JP2013059591A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that periodically gives opportunities advantageous to a player to continuously motivate the player to play a game.SOLUTION: In this game machine, a sorting device 200 is configured to repeat sorting operation of sorting first-24th game balls flowing into an inflow port 202 toward a first outflow port 203A, thereafter causes the game balls to flow out from the first outflow port 203A to a game region, sorts the 25th game ball toward a second outflow port 203B, and thereafter causes the game ball to flow out from the second outflow port 203B toward a second start winning pocket 14A. The probability that the game ball enters the second start winning pocket 14A is increased once in 25 times. It is difficult for the player to end the game until the number of game balls flowing in the inflow port 202 reaches 25, thereby increasing the operation rate of the game machine.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine comprising a specific area provided in a game area into which a game medium is to be placed, and a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the flow of the game medium into the specific area. .

  Conventionally, a first start winning opening for starting variable display on the first special symbol display, a second start winning opening for starting variable display on the second special symbol display, the first start winning opening and the first 2. A distribution device that alternately distributes game balls to the start winning opening, and a variable winning ball apparatus (so-called electric Chu) that forms a second starting winning opening that is controlled to be easy to win during a short time after a big hit. The first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are stored in order of winning, and variable display on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display is performed in order of winning. There is one that can reduce the waste of winning due to a biased winning at either the start winning opening or the second starting winning opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-104564 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the allocating device has the first start winning opening so that the winning is not biased to either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Not only is the game ball distributed alternately to the second start winning opening, but the advantages of the first lottery and the second lottery differ greatly regardless of whether the first starting win or the second starting win occurs. However, there was a problem that the game became monotonous and the game motivation was attenuated.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of sustaining a player's willingness to play such that opportunities that are advantageous to the player come periodically. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Based on a specific area (for example, the second start winning port 14A / probability change switch 300) provided in the game area (7A, 7B) into which a game medium (game ball) is to be driven, and the game medium flowing into the specific area Privilege granting means (a game control CPU 56 that performs the processing of steps S61 to S64 and a game ball is detected by the part / probability change switch 300). In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising:
A distribution device (distribution device 200 / distribution device 200B) provided in the game area;
The distribution device is:
An inflow port (inlet port 202) through which game media driven into the game area can flow;
A plurality of outlets (first outlet 203A, second outlet 203B / first outlet 303A, second outlet 303B, which are provided upstream of the specific region and from which the game medium flowing in from the inlet flows out. )When,
Distributing means (sprocket 210, connection box 212, flow path switching valve 211) for distributing game media flowing in from the inflow port to any of the plurality of outflow ports,
The plurality of outlets include a first outlet (first outlet 203A / first outlet 303A) that allows the game medium distributed by the distribution means to flow out of the specific area in a guideable manner and the specific outlet. Including a second outlet (second outlet 203B / second outlet 303B) that flows out to the area in an inductive manner;
The allocating means guides a predetermined number (for example, 24 balls) of game media to the first outlet and then supplies a smaller number (for example, one ball) of game media to the second outlet. It is configured to be able to repeatedly execute the sorting operation that leads to
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium that has flowed into the inflow port in the game area is not guided to the specific area because it is distributed by the distribution means and flows out from the first outflow port until the predetermined number is reached, but reaches the predetermined number. Since it flows out from a 2nd outflow port after doing, possibility that it will flow in into a specific area becomes high. In other words, the game medium that has flowed into the inflow port once is guided to the specific area once in a predetermined time, and there is a high possibility that a privilege is given to the player. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to finish the game until the predetermined number of game media flows into the inflow port, so that the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
The first specific area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 / first specific gate switch 310A) provided in the game area (7A, 7B) into which a game medium (game ball) is to be placed, and the first specific area are different. Based on the specific area including the second specific area (for example, the second start winning opening 14A / second specific gate switch 310B) and the game medium flowing into the specific area, a privilege (big hit / for example, 14 rounds big hit) is awarded. A privilege granting means that can be granted (a portion where the game control CPU 56 performs the processing of steps S61 to S64 / a portion where the game control CPU 56 determines the number of rounds based on a specific gate passed before the big hit occurs). In a gaming machine (pachinko machine 1),
A distribution device provided in the game area;
The distribution device (distribution device 200A / distribution device 200C)
An inflow port (inlet port 202) through which game media driven into the game area can flow;
A plurality of outlets (first outlet 203A, second outlet 203B) provided on the upstream side of the specific region and from which the game medium flowing in from the inlet flows out;
Distributing means (sprocket 210, connection box 212, flow path switching valve 211) for distributing game media flowing in from the inflow port to any of the plurality of outflow ports,
The plurality of outlets guide the game media distributed by the distribution means to the first outlet (first outlet 203A) and the second specific area through which the game medium flows out to the first specific area. A second outlet (second outlet 203B) that flows out possible,
The privilege granting means can grant a privilege that is more advantageous to the player when the game medium flows into the second specific area than when the game medium flows into the first specific area (in Example 2). The game control CPU 56 determines the probability variation big hit B at a higher rate when winning the first start winning slot 13 when winning the second start winning slot 14A. In the second modification, the game control CPU 56 When a game ball is detected by the first specific gate switch 310A after the jackpot display result is derived as the display result of the variable display until the predetermined period elapses, a five-round jackpot is determined and the second specific gate is determined. If a game ball is detected by the switch 310B, a 14 round round jackpot is determined)
The allocating means guides a predetermined number of game media (for example, 24 balls) to the first outlet and then supplies a smaller number (for example, one ball) of game media to the second outlet. It is configured to be able to repeatedly execute the sorting operation that leads to
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium that has flowed into the inflow port in the game area is guided to the first specific area because it is distributed by the distribution means and flows out from the first outflow port until the predetermined number is reached. After reaching the number, it flows out from the second outlet, so that the possibility of flowing into the second specific region increases. That is, the game medium that has flowed into the inlet once in a predetermined time is guided to the second specific area, and there is an opportunity that a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when it flows into the first specific area is more likely to be given. Will come. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to finish the game until the predetermined number of game media flows into the inflow port, so that the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.
In addition, in the first and second claims, benefits advantageous to the player include, for example, a big hit gaming state in which more game media can be acquired than in a normal state, a probable change state in which the winning probability of the big hit is increased, and a start condition This includes a short time state in which the establishment frequency increases, a lottery lottery based on the establishment of the start condition, and the opening control content of the big prize opening.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
After a smaller number (for example, one ball) of game media (game balls) than the predetermined number (for example, 24 balls) is guided to the second outlet (second outlet 203B / second outlet 303B). Specific means for specifying the number of game media guided to the first outlet (first outlet 203A / first outlet 303A) by the distribution means (sprocket 210, connection box 212, flow path switching valve 211) (The part in which the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the lost switch passage counter based on the detection of the game ball by the lost switch 24a);
Based on the result of specification by the specifying means, the notification means for notifying the number of game media until reaching the predetermined number in a manner that can be specified (the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the count value of the lost switch passage counter in step S681). Updating the level display of the indicator display unit 250),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the player does not visually check the distribution status of the game medium by the distribution means, the situation until the chance that the privilege is likely to be granted by the notification by the notification means comes Can be easily grasped.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
A notification by the notification means is made until a predetermined period elapses after the power supply to the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) is started (the power switch is turned on) (for example, until the variable display of 50 revolutions is completed). Prohibiting notification prohibiting means (part for which the effect control CPU 101 sets an indicator non-display flag in the initialization processing in step S701),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the gaming machine is turned on, the number of gaming media up to the predetermined number is not identifiable, so that, for example, when a gaming store starts business, etc. It is possible to prevent an attempt to increase the operation of the gaming machine.
The predetermined period may be, for example, a period from when power supply to the gaming machine is started until a predetermined number of variable displays are completed or until a big hit occurs, or until a predetermined time elapses. It is good.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2 or means 1,
The game medium (game ball) guided to the first outlet (first outlet 203A / first outlet 303A) is detected by the distribution means (sprocket 210, connection box 212, flow path switching valve 211). First detection means (for example, a loss switch 24a);
Second detection means (for example, a chance switch 24b) for detecting the game medium guided to the second outlet by the distribution means;
Based on the detection results of both the first detection means and the second detection means, determination means for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the distribution by the distribution means (the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the distribution in step S708 A portion for determining whether or not the counter value of the total chance switch passage counter with respect to the counter value of the total loss switch passage counter in step S690 in the minute error processing exceeds an allowable range);
Error notification means for performing predetermined error notification based on the determination by the determination means as abnormal (part in which the production control CPU 101 performs error notification in step S692 in the distribution error processing of step S708). ,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it becomes easy to find out that an abnormality has occurred in the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage due to an unfavorable distribution for the player .

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (b) and (c) are jackpot type determination tables, and (d) is an explanatory diagram showing control contents for each jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is sectional drawing which shows the distribution situation of the game ball by a distribution apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an indicator display update process. It is. It is a flowchart which shows a distribution error process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the operation condition of the distribution apparatus in normal time. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the operation state of the distribution apparatus at the time of non-detection. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the operating condition of the sorting apparatus when a sorting error arises. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an indicator display and a distribution condition. It is a figure which shows the display condition in a highly accurate base state. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine as 2nd Example of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the distribution condition of the game ball by the distribution apparatus applied to the pachinko game machine as 2nd Example. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine as the modification 1 of this invention. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the distribution situation of game balls when the allocation device is applied to a special variable winning ball device, (b) is a table showing a jackpot type, (c) (d) is a jackpot type determination It is a figure which shows a table. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine as the modification 2 of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the right side of the game board 6, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display a plurality of types of symbols. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display a plurality of types of symbols.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display characters such as numbers such as 0 to 9, 00 to 99, and alphabets, for example. .

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  The game area 7 formed on the board surface of the game board 6 includes a left game area 7A on the left side and a right game area 7B on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9. For example, the left game area 7A and the right game area 7B may be divided by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area or the array PL of the obstacle nails. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and is driven into the game area is guided to the left game area 7A, the game ball is guided to the right game area 7B by being guided along the array PL of nails, for example. Impossible or difficult to navigate. On the other hand, when guided to the right game area 7B, guidance to the left game area 7A is impossible or difficult due to guidance along the nail array PL. In the following FIGS. 1 to 41, only a part of the plurality of obstacle nails implanted in the game board 6 is shown, and the others are omitted.

  A winning device having a first start winning opening 13 is provided at a lower left position of the effect display device 9 in the left game area 7A. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A winning device having a second starting winning port 14A is provided at a lower right position of the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14A is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a (see FIG. 2). The first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14A are always kept in a constant open state by having an inflow port having a constant predetermined size.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a third start winning opening 14B through which a game ball can be won is provided at the lower right position of the effect display device 9 in the right game area 7. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the third start winning opening 14B (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the third starting winning port 14B than the first starting winning port 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the third start winning opening 14B. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the third start winning port 14B. Then, the nail is densely arranged around the first start winning opening 13, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, You may make it make the winning rate of the start winning opening 14B higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 13.

  Note that the game ball won in the third start winning port 14B and the game ball won in the second start winning port 14A of the variable winning ball device 15 are guided to one ball detection channel (not shown), and the ball It is detected as a second start prize by the second start port switch 14a (see FIG. 2) provided in the detection flow path. That is, not only the second start winning opening 14A but also the third start winning opening 14B is detected as a second start winning prize.

  A distribution device 200 is provided at a position below the center of the effect display device 9 in the left game area 2A, above the second start winning opening 14A. As shown in FIG. 24, the distribution device 200 includes a case body 201 formed in a substantially bell-shaped shape with a synthetic resin material having translucency, and an inlet 202 into which one game ball can flow into the upper end surface. And the 1st outflow port 203A and the 2nd outflow port 203B from which the game ball which flowed in from the inflow port 202 is discharged | emitted are provided in the lower end surface.

  Inside the case body 201, an inflow path 204A extending downward from the inflow port 202, and a branching portion 205 provided at the lower end of the inflow path 204A are branched to the left side to the first outflow port 203A. A game ball channel formed in a substantially inverted Y shape is provided by the first outflow channel 204B connected to the second outflow channel 204C branched to the right side from the branch part 205 and connected to the second outflow port 203B. These flow paths are visible from the player side through the case body 201.

  In the inflow path 204A, a sprocket 210 is rotatably provided around a shaft member 210a facing in the front-rear direction. On the outer periphery of the sprocket 210, ball receiving recesses 210b for receiving game balls are provided at four positions at intervals of 90 degrees, and any of the game balls flowing from the inlet 202 and flowing down the inflow path 204A is received by any of the ball receivers. Each time it enters the portion 210b, it rotates about 90 degrees. The sprocket 210 employs a conventionally known ratchet mechanism (not shown), and is restricted so as to rotate only in one direction (in the present embodiment, counterclockwise when viewed from the front). When it falls from 210b, rotation stops suitably.

  The branch portion 205 is provided with a flow path switching valve 211 that is swingable about a shaft member whose lower end faces the front-rear direction. Specifically, the flow path switching valve 211 has a first position (see FIG. 24 (a)) that is an initial position for closing the inlet of the second outflow passage 204C in an upright position, and a tilted attitude that tilts to the left. Thus, it is configured to be swingable between the second position (see FIG. 24B) that closes the inlet of the first outflow passage 204B. That is, at the first position, the game ball is guided to the first outflow path 204B, and at the second position, the game ball is guided to the second outflow path 204C.

  The shaft member 210a of the sprocket 210 and the shaft member 211a of the flow path switching valve 211 are extended to the inside of a connection box 212 provided on the back surface of the case body 201, respectively. It is connected by a mechanism. Although the connection mechanism is not particularly described in detail, the connection mechanism is connected via a connection member such as a gear, for example, as a so-called mechanical timepiece, and the sprocket 210 is in the initial rotation position (for example, the position shown in FIG. 24A). ) So as to switch the flow path switching valve 211 from the first position to the second position every time the motor rotates a predetermined number of times.

  In this embodiment, when one game ball passes, the sprocket 210 rotates 1/4, so when four game balls pass, the sprocket 210 makes one rotation. Then, after the sprocket 210 rotates six times from the initial rotation position, the flow path switching valve 211 moves from the first position to the second position during a quarter rotation (about 90 degrees), and then returns to the first position again. It is like that. In other words, the sprocket 210 rotates six times from the initial rotation position when 24 game balls pass and the sprocket 210 rotates 1/4 by passing the 25th game ball. One round trip is made between the first position and the second position.

  Therefore, since the flow path switching valve 211 is in the first position while the sprocket 210 rotates six times from the initial rotation position, the 24 game balls that have passed through the sprocket 210 and reached the branching portion 205 are in the first position. All are distributed to the first outflow path 204B side by the flow path switching valve 211. Since the flow path switching valve 211 makes one reciprocation between the first position and the second position during the next ¼ rotation, the 25th game ball that has passed through the sprocket 210 and reached the branching portion 205 is reached. Is distributed to the second outflow path 204C side by the flow path switching valve 211 moved to the second position. Since the flow path switching valve 211 returns to the first position immediately after reaching the second position and distributing the game ball to the second outflow path 204C side, the 26th game ball is switched to the flow path at the first position. The valve 211 is distributed to the first outflow path 204B side.

  The coupling mechanism (not shown) is designed by measuring in advance the time it takes for the game ball that has passed through the sprocket 210 to reach the branching portion 205 and pass through it. The operation timing is adjusted so that only the game balls are distributed to the second outflow path 204C side by the flow path switching valve 211, and the 26th and subsequent game balls are distributed to the first outflow path 204B side.

  As described above, the distributing means including the sprocket 210, the flow path switching valve 211, and the connection mechanism provided in the connection box 212 has a predetermined number (24 balls in this embodiment) of game balls to the first outlet 203A. After guiding, a distribution operation for guiding a smaller number of game balls (one ball in this embodiment) to the second outlet 203B than the predetermined number (the flow path switching valve 211 is between the first position and the second position). Therefore, every time 24 balls pass through the sprocket 210, only one ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side.

  A loss switch 24a is provided at the first discharge port 203A of the first outflow path 204B so that the number of game balls distributed to the first outflow path 204B can be counted. A chance switch 24b is provided in the middle of the second outflow path 204C so that the number of game balls distributed to the second outflow path 204C can be counted. The chance switch 24b is disposed at a position deeper upstream than the second outflow port 203B, so that it does not detect a game ball bounced back by an obstacle nail or the like in the vicinity of the second start winning port 14A. It is like that.

  The inflow port 202 is disposed at an obliquely lower right position than the first start winning award port 13, and a plurality of obstacle nails are arranged from the first start winning award port 13 toward the inflow port 202. Therefore, most of the game balls that have been guided to the first start winning opening 13 but spilled to the right without entering the first starting winning opening 13 are guided toward the inflow port 202 by the nail arrangement. It has become.

  The first outlet 203A is disposed in a region where there is no winning opening in the vicinity of the lower position, and allows the game ball to flow out vertically downward. Therefore, most of the game balls that have flowed out of the first outlet 203A are guided to the outlet 26 and the like without entering the second start winning opening 14A on the right side.

  On the other hand, the second outlet 203B faces the position immediately above the second start winning opening 14A so as to face the inlet of the second starting winning opening 14A, and above the second start winning opening 14A. A gap L1 (see FIG. 24 (a)) that is slightly wider than the diameter 2R of the game ball is provided between the obstacle nail K provided and the game ball flows out vertically downward. Therefore, most of the game balls that have flowed out from the second outlet 203B enter the second start winning opening 14A, but rarely spill sideways from the gap L1 and do not enter and enter the second starting winning opening 14A. There is a possibility of flowing down into the game area from the gap L1.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has flowed out from the second outlet 203B is guided from the gap L1 to other than the second start winning opening 14A, but the second chance is 100%. You may make it win | win a start winning opening 14A.

  Returning to FIG. 1, at the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13a, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). .) Is displayed separately from the first special symbol reserved memory display unit and the first special symbol reserved memory display unit, and the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. The special symbol reservation memory display 18 which consists of 7 segment LED provided with the 2nd special symbol reservation memory display part which displays is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the start memory number by winning to the first start winning port 13a and the start memory number by winning to the second start winning port 13b. May be four or more.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold memory display unit 18c for displaying the first hold memory number and a second hold memory display unit 18d for displaying the second hold memory number are displayed. A holding storage display area is provided. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition. In addition, an indicator display area in which an indicator display unit 250 that indicates the distribution status of the game balls by the distribution device 200 is displayed is provided at the top of the display screen of the effect display device 9. A space between the display area and the display area is a variable display area for decorative symbols.

  The reserved storage display area and the indicator display area are, for example, developed in super reach during variable display, when a movable performance agent (not shown) moves so as to be superimposed on the front side of the display screen, or a big hit In a game state or the like, the area is not displayed or is appropriately moved or reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  A gate 32 is provided above the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32 a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. . In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is such that when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the player is in an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state for the player (the game to the second starting winning port 14A or the third starting winning port 14B). The ball changes to a state where a prize can be won. On the upper portion of the special symbol storage memory display 18, a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In the present embodiment, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. In this probability change state, the time reduction control for reducing the variable symbol display time of the special symbol is performed, and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened and the high opening control for increasing the number of times of opening is performed. There are cases where the time is short (also referred to as a high base state) (highly accurate and high base state), and cases where a low base state where the time is not shortened (highly accurate and low base state). That is, in the short-time state, the game ball is likely to start and win, so that the variable display execution condition in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established.

  It should be noted that instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  On the left side of the game area 7, there is provided a decoration member 25 having a decoration LED 25 that blinks and displays during the game, and there is an out port 26 that absorbs a game ball that has not won a prize. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for effects (decorations), LEDs and lamps for effects are installed. In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 6 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails K.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. The operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 50b therein. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 3).

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

  If the game ball enters the second start winning port 14A or the third start winning port 14B and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, the game ball is in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol The variable display is ended and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect symbol (decoration) is displayed on the effect display device 9. Variable display of symbols is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 14A and the third starting winning port 14B. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

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

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

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23, the loss switch 24a, and the chance switch 24b to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mainly used. It is mounted on the substrate 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total reserved memory number designation command in which the value of the total reserved memory number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the loss switch 24a, and the chance switch 24b are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state determination is performed. (Switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has the effect of pseudo-ream, re-change is performed twice. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also in the case of using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. -4, fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4 and Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4 are prepared. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, when using normal PB2-3 among the fluctuation patterns accompanied with the effect of a pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 32.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of probability variation big hits A and B, it is a variation pattern type including a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with a normal reach and pseudo-ream. They are classified into normal CA3-2 and super CA3-4 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a loss, the non-reach CA 2-1 is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without a reach or a specific effect, and the non-reach is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without a reach but a specific effect. CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation without reach and specific production, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, Normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and re-variation three times pseudo-continuity, and normal CA 2-6 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and re-variation two times of pseudo-continuity And super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. It has been divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a big hit determination table 131a used in the low probability low base state (normal state) and the high accuracy low base state, and a big hit determination table 131b used in the high probability high base state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit type determination table 131a in the low probability low base state (normal state) and the high probability low base state stored in the ROM 54, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification | category determination table 131b at the time of the highly accurate base state memorize | stored in FIG. The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are stored on the basis of the game balls having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed) and the game balls are in the second start winning opening. 14 is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining a jackpot type using a holding memory based on winning in 14A or the third start winning opening 14B (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). .

  The jackpot type determination table 131a is a random number (random) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol in the low probability low base state (normal state) or the high probability low base state. This table is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot based on 1) as either “probable variation jackpot A” or “probability variation jackpot B”. In this embodiment, 96 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” corresponding to the big hit in the first special symbol display 8a (the probability variation big hit A is determined at a ratio of 96/100). 4), four determination values are assigned to “probability variation big hit B” (determined as probability variation big hit B at a ratio of 4/100). Further, 100 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit B” corresponding to the big hit in the second special symbol display 8b (the probability variation big hit B is determined at a ratio of 100/100). ).

  The jackpot type determination table 131b indicates the jackpot type according to the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol in the highly accurate base state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probable variation jackpot A” and “probability variation jackpot B”. In this embodiment, 100 judgment values are assigned to “probability big hit B” corresponding to each big hit in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b (100 minutes). The probability variation big hit B is determined at a rate of 100).

  That is, in the low accuracy low base state (normal state) or in the high accuracy low base state, the display result in which the first special symbol variation display is executed after starting the winning at the first start winning opening 13 becomes a big hit. In this case, the “probable variation big hit A” is determined at a rate of 96%, and the “probable change big hit B” is determined at a rate of 4%. In addition, when the display result obtained when the second special symbol variation display is executed after the start winning is made at the second start winning opening 14A or the third start winning opening 14B becomes the big hit, the “probable big hit B” at a rate of 100%. Is determined. That is, when the start winning prize is displayed at the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol change display is executed, the start winning prize is given at the second starting winning opening 14A or the third start winning opening 14B and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “probable big hit B” differs depending on whether the variable display is executed.

  Further, in the high-accuracy and high-base state, even if the display result obtained by starting the winning a prize at the first starting prize opening 13 and executing the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the second starting prize opening 14A or Even when the display result obtained by starting the winning at the third start winning opening 14B and executing the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit, the “probable big hit B” is determined at a rate of 100%. That is, when the start winning prize is displayed at the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol change display is executed, the start winning prize is given at the second starting winning opening 14A or the third start winning opening 14B and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” is the same when the variable display is executed. In other words, the percentage (100%) determined as “probability big hit B” when a big hit is made in the first special symbol in the high-accuracy high-base state is the low-low-low base state (normal state) or the high-precision low It is higher than the ratio (4%) determined as “probability big hit B” when the big win is made in the first special symbol in the base state.

  In this way, the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, and the determination values corresponding to the respective “probable variation big hit A” and “probability big hit B” (big hit type determination value). Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 8D, “probability big hit A” is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened twice, and the opening time of the big winning opening per round is 0. 0. It is 5 seconds, and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it shifts to the probability change state with a probability of 100%, and only the probability change control is performed until the predetermined number of times (60 times in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot is finished. It is a big hit that is continuously controlled in a highly accurate and low base state (also referred to as a probable variation state), in which short-time control and high open control are not performed.

  On the other hand, “probability big hit B” is controlled to a two round big hit game state in which the big winning opening is opened twice, and the opening time of the big win per round is 29.5 seconds, and the big hit gaming state ends. A high-accuracy base in which probability-changing control, time-shortening control, and high-opening control are performed after the end of the big hit and until a predetermined number of times (60 times in this embodiment) is displayed after the end of the big hit. It is a big hit that continuously controls the state (also called the probability change / short-time state).

  In other words, in the “probability big hit B”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29.5 seconds, whereas in the “probable big hit A”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is 0.00. It is extremely short as 5 seconds (high-speed opening), and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win the big prize opening during the big hit game, and after the big hit gaming state of the positive big hit A is finished, the probabilistic control is performed. Although it is controlled, it does not enter the short state (high base state) when the short time control or the high opening control is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after all big hits (probability big hits A and B) are completed, the probability shift state is reached with a probability of 100%. There is no state.

  In this embodiment, the second specific game is made longer by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening per round of the probability variation big hit B as the first specific gaming state than the probability variation big hit A as the second specific gaming state. Although the game value given to the player in the first specific gaming state is higher than the state, for example, the number of rounds in the first specific gaming state may be larger than that in the second specific gaming state. Then, the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round in the first specific gaming state may be larger than that in the second specific gaming state. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same two rounds of big win, a second specific gaming state in which a big winning opening is opened once per round and a first specific gaming state in which a big winning opening is opened multiple times per round are prepared. Then, the game value of the first specific gaming state may be increased by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in either case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened twice (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all two rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And, in the case of the second specific gaming state, since all the two rounds have been finished internally, the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the first specific gaming state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after the jackpot of the opening is completed once).

  In addition, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the control for opening the big winning opening twice every 0.5 seconds, that is, the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit B” is performed. May be. In the case of this “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before the “small hit” is maintained. In this way, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it is impossible to specify whether the game has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, a “probability big hit B” is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit is completed. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132a, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type, a random number (random) for determining the variation pattern type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on 2).

  The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-. A determination value corresponding to any one of the three to super CA3-4 variation pattern types is set.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b. Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135a used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the high-probability base state or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where the common use variation pattern type determination table 135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the high-probability base state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. However, a separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the high-accuracy and high-base state and for the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Further, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) are used as the variation pattern type determination table for deviation for the high-accuracy base state. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b used when the total number of pending storages is three or more are two. Although the case where only the type table is used is shown, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of pending storages. However, a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first and second pending storage numbers. A plurality of may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  Each deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a, 135b includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of being out of order, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that, regardless of the state and the total number of pending storage, a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for detachment is used regardless of the current game state is shown. However, the current game state is a high-accuracy base state. Depending on whether there is a normal state or not, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined, and when the gaming state is a high-accuracy base state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table 137a stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137a is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the above. The hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 to super CA3-4. . The winning variation pattern determination table 137a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is “big hit” Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and normal CA3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. -2 and a super CA 3-3 and a super CA 3-4 which are fluctuation pattern types including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream together with super reach) are shown. Yes.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 18), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit B start designation command: fanfare 2 designation command) for designating display of a big hit start screen (fanfare screen).

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

  The command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probability variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 2 designation command).

  The command B001H is based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 and the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is established. This is the first start opening prize designation command for notifying that. The command B002H is a special figure using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b based on the winning of the game ball (second start prize) at the second start winning opening 14A or the third starting winning opening 14B. This is a second start slot winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the game is satisfied.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the normal state. Command B101 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B102 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B2XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  The command B3XX (H) is an effect control command (probability change count designation command) that specifies the remaining number of times of the probability change state (how many times the probability change state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B3XX (H) indicates the remaining number of times of the probability variation state.

  The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (chance switch passage designation command) that designates that the game ball that has flowed into the sorting apparatus 200 has passed the chance switch 24b provided in the second outflow path 204C. The command B 402 (H) is an effect control command (losing switch passage designation command) that designates that the game ball that has flowed into the sorting device 200 has passed the loss switch 24 a provided in the first outflow path 204 B.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  The command C2XXH is an error notification command for notifying the occurrence of various errors such as a pending storage error described later. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates an error code of the error that has occurred.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state or a high base state or whether a big hit game is being played) The winning determination process is executed, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 13 is always transmitted. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 gives a notice of whether or not it will be a big hit or reach in advance before starting the variable display of the notice target based on the received symbol designation command. Execute the hold notice.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed in accordance with the contents shown in FIG.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the design symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces the effect according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start prize port 14A or the third start prize port 14B is turned on, that is, the second start prize port 14A or If a start winning to the third start winning port 14B has occurred, a second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed every round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). In addition, the CPU 56 stores the total reserved memory in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13, the second start winning opening 14A, and the third start winning opening 14B. Data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the number counter (step S214A).

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

  FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 17A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 17A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 17A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second starting winning port 14A and the third starting winning port 14B. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14A, and the third starting winning opening 14B is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17B) (see FIG. 17B). Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 17B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2), a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3), and a super reach flag described later are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which a variation display result when a variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (step S216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the first reserved memory number counter subsequent to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command and the first start opening prize designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217A).

  Next, the second start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17B) (see FIG. 17B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the second reserved memory number counter next to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 and control for transmitting the second start opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 are performed (step S217B).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S216A and S216B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the big hit type, determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14A, and the second start winning opening 14B, the variable display based on the start winning is started. Prior to this, by executing the winning determination process, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation pattern types. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and as described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 superimposes the variation pattern type based on the determination result at the time of winning. Execute a hold notice to announce the reach.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (specifically, whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or more).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a short-time state or determines that the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination for loss shown in FIG. A table (for shortening) 135b is set. If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal) 135a shown in FIG. 10A is set. It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state and the total number of pending storage, it is not distinguished which one of the variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b for detachment is used. The change pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b for use may be selected and set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, since the determination value is assigned to a common range of 150 to 251 for the variation pattern type of super CA 3-4 that is a super reach big hit, It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for pattern type determination (random 2) is equal to or greater than the threshold value 150. If the value is equal to or greater than 150, it may be determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of 230 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 that is out of super reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold value 230, and if it is greater than or equal to 230, it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7. May be. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that is out of reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 79. If the value is 79 or less, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 is determined. You may judge.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S215A and S215B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 16A). When there is a start winning at the second start winning port 14A and the third start winning port 14B (the second start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 16B), a winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed. In the case), the big hit type is determined as “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” using the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b shown in FIGS. Then, the CPU 56 sets the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a according to the big hit type determined in step S227 (step S228).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225 and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S215A and S215B (step S229). ).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning determination process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 16A), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Also, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “normal reach big hit”, processing for setting “06 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . Further, when there is a start winning at the second starting winning port 14A or the third starting winning port 14B (the second starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 16B), a winning determination process (see step S217B) is executed. If it is determined in step S229 that “non-reach”, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “normal reach big hit”, processing for setting “07 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 17A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  In this embodiment, according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14A or the third starting winning opening 14B, Although the case where the variable display of the special symbol is executed is shown, the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be executed with priority. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the third starting winning port 14B provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  When the display is performed with priority given to the variation display of the second special symbol, in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 18, the value of the random number for determining the big hit (random R) is determined as the big hit in the low probability state. Only the process of comparing with the value may be executed and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 are performed) You may not do it). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or data indicating“ second ”indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14A and the third start winning opening 14B, that is, executing the process for the second special symbol. Data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but to decide whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B is set, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. When the jackpot is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped. Is reset at the timing when the stop symbol is stopped and the display of the stop symbol is stopped after the predetermined number of times of fluctuation display is ended after the big hit game is ended.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (No in step S61), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S65 as it is. In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit.

  When the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Yes in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to determine the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area. The type (“probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) is determined as the big hit type (step S63). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S215A of the first start opening switch passage processing or step S215B of the second start opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S64). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S65). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined in the winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B) performed when the game ball is won, and it is determined whether or not the big symbol is won at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Further, the variation pattern is determined, but it may be determined whether or not the game ball is a big hit at the time of winning the game ball, and the variation pattern may be determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S66).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a (see FIG. 9A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is changed to the time reduction state (including the case of changing to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit B, set in the process of ending the big hit game, the timing when the short time is consumed, and the special symbol change display is stopped when the big hit is decided. It is reset when the symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in Step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in Step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used for this (step S98), the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in the process of step S92, S97 or S98. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern determination table 137a (see FIG. 11) as a table used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. One of the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138a (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S98 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying stop symbols is performed (step S131). When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the short time flag (step S134), and performs control for transmitting the big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. This is performed (step S135). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit A start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit B start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) and the opening time corresponding to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. When the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S153). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain variation number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the certain variation number counter after the subtraction (step S154). Next, when the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S155), the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag (step S156). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S157).

  When the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is not 0 in step S155 or after the control for transmitting the normal state designation command is performed in step S157, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S141 and confirms that the time reduction state is present. It is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag shown is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction (step S143), and then the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0. If it becomes (step S144), the time reduction flag is reset (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S140, No in S141, No in S144, the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300). Update (step S152).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, and if the probability variation big hit B, the small hit / probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit B (step S166). Specifically, it can be determined by confirming whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01” or “02”. If the probability change big hit B, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167), and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 60 times) to the time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions. Set (step S168), and further performs control to transmit a time-short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S169).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag in order to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170), and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 60 times) in a probability change number counter for counting the probability change number (step S171). ), A control for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S172), and the process proceeds to step S173.

  If it is not the probability variation big hit B in step S166, that is, if the probability variation big hit A, the process proceeds to step S170 and the processing of steps S170 to 173 is performed. That is, when the probability variation big hit A occurs, only the probability variation number is updated, and when the probability variation big hit B occurs, both the time reduction number and the probability variation number are updated.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is hit. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S173).

  Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit probability in the normal state is about 1 / 25.01, so if a start winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13, a big hit is generated with a relatively high probability. However, in the normal state, about 96% of the big hits in the first special symbol are determined to be probable big hits A, so even if a big hit occurs, almost no winning ball can be expected. In addition, after the probability variation big hit A is finished, the probability variation state is controlled, but the big hit probability is almost the same as the normal state (about 1/25), and the third starting prize opening that becomes the trigger of the variation of the second special symbol. It is not controlled to the short state when the winning frequency to 14B increases.

  Here, when the probable big hit B is determined by the big hit with the first special symbol in the normal state, not only a small amount of prize balls can be expected, but also the player is finished in the big hit because it is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit ends. By subsequently launching a game ball into the right game area 7B (also referred to as right-handed), it is possible to generate a start winning at the third start winning port 14B with high probability.

  In addition, since the short-time state continues after the end of the big hit until the variable display of 60 rotations is finished, theoretically, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur during the short-time state. Since the probability variation big hit B is determined at a rate of 100% in both the symbol and the second special symbol, there is a possibility that the probability variation big hit B will be connected with high probability.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the probability that the probability variation big hit B is generated in the normal state is low. However, if the probability variation big hit B can be generated once, the right variation game hit B is continuously performed by performing the right-handed game in the short time state. It will be possible to expect a large number of prize balls.

  In the normal state, there are few opportunities for the variable winning device 15 to be in the open state, and the time to be in the open state is extremely short. Therefore, even if a game ball is driven into the right game area 7B, it is possible to win in the third start winning opening 14B. Since the performance is extremely low and there is almost no possibility of winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14A by the nail arrangement PL, the player hits the game ball in the left game area 7A rather than the right game area 7B. Is considered advantageous.

  A part of the game ball launched into the left game area 7A is guided toward the first start winning opening 13 by the obstacle nail K, the windmill, or the like. A part of the game balls guided to the first start winning opening 13 wins the first start winning opening 13, and most of the game balls not won are directed toward the inlet 202 of the sorting apparatus 200. Be guided. A part of the game ball guided toward the inflow port 202 flows into the inflow port 202, and most of the game balls that have not flowed into the inflow port 202 are guided to the out port 26.

  In the sorting apparatus 200, the game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 202 are distributed to either the first outflow path 204B or the second outflow path 204C. Specifically, as described above, after 24 game balls are guided to the first outlet 203A via the first outflow passage 204B, one game ball is sent to the second outlet via the second outflow passage 204C. The distribution operation guided to the outlet 203B is repeatedly executed. That is, one out of 25 game balls flowing into the inflow port 202 is distributed to the second outflow port 203B side, and the second start winning port 14A disposed immediately below the high probability (this implementation) In the example, it flows in, for example, with a probability of about 98%.

  In this way, by making it possible to generate the start winning at the second starting winning port 14A, it is possible to increase the chances that the big hit in the second special symbol, that is, the probability variation big hit B can be generated even in the normal state. .

  However, not all the game balls that have not won the first start winning opening 13 flow into the inflow port 202, and all the game balls that have flowed out from the second outflow port 203B win the second start winning opening 14A. That's not true. Further, in the normal state, the jackpot is determined with a probability of about 1 / 25.01 based on the start winnings of both the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14A. Since the big win is not determined in the variable display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize, the substantial probability that the probability variable big hit B occurs in the second special symbol in the normal state is about 1/25 or less.

  However, if 25 game balls flow into the inflow port 202, the opportunity to win the game ball at the second start winning port 14A comes once. In other words, once every 25 times, chances come periodically, so it can be expected that the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14A will be a big hit. Therefore, it is difficult to end the game until at least the 25th game ball is guided to the second start winning opening 14A, so that the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game ball is finally displayed in the indicator display area provided at the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 so that the player can easily grasp the distribution situation of the game ball by the distribution device 200. An indicator display unit 250 that can specify how many game balls have been distributed to the first outlet 203A side since the distribution to the second outlet 203B side is displayed (for example, see FIG. 35). Thus, the player can check the game ball distribution status by the flow path switching valve 211 without visually checking the game ball distribution status until the opportunity to win the second start winning opening 14A by the indicator display unit 250. Can be easily grasped.

  In this embodiment, for example, when an abnormality occurs in the distribution of the game balls by the distribution device 200, an error screen indicating that a distribution error has occurred is displayed on the effect display device 9. Specifically, when the 25th game ball is detected by the lose switch 24a, or the ratio of the total chance ball number detected by the chance switch 24b to the total lose ball number detected by the lose switch 24a is An error notification is executed when a predetermined value (for example, 1/25) is exceeded and the allowable range is exceeded.

  For example, when the lose switch 24a does not detect a game ball for some reason, the number of game balls actually allocated to the first outlet 203B side and the number of indicator displays based on the number of detected balls by the lose switch 24a If there is no error in the error determination, adjustment is made on the display so as not to generate an error.

  In the present embodiment, the indicator display unit 250 is not displayed until a predetermined period (in this embodiment, until the variable display count reaches 50 rotations) has elapsed since the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Therefore, for example, a game shop is prevented from intentionally increasing the operation of a pachinko gaming machine at the start of business.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, the RAM area is cleared, various initial values are set, the timer is set to determine the start interval (for example, 2 ms) for effect control, and the indicator display unit 250 is set for a predetermined period (in this embodiment). The indicator non-display flag is set for non-display (until the variable display count reaches 50 rotations), and a predetermined value (for example, 50) is set to the counter value of the variable display counter for counting the variable display count from power-on. ) And the like are initialized (step S701).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is performed to update a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S706), and an indicator display update for updating a display of an indicator display unit 250 described later is performed. Processing is executed (step S707). Further, it is determined whether or not a distribution error has occurred, and an error distribution process for performing settings for executing error notification when it has occurred is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  27 and 28 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). A command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S619), the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set (step S620). If the received effect control command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S621), the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is set (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S623), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S624). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S625), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S628).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the indicator non-display flag is set in the initialization processing in step S701 (step S629). If it is set, the variable display counter is decremented by 1 (step S630), thereby variably displaying. It is confirmed whether or not the counter value of the counter has become 0 (step S631). When the counter value of the variable display counter becomes 0, the number of variable displays after power-on has reached 50, so the indicator non-display flag is cleared (step S632) and the indicator display unit 250 can be displayed. And If the indicator non-display flag is not set in step S629 and if the counter value of the variable display counter does not become 0 in step S631, the process proceeds to step S633.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S634). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The first pending storage number display update process for updating the number display is performed (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number saving area (step S637). Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. A second pending storage number display update process for updating the number display is performed (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is a chance switch passage designation command (step S640), the effect control CPU 101 resets the loss switch passage counter (step S641) and adds 1 to the total chance switch passage counter (step S641). In step S642), a predetermined value (for example, 1 second) is set in the second start port winning wait counter (step S643).

  If the received effect control command is a loss switch passage designation command (step S644), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the lose switch passage counter (step S645), and adds 1 to the total loss switch passage counter (step S645). Step S646). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the counter value of the lose switch passage counter has reached 25, that is, whether or not the 25th game ball has been detected by the lose switch 24a (step S647). If it is, an error notification screen indicating that a distribution error has occurred is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S648). If the counter value is 25 in step S647, an error signal indicating that a distribution error has occurred may be output to a hall computer (not shown).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the indicator display update process (step S707) shown in FIG. In the indicator display update process, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether the indicator non-display flag set in the initialization process in step S701 is set (step S670). The section 250 is hidden and the process is terminated (step S671). If it is not set, it is checked whether or not the counter value of the second start port winning wait counter is 0 or more (step S672).

  In step S672, if the counter value of the second start port winning awaiting counter is not greater than or equal to 0, the process proceeds to step S681, depending on the counter value of the lost switch passage counter, that is, the number of game balls distributed to the first outlet 203A side. The level display of the indicator display unit 250 is updated (step S681).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the lose switch passage counter is 24 (step S682). If the counter value is 24, the 24th game ball has passed and the indicator level has reached MAX. “CHANCE” indicating this is determined, display of “CHANCE !!” is started in the indicator display area (see FIG. 35C), and setting for displaying for a predetermined time is performed (step S683), and then processing is performed. Exit. If the count value of the loss switch passage counter is not 24 in step S682, the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S672, if the counter value of the second start opening prize waiting counter is 0 or more, that is, it is within the waiting time from the game ball passing through the chance switch 24b until reaching the second start winning opening 14A. Then, 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the second start port winning wait counter (step S673). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the counter value of the second start port winning waiting counter has become 0, that is, whether or not the waiting time has elapsed (step S674). If the counter value has not become 0, It is confirmed whether or not the second start opening winning designation command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14A within the waiting time (step S675).

  If the second start opening winning designation command reception flag is not set in step S675, it is determined that the start winning is not made and the process proceeds to step S681, and the indicator display of the indicator display unit 250 is updated. If the second start opening winning designation command reception flag is set in step S675, it is determined “CHANCE GET” indicating that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14A within the waiting time (step S676). ), “CHANCE GET !!” is displayed in the indicator display area (see FIG. 35D), and after setting for displaying for a predetermined time (step S677), the second start opening prize waiting counter is set. The counter value is cleared (step S678), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S674 that the counter value of the second start opening winning counter is 0, the game ball has not won the second start winning opening 14A until the waiting time has elapsed, that is, “LOST” indicating that the game ball that has flowed out from the first outlet 203A has not won the second start winning opening 14A is determined (step S679), and the display of “LOST...” Is started in the indicator display area ( The setting for displaying for a predetermined time is performed (step S680), and the process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the distribution error process (step S708) shown in FIG. In the distribution error processing, the production control CPU 101 calculates the ratio of the counter value of the total chance switch passage counter to the counter value of the total loss switch passage counter (step S690), and the calculated value is a predetermined reference value (for example, 1/25), it is determined whether or not it is within a predetermined allowable range (step S691). If it is within the allowable range, the process is terminated. If the allowable range is exceeded, a distribution error occurs. The distribution error display screen indicating that it is present is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S692).

  Next, various operation states during sorting by the sorting apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an operation state of the sorting apparatus in a normal time. FIG. 33 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an operation state of the sorting device when it is not detected. FIG. 34 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an operation state of the sorting apparatus when a sorting error occurs. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an indicator display and a distribution situation.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, the succeeding sphere that flows into the inflow port 202 after the game ball distributed to the second outflow port 203B side is distributed to the first outflow port 203A side and detected by the loss switch 24a. The The production control CPU 101 updates the level display of the indicator display unit 250 one by one every time it is detected by the lose switch 24a (see FIGS. 35A and 35B). In the variable display area, variable display is performed based on the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning opening 13 regardless of the distribution by the distribution device 200.

  At the same time as the 24th game ball passes through the sprocket 210, the flow path switching valve 211 moves from the first position to the second position, and the 25th game ball can be guided to the second outlet 203B side. State. Then, based on the fact that the 24th game ball that has passed through the sprocket 210 is detected by the lose switch 24a, the effect control CPU 101 updates the level display of the indicator display unit 250 to display the MAX display, and the indicator So that the character shouts “CHANCE !!” (see FIG. 35C), suggesting that the next 25th game ball will be distributed to the second outlet 203B side. .

  Next, the 25th game ball passes through the sprocket 210 and is distributed to the second outlet 203B side by the flow path switching valve 211, and at the same time, the flow path switching valve 211 moves from the second position to the first position. When the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a after the game ball is detected by the chance switch 24a and before the winning waiting time elapses, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the character is “CHANCE GET !!” Is displayed (see FIG. 35D) to notify that the 25th game ball has been distributed to the second outlet 203B side and has won the second start winning opening 14A. By this notification, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the probability variation big hit B is generated based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14A.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the game ball is not detected by the second start opening switch 14a after the game ball is detected by the chance switch 24a and before the winning waiting time elapses, The CPU 101 displays an image in which the character shouts “LOST ...” (see FIG. 35E), and the 25th game ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side, but the second starting prize opening Inform 14A that he has not won.

  After the 25th game ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side by the flow path switching valve 211, the flow path switching valve 211 moves from the second position to the first position immediately after that. Is switched to the first outflow path 204A, and after that, 24 game balls are newly distributed to the first outlet 203A side, and then the 25th game ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side. The operation will be repeated.

  As shown in FIG. 33, for example, when a game ball is not detected by the loss switch 24a due to some factor such as noise or electromagnetic waves, the effect control CPU 101 does not update the level display of the indicator display unit 250. The number of distributions and the number of display levels do not match. That is, for example, when the 12th and 13th game balls are distributed to the first outlet 203A side, but the 12th and 13th game balls are not detected by the lose switch 24a, the indicator level is It remains LV11.

  Therefore, the production control CPU 101 normally displays “CHANCE !!” when the 24th game ball is distributed to the first outlet 203A side, but the number of passing balls based on the detection of the lose switch 24a is Since it is 22 balls, the level 22 is still displayed, but when the 25th game ball is detected by the chance switch 24b, “CHANCE GET !!” is displayed as it is.

  In this way, even if the actual number of distributions does not match the number of display levels due to non-detection, it is not a display error and an error has not occurred in the game ball distribution itself, and the player is disadvantaged. In the distribution error processing described above, if the ratio of the counter value of the total chance switch passage counter to the counter value of the total loss switch passage counter does not exceed a predetermined allowable range, error notification is not performed and The display is updated at this time (here, when the 25th ball is detected). By doing so, it is possible to prevent as much as possible from giving distrust to the player due to error notification.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34, for example, the 25th game ball flows into the 24th game ball continuously, or the flow path switching valve 211 malfunctions. When the game ball is detected by the lose switch 24a, the message “Distribution error has occurred” is displayed in the indicator display area as it is to notify that a distribution error has occurred. In this case, the error notification can prevent the player from being disadvantaged without being given a chance to win the second start winning opening 14A.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a display state when the high-accuracy high-base state is entered after the probability variation big hit B is completed.

  In the present embodiment, when shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state after the end of the probable big hit B, it is recommended that the effect control CPU 101 launches a game ball in the right game area 7B, for example, in the big hit end extension processing. A right-handed instruction display screen is displayed (see FIG. 36A). Then, when the high-accuracy and high-base state is started, variable display is performed while displaying the number of remaining probability changes (see FIGS. 36B to 36D).

  Note that, in the short-time state after the end of the probable big hit B, the right-handed game is recommended as described above, so that the chance for the game ball to flow into the sorting device 200 becomes extremely low. Therefore, although not particularly illustrated, the effect control CPU 101 sets the indicator non-display flag when the time reduction state flag is set, thereby hiding the indicator display unit 250 during the high base state. Therefore, it is possible to carry out high-precision and high-base production on a wide screen.

  Further, in this embodiment, the high-accuracy base state ends in 60 revolutions after the end of the probable big hit B, but in the short-time state, the frequency of occurrence of the second start prize increases, so when the high-accuracy base state ends. The second reserved storage number is 1 or more, and the upper limit number (4) may be reached in some cases (see FIG. 36E).

  Therefore, while digesting this second reserved memory, since it is a big hit lottery opportunity with the second special symbol that arrives with a probability of 1/25 or less in the normal state, it is recommended to return to the left-handed game The player's expectation for the probable big hit B can be enhanced by executing an effect (for example, countdown, etc.) different from the normal big hit notice effect and the probable change effect during the normal time (FIGS. 36 (F) to 36F). (See (H)).

  If no big hit occurs during the digestion of the second reserved memory, an indicator display area is displayed at the top of the display screen and the normal state is restored (see FIG. 36I).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the game area 7A and flowing into the inflow port 202 flow until 1 to 24 game balls are detected. Since it is distributed by the path switching valve 211 and flows out from the first outlet 203A, it is not guided to the second start winning port 14A which is a specific region, but after reaching 24 balls, it flows out from the second outlet 203B. The possibility of flowing into the second start winning opening 14A increases. That is, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 202 is guided to the second start winning opening 14A once every 25 times, and the player has a high possibility of being given the second start winning as a privilege. It will be. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to finish the game until the number of game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 202 reaches 25, so that the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, after one ball less than 24 balls is guided to the second outlet 203B, the number of game balls guided to the first outlet 203A by the flow path switching valve 211 is determined by the loss switch passage counter. By specifying the counter value and displaying the level on the indicator display unit 250, the player can visually check the distribution status of the game balls by the distribution device 200 by the level display by the indicator display unit 250. It is possible to easily grasp the situation until an opportunity with a high possibility of winning a prize at the second start winning opening 14A arrives.

  Further, in this embodiment, the level display by the indicator display unit 250 is prohibited until a predetermined period (in this embodiment, the end of variable display of 50 rotations) has elapsed since the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, when the power switch is turned on, the number of game balls until the level of the indicator display unit 250 reaches MAX is not identifiable so that, for example, when a game store starts business, etc. It is possible to prevent intentionally increasing the operation of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the indicator display unit 250 is not displayed until the end of the variable display of 50 rotations after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Can be changed. The predetermined period is not limited to the end of the predetermined number of variable displays. For example, the predetermined period may be until a predetermined time elapses after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, It may be until this occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 detects the game ball guided to the first outlet 203A side by the flow path switching valve 211 and the game ball guided to the second outlet 203B side. Based on the detection results of both chance switches 24b, whether or not there is an abnormality in the distribution is determined, and a predetermined error notification is performed based on the determination that the distribution is abnormal. Since it becomes easy to find out that an abnormality has occurred in the distribution of the game balls by the device 200, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to a disadvantageous distribution to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although not shown in detail in detail, the game control CPU 56, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the game (variable display of the special figure) by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not performed, The production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the customer waiting demonstration is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, and the production control microcomputer 100 receiving the production control command receives the customer waiting demonstration display on the production display device 9. Although control is performed to display the screen, it is preferable to display the indicator display unit 250 even when such a customer waiting demonstration is carried out. To appeal that there is a chance to win the 2nd starting prize opening 14A Kill.

  In this case, for example, if the previous player finishes the game immediately after the game ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side, the level of the indicator display unit 250 is 0, so the game It can be seen that the customer who has not done it is far from the winning chance at the second start winning opening 14A. Therefore, for example, when it is below a predetermined level (for example, 0 to 5 level), it may not be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the indicator display unit 250 capable of level display is applied as means for notifying the player of the period until the game ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side, Such notification means is not limited to the level display. For example, the notification may be performed by a percentage display, or may be notified by a countdown or countup display by letters or numbers such as “after XX ball”. May be.

  In this embodiment, the level display part of the indicator display part 250 is updated in accordance with the counter value of the loss switch passage counter. For example, two or more (for example, two) game balls are lost switches 24a. The level display may be updated by two levels each time it is detected at, and in this way the level may be increased at once, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. .

  Further, in this embodiment, an indicator display displayed in a part of the display area of the effect display device 9 as means for notifying the player of the period until the game ball is distributed to the second outlet 203B side. Although the unit 250 is applied, the display may be performed by a display device other than the effect display device 9 or an LED display. Or you may display by a movable accessory etc.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1A as a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 37 and FIG. FIG. 37 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view showing a distribution situation of game balls by the distribution device applied to the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the first embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is arranged on the upstream side of the sorting apparatus 200, and the game ball flowing out from the first discharge opening 203A of the sorting apparatus 200 is an area other than the second starting winning opening 14A. The game balls that have flowed out of the second discharge port 203B are arranged so as to be guided to the second start winning port 14A so as to be able to win, but FIG. 37 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the first start winning opening 13 is arranged directly below the first discharge opening 203A so that the game ball flowing out from the first discharge opening 203A is guided to the first start winning opening 13 so as to be able to win. It may be.

  In other words, in the first embodiment, the game ball that has flowed out from the first outlet 203A does not win the start winning opening that triggers the occurrence of a jackpot that is advantageous to the player, so the first outlet 203A loses. The second outlet 203B is configured to be an opportunity, but in the second embodiment, both the game ball that has flowed out from the first outlet 203A and the game ball that has flowed out from the second outlet 203B are each awarded a start prize. In any case, it can be said that it is advantageous for the player because it wins the mouth. However, as described above, since the big hit with the second special symbol is determined to be the probability big hit B which is advantageous to the player with a higher probability than the big hit with the first special symbol, it flows out from the first outlet 203A. It is more advantageous for the player when it flows out from the second outlet 203B than when it is done. In this case, the loss switch 24a may be the first chance switch 24a, and the chance switch 24b may be the second chance switch 24b.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A as the second embodiment of the present invention, the game balls flowing down the game area 7A and flowing into the inflow port 202 are detected until 1 to 24 game balls are detected. Is distributed by the flow path switching valve 211 and flows out from the first outlet 203A, so that it is guided to the first start winning port 13 which is the first specific area, but after reaching the 24 balls, the second outlet 203B Therefore, the possibility of flowing into the second start winning port 14A as the second specific region increases. That is, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 202 is guided to the second start winning opening 14A once every 25 times, and the player has a high possibility of being given the second start winning as a privilege. It will be. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to finish the game until the number of game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 202 reaches 25, so that the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1B as a first modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as a first modification of the present invention. 40 (a) is a schematic diagram showing the distribution situation of game balls when the distribution device is applied to a special variable winning ball device, (b) is a table showing the type of jackpot, (c) (d) FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. In addition, in this modification 1, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component similar to Example 1, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the first and second embodiments, an example of the distribution devices 200 and 200A that distributes the game balls launched into the game area so that they can be guided to any one of the start winning opening and the other areas or the plurality of starting winning openings. As shown in FIG. 39, the application location can be changed in various ways as long as it can be assigned to either a specific area or any other area. For example, as shown in FIG. You may provide in the inside of the apparatus 20, etc.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, two inflow ports 20a and 20b are formed through which game balls flowing in from the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state are discharged. The game balls that have flowed into the respective inlets 20a and 20b join at a predetermined location, and are then detected by the count switch 23 and then discharged.

  The game balls that flow into the sorting device 200B via the inflow port 20b are distributed to either the first outflow port 303A that is not guided by the probability change switch 300 or the second outflow port 303B that is guided to the probability change switch 300. ing. In the second modification, for example, after 5 balls are distributed to the first outlet 303A, one ball is distributed to the second outlet 303B.

  In addition, since the game ball is configured to enter the big winning opening from the right side, the game ball is less likely to enter the inlet 20b than the inlet 20a. Here, for example, when a maximum of 9 game balls can be won in one round, only about 0 to 2 of the 9 balls are entered on average.

  In this modified example, if the winning ball that has won the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state passes the probability change switch 300, the high probability high base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), in the first modification, when the big hit occurs, the number of rounds is the same, but either the big hit A or the big hit B with different opening times of the first and second rounds. decide. Here, since the big hit B is longer than the big hit A in the first and second rounds, the big hit B is advantageous.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40C, when a big hit occurs in the first special symbol in the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state, the big hit A is determined at a rate of 90/100. While the big hit B is determined at a rate of 100, the big hit B is determined with a probability of 100% in the case of the big hit with the second special symbol.

  When a big hit A occurs, the first and second rounds cannot be expected to win, but the third round can be expected. However, as described above, even if 9 balls win a round, the number of game balls flowing into the inflow port 20b is about 0 to 2 on average. Therefore, even if two balls flow into the sorting device 200B, they are all sorted to the first outlet 303A side, and therefore do not pass through the probability variation switch 300. Therefore, it cannot be expected to shift to the highly accurate and high base state unless the big hit A is generated once or more.

  On the other hand, when a big hit B is generated in the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the highly accurate base state, a winning ball can be expected in all the first to third rounds. Further, if a total of 6 balls flow into the sorting device 200B in 3 rounds, the fifth game ball is sorted to the second outlet 303B side, and thus passes the probability variation switch 300. Therefore, it can be expected to shift to the high-accuracy base state with one big hit B.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 1B, a big hit with the first special symbol has a lower probability of determining the big hit B than a big hit with the second special symbol, and a single big hit A is a game ball. However, if the big hit A is not generated a plurality of times, it will not be controlled to a highly accurate high base state. However, if the big hit B is generated once, the big hit B may be linked. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit B can be increased.

  In addition, if it is generated multiple times without passing through the probability change switch 300 in one big hit A, there is a possibility that the game balls are distributed to the second outlet 303B side in the second round of the big hit A after the second round. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained, and thereby the operation of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

  Even when the probability variation switch 300 is not passed by one big hit A in this way, for example, after the big hit, the predetermined number of game balls have already been distributed to the first outlet 303A side from the next big hit. By performing an indicator that indicates that there is a possibility that the game ball will be distributed to the second outlet 303B side at the next jackpot, the player can change the probability change switch 300 at the next jackpot. You can expect to pass.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1C as a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as a second modification of the present invention. In the second modification, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the first and second embodiments, an example of the distribution devices 200 and 200A that distributes the game balls launched into the game area so that they can be guided to any one of the start winning opening and the other areas or the plurality of starting winning openings. Although shown, if it can be distributed to either the first specific area and the second specific area more advantageous than the first specific area, the application location can be variously changed, for example, As shown in FIG. 41, a sorting device 200C may be provided on the upstream side of the first specific gate switch 310A and the second specific gate switch 310B arranged side by side at a predetermined position in the upper part of the right game area 7B.

  In the second modification, the game control CPU 56 executes a jackpot type determination lottery when the jackpot display result is derived as the display result of variable display, for example, either the big hit of five rounds or the big hit of 14 rounds And control the jackpot of the determined number of rounds.

  In the second modification, after the jackpot display result is derived as the display result of the variable display, until the predetermined period elapses, the player is advised to aim right at the sorting device 200C. . Among the launched game balls, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 are guided to the first specific gate switch 310A for the first to fifth balls, for example, and the sixth ball is guided to the second specific gate switch 310B. . Then, passing through the first specific gate switch 310A generates 11 rounds of big hit, and passing through the second specific gate switch 310B generates 14 rounds of big hit.

  As described above, the distribution device 200C distributes the game balls to either the first specific gate switch 310A that determines the big hit A or the second specific gate switch 310B that determines the second big hit that is more advantageous than the big hit A. May be provided.

  As described above, in the sorting device of the present invention, the game ball that has flowed out of any of the plurality of outlets is guided to a specific area. In Examples 1 and 2, as the specific area, Based on the inflow of game balls, a start winning opening to which a right to execute a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state, which is an example of a privilege advantageous to the player, is applied. Further, in the first modification, a probability change switch 300 is applied as a specific region, which is given a probability change state, which is an example of a privilege advantageous to the player, based on the inflow of game balls. In the second modification, the specific gate switches 310A and 310B to which the right to determine the type of jackpot, which is an example of a privilege advantageous for the player, are applied as the specific area based on the inflow of game balls. Has been.

  As described above, the specific area is a start winning opening, a gate, or any other object as long as it gives a privilege advantageous to the player based on the flow of the game ball into the specific area. Also good.

  Benefits that are advantageous to the player include not only the big hit gaming state in which more game balls can be obtained than in the normal state, but also the opening control of the big prize opening such as the number of big hit rounds, the round opening time, the number of rounds opened In addition, the control contents of the game state such as the probability change state and the short time state are included. Further, it may be a right (lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, probability change, short-time state, or the like.

  The distribution device 200 described in the above-described embodiments and modifications includes a distribution unit that distributes the game ball that has flowed in from the inflow port 202 to either the first outflow port 203A or the second outflow port 203B. The sprocket 210 that rotates due to the weight of the game ball that has flowed in, the connection box 212 that incorporates gears, connection members, and the like that transmit the rotational force of the sprocket 210, and the driving force that is transmitted via the connection box 212 are used to However, the structure of the distribution mechanism can be changed in various ways and is limited to the structure shown in FIGS. 24 and 38. It is not a thing.

  Further, instead of such a mechanical distribution mechanism, for example, a detection means for detecting the inflow of a game ball, a drive motor for driving the flow path switching valve 211 based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, or an electromagnetic type You may apply the distribution mechanism which consists of drive means, such as a solenoid.

  In the embodiment, after a predetermined number (for example, 24 balls) of game balls are guided to the first outlet 203A, a smaller number (for example, one ball) of game balls than the 24 balls are directed to the second outlet 203B. Although the distribution operation to be guided is configured to be repeatedly executed, if the number of game balls to be guided to the second outlet 203B is smaller than the number of game balls to be guided to the first outlet 203A, the number of game balls to be distributed Can be variously changed. For example, after two game balls are guided to the first outlet 203A, one game ball may be guided to the second outlet 203B.

  In addition to guiding two or more game balls to the first outlet 203A, not only one game ball to the second outlet 203B but also, for example, 720 game balls that are 30 times as many as 24 balls. After guiding to the first outlet 203A, 30 game balls may be continuously guided to the second outlet 203B. In this way, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol reaches a predetermined rotation (for example, 720 rotations), if the chance fluctuation is continuously generated a plurality of times (for example, 30 times), so-called Opportunity of chance change due to reaching the ceiling can be realized.

  In the embodiment, after a predetermined number (for example, 24 balls) of game balls are guided to the first outlet 203A, a smaller number (for example, one ball) of game balls than the 24 balls are directed to the second outlet 203B. For example, after a predetermined number (for example, 24 balls) of game balls are guided to the first outlet 203A, a smaller number (for example, 1 ball) is configured. The first distributing operation for guiding the game balls to the second outlet 203B and the number of game balls different from the predetermined number (for example, five balls) after being guided to the first outlet 203A are different from the predetermined number. A series of sorting operation patterns including a plurality of sorting operations including a second sorting operation for guiding a number of gaming balls (for example, two balls) smaller than the number (for example, five balls) to the second outlet 203B. You may make it perform repeatedly.

  Further, the distribution device 200 of the above embodiment distributes the game balls flowing in from one inflow port 202 to one of the two outflow ports 203A and 203B, but distributes it to three or more outflow ports. You may comprise as follows. Moreover, the arrangement positions of the inflow port 202 and the outflow ports 203A and 203B can be variously changed.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, the embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning port 14A, 14B 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 56 Game control CPU
560 Game Control Microcomputer 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
200 Sorting device

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising: a specific area provided in a game area into which a game medium is to be placed; and a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the flow of the game medium into the specific area;
A distribution device provided in the game area;
The distribution device is:
An inflow port through which game media driven into the game area can flow,
A plurality of outlets provided on the upstream side of the specific area, from which the game medium flowing in from the inlet flows out;
A distribution means for distributing the game medium flowing in from the inflow port to any of the plurality of outflow ports;
The plurality of outlets include a first outlet for flowing out the game medium distributed by the allocating means in a manner other than the specific area, and a second outlet for guiding the game medium to the specific area. ,
The distribution means is configured to repeatedly execute a distribution operation of guiding a predetermined number of game media to the second outlet after guiding a predetermined number of game media to the first outlet. ing,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A privilege is granted based on a first specific area provided in a game area into which a game medium is to be placed, a specific area including a second specific area different from the first specific area, and the game medium flowing into the specific area In a gaming machine provided with possible privilege granting means,
A distribution device provided in the game area;
The distribution device is:
An inflow port through which game media driven into the game area can flow,
A plurality of outlets provided on the upstream side of the specific area, from which the game medium flowing in from the inlet flows out;
A distribution means for distributing the game medium flowing in from the inflow port to any of the plurality of outflow ports;
The plurality of outlets include a first outlet for flowing out the game media distributed by the distribution means to the first specific area in a manner that can be guided to the first specific area, and a second flow that can be guided to the second specific area. Including an exit,
The privilege granting means can grant a privilege more advantageous to the player than when the game medium flows into the first specific area when the game medium flows into the second specific area;
The distribution means is configured to repeatedly execute a distribution operation of guiding a predetermined number of game media to the second outlet after guiding a predetermined number of game media to the first outlet. ing,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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