JP2013078522A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase the fun of a game in a game machine such as a Pachinko game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a variable display means for variably displaying multiple kinds of identification information for identifying each game medium to derive a display result when the game medium passes through a start area provided in a game area; and a special variable winning means which can be changed between an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state. The game is controlled to a specific game state when a specific display result is derived, and the game is controlled to a special game state when a special display result is derived. The game machine includes a variable winning means which can be changed between an easy-to-win state and a hard-to-win state, the game is controlled to a high-frequency state, where the frequency of entering the easy-to-win state increases, after the specific game state, and the state before the start of the special game state is maintained after the special game state. The game is controlled to the high-frequency state after the specific game state, and the game is can be controlled to a special advantageous state, where the probability that the special display result is derived is higher than that of a normal game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a gaming medium has passed through a starting area provided in the gaming area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is displayed. Variable display means for deriving display results, and special variable winning means provided in the game area and changeable to either an advantageous state advantageous to the player or an unfavorable state disadvantageous to the player, A special game state in which the special variable winning means is changed from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state a predetermined number of times when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the identification information, and the specific display When a special display result different from the result is derived, the special variable winning means is set at least for a period shorter than the specific gaming state or a number less than the predetermined number of times. From the disadvantageous state deviation or under adverse manner relates to a gaming machine to control the special gaming state is changed to the preferred state.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the game state is a time reduction control (time reduction control) that shortens the variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol game in comparison with the normal state. There has been proposed a gaming machine that shifts to a high base state that performs high opening control that facilitates entry of a game ball into a starting area and is advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-046390 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a limit to the gaming state that is shifted to after the end of the specific gaming state, so that the gaming state may be simplified and the gaming interest may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that improves the gaming interests.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be individually identified and the display result is derived. Means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), provided in the game area, advantageous for the player (for example, open state) and disadvantageous for the player Special variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball apparatus 7) that can be changed to any one of a disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state), and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of identification information The special variable winning means is changed from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state a predetermined number of times when a special symbol (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big-hit symbol or a definite decorative symbol of a big-hit combination) is derived. The special variable winning means is set to a period shorter than the specific gaming state when a special display result different from the specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a small hit symbol) is derived. Or a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a special gaming state that changes from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state in a disadvantageous manner at least in any number less than the predetermined number of times,
Either a state where the game medium easily passes through the start-up area (for example, an expanded open state) or a state where it is difficult for the game medium to pass through the state where the game medium is difficult to pass (for example, a normal open state). Variable variable winning means (for example, a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B),
After the end of the specific gaming state, the variable winning means is controlled to a high frequency state in which the frequency of entering the easy winning state is higher than the normal gaming state (for example, high opening control), while the special gaming state is ended. Later, the game state control means for maintaining the state of the variable winning means in the same state as before the start of the special game state (for example, the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” after the end of the small hit game state) CPU 103 and the like that are continuously controlled)
With
The gaming state control means can control to the high-frequency state after the end of the specific gaming state, and further control to a special advantageous state in which the probability that the special display result is derived is higher than the normal gaming state. Yes (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S326 and step S327),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the special advantageous state is controlled during the high-frequency state, the state is more advantageous than the high-frequency state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for changes in the gaming state and improve the gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The gaming state control means controls the high-frequency state and the special advantageous state after completion of the specific gaming state, and further increases the probability that the specific display result is derived from the normal probability state. It is controllable to a state (for example, CPU103 etc. which perform processing of Step S324, Step S326, and Step S327),
This may be a feature.

  According to such a configuration, in addition to the gaming state that is controlled to the high-frequency state and the special advantageous state after the specific gaming state is finished, the special gaming state can be further controlled. Therefore, a game for a gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, such as whether it is controlled to the high frequency state and the special advantageous state after the specific gaming state ends, or to the high frequency state, the special advantageous state and the special gaming state. The expectation of the player can be improved, and as a result, the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
If the gaming state control means has controlled the high-frequency state before the start of the specific gaming state, the gaming state control means can control the special advantageous state after the special gaming state ends (for example, the process of step S243). CPU 103 that selects the jackpot type determination table 2 in FIG. 5), if the normal gaming state is controlled before the start of the specific gaming state, the special advantageous state cannot be controlled after the special gaming state ends (for example, CPU 103 that selects jackpot type determination table 1 in the processing of step S243),
This may be a feature.

  According to such a configuration, the special advantageous state is not controlled during the normal gaming state, and the special advantageous state is controlled during the high-frequency state. In other words, the game state is controlled step by step in the order of the normal game state, the high frequency state, and the special advantage state. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for gradually changing to an advantageous gaming state can be obtained, and the gaming interest can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The gaming state control means controls the high-frequency state and the special advantageous state after the end of the specific gaming state, and further, an average variable display time per change of the identification information compared to the normal gaming state. It is possible to control to a shortened time shortening state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S326, step S327, and step S329).
This may be a feature.

  According to such a configuration, after the end of the specific gaming state, in addition to being controlled to the high frequency state and the special advantageous state, the average variable display time per change of the identification information is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. It is possible to control the game state. As a result, since the number of game balls consumed during the change of the identification information is reduced, a more advantageous state is obtained. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The gaming state control means controls the time reduction state on the condition that the special display result is derived a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S275).
This may be a feature.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the special display result is derived, and as a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit end process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It is easy to enter). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area includes an expanded open state (easy winning state) where game balls easily pass (enter), and a game ball hardly passes (enters) or passes (enters). It changes to a normal open state (a difficult to win state) that cannot be done.

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is open, the game ball can enter the special prize opening, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. It becomes an unfavorable disadvantage.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “1”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as jackpot symbols, and “2” The special symbol indicating the number is a small hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 an advantageous state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to an unfavorable state (closed state) unfavorable for the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  The special symbol is a big hit symbol as a final special symbol in the special symbol game, and is controlled after the big hit symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” is derived. In the big hit gaming state (big hit state) as the specific gaming state to be performed, a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) of the special winning winning ball apparatus 7 reaches the first period, Alternatively, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to an advantageous state (open state) advantageous for the player by opening the large winning opening until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls is generated. A round is executed.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening into an advantageous state (open state) advantageous to the player. In other words, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of bringing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 into an advantageous state (open state) over a second period (such as 0.1 second) shorter than the first period is repeatedly executed.

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

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

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  If the special big win symbol such as the special symbols indicating the numbers "1", "3", and "4" among the special symbols that become the big hit symbols is displayed as the special symbol for the special figure game, the decorative symbols are displayed. In response to the variable display state having reached the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without a reach effect being executed, a predetermined normal jackpot combination (a plurality of types of jackpot combinations ( The fixed decorative design that is also called “non-probable big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal big hit symbol indicating the number “1”, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the normal big hit combination The variable display mode of the decorative pattern in which the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed is the variable display mode of “non-probable and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction” when the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit type”) Also called). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" with the big hit type of "non-probable and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction", after the end, it is controlled to the big hit state, time reduction control (time reduction control) ) And high open control are controlled in a short state. Time-shortening control refers to control for shortening the variable display time (special figure variation time) of a special symbol in a special figure game as compared with a normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end. The high opening control is a control for making the normal symbol change time (normal time change time) in the normal game on the normal symbol display device 20 shorter than that in the normal state, or variable display of the normal symbols in each normal game. Control for improving the probability that the result is “per normal” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal”. The second start by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time to be performed longer than in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the condition is satisfied, and control that shortens the variable symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) compared to the normal state. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control or the special time reduction control described later is performed. In addition, the high opening control period may be different from the period in which the short time control or the special time shortening control is performed. For example, in the short time state, either the short time control or the high opening control is performed. May be.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal big hit symbol indicating the number “3”, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the normal big hit combination The variable display mode of the decorative pattern in which the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed is a variable display mode of “non-probable and small hit probable and non-special time reduction” when the variable display result is “big hit” (also called “big hit type”) Say). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probable and small hit probable change and non-special time reduction", it is controlled to the big hit state, and after that, along with the short time control and high open control Normally, the small hit probability variation control is performed. The small hit probability change control is a control for increasing the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlled in the small hit gaming state in each special figure game, as compared with other gaming states. Other game states include game states such as a normal state and a probability change state. The small hit probability changing control may be terminated when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is completed. Similar to the time reduction control, the small hit probability change control may be ended when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is ended. In addition, when the “small hit probability change fall” is determined to end the small hit probability change control in the small hit probability change falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit game state is finished, The winning change control may be terminated.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal big hit symbol indicating the number “4”, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the normal big hit combination The variable display mode of the decorative pattern in which the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed is a variable display mode of “non-probable and small hit probability change and special time reduction” when the variable display result is “big hit” (also called “big hit type”) ). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probability, small hit probability change and special time reduction”, after the end, it is controlled to the big hit state, high release control and small hit probability change control At the same time, it is controlled to a special small hit probability changing state in which special time reduction control is performed. The special time shortening control is a control for further shortening the variable symbol variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure game as compared with the time-shortening control. In the special time reduction control, a special number game (for example, 50 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result is “big hit”, whichever condition is set first. When it is established, it may be terminated.

  In the special symbol game, if the probability variation big hit symbol such as the special symbols indicating the numbers “5”, “6”, and “7” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that become the big hit symbol, the decorative symbol Corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of No. 1 has reached the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” or after the reach effect is not executed, Of a plurality of types of big hit combinations, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variable jackpot symbol indicating the number “5” as a confirmed special symbol in the special game is stopped and displayed is variable display. When the result is “big hit”, it is referred to as a variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) of “probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction", it is controlled to the big hit state, and after that, along with the short time control and high open control Control is performed in a probability variation state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed. Probability change control refers to control that increases the probability that a variable display result (special display result) will be a “hit” in each special figure game compared to a normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probable variation jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol indicating the number “6” as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is stopped and displayed is variable display. When the result is “big hit”, it is referred to as a variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) of “probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” with the big hit type of “probability, small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, it is controlled to the big hit state, and after the end, the time change control and the high open control are positively changed. It is controlled to a normal probability change and a normal small hit probability change state in which the control and the small hit probability change control are performed.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probable variation jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game is variable display. When the result is “big hit”, it is called a variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) of “probable change and small hit probability change and special time reduction”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" with the big hit type of "probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction", it is controlled to the big hit state, and after that, high open control, positive change control and small hit type It is controlled to a special probability variation and special small hit probability variation state in which probability variation control and special time reduction control are performed.

  When a small winning symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state, but as a chance of opening in advance. Any of a combination of a plurality of determined decorative patterns may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

  In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

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

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern when a special figure changes, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used for determining the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big jackpot”, as one of a plurality of jackpot types. For example, it takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 4, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “251”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  Through the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set corresponding to the big hit type. As an example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “15 times”. By setting to, it is only necessary to set the big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing to wait until the time has elapsed, processing to perform various settings to start time-shortening control, high release control, probability variation control, small hit probability variation control and special time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state It is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, by determining the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening and the number of opening of the big winning opening based on the opening pattern determination table described later, It is only necessary to set a large winning opening in the small hit gaming state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. Processing to determine whether or not, processing to count and store the number of game balls won in the big winning opening (number of winnings per small hit), processing to send the number of winning small hits as a command, etc. Yes. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end processing includes processing for determining whether or not the value of the small hit counter indicating the number of times that the small hit gaming state has been reached is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect. Processing such as waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the rendering operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the rendering device such as the lamp 9 is included. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the time reduction flag, the high release flag, the probability change flag, the small hit probability change flag, and the special time reduction flag are not changed, and the pachinko game before the small hit game state is entered. The gaming state in the machine 1 is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination tables 130A and 130B, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, a probability variation state, a normal small hit probability variation state, or a special small hit probability variation state Depending on whether the normal probability variation and normal small hit probability variation state or the special probability variation and special small hit probability variation state, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is “big hit” or It is assigned to the special figure display results of “small hit” and “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the normal state or the short time state, the normal small hit probability variation state or the special small More decision values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than when the winning probability is changed. Thereby, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “in comparison with the normal state or the short time state, or the normal small hit probability variation state or the special small hit probability variation state”. If the game is controlled as a big hit game state, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in the first special figure display result determination tables 130A and 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state, the normal state or the short time state, the normal small hit probability variation state or the special small hit probability variation state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the jackpot gaming state is set.

  Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the normal small hit probability changing state or the special small hit probability changing state, More determined values are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit” than at certain times or in a probabilistic state. Accordingly, in the normal small hit probability variation state or special small hit probability variation state in which at least small hit probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special figure is displayed as compared with the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. When the result is “small hit” and the game state is controlled to the small hit gaming state, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in the first special figure display result determination tables 130A and 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal small hit probability changing state or the special small hit probability changing state, the normal state or the short time state or the probability changing state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control to the small hit gaming state is higher than when the small hit gaming state.

  Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is a normal probability change and normal small hit probability change state or special probability change and special small hit probability change state, More determined values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than in the normal state or in the short-time state, or in the normal small hit probability changing state or the special small hit probability changing state, and in the normal state or in the short time state More decision values are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit” than when in the probability variation state. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, at least the probability variation control and the small hit probability variation control are performed. In the normal probability variation and the normal small variation probability variation state or the special probability variation and the special small variation probability variation state, in the normal state or the short time state or the normal small collision variation state. Compared to the probability variation state or special small hit probability variation state, there is a higher probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and control to the big hit gaming state, and when the normal state or the short time state Compared to when the game is in the probable state, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state is higher. That is, in the first special figure display result determination tables 130A and 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal probability change and a normal small hit probability change state or a special probability change and a special small hit probability change state, And the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the normal small hit probability changing state or the special small hit probability changing state, and the normal state or the short time state or the probability changing state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state is higher than in the case where

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “31250”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, more values (“20000” to “28350”) than the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A are “small hits”. It is assigned to the special map display result. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” to be controlled to the small hit game state as compared to the special figure game using the first special figure. As will be described later, when the number of times controlled in the small hit gaming state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, special time reduction control advantageous to the player is performed, and the gaming state shifts to the special time reduction state. The special figure game using the special figure is more advantageous than the special figure game using the first special figure. Note that, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, depending on the gaming state when variable display such as a special figure game is started. Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data. Further, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal small hit probability changing state or the special small hit probability changing state, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination In the table 130B, table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal small hit probability changing state or the special small hit probability changing state is selected as the special decision data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is referred to with reference to this table data. decide. Further, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a normal probability change and a normal small hit probability change state or a special probability change and a special small hit probability change state, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the (2) In the special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal probability change and the normal small hit probability change state or the special probability change and the special small hit probability change state is selected as the special determination data. The special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Regardless of whether or not the special symbol display device 4B is a special game), the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”. , “Non-probability and small hit probability variation and non-special time reduction”, “Non-probability and small hit probability variation and special time reduction”, “Probability and non-small hit probability variation and non-special time reduction”, “Probability and small hit probability variation and non-special time reduction” It is assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types such as “special time reduction” and “probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”. The assignment of the decision value may be made different depending on whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “non-probable and non-small”. "Success and non-special time reduction", "Non-probability and small hit probability and non-special time reduction", "Non-probability and small hit probability and special time reduction", "Probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction", Depending on which of the decision values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability and small hit probability variation and non-special time reduction", "probability and small hit probability variation and special time reduction" Which one is to be determined is determined (step S244).

  By determining the big hit type in the process of step S244, whether or not to perform the probability variation control, whether to perform the small hit probability variation control together with the time reduction control or the high opening control after the end of the big hit gaming state, and further to the time reduction control Instead, whether or not to perform special time reduction control that is more advantageous for the player than the time reduction control is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. For example, if the big hit type is “non-probable and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if the big hit type is “non-probable and small hit probabilistic and non-special time reduction”, the big hit type If the type buffer value is “1” and “non-probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”, the big hit type buffer value is “2”, and if “probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction” The big hit type buffer value is “3”. If “probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, the big hit type buffer value is “4”, and if “probable and small hit probability change and special time reduction”, the big hit type The type buffer value may be “5”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S247), and then the value of the small hit counter is incremented by one. (Step S248). The number of small hits is specified by the value of the small hit counter.

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S249). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “4” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”, any one of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. For example, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change, non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” as the big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, according to the decision result that the big hit type is “probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” that is the probable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is changed to the confirmed special symbol. Set.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S251), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A is selected as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Set (step S262). Then, for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag, the high release flag, the probability variation flag, the small hit probability variation flag, and the special time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 are turned on, the gaming state and the time reduction control are also special time. It is a `` normal state '' in which no shortening control is performed, or a `` game state during short-time control '' such as a normal small hit probability variation state, a probability variation state, a normal certainty variation, and a normal small hit probability variation state in which a short time control is performed, or special It is specified whether the game state is during special time reduction, such as special small hit probability change control in which time reduction control is performed and special probability change and special small hit probability change control state (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is determined based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern according to the gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of a plurality of types.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A, depending on whether the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state under time-shorted control”, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern PA4-1 is different. There is a portion in which a decision value is assigned to each variation pattern. Further, depending on whether the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state during the time-saving control”, there are portions where the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns. In this embodiment, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened on average in the case of the “gaming state under the time-saving control” than in the case of the “normal state” in the gaming state. In addition, for example (in the case of the “normal state”, an average of 3 minutes, and in the “game state in the time-controlled state”, an average of 2 minutes), a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are more variable when the gaming state is “the gaming state under the time-controlled” than when the gaming state is the “normal state”. The display time can be shortened on average.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A, it is determined when the gaming state is “a gaming state under special time reduction control”, or when the gaming state is a “normal state” or “a gaming state under time reduction control”. It is determined as one of the unique variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2. These variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 are variation patterns PA4-1, PB4-1, PB4-2, PA5 determined when the game state is “normal state” or “game state under time-controlled”. -1 and PB5-1 are set to be extremely shorter than any of PB5-1 (for example, in the “normal state”, the average is 3 minutes, in the “game state during the time-shorted control”, the average is 2 minutes, (20 seconds on average during gaming state during special short-time control). Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the gaming state is “gaming state during special time reduction control”, the gaming state is “normal state” or “gaming state during time reduction control”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols can be made extremely shorter than at certain times.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 8 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. And set (step S265). Then, for example, by determining whether or not the time-short flag, the high release flag, the probability variation flag, the small hit probability variation flag, and the special time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 are on, the gaming state is “normal state”. It is specified whether the game state is in the “time state control during time reduction control” or the “game state in the special time reduction control” (step S266).

  The small hit variation pattern determination table 132B, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to to determine one of

In the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern PC5-1 differs depending on whether the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state during the time-saving control”. , There is a portion where the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern. Further, depending on whether the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state during the time-saving control”, there are portions where the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns. In this embodiment, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened on average in the case of the “gaming state under the time-saving control” than in the case of the “normal state” in the gaming state. In addition, for example (in the case of the “normal state”, an average of 3 minutes, and in the “game state in the time-controlled state”, an average of 2 minutes), a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern. As a result, even when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are more in the “gaming state under short-time control” than when the gaming state is “normal state”. The variable display time can be shortened on average.
Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B, the determination is made when the gaming state is “a gaming state under special time reduction control”, or when the gaming state is a “normal state” or “a gaming state under time reduction control”. It is determined as one of the specific variation patterns PC7-1 and PC7-2. These variation patterns PC7-1 and PC7-2 are variation patterns PC5-1 to PC5-3, PC6-1, and PC6 that are determined when the gaming state is “normal state” or “game state during short-time control”. -2 is set to be extremely shorter than any of -2 (for example, in the “normal state”, average 3 minutes, in the “game state in the time-controlled” average 2 minutes, “in the special time-shorted control” "In the game state of" on average 3 seconds). As a result, even when the special figure display result is “small hit”, when the gaming state is “the gaming state under the special time reduction control”, the gaming state is “the normal state” or “the gaming state under the time reduction control”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols can be made extremely shorter than when “

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 shown in FIG. 8 (step S264; No), the loss fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The decision table 132C is selected and set (step S267). For example, by determining whether or not the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, the high release flag, the small hit probability variation flag, and the special time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 are turned on, It is specified whether the game state is under control and whether the game state is under special time reduction control (step S268).

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lose”, the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, depending on whether the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state under time-shorted control”, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern PA3-1 is different. There is a portion in which a decision value is assigned to each variation pattern. Further, depending on whether the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state during the time-saving control”, there are portions where the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns. In this embodiment, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened on average in the case of the “gaming state under the time-saving control” than in the case of the “normal state” in the gaming state. (For example, an average of 2 minutes in the “normal state” and 1 minute in the “gaming state during time-shorted control”) is assigned a decision value to each variation pattern. As a result, even if the special figure display result is “losing”, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are more variable when the gaming state is “the gaming state under the time-controlled” than when the gaming state is the “normal state”. The display time can be shortened on average.
Furthermore, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, it is determined when the gaming state is “a gaming state under special time reduction control”, or when the gaming state is a “normal state” or “a gaming state under time reduction control”. Specific variation patterns PC4-1 to PC4-3, PC8-1, and PC8-2 are determined. These variation patterns PC4-1 to PC4-3, PC8-1, and PC8-2 are variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1 that are determined when the gaming state is the “normal state” or the “gaming state under time-controlled”. -6, PA2-1, PA2-3, PA3-1, PB2-1, PB2-2, PB2-4, PB2-5, PB3-1 is set to be extremely short (For example, an average of 2 minutes in the “normal state”, an average of 1 minute in the “gaming state during the short time control”, and an average of 2 seconds in the “gaming state during the special time reduction control”). Thus, even when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the gaming state is “the gaming state under the special time reduction control”, the gaming state is “the normal state” or “the gaming state under the time reduction control”. The variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be extremely shortened compared with the case of.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S266, and S268 shown in FIG. 8, the use table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in this process, whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 used for determining the variation pattern updated by a random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module.

  When the jackpot flag is on, table data corresponding to the jackpot type identified by the processing in step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S281; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 193. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting an effect control command, which becomes a big hit start specifying command by setting EXT data, among the hit start specifying commands is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S283).

  After executing the process of step S283, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S285). Further, in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, settings are made to end the time-shortening control, the high opening control, the probability variation control, the small-amount certainty variation control, and the special time reduction control (step S286). . For example, in the process of step S286, the time reduction flag, the high release flag, the probability variation flag, the small hit probability variation flag, and the special time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Also, if the time reduction count value or special time reduction count count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter or special time reduction count counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0”. Good. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S290), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S288). Then, when the small hit flag is on (step S288; Yes), a small hit start time production waiting time is set (step S289). For example, in the process of step S289, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting is made to transmit an effect control command that becomes a small hit start specifying command by setting the EXT data among the hit start specifying commands to the effect control board 12 (step S290). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S291). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit pre-release processing (step S292).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S288 (step S288; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S293). After executing any one of the processes in steps S292 and S293, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control, the high opening control, the probability variation control, the small hit probability variation control, and the special time reduction control are to be ended (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, it is determined whether the time reduction count value or the special time reduction count value is “0”. If the value is other than “0”, the time reduction count value or the special time reduction is determined. The count counter is updated so that 1 is subtracted. Then, when the updated time reduction count value becomes “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is terminated, and when the updated special time reduction count count value becomes “0”, the special time reduction is performed. What is necessary is just to determine to complete | finish control. At this time, if it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time reduction control is performed, for example, by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off. If it is determined that the special time reduction control is to be ended, for example, the special time reduction control is set to be ended by clearing the special time reduction flag and turning it off. Further, when the high opening control is performed together with the time reduction control and the special time reduction control, the time reduction control and the special time reduction control are ended and the high opening control is ended. In addition to this, the time variation control and the special time reduction control may be terminated, and the probability variation control and the small hit probability variation control may be terminated. Alternatively, during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the time reduction control and the special time reduction control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. Further, when the time reduction control is not performed and the high opening control is performed, it is determined whether or not the high opening control is to be ended. Further, separately from the determination as to whether or not to end the time reduction control or the special time reduction control, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation control or the small hit probability variation control is terminated. Then, after setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the post-hit opening post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , The big hit type is “non-probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, “non-probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, “non-probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”, “probability and non-special time reduction” It is specified whether the accuracy is small hit probability variation and non-special time reduction, “probability variation and small hit probability variation and non-special time reduction”, or “probability variation and small hit probability variation and special time reduction”. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to perform “probability change control” as control corresponding to the specified jackpot type (step S323). And when it determines with performing "probability change control" (step S323; Yes), the setting for starting probability change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that “probability change control” is not performed (step S323; No), after executing the process of step S324, “small hit probability change control” is performed as control corresponding to the specified big hit type. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S325). If it is determined that the “small hit probability change control” is to be performed (step S325; Yes), the setting for starting the small hit probability change control is performed (step S326). For example, the CPU 103 sets the small hit probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S325 that “small hit probability variation control” is not performed (step S325; No), after executing the process of step S326, “special time reduction control” is performed as control corresponding to the specified big hit type. Is determined (step S327). If it is determined that the “special time reduction control” is to be performed (step S327; Yes), settings for starting the special time reduction control and the high opening control are performed (step S328). For example, the CPU 103 sets the high release flag and the special time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a count initial value (for example, “ 50 "etc.) is set in the special time reduction number counter. Specifically, if the big hit type is “non-probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction” or “probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”, “50” is set as the initial count value in the special time reduction count counter. You only have to set it. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”, the initial setting of the short-time count value is not performed, and then the probability change control is performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. You may set so that both special time shortening control may be performed continuously. If it is determined that “special time reduction control” is not to be performed (step S327; No), settings for starting “time reduction control” and “high opening control” are performed (step S329). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag and the high release flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100” or the like) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control. Is set to the time-count counter. Specifically, the big hit type is “non-probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, “non-probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, and “probability and non-small hit probabilities and non-special time reduction”. Or, if “probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, “100” may be set as the initial count value in the short time counter. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability and non-small hit probability change and non-special time reduction” or “probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, the initial setting of the short-time count value is not performed. It may be set so that the probability variation control, the time-shortening control, and the high opening control are continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”.

  After executing the process of step S328 or the process of step S329, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S330), and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S120 of FIG. 3 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the small hit end has elapsed (step S271). At this time, if the time before the small hit end has not elapsed (step S271; No), the small hit end processing is ended. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the small hit end processing is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the time before the small hit end elapses.

  When the time before the end of the small hit has elapsed in step S271 (step S271; Yes), it is determined whether the special time reduction flag is on or off (step S272). When it is determined that the special time reduction flag is off (step S272; No), it is determined whether or not the number of times that the small hit specified by the value of the small hit counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S273). . When it is determined in the process of step S272 that the special time reduction flag is on (step S272; Yes), or when it is determined that the number of small hits is less than a predetermined value (step S272; No), After initializing the value of the process flag to “0” (step S276), the small hit end processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S272 that the number of small hits is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S273; Yes), the value of the small hit counter is cleared and initialized to “0” (step S274). Then, the special time reduction flag is set to the on state (step S275), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S276), and the small hit end processing is terminated. According to this, when the number of small hits is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, special time reduction control is performed after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  (1) The CPU 103 displays the variable display result as “big hit”, “non-probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction”, “non-probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction” and “probability and small hit probability change”. Based on the big hit types of “Non-special time reduction” and “Probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”, control is made to the big hit state, and after the end, the time reduction control (or special time reduction control) and high A small hit probability variation control (small hit probability variation control) is performed together with the opening control. By performing the small hit probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit” in each special figure game is higher than in the normal state. According to this, since the small hit probability variation control is performed during the time-shortening control and the high opening control (or during the special time shortening control and the high opening control), the state becomes more advantageous than the time-shortening state. Specifically, by performing small hit probability variation control, the yield rate X (the number of balls earned per unit time / the number of balls consumed per unit time) is controlled so that the yield rate X ≧ 1. In addition, since it is controlled so as to be equal to or higher than the yielding rate Y when the small hit control is not performed, it is an advantageous state that it is easy for the player to easily obtain the outcome. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for changes in the gaming state and improve the gaming interest. Note that the payout rate X is not necessarily 1 or more, and the payout rate X may be substantially “1” as long as it is equal to or higher than the payout rate Y when the small hit control is not performed.

  (2) The CPU 103 is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability and small hit probability change and non-special time reduction” or “non-probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction”. After the end of the control, the small hit probability variation control is performed together with the short time control (or special time shortening control) and the high opening control, and “probability and small hit probability variation and non-special time shortening” or “probability variation and shortening” are performed. Based on the big hit type of “small hit probability variation and special time reduction”, small hit probability variation control is performed together with time reduction control (or special time shortening control), high open control, and certain variation control. Therefore, after the end of the big hit state, the small hit probability variation control is executed together with the short time control (or special time shortening control) and the high opening control, or the small hit together with the short time control (or special time reduction control), the high opening control and the certain variation control. It is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation regarding the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, such as whether the probability variation control is executed, and as a result, the gaming interest can be improved.

  (3) The CPU 103 makes a big hit based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit types of “non-probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction” and “probability and small hit probability change and special time reduction” After the completion of the control, special time reduction control which is more advantageous for the player is performed together with the small hit probability variation control. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest.

  (4) The CPU 103 counts the number of times that a small hit gaming state is entered by the small hit counter based on the special figure display result being “small hit”. If the value of the small hit counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state in which special time reduction control advantageous to the player is performed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation to be in the small hit gaming state, and as a result, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the example of selecting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7 in step S243 in the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5 is shown, but this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, either the jackpot type determination table 1 or the jackpot type determination table 2 may be selected according to the gaming state. In this case, before the process of step S243, for example, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, the high release flag, the small hit probability variation flag, and the special time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 are on. To determine whether the gaming state is a normal state, whether it is a short-time state, whether it is a special small hit probability variation state, whether it is a special probability variation and a special small hit probability variation state. . As shown in the figure, the jackpot type determination table 1 is selected when the gaming state is the normal state, and the jackpot type assignment table 2 is different from the jackpot type determination table 2. Specifically, the big hit type for performing the small hit probability variation control is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 2. In other words, when the gaming state is the normal state, the jackpot type for the small odds probability change control is not determined although the jackpot type for the probability variation may be determined. In other words, the big hit type for performing the small hit probability change control is determined only in the short-time state, the special small hit probability changing state, the special probability changing and the special small hit probability changing state. Therefore, it is not controlled in the gaming state in which the small hit probability variation control is performed in the normal state, and the small hit probability variation control is performed only in the short-time state, the special small hit probability variation state, the special certainty variation and the special small hit probability variation state. The game state to be controlled is controlled. That is, the gaming state is controlled to an advantageous gaming state step by step in the order of the normal state, the short time state, and the gaming state in which the small hit probability variation control is performed. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for gradually changing to an advantageous gaming state can be obtained, and the gaming interest can be improved. In the gaming state during the special time reduction control, either the jackpot type determination table 1 or the jackpot type determination table 2 may be selected.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the value of the small hit counter is cleared only in the process of step S273 in the small hit end process shown in FIG. 12 is an example. For example, in addition to the process of step S273, the value of the small hit counter may be cleared as time passes. In this case, a timer may be set in advance. According to this, the number of small hits within a predetermined time is counted and cleared when the time elapses. Further, the value of the small hit counter may be cleared even when the big hit is reached. According to such a setting, the player's expectation for the small hit gaming state within a predetermined time can be given, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after the end of the small hit gaming state, by continuously performing all the controls that are being executed, such as the time reduction control, the high opening control, the small hit probability variation control, the probability variation control, and the special time reduction control, Although an example in which the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is shown, this is an example. After the end of the small hit gaming state, a part of the plurality of controls being executed may be continued and the remaining controls may be ended. For example, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the small hit probability change control may be ended when it is determined that there is a “small hit probability change drop” that ends the small hit probability change control in the small hit probability change drop lottery. Further, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the probability variation control may be terminated when it is determined that “there is a certain probability variation falling” in which the probability variation control is terminated in the probability variation falling lottery.

  Further, in the above embodiment, by determining the big hit type in the process of step S244, after the big hit gaming state is finished, whether or not the small hit probability variation control is performed, whether or not the probability variation control is performed, and a special time reduction. Although an example in which whether or not to perform control is determined collectively has been shown, this is an example. For example, whether or not to perform small hit probability variation control, whether to perform probability variation control, or whether to perform special time reduction control may be individually determined using corresponding random numbers. Furthermore, it may be determined individually whether to perform the time-shortening control or the high opening control.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

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Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result is provided in the game area. A special variable winning means that can be changed to either an advantageous state advantageous to the player or an unfavorable state for the player, and a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the identification information The special variable winning means is controlled to a specific gaming state in which the special variable winning means is changed a predetermined number of times from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state, and when the special display result different from the specific display result is derived. The means is changed from the disadvantageous state to the advantageous state in a disadvantageous manner for at least one of a period shorter than the specific gaming state or a number less than the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine to control the special gaming state to,
Variable winning means capable of changing to any one of an easy-to-win state in which a game medium easily passes through the starting area and a difficult-to-win state in which the game medium is less likely to pass than the easy-to-win state;
After the end of the specific gaming state, the variable winning means is controlled to a high frequency state in which the frequency at which the variable winning means becomes the easy winning state is improved as compared to the normal gaming state. Gaming state control means for maintaining the state in the same state as before the start of the special gaming state;
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The gaming state control means can control to the high-frequency state after the end of the specific gaming state, and further control to a special advantageous state in which the probability that the special display result is derived is higher than the normal gaming state. is there,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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