. That's fine. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S275), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Thus, after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S272, the special symbol process process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special figure fixed display time set by the process of step S274 elapses. Each time the symbol stop process is executed, it is determined in step S271 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on. If it is determined in step S271 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S276). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S276; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S276 that the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S276; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S277). It is determined whether or not it is on (step S278). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S278; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a small hit start production waiting time (step S279). Further, a command transmission setting at the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “small hit” is performed (step S280).

  Subsequent to the process of step S280, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S281). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” (step S282), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” in step S282, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the small hit pre-release process in step S114 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  When the small hit flag is off in step S278 (step S278; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S283). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S283; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S284). Further, in order to correspond to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state becomes the big hit game state, settings for ending the probability variation control and the time reduction control are performed (step S285). For example, in the process of step S285, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Further, if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S285, command transmission setting at the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is performed (step S286). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S287). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “7” (step S288), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” in step S288, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S283 (step S283; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation control or the time-shortening control is to be terminated in response to the loss when the special figure display result is “lost”. Is performed (step S289). For example, in the process of step S 289, it is determined whether or not the time reduction count value is “0”. If the value is other than “0”, the time reduction count value is updated to be subtracted by one. Then, when the updated time count count value becomes “0”, it may be determined to end the time control. At this time, if it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time reduction control is performed, for example, by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off. Further, the time variation control may be terminated and the probability variation control may be terminated. Alternatively, during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the time-shortening control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. In addition to the determination as to whether or not the time-shortening control is ended, the determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is ended may be performed.

  After executing the process of step S289, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S290), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special symbol process flag is initialized to “0” in step S290, the special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs. As a result, a start condition for executing a new special figure game can be established.

  In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 6, a hit start specifying command (small hit start specifying command) for specifying the start of the small hit gaming state is set by the command transmission setting at the start of the small hit by the processing of step S280. However, transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 becomes possible. On the side of the effect control board 12, based on the small hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is specified that the small hit gaming state is started, and the small hit start effect corresponding to this command is executed. It is only necessary to set for this.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, based on the variation pattern designation command received when the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display of the decorative design, the fixed decorative design is displayed after the variable display of the decorative design is started. You may specify the variable display time until it derives. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, when a variable display time has elapsed, for example, a definite decorative symbol that is a small hit combination with numbers other than “7” is derived, etc. The player may be able to recognize that the gaming state becomes a small hit gaming state. Separately from the derivation display of the definite decorative symbol that becomes such a small hit combination, it is possible to clearly notify that the gaming state becomes the small hit gaming state by executing the small hit start effect.

  The small hit start designation command transmitted as a command at the start of the small hit need only include data that can specify whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”. On the side of the effect control board 12, a notification effect with different effect modes is executed depending on whether the small hit type indicated in the small hit start designation command is “small hit A” or “small hit B”. Then, in the small hit game state, the operation mode (open mode such as the open time and the number of open times) when the big prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state is notified so that the player can recognize. I can do it. In accordance with the opening state of the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state, the degree of difficulty for establishing a specific gaming condition for entering (winning) the game ball into the big winning opening to enter the big winning gaming state changes. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the ease with which the specific game condition is established by recognizing the open state of the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 3 as the pre-opening process for small hits. In the pre-opening process for small hits shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the waiting time at the start of small hits has elapsed (step S301). At this time, if the small hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S301; No), the small hit pre-release processing is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the small hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the small hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the small hit start start waiting time has elapsed in step S301 (step S301; Yes), for example, the small hit type stored data is read from the small hit type buffer or the like (step S302). Then, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the read small hit type is determined (step S303). FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the special winning opening opening pattern by the process of step S303. As shown in FIG. 7B, in this embodiment, depending on whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”, 1.8 seconds, 0.5 seconds, etc. , Different big prize opening times are set. In this way, different big winning opening opening times can be set according to the determination result of the small hit type.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S303, the winning number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the winning number count value stored therein is initialized to “0” ( Step S304). And the opening start control for making a special winning opening from a closed state into an open state is performed (step S305). At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” (step S306), and then the small hit release pre-processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S306, when the next timer interruption occurs, the small hit releasing process in step S115 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In the small hit opening pre-processing shown in FIG. 7A, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the small hit type is determined by the process of step S303, so that the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”. Depending on which of the two is, a different big opening opening time is set. For example, when the small hit type is “small hit A”, a longer winning opening opening time is set than when the small hit type is “small hit B”. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter (win) a big winning opening. As described above, in the small hit game state, a plurality of types of small hit games having different opening modes such as opening time of the big prize opening corresponding to each of the small hit types “small hit A” and “small hit B”. There is a state. In the small hit game state, when the number of game balls that have entered (winned) into the big prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, “2”), a specific game condition for achieving the big hit game state is established. Therefore, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to any of a plurality of types of small hit game states. For example, when the small hit type becomes a small hit gaming state corresponding to “small hit A”, it is determined that a specific type of small hit gaming state among a plurality of types of small hit gaming states and a predetermined control condition is satisfied by the CPU 103. As a result, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied becomes higher than when the small hit type corresponding to “small hit B” is set.

  Further, in the process of step S234 shown in FIG. 4A, the small hit type when the special figure display result is “small hit” is “small hit A” according to the presence or absence of the probability change control in the probability changing state. Or “Small B” is determined differently. For example, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the ratio that the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” is higher than when probability variation control is not performed. The ratio determined to “B” is low. When the small hit type is “small hit A”, the longer winning opening opening time is set than when the small hit type is “small hit B”. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter (win) a big winning opening. Therefore, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to the game state before (immediately before) the small hit game state is entered. For example, when the gaming state immediately before the small hit gaming state is a predetermined gaming state such as a probability changing state, the CPU 103 determines that a predetermined control condition is satisfied, and thus, when the gaming state is different from the probability changing state. However, there is a high possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 3 as the small hit release process. In the small hit opening process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening time has elapsed (step S321). At this time, if the special winning opening opening time has not elapsed (step S321; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 is turned on (step S322).

  When the count switch 23 is OFF in step S322 (step S322; No), the small hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, if the count switch 23 is on in step S322 (step S322; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S323). Subsequently, based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a setting for paying out the game ball as a prize ball is made (step S324), and the small hit releasing process is terminated. Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  For example, in the processing of step S324, the CPU 103 responds to the detection of a game ball by the count switch 23, and in response to the detection of a predetermined number (for example, “14”) of game balls, a predetermined payout control command (for example, A storage address (such as the top address) in the ROM 101 of the payout control command table prepared in advance may be specified so that a winning ball number specifying command) is transmitted to the payout control board. The payout control command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board, for example, by executing the command control process included in the game control timer interrupt process after the special symbol process process is completed. Just do it.

  If it is determined in step S321 that the big prize opening time has elapsed (step S321; Yes), the opening completion control for returning the open big prize opening to the closed state is performed (step S321). S325). At this time, the setting for stopping transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door may be performed. Further, a predetermined time is set as the winning ball detection waiting time (step S326). The waiting time for winning ball detection is the time required for the count switch 23 to reliably detect all the game balls that have entered the big winning port after the grand winning port has been closed from the open state. The ball waiting time) may be determined in advance. Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S327), the small hit releasing process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6” in step S327, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the small hit end process in step S116 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S116 of FIG. 3 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the winning ball detection waiting time has elapsed (step S341). At this time, if the winning ball detection waiting time has not elapsed (step S341; No), similarly to the processing of steps S322 to S324 shown in FIG. Then, processing for updating the winning number count value and setting the payout of the winning ball is executed (steps S342 to S344). If it is determined in step S341 that the winning ball detection waiting time has elapsed (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined big hit determination value (step S345). In this embodiment, “2” may be set in advance as the jackpot determination value.

  If it is determined in step S345 that the winning count value has not reached the big hit determination value (step S345; No), the command transmission setting at the end of the small hit gaming state is performed (step S346). In response to the end of the small hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control and the time-shortening control are to be ended (step S347). At this time, the same process as step S289 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S348), and then the small hit end processing is ended. Thus, the number of game balls that have entered the inside of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the large winning opening that has been released in the small winning gaming state is determined in advance. If it is less than the predetermined number “2”, the small hit gaming state is ended, and a new special game is set to be started without entering the big hit gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S345 that the winning number count value has reached the big hit determination value (step S345; Yes), the big hit game is played by the game ball that has entered (wins) the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state. In response to the establishment of the specific game condition for setting the state, settings are made to end the probability variation control and the time-saving control (step S349). At this time, the same process as step S285 shown in FIG. 6 may be executed. Subsequently, a command transmission setting at the start of the big hit gaming state based on the game ball that has entered (winned) the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state is performed (step S350). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “7” (step S351), the small hit end processing is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” in step S351, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In the small hit end process shown in FIG. 9, if it is determined by the process of step S345 that the winning number count value has reached a predetermined big hit determination value, a specific game condition for entering the big hit gaming state is satisfied. Steps S349 to S351 are executed. That is, when the number of game balls that have entered (winned) from the big prize opening into the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the small hit gaming state is equal to or greater than the predetermined number “2”, the specific gaming condition is set. Once established, the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the process of step S345 that the winning count value has not reached the jackpot determination value, the specific game condition is not satisfied, so the processes of steps S349 to S351 are not executed, and the processes of steps S346 to S348 are performed. Processing is executed. At this time, a command transmission setting at the time of the end of the small hit game is performed by the process of step S346, so that a hit end specifying command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit gaming state is produced from the main board 11. Transmission to the control board 12 becomes possible. On the side of the effect control board 12, based on the small hitting end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is specified that the small hitting gaming state is ended without entering the big hitting gaming state, and the small hitting game corresponding to this command is specified. It is only necessary to make a setting for executing the hit end effect.

  The small hitting end designation command transmitted as a command at the time of the small hitting end may include data indicating that the number of winning game balls corresponding to the winning number count value can be specified. On the side of the effect control board 12, depending on the number of winning game balls shown in the small hit end designation command, the effect mode of the small hit end effect is different, or the effect mode after the end of the small hit gaming state is It is only necessary to perform effect control for executing one or both of the different operations. Thereby, even when the small hit gaming state is terminated without satisfying the specific game condition, it is possible to execute an effect with different effect modes according to the number of game balls that have entered (winned) the big winning opening.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a movable effect member The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as a predetermined motion (for example, swinging or moving) is determined, determined, or set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S178 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a change start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Contains.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit notification effect process “6”. Update to On the other hand, if the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state when the hit start specifying command is received, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit notification effect processing. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hit notification effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the image display device 5. Displaying on the screen, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and playing games by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the small hit notification effect in response to the start of the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, various effect controls are performed. The small hit notification effect may be continuously executed from the start of the small hit gaming state to the end thereof. Alternatively, the small hit notification effect may be executed in a predetermined period before the small hit gaming state is started and ended.

  In the small hit notification effect processing, effect control for executing the small hit notification effect is performed, and it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, when the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit notification effect processing. On the other hand, when the execution period of the small hit notification effect ends without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect.

  FIG. 11 shows an operation example in which an effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 as a small hit notification effect. When the gaming state becomes the small hit gaming state, for example, by setting the transmission of the effect control command in the process of step S280 shown in FIG. 6, the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit” A small hitting start designation command capable of specifying whether it is “B” is transmitted. The effect control CPU 120 executes a small hit notification effect in which a part or all of the effect modes differ depending on the small hit type by setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the small hit type specified from the small hit start designation command. I can do it.

  As an example, when the small hit type is specified as “small hit A”, an effect image as shown in FIG. 11A is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The effect image shown in FIG. 11A includes a message ME1 “Two prizes won!”, A predetermined character CH1, and a line SE1 “Chance!” By the character CH1. In addition, sound and sound effects corresponding to the message ME1 and the line SE1 may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  On the other hand, when the small hit type is specified as “small hit B”, an effect image as shown in FIG. 11B is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The effect image shown in FIG. 11B is “Good luck!” By the character CH2 and the character CH2 different from the case of FIG. 11A, in addition to the message ME1 common to the case of FIG. Contains serif SE2. In addition, sound and sound effects corresponding to the message ME1 and the line SE2 may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the operation example shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, an effect image indicating the common message ME1 is displayed regardless of the small hit type. It is only necessary to execute a mission effect that presents an achievement condition for becoming a big hit gaming state by displaying an effect image indicating the message ME1 or outputting a sound. On the other hand, effect images showing different characters CH1 and CH2 and lines SE1 and SE2 according to the small hit type are displayed. In this way, the small hit notification effect having at least a part of the effect mode may be executed depending on whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”. In this embodiment, depending on whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”, the big winning opening opening time in the small hit gaming state is made different so that The possibility that a specific game condition for performing will be established is varied. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the ease with which the specific game condition is established by executing the small hit notification effect with different effect modes depending on the small hit type. For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the effect image including the character CH2 and the message ME2 as shown in FIG. 11B is displayed by displaying the effect image including the character CH1 and the message ME1. It can also be suggested that there is a high possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 shown in FIG. 10 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 12 shows an operation example in which an effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 as a small hit end effect. Since the number of game balls that have entered (winned) in the big winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state is less than the predetermined number “2”, the small hit gaming state is terminated without entering the big hit gaming state. To do so, for example, by setting the transmission of the effect control command in the process of step S346 shown in FIG. 9, a small hitting end designation command capable of specifying the number of winning game balls is transmitted. The effect control CPU 120 enters the big winning opening opened in the small hit gaming state (winning) by setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the number of winning game balls specified from the small hit end designation command. Depending on the number of played balls, it is only necessary to be able to execute a small hit end effect in which some or all of the effect modes are different.

  As an example, when the number of winning game balls is “0” and it is specified that there is no game ball entering (winning) into the big winning opening, an effect image as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display screen of the display device 5. The effect image shown in FIG. 12A includes a message ME2 “Sorry! End of small hits ...” and a message MM1 “revenge mode entry” corresponding to the effect mode after the end of the small hit gaming state. Contains. In addition, sound or sound effects corresponding to the number of winning game balls of “0” may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  On the other hand, if the number of winning game balls is “1” and it is specified that one game ball has entered (winned) into the big winning opening, an effect image as shown in FIG. Then, it is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The effect image shown in FIG. 12 (B) is called “super revenge mode entry” corresponding to the effect mode different from the case of FIG. 12 (A) in addition to the message ME2 common to the case of FIG. 12 (A). Message MM2 is included. In addition, the effect image shown in FIG. 12 (B) includes a two-dimensional barcode BC1 so that a player can acquire a privilege image, a privilege song, or the like by shooting using a mobile terminal. Also good. In addition, voices and sound effects corresponding to the number of winning game balls of “1” may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the operation example shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the effect image indicating the common message ME2 is displayed regardless of the number of winning game balls. On the other hand, effect images showing messages MM1 and MM2 corresponding to different effect modes depending on the number of winning game balls are displayed. When the number of winning game balls is “1”, an effect image showing a two-dimensional barcode BC1 that is not displayed when no winning game ball is won is displayed. In this way, the small hit end effect is executed in which at least a part of the production mode is different according to the presence or absence and the number of game balls that have entered (winned) the big winning opening that has been opened in the small hit game state. That's fine. Control that shifts to a different effect mode according to the number of winning game balls may be performed without executing the small hit end effect or after the small hit end effect having the same effect mode is executed. In this way, when the specific game condition is not satisfied in the small hit game state, it is possible to execute various effects with different effect modes depending on the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening.

  The big hit notification effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot notification effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. In order to execute a big hit notification effect in response to the start of the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED, various effect controls are performed. The jackpot notification effect may be executed in a predetermined period from the end of the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination to the start of the first round game in the jackpot gaming state.

  The big hit effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. After the effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball that has been driven into the game area passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning is generated, and then a special symbol and a decorative pattern are variably displayed. Based on the establishment of the start condition permitting the start, variable display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4. In the image display device 5, in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is called.

  When the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol display result which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “small hit”. At this time, in the image display device 5, for example, decorative symbols indicating numbers other than “7” are aligned on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is displayed. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a small hit combination is derived and displayed. In this way, when the special figure display result or the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “small hit”, the special game condition is established, and the small winning game state is controlled so that the big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. Change.

  In the process of step S303 shown in FIG. 7 (A), the time for opening the big prize opening, which is the time from opening the big prize opening in the small hit gaming state to returning it to the closed state, is shown in FIG. 7 (B). It is set as a big winning opening opening pattern according to the determination result of the small hit type as shown. Every time a game ball that has entered (wins) a big winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state is detected by the count switch 23, the winning count value is incremented by 1 in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. Updated to Even after the grand prize opening has returned from the open state to the closed state, if a game ball is detected by the count switch 23 before the winning ball detection waiting time elapses, the winning number count value is obtained by the process of step S343 shown in FIG. Is updated so that 1 is added.

  In this way, using the winning number count value updated in the small hit gaming state, the number of game balls entering (winning) into the open big winning opening is specified, and the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9 is performed. When it is determined that the jackpot determination value has been reached, the gaming state becomes the jackpot gaming state, assuming that the specific gaming condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit determination value has not been reached, it is determined that the specific gaming condition is not satisfied, and the game state after the end of the small hit gaming state does not become the big hit gaming state, and a new special game or Execution of variable display of decorative symbols is allowed. As described above, when a predetermined number (for example, “2”) of game balls enter (wins) the big winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state, the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the relationship that the big hit gaming state is achieved based on the number of winning game balls is clarified, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  And, according to which small hit game state is controlled among a plurality of types of small hit gaming states corresponding to whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”, By setting a different big winning opening opening time, the possibility (difficulty) that the game ball enters (wins) into the big winning opening that is opened in the small hit gaming state is changed. Thereby, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to which of the plurality of types of small hit game states. The small hit types are determined at different rates depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state, for example, as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to whether or not the game state immediately before the small hit game state is a predetermined game state such as a probability change state. Thus, for example, a pachinko gaming machine such as whether or not a specific type of small hit gaming state is selected among a plurality of types of small hit gaming states and whether or not the gaming state immediately before the small hit gaming state is a predetermined gaming state. Depending on whether or not a predetermined control condition is established depending on the progress of the game in 1, the possibility that the specific game condition for achieving the big hit gaming state is established is changed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  As a specific example, in the above-described embodiment, the big winning opening opening pattern is determined according to the determination result of the small hit type as shown in FIG. 7B in the process of step S303 shown in FIG. By doing so, different big winning opening opening times are set according to the small hit type. In addition to this, in the process of step S234 shown in FIG. 4A, the special figure display result is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. The small hit type is determined as “small hit A” or “small hit B” at different ratios. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while setting a different big opening opening time depending on the small hit type, the small hit type is a common constant ratio regardless of whether or not the probability change control in the probability change state. You may make it determine by. Even in this case, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to which one of the plurality of types of small hit game states.

  Further, instead of setting different big winning opening opening times according to the small hit types, or in addition to setting different big winning opening opening times according to the small hit types, the process of step S345 shown in FIG. The possibility of satisfying the specific game condition may be changed by varying the jackpot determination value used in. For example, in the process of step S234 shown in FIG. 4A, as shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure display result is displayed at a constant rate (for example, 12/400) regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The “small hit” may be determined, and the small hit type may be determined only for “small hit A”. On the other hand, in the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9, as shown in FIG. 13B, different jackpot determination values may be set according to the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state.

  In the setting example of the big hit determination value shown in FIG. 13B, the probability change state is more than that in the case where the probability change control is not performed corresponding to the fact that the game state immediately before the small hit game state is not the probability change state. When probability variation control is performed correspondingly, a small value “1” is set as the big hit determination value. In the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the winning count value has reached the jackpot determination value, a specific game condition for establishing a jackpot gaming state is established. Therefore, when a small value is set as the big hit determination value, the specific game condition is more easily established than when a large value is set. Even in this case, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed in accordance with the game state immediately before the small hit game state.

  The predetermined control conditions that can be established depending on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are those determined to have been established by a specific type of small hit gaming state among a plurality of types of small hit gaming states, It is not limited to what is determined to be established when the gaming state immediately before entering the gaming state is the predetermined gaming state, and in order to change the possibility that the specific gaming condition is established, any predetermined gaming situation As long as it can be established by As an example, a specific opening period is set in the period from the time the big winning opening changes to the open state in the small hit gaming state until the closing time of the big winning opening opens and then returns to the closed state. If so, a predetermined control condition may be satisfied.

  In this case, instead of the small hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 7A, a small hit release pre-process as shown in FIG. 14 may be executed. Further, in place of the small hit releasing process shown in FIG. 8, a small hit releasing process as shown in FIG. 15 may be executed. Furthermore, instead of the small hit end process shown in FIG. 9, a small hit end process as shown in FIG. 16 may be executed.

  In the small hit pre-opening process shown in FIG. 14, after clearing the winning number counter in step S304, the CPU 103 performs setting for determining whether or not it is the specific open period (step S304A). For example, the CPU 103 sets a timer initial value corresponding to a predetermined specific release period in a specific release period timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102, and uses the specific release period timer. What is necessary is just to start measurement of elapsed time. The specific opening period may be set to a certain period (for example, 0.3 seconds) regardless of the determination result of the small hit type, or may be set to a different period depending on the small hit type. For example, the period until the half of the big prize opening time elapses is set as the specific opening period so that the first half of the period in which the big winning opening is open in the small hit gaming state becomes the specific opening period. May be. More specifically, if the small hit type is “small hit A”, it may be set to 0.9 seconds, while if the small hit type is “small hit B”, 0.25 seconds may be set. In this way, different specific opening periods may be set depending on which of a plurality of types of small hit gaming states. After performing the process of step S304A, the process may proceed to the process of step S305 as in the above embodiment.

  In the small hit release process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is within the specific release period after performing the setting for paying out the game ball as a prize ball in step S324 (step S324A). ). Here, when it is within the specific opening period (step S324A; Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined first big hit determination value (step S324B). As the first big hit determination value, for example, a value “1” or the like that makes it easy to satisfy a specific game condition when a game ball enters (wins) a big winning opening that is in an open state within a specific open period is set in advance. It only has to be set.

  When it is determined in step S324B that the winning number count value has reached the first big hit determination value (step S324B; Yes), the winning big hit provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is determined. After the determination flag is set to the on state (step S324C), the small hit releasing process is terminated. If it is determined in step S324A that it is not within the specific opening period (step S324A; No), or if it is determined in step S324B that the winning number count value has not reached the first big hit determination value. (Step S324B; No), without executing the process of Step S324C, the small hit opening process is terminated.

  In the small hit releasing process shown in FIG. 16, when it is determined in step S341 that the winning ball detection waiting time has elapsed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the winning big hit determination flag is on (step S345A). ). At this time, if the winning jackpot determination flag is on (step S345A; Yes), the winning jackpot determination flag is cleared and turned off (step S345B), and then the process proceeds to step S349. As a result, when the winning ball count value reaches the first big hit determination value as a result of the game ball entering (winning) into the big winning opening that is open within the specific opening period, the big hit gaming state is set. A specific game condition is established. On the other hand, when the winning jackpot determination flag is OFF in step S345A (step S345A; No), it is determined whether or not the winning count count value has reached a predetermined second jackpot determination value (step S345C). ). As the second big hit determination value, for example, the first big hit is made so that it is difficult to satisfy the specific game condition even if the game ball enters (wins) a big winning opening that is open in a period other than the specific open period. A value “2” larger than the determination value may be set in advance.

  If it is determined in step S345C that the winning count value has reached the second big hit determination value (step S345C; Yes), the process proceeds to step S349. As a result, when the winning ball count value reaches the second big hit determination value as a result of the game ball entering (winning) into the big winning opening that is open during a period other than the specific opening period, the big hit gaming state A specific game condition for satisfying is established. Regardless of whether or not it is within the specific opening period, the number of game balls that have entered (winned) the big winning opening is counted by a common winning counter. Therefore, the number of game balls entering (winning) within the specific opening period is added to the number of game balls entering (winning) after the end of the specific opening period (or before the start) to obtain the second jackpot determination value. It can be used to determine whether or not it has been reached. On the other hand, depending on whether or not it is within the specific opening period, the number of game balls that have entered (winned) the big winning opening may be counted by different counters.

  In this way, different jackpot determination values are set according to whether or not they are within the specific opening period, and the specific game condition is satisfied when the winning number count value reaches the jackpot determination value. Thus, depending on whether or not a predetermined control condition is established depending on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as whether or not it is within a specific opening period among a plurality of periods in the small hit game state, the big hit game The possibility that the specific game condition for achieving the state is satisfied can be changed.

  The control for changing the possibility that a specific game condition for achieving the big hit gaming state is satisfied is not limited to the control for changing the big winning opening opening time or the control for changing the big hit judgment value. In addition to the mouth opening time, control may be performed to vary the operation mode (open mode) for opening the grand prize winning port. As an example, during the period from the change of the big prize opening to the open state in the small hit game state until the return to the closed state after the grand prize opening time has elapsed, the big prize opening door halves the big prize opening. The possibility of satisfying a specific game condition may be changed by providing a small hit game state having a period for opening and a small hit game state for fully opening the big prize opening over the entire period.

  More specifically, the big winning opening opening time is set to the same 1.8 seconds regardless of whether the small hit type in the above embodiment is “small hit A” or “small hit B”. When the small hit type is “small hit A”, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the big winning opening is fully opened over the entire period until the big winning opening opening time elapses. When fully opening the big prize opening, the big prize opening may be opened by rotating until the big prize opening door is at right angles (90 degrees) to the surface of the game board 2. On the other hand, when the small hit type is “small hit B”, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the big winning opening is partially opened during a part of the period until the big winning opening opening time elapses. To. When the big prize opening is half open, it turns until the big prize opening door is at a predetermined angle (for example, 45 degrees) with respect to the board surface of the game board 2 and is about half that when the big prize opening is fully opened. It may be left open until. In this way, by providing a period for half-opening the big prize opening in the small hit gaming state, the game ball enters the big prize opening (winning) than when the big prize opening is fully opened over the entire period. And it becomes difficult to satisfy specific game conditions.

  In addition, as a large winning opening opening pattern in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of patterns having different opening / closing operations for opening / closing the large winning opening even if the large winning opening opening time is the same, and different opening / closing times are prepared in advance. Different big winning opening opening patterns may be set according to the determination result of the small hit type. As an example, regardless of whether the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”, the big prize opening time is the same 1.8 seconds, while the small hit type is “small hit” If “A”, the number of opening / closing operations may be set to “0” (continuous open state), and if the small hit type is “small hit B”, the opening / closing frequency may be set to “10”. In this case, when the number of opening / closing is “small hit A”, the game ball easily enters the big winning opening, and when it is “small hit B”, the gaming ball becomes difficult to enter the big winning opening.

  Or, when the timing for the big prize opening to change from the closed state to the open state is changed after the special figure display result becomes “small hit”, the game ball is changed depending on whether or not to notify the timing. You may change the possibility that the specific game condition is established by entering (winning) the big winning opening. In other words, the waiting time for opening from when the special symbol or decorative design variable display result is derived until the big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state is determined as one of a plurality of types, and the big prize opening It is determined whether or not to notify the timing when the state changes to the open state, and when it is determined to notify, a predetermined timing notification effect is executed, whereas when it is determined not to notify, the timing notification effect is not executed. You may restrict to.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the common special symbol in the special symbol display device 4 based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) one of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port. Described as being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a different special symbol is executed depending on whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing. For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is established, and the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start prize opening ( The second start condition) may be satisfied.

  In this way, the special game using the first special drawing is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, and the game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening is executed. When a special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection, the special game according to the special symbol (fluctuating special figure) in which the special figure display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. The possibility that the condition is satisfied may be changed. In other words, among the plurality of special symbol display devices such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a small hit symbol resulting in a special display result is derived to a predetermined special symbol display device. When it is done, it may be determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied.

  As an example, in the process of step S234 shown in FIG. 4 (A), as shown in FIG. 18 (A), depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the ratio is different. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit type may be determined as “small hit A” or “small hit B”. In the above embodiment, when the small hit type is “small hit A”, a longer winning opening opening time is set than when the small hit type is “small hit B”. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter (win a prize) into the open prize opening. In the determination example shown in FIG. 18A, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A”, compared to the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. The ratio at which the small hit type is determined to be “small hit B” is low. Therefore, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to the special symbol (fluctuation special symbol) in which the special symbol display result is “small hit”. For example, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 determines that the predetermined control condition is satisfied, etc. In the special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied becomes higher than when the special figure display result is “small hit”.

  As another example, in the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), different big hits according to the special symbol (fluctuation special figure) whose special figure display result is “small hit”. A determination value may be set. In the example of setting the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 18B, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, a smaller value “1” is set as the jackpot determination value than in the case of the first special chart. In the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the winning count value has reached the jackpot determination value, a specific game condition for establishing a jackpot gaming state is established. Therefore, when a small value is set as the big hit determination value, the specific game condition is more easily established than when a large value is set. Even in this case, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied can be changed according to the special symbol (fluctuation special symbol) in which the special symbol display result is “small hit”.

  A combination of specific control content for establishing a predetermined control condition and specific control content for changing the possibility that a specific game condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the present invention. Any change may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, when the predetermined control condition is a specific type of small hit game state among a plurality of types of small hit game states, the game state immediately before the small hit game state is the predetermined game state, the small hit game state When a specific period is selected from among a plurality of periods, a special display result is derived from variable display on a specific symbol display device among a plurality of symbol display devices. Anything can be used. The predetermined gaming state is not limited to the probability variation state, and may be, for example, a time-short state. On the other hand, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied is that the opening time of the big prize opening is different, the jackpot judgment value is different, the operation target that opens the big winning opening in addition to the opening time of the big prize opening (open It is only necessary to be controlled so as to change depending on any of the different aspects.

  Depending on whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied, it is not limited to the one that changes any of the winning opening opening time, the jackpot determination value, or the opening state of the large winning opening, and whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied The winning opening opening time, the big hit determination value, and the opening mode of the winning a prize opening may be determined as any one of a plurality of settings prepared in advance at different ratios depending on. As an example, when the small hit type is “small hit A”, the big winning opening opening time is determined to be 1.8 seconds at a higher rate than when the small hit type is “small hit B”, The big winning opening opening time may be determined to be 0.5 seconds at a low rate.

  When the predetermined control condition is satisfied, the specific game condition may be more easily satisfied than when the predetermined control condition is not satisfied, or the specific game condition may be less likely to be satisfied. That is, depending on whether or not a predetermined control condition is satisfied, it may be changed so that the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied is increased, or it is changed so that the possibility is decreased. There may be.

  When the number of game balls entering (winning) into the big winning opening opened in the small hit gaming state is less than a predetermined number, the number is reduced according to the number of game balls entering (winning) into the big winning opening. The effect mode after the winning gaming state is ended is not limited to the effect mode shifted to a different effect mode according to the number of winning game balls. For example, the effect stage varies depending on the number of winning game balls. It may be transferred. The stage can be any stage that can be transferred from the stage of the initial stage to the stage of the next stage in accordance with, for example, the development of a predetermined story. The stage varies depending on the number of winning game balls. It suffices if the development of the story can be made different by moving to the stage. Alternatively, the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the execution ratio, the effect mode when executed, and the like may be changed according to the number of winning game balls.

  The pre-reading notice effect can be executed based on the hold data of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” or “small hit” is announced. This is a notice effect. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit” or “small hit” over the variable display that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is continuous. This is called a notice effect. For example, as a pre-reading notice effect, the display part that displays the number of special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H can be changed to a display form that is different from the display form in the normal state, thereby making the variable subject to the notice. An on-hold display notice may be executed for notifying the possibility of “big hit” or “small win” in the display.

  In order to execute such a pre-reading notice effect, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is detected, it is extracted by the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Using the numerical data indicating a predetermined random value (for example, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) or the like, whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” starts its variable display What is necessary is just to determine before doing. The effect control command capable of specifying the determination result at this time is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, so that the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result. Or, the effect mode in the case of execution may be determined. For example, when the number of winning game balls in the small hit gaming state is “1”, the decision to execute the pre-reading notice effect is made at a higher rate than when there is no winning game ball. Alternatively, the variable display result suggested by the pre-reading notice effect may be set to improve the possibility of being a “big hit” or “small hit” (big hit reliability or small hit reliability).

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the winning number count value has reached the big hit determination value by the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9, the game enters the big winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state. In addition to the case where the specific game condition is established by the (winning) game ball, it is determined that the big hit flag is turned on by the processing of step S283 shown in FIG. Thus, it has been described that the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state even when the specific gaming state is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific game condition is established and the jackpot game state is established only by the game ball that has entered (wins) the big prize opening that has been opened in the jackpot game state. May be.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming state is either the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, the common big winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 changes from the closed state to the opened state. The game ball is described as being allowed to enter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the gaming state is the small winning gaming state, the small winning prize opening provided separately from the big winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed. It is good also as what changes from a state to an open state and a game ball can enter. In this case, when a predetermined number (for example, “2”) of game balls enter (wins) a small-hit winning opening that is opened in the small-hit gaming state, a specific gaming condition is established and the gaming state May be controlled so as to enter the big hit gaming state. Then, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied may be changed depending on whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied depending on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, there is a possibility that a specific game condition may be established by entering a game ball according to an open pattern or the like in which a plurality of small winning winning holes are provided in the gaming area and which small winning winning hole is changed to an open state. May be changed. As an example, a first small winning prize opening and a second small winning prize opening are provided in the game area. In addition, as an opening pattern for changing the small winning prize winning opening to the open state in the small hit gaming state, the first opening pattern for changing only the first small winning winning opening to the open state continuously for 1.8 seconds. And a second opening pattern in which only the second small winning prize opening is continuously changed to an open state for 1.8 seconds, and the first small winning prize opening is continuously changed to an open state for 0.9 seconds. Then, a third opening pattern is prepared in advance, in which the second small winning winning opening is continuously changed to the open state for 0.9 seconds.

  In the process of step S303 shown in FIG. 7A, if the small hit type is “small hit A”, any one of the first release pattern to the third release pattern is determined to be a use pattern at a predetermined ratio. Good. When such a first opening pattern to a third opening pattern are prepared, an opening winning opening notifying effect for notifying which one of the first small winning winning opening and the second small winning winning opening changes to the open state. Depending on the presence / absence of the game, the possibility that the specific game condition may be satisfied by entering (winning) the game ball into the small winning prize opening in the small hit gaming state may be changed. More specifically, when the gaming state immediately before entering the small hit gaming state is a predetermined gaming state such as a probable change state, it is only necessary to execute an open winning opening notification effect that notifies the small winning winning opening that changes to the open state. . On the other hand, when it is not in the predetermined gaming state, it is not necessary to perform the open prize opening notification effect. Depending on whether or not it is in a predetermined gaming state, the execution frequency and reliability of the notification effect may be varied.

  In this example, the first opening pattern to the third opening pattern corresponding to the small hit type “small hit A” are prepared. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of opening patterns may be prepared corresponding to “B”, or a plurality of opening patterns may be prepared corresponding to different small hit types.

  As an example of a variable winning device that changes a predetermined winning opening from a closed state to an open state in the small hit gaming state, a bonus variable winning device different from the special variable winning ball device 7 may be provided. The accessory variable prize winning device is one of the special electric accessories, and may be simply referred to as “object”. For example, on the left and right upper portions of the accessory variable prize winning device, a blade member (a member opening / closing member) as a movable member is provided so as to be slidable. Further, at the place where the blade member is installed, there is provided an accessory entrance that allows a game ball to enter the inside of the accessory variable winning device. The blade member is connected to a plunger or the like built in a coil of a blade solenoid via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm. When the wing solenoid is in the off state, the wing member closes the accessory entrance, thereby closing the game ball into the accessory variable winning device. On the other hand, when the wing solenoid is in the ON state, the wing member opens the accessory entry port, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the inside of the accessory variable prize winning device. In addition, the blade member is not limited to one that is configured to be slidable, and for example, by being configured to be rotatable, a game ball can enter the accessory entry port and inside the accessory variable prize device What is necessary is just to be able to change into a closed state which cannot be entered and a closed state which cannot enter.

  A ball path through which game balls can flow down and roll is provided inside the accessory variable winning device. A game ball that has entered the bonus variable winning device passes through one of a plurality of areas such as a specific area (V winning area) and a normal area (losing area) after passing through a predetermined ball path ( Enter) and discharged to the outside of the variable prize winning device. A game ball that has entered the inside of the accessory variable prize-winning device from the entrance of the accessory that has been opened is detected by the accessory winning switch. A game ball that has passed (entered) a specific area is detected by a predetermined V winning switch. The game ball discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device is detected by the discharge ball detection switch.

  In such a configuration, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the special figure game by the special symbol display device 4, the accessory entry is changed from the closed state to the open state. At this time, the bonus entry opening time corresponding to the period during which the bonus entry is in the open state is the same as the determination of the big prize opening opening time by the processing of step S303 shown in FIG. It suffices to be determined according to the determination result.

  The number of game balls that have passed through (entered) a specific area from among the game balls that have been opened in the small hit game state and have entered the inside of the variable game winning device is a predetermined number (for example, “ 2)), the specific game condition is established and the game state is controlled to be the big hit game state. Then, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied may be changed depending on whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied depending on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the round game in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 provided separately from the accessory variable winning device may be changed from the closed state to the open state. Alternatively, in some round games in the big hit game state, the accessory advance formed in the accessory variable prize-winning device may change from the closed state to the open state. Alternatively, as a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, a jackpot gaming state in which a round game in which an accessory entrance formed in the bonus variable winning device changes from a closed state to an open state is executed, and a special variable winning ball device 7 A big hit game state in which a round game in which the big winning opening formed in the state changes from a closed state to an open state may be provided.

  In addition, the bonus item variable winning device changes the bonus entry from the closed state to the open state when the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is "small hit". It is not limited to. For example, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) one or more of the start winning holes provided in the game area, the bonus entry is changed from the closed state to the open state. May be. When a plurality of start winning holes are provided, when the game ball passes (enters), the winning entry port changes once in the open state, and when the game ball passes (enters) A start winning opening may be provided in which the accessory entry port changes to an open state a plurality of times (twice or three times). In this way, a special game condition for changing the accessory entrance from the closed state to the open state is established based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the start winning opening provided in the game area. Good.

  When a specific game condition for achieving a big hit gaming state by passing (entering) a specific area provided inside the accessory variable prize winning device is established, The possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied may be changed by changing the difficulty level of the game ball that has entered the interior passing (entering) the specific area. More specifically, in a specific type of small hit gaming state among a plurality of types of small hit gaming states, the ratio of game balls that have entered the inside of the bonus variable winning device from a bonus entry to a specific area The percentage of game balls that enter the inside of the variable prize winning device from a bonus entry is guided to a specific area in a small hit game state different from a specific type of small hit game state. May be relatively low.

  The setting for varying the difficulty level for the game ball to pass through (enter) the specific area is not limited to the setting based on the guidance of the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device. For example, after an entrance opening condition for changing the entrance of an accessory from a closed state to an open state is established by the special chart display result of “small hit” or the passing (entrance) of a game ball at the start winning opening When the timing at which the accessory entry is actually changed to the open state is varied, the difficulty may be varied depending on whether or not the timing is notified. That is, the entrance opening waiting time from when the entrance opening condition is established until the accessory entrance is changed from the closed state to the open state is determined as one of a plurality of types, and Whether or not to notify the timing of changing to the open state is determined, and when it is determined to notify, a predetermined timing notification effect is executed, while when it is determined not to notify, the timing notification effect is not executed You may restrict.

  In addition, a technique applied when changing the big winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the closed state to the open state when in the small hit gaming state, It is only necessary to apply as appropriate to solve at least one problem in the prior art.

  The gaming value given in response to the gaming state becoming a big hit gaming state is varied depending on the number of game balls that have entered (winned) into the big winning opening opened in the small hit gaming state. Also good. The game value given in correspondence with the jackpot gaming state may be given during the period when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, or may be given after the jackpot gaming state ends. Good.

  The game value given in the period in which the big hit game state is controlled may be any game value that varies the player's advantage by, for example, different round game execution times. In addition, there is an upper limit time (a maximum winning opening opening upper limit time) in which a big winning opening is opened in a part or all of round games executed once or a plurality of times in a period controlled to the big hit gaming state. The player may have a different advantage by being different. More specifically, depending on whether the winning number count value is “2”, “3”, or “4” or more, the maximum winning opening opening time is set to 5 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds. It only has to be decided. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to determine a different large winning opening opening upper limit time according to the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state.

  Alternatively, in some or all of the round games executed once or a plurality of times in the period controlled to the big hit gaming state, the game is caused by the difference in the upper limit number of game balls included in the round game end condition. It is also possible to vary the person's advantage. Alternatively, the number of prize balls to be paid out each time a game ball is detected by the count switch 23 in a part or all of a round game executed once or a plurality of times in a period controlled in the big hit game state (in addition to this) The player's advantage may be different due to a difference in the corresponding score). Alternatively, in a part or all of the round game executed once or a plurality of times in the big hit game state, the degree of opening (open angle of the big prize door) that makes the big prize mouth open by the big prize door The player may have a different advantage by being different. Alternatively, the number of times that the grand prize opening door returns to the closed state (the number of times closed) or the time (the closing time) in part or all of the round game executed once or a plurality of times in the period controlled to the big hit game state The player's advantage may be different due to the difference. A blocking member is provided to prevent the game ball from entering (winning) into the grand prize opening that is opened separately from the grand prize opening door, and is executed once or multiple times during the period when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In some or all of the round games to be played, the player's advantage differs depending on the number of times or the time at which the entry (winning) of the game ball is blocked by the blocking member or the advancement level of the blocking member is different. There may be.

  The gaming value given after the big hit gaming state is ended, for example, by the difference in the upper limit number of special-purpose games that can be executed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state (upper-time variable upper limit number of times). Any player with a different player's advantage may be used. The time-short state has a game value that the time until the special figure display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Further, by performing the advantageous opening control together with the time-shortening control, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the player can receive the winning ball (the score corresponding to this). The game value that the starting condition for executing the special game can be easily established is given. In addition, a different after-hit gaming state may be determined according to the winning number count value. More specifically, depending on whether the winning count value is “2”, “3”, or “4” or more, the gaming state after the big hit ends is determined to be a normal state, a short time state, or a probable change state. It only has to be done.

  Alternatively, when the game state becomes a probable change state after the big hit gaming state is ended, the player's advantage may be made different by different big hit probabilities for determining the special figure display result as “big hit”. Alternatively, the player's advantage may be made different by changing the probability variation mid-variable upper limit number, which is the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the game state is the probability variation state. Or, when advantageous release control is performed, some or all of the advantageous release control modes of the average variable display time, the probability per universal figure, the number of times of opening the second start winning opening, and the opening time are different. By doing so, the player's advantage may be different. Alternatively, when the game state is a probable state, not only the big hit probability for determining the special figure display result as “big hit” but also the small hit probability for determining the special figure display result as “small hit” is different. It may be one with a different advantage. Alternatively, the player's advantage may be made different by changing the continuous upper limit number of times, which is the upper limit number of times that the gaming state is repeatedly changed to the probable state after the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the game value is not limited to a predetermined game value corresponding to the winning number count value, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined game value is given at a different rate according to the winning number count value. May be. Part of the game value given in the period controlled in the jackpot gaming state is determined according to the winning number count value, while the other value given in the period controlled in the jackpot gaming state The game value may include those determined at different ratios according to the winning number count value. A part of the game value given after the big hit gaming state is finished is determined according to the winning number count value, while the other game value given after the big hit gaming state is finished has a winning number count. What is determined at a different ratio depending on the value may be included. In this way, among the game values given in the period controlled to the big hit gaming state, or among the gaming values given after the big hit gaming state ends, it corresponds to the winning number count value One or both of those determined at a different rate depending on the winning count value. In other words, at least a part of the game value given corresponding to the big hit game state may be determined at a different rate according to the number of winning game balls. Thereby, the relationship that the game value determined at a rate corresponding to the number of winning game balls is given becomes clear, and the fairness of the game can be secured.

  Whether to change the gaming state to the big hit gaming state after the small hit gaming state has ended is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not a predetermined control condition is established depending on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Also good. In this case, even when a predetermined number of game balls enter (wins) a large winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state, at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied, There is a possibility that the small hit gaming state is terminated without controlling to the big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the big winning opening opening time determined in advance corresponding to the small hit type as shown in FIG. 7B is determined by the processing in step S303 shown in FIG. It was assumed that the big prize opening was opened in the small hit game state and then returned to the closed state until the winning opening opening time passed. Then, when it is determined in the process of step S345 shown in FIG. 9 that the winning number count value has not reached the big hit determination value, the small hit gaming state is terminated without entering the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, for example, small hit types include those that are controlled so as not to return to a closed state until a predetermined number of game balls enter (win) a large winning opening that has been opened. Also good. In other words, the small hit gaming state may be controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the big winning opening changes from the closed state to the open state and then returns to the closed state only when a predetermined number of game balls enter (wins). May be. Even when a game ball enters (wins) a big winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state, if the number of winning balls is less than a predetermined number, the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. The small hit gaming state may end.

  In the above embodiment, the number “7” is placed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5. It has been described that a combination of big hits is configured by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols shown, and a combination of small hits is configured by stopping and displaying all of the decorative symbols indicating numbers other than “7”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be set so as to constitute a small hit combination that results in a special display by stopping and displaying a decorative symbol predetermined as an opening chance. In this case, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbols indicating arbitrary numbers are arranged on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The jackpot combination may be configured by stopping and displaying.

  As an example, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, decorative patterns that are any of a plurality of types of small hit combinations that are predetermined as opening opportunities for special combinations Is stopped. In the opening chance, the decorative display showing the same number is displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L and 5R, so that the variable display mode of the decorative design is the reach mode. Then, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, for example, a special decorative symbol (for example, a card symbol that becomes an open chance symbol) that is not used for variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time is stopped and displayed. In addition, those constituting a small hit combination that results in a special display result may be included. Even if the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, the special display pattern is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative design display area 5C, thereby forming a small hit combination that results in a special display result. Things may be included. Instead of displaying a special decorative symbol such as an open chance symbol, or in addition to displaying a special decorative symbol in a stopped state, the decorative symbol used for variable display of the decorative symbol at normal times is a predetermined non-reach. What constitutes a small hit combination that becomes a special display result by being stopped and displayed in combination may be included.

  Corresponding to the determination result of the small hit type by preparing in advance a plurality of types of opening chance symbols having different display modes corresponding to the multiple types of small hit types determined by the process of step S234 shown in FIG. A confirmed decorative pattern including an opening chance symbol may be derived. As a result, it is possible to recognize the small hit type according to the display mode of the opening chance symbol included in the confirmed decorative symbol, and to specify the opening operation mode of the big winning opening corresponding to the small winning type (such as the big winning opening time). May be. On the other hand, it is possible to recognize that the variable display result is “small hit” by preparing a common open chance symbol regardless of multiple types of small hit types and deriving this open chance symbol. The opening operation mode of the big winning opening corresponding to (such as the big winning opening opening time) may be notified so that it can be specified by the effect at the start of the small hit.

  In the above embodiment, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the gaming state becomes the small hit gaming state, and a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the big winning opening that is opened in the small hit gaming state. As described above, it is assumed that the specific gaming condition is satisfied and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state by entering (winning). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening operation of the big winning opening which is the first round game in the big hit gaming state is performed instead of the opening operation of the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state. May be. As an example, in the process of step S234 shown in FIG. 4A, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “lost” or “big hit”. At this time, when the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of big hit types as in the case of determining the big hit type.

  Thereafter, when the game state becomes the big hit game state in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, when the first round game is started, the process of step S303 shown in FIG. In the same manner as described above, the big winning opening opening time in the first round game is set by determining the big winning opening opening pattern previously associated with the big hit type. Then, similarly to the process of step S305, after performing the control to open the big winning opening in the first round game, the big hit releasing process similar to the small hit releasing process shown in FIG. 8 is executed. To do. At this time, by performing the same processing as steps S341 to S345 shown in FIG. 9 based on the elapse of the large winning opening opening time, the winning count detection value is obtained when the winning ball detection waiting time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined determination value has been reached. Thus, when it is determined that the number of winning game balls in the first round game is less than a predetermined number, the round continuation condition for continuously executing the round game in the big hit gaming state is not satisfied. End the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of winning game balls is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, it is determined that the round continuation condition is satisfied and the second and subsequent round games may be controlled to be executable. Thus, the special game state is set as a game state in which the first round game is executed in the big hit game state, and the specific game state is a game in which the second round game or later is executed in the big hit game state. It may be set as a state.

  In addition to these, a game machine for giving different game values corresponding to the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the number of game balls that have entered the predetermined winning device Various control contents including control or production control can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, based on the establishment of the special game condition that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the processing of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. 8), the small winning game state in which the special prize winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state by opening the large winning opening until the predetermined period elapses by executing the processes shown in FIGS. It becomes. When the number of gaming balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the large winning opening that has been opened in the small hit gaming state has reached a predetermined number, a specific gaming condition is established. The gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state. Then, the possibility of the specific game condition being satisfied is changed depending on whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied depending on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, not only the number of game balls that enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the big winning opening when in the small hit game state, but also the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Can increase the interest of the game and improve the entertainment of the game. In addition, the relationship that the game ball is won by winning the game is clarified, and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  As the success or failure of the predetermined game condition, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied is changed depending on whether or not the game state immediately before being controlled to the small hit game state is a predetermined game state such as a probability change state. Thereby, not only the number of game balls that enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the large winning opening when in the small hit game state, but also the game state immediately before the small hit game state is entered. The interest of the person can be raised and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  As the success or failure of the predetermined control condition, it is specified according to whether or not the small hit game state is a specific type corresponding to the case where the small hit type is “small hit A” among the multiple types of small hit game states. Change the possibility that the game condition is met. As a result, not only the number of game balls that enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the large winning opening when in the small hit gaming state, but also the player's interest in the type of the small hit gaming state. It can be raised and the game entertainment can be improved.

  As the success or failure of the predetermined control condition, the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied is changed according to whether or not the specific control condition is a specific period such as a specific release period among a plurality of periods in the small hit game state. Thereby, not only the number of game balls that enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the big winning opening when in the small hit gaming state, but also the period controlled in the small hit gaming state. The interest of the person can be raised and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  As a success or failure of the predetermined control condition, a small winning symbol corresponding to the “small hit” corresponding to the special symbol display result among a plurality of symbol display devices such as the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device is determined in advance. The possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied is changed according to whether or not it has been derived to one symbol display device. As a result, not only the number of game balls that enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the large winning opening when in the small hit gaming state, but also the symbol display apparatus from which the special display result is derived. The interest of the person can be raised and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  For example, in response to the start of the small hit game state, it is suggested that the specific game condition is easily established in the small hit notification effect in which an effect image is displayed as shown in FIGS. Is done. Thus, by making it possible to recognize the ease with which the specific game condition is established, the game interest can be improved.

  When the number of winning game balls in the small hit gaming state is less than a predetermined number, for example, in response to the end of the small hit gaming state, display of an effect image as shown in FIGS. An effect mode or the like in the small hit end effect to be performed is varied according to the number of winning game balls. In this way, even when the big hit gaming state is not achieved, the gaming interest can be improved by changing to various production modes.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4 ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball devices 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game using a game medium and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific gaming condition is established,
A variable winning device that changes between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter;
Special gaming state control means for controlling the variable prize-winning device from the second state to the first state until a predetermined period elapses based on the establishment of a predetermined special gaming condition;
Special gaming conditions that allow the specific gaming condition to be satisfied when the number of gaming media that have entered the variable prize device that has changed to the first state when the special gaming state is reached reaches a predetermined number Control means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state when the specific game condition is established,
The special game condition control means changes the possibility that the specific game condition is satisfied depending on whether or not the predetermined control condition is satisfied depending on the progress of the game.
A gaming machine characterized by that.