JP2013094570A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by a performance corresponding to entry of a game medium.SOLUTION: A lower major winning hole formed in a special variable winning ball device reaches an open state in a specific number of times of a round game, such as a fifteenth round, and a game ball enters the lower major winning hole, thus satisfying probability variable control conditions that a probability variable state should result after completion of a jackpot game state. For example in a jackpot game state based on decision of a jackpot type to be a "jackpot A", the upper-limit open time of the major winning hole in the fifteenth round is set longer than that when the jackpot type is a "jackpot B". In completion of the jackpot game state, when a game ball does not enter the lower major winning hole and probability variable control conditions are not satisfied, a jackpot completion informing performance, which has a performance mode differing from that when the game ball enters, is executed. Also, the jackpot completion informing performance is executed for different performance time according to the jackpot type and satisfaction/dissatisfaction of the probability variable conditions.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a 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. Controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result is determined, and can control to a special gaming state in which the specific display result is more easily derived than the normal gaming state when a special condition is satisfied Related to a game machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins (passes) a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are played. Is paid out to the person. Furthermore, variable display means for displaying (variably displaying) the identification information in a variable manner when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established) is provided, and the specific display result (big hit) is displayed as the identification information display result in the variable display means. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived. In the specific game state, a round game is performed in which the prize winning opening is opened to allow the game medium to enter by a variable prize device (an attacker or a big prize prize) provided in the game area.

  In such a gaming machine, a large winning combination serving as one variable winning device includes a determination unit per probability variation and a distribution device, and game media received in the large winning combination are determined per probability variation and the determination unit. Some have been proposed to distribute to other than the above (for example, Patent Document 1). Then, when the game medium enters the determination unit per probability change, the probability change is determined, and a special condition is established for a special game state in which a specific display result is more easily derived than in the normal game state.

  In addition, if a game ball that has won a variable prize device in a round game does not enter a specific area, the game machine that ends the big hit game state without shifting to the next round game, will proceed to the next round game. There has been proposed a game that can be controlled into a high-probability round game with a high probability of transition and a low-probability round game with a low probability of transition to the next round game (for example, Patent Document 2). Further, there has been proposed a method for notifying information relating to the game execution status such as the number of round games and the number of winning game balls at the time of occurrence of a puncture in which the big hit game state is terminated halfway (for example, Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent No. 4666580 JP 2003-340028 A JP 2004-215965 A

  When the techniques described in Patent Literature 1 to Patent Literature 3 are combined, the same effect is executed regardless of whether or not the game medium has entered the variable winning device. Therefore, the content of the production becomes monotonous and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at improving the interest of a game by the suitable effect according to the approach of a game medium.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. (For example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a confirmed special symbol or a big hit combination that becomes a big hit symbol) The game is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the defined decorative symbols to be configured are derived, and the specific display result is derived from the normal gaming state when a special condition is satisfied. A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to a special gaming state (such as a probability change state) that is likely to be played, and a first state (such as an open state) in which a gaming medium can enter. Etc.) and a first variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7B) that changes to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium cannot enter, and the first variable winning device are different. The second variable winning device (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7A, etc.) that changes between the first state and the second state, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state is derived from the display result of the identification information. Pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239), the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as the specific gaming state And a first specific gaming state (for example, including a round in which the first variable prize-winning device is changed to the first state with a first control time (for example, 29.5 seconds) as an upper limit. First specific gaming state control means for controlling to the big hit gaming state of “hit A” (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117 based on the determination result of “big hit A” in the processing of step S242) ) And as the specific gaming state, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are used, and a second control time (for example, 2.0 seconds) different from the first control time is set as an upper limit. , Second specific gaming state control means (for example, a big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is “big hit B”, etc.) including a round for changing the first variable winning device to the first state (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117 based on the determination result of “big hit B” in the processing of step S242), Based on the fact that a game medium has entered the first variable prize-winning device that has changed to the first state when the game state is the specific game state, the condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition (for example, the processing of steps S315 to S317) CPU 103 to be executed) and effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a big hit effect including an instruction notification effect, a big hit end notification effect, etc.) based on being controlled to the specific gaming state (for example, steps S174 to S174). When the game medium enters the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the first specific game state, the execution control unit 120 executes the process of S176, etc. In addition, while executing the first effect (for example, the effect display shown in FIG. 20B corresponding to the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA2), When a game medium does not enter the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the first specific gaming state, a second effect different from the first effect (for example, a jackpot end notification effect control pattern) 20 (A) corresponding to DPA1) is executed (for example, a part of executing the process of step S522 using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern set by the process of step S506).
According to such a configuration, different effects are executed depending on whether or not the game medium has entered the first variable winning device that has been changed to the first state in the first specific gaming state, thereby making the game more interesting. Can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the game execution medium does not enter the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the second specific gaming state, A third effect different from the first effect and the second effect (for example, an effect display shown in FIG. 21A corresponding to the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPB1) may be executed.
In such a configuration, a third effect different from the first effect and the second effect is executed when the game medium does not enter the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the second specific game state. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the effect execution means does not enter the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the specific gaming state. In addition, a privilege granting means for giving a predetermined privilege to the player (for example, the two-dimensional barcode BC1 shown in FIG. 20A or FIG. 21A, or the two-dimensional barcode BC2 shown in FIG. 21A is displayed as an image. It may include a CPU 120 for effect control displayed on the device 5).
In such a configuration, when the game medium does not enter the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the specific game state, a predetermined privilege is given to compensate for a decrease in the interest of the game. be able to.

(4) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. (For example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a confirmed special symbol or a big hit combination that becomes a big hit symbol) The game is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the defined decorative symbols to be configured are derived, and the specific display result is derived from the normal gaming state when a special condition is satisfied. A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to a special gaming state (such as a probability change state) that is likely to be played, and a first state (such as an open state) in which a gaming medium can enter. Etc.) and a first variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7B) that changes to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium cannot enter, and the first variable winning device are different. The second variable winning device (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7A, etc.) that changes between the first state and the second state, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state is derived from the display result of the identification information. Pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239), the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as the specific gaming state And a first specific gaming state (for example, the big hit type is “1”) that changes the first variable winning device to the first state with an upper limit of the first control time (for example, 29.5 seconds). The first specific gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117 based on the determination result of “big hit A” in the processing of step S242), As the specific gaming state, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are used, and the second control time (for example, 2.0 seconds) different from the first control time is used as the upper limit. Second specific game state control means (for example, “big hit” in the process of step S242) that controls the variable winning device to the second specific game state (for example, big hit game state where the big hit type is “big hit B”) is changed to the first state. B ”based on the determination result of“ B ”and the like, which executes the processing of steps S114 to S117), and when in the specific gaming state, Condition establishment control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S315 to S317) that establishes the special condition based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state; Effect control means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a jackpot effect including an instruction notification effect, a jackpot end notification effect, etc.) based on being controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, an effect control for executing the processes of steps S174 to S176) CPU 120, etc.), and the effect executing means is configured to output a first effect time (for example, when a game medium enters the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the second specific game state). 10 seconds), while the predetermined effect is executed, the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the second specific gaming state is played. When the medium does not enter, the predetermined effect is executed over a second effect time (for example, 5 seconds) different from the first effect time (for example, the jackpot end notification effect time set by the process of step S505) Until the time elapses, the part of step S522 is executed based on the determination of No in the process of step S521).
According to such a configuration, the time during which the predetermined effect is executed is varied depending on whether or not the game medium has entered the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the second specific gaming state. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4), a control time setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S295) that sets a time shorter than the first control time as the second control time; Effect time setting means for setting a time shorter than the first effect time as the second effect time (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S501 and S505 based on the processes of steps S335 and S338 by the CPU 103). The effect time setting means executes the predetermined effect when a game medium enters the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the first specific game state. For example, a time shorter than the first effect time may be set (for example, in the process of step S335 by the CPU 103, Type is probability variation confirmation flag in the "big hit A" in response to the on, such as part of setting the jackpot end effect latency to 7 seconds).
In such a configuration, when the game medium enters the first variable winning device in the first specific gaming state, it is shorter than when the game medium enters the first variable winning device in the second specific gaming state. By performing a predetermined effect over time, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the delay in the effect.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5), when the first variable winning device changes to the first state in the specific gaming state, the effect executing means A notification effect (for example, a second instruction notification effect or the like) that prompts the game medium to be emitted toward the first variable winning device may be executed (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S504).
In such a configuration, a special condition for controlling to the special game state is easily established by prompting the game medium to be emitted toward the first variable winning device changed to the first state. Can improve the interest of

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is the expansion perspective view which looked at the thread trimming device from the side. It is the expansion perspective view which looked at the thread trimming device from the upper part. It is an expansion perspective view and rear view of a cutter member. 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 special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result and jackpot classification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the big winning opening to open and the big winning opening open upper limit time. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of a round game. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of big hit effect production processing. It is a figure which illustrates the 1st instruction information effect and the 2nd instruction information effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end effect process. It is a figure which illustrates the big hit end notification effect corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “big hit A”. It is a figure which illustrates the big hit end notification effect corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “big hit B”.

  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 divided into a gaming board (gauge board) constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board. In the game board, a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area 2, 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 a predetermined position of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area 2). 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. 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". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. 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 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 each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result 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.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display is based on the fact that the game ball has entered (starting winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A device 25A and a second hold indicator 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. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  The game area 2 formed on the board surface of the game board includes a left game area 2A (first game area) on the left side of the top of the image display device 5, and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side. There is. The left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, are only required to be separated by the end face of the image display device 5 or the nail arrangement PL in the game area 2, for example. . When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 2 is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, for example, by being guided along the array PL of nails, It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2B which is the second game area.

  In the left game area 2A, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. For example, the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. As described above, the left game area 2A is provided with the normal winning ball device 6A that forms the first start winning opening through which the game ball can always enter (pass).

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. Thus, in the right game area 2B, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the second variable in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry) is difficult. An ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B that can change to a variable state is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B, or to pass (enter) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (enter).

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

  Two special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided in the right game area 2B which is the second game area.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper prize winning door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door shown in FIG. 5, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the upper prize winning door. Form an upper prize winning opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the off state, the upper prize winning door closes the upper prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is on, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. The game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, the upper prize winning switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large winning opening door which is opened and closed by a lower large winning opening door solenoid 82B shown in FIG. 5, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the lower large winning opening door. Form a lower prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the lower large prize opening door is in the off state, the lower large winning opening door closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the lower large prize opening door is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door opens the lower large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B or the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG.

  A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass (enter) through the upper major prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower major prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the upper prize winning opening with the upper prize winning door. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. On the other hand, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening, or in addition to the closed condition, the game ball passes (entrance) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening. A partially open state that is difficult to perform may be provided.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board (on the left side of the game area 2 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”).

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. 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 2, 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 gaming area 2. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  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 2 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . 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 below the game area 2, there is an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device. Is provided. Below the upper plate, 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.

  A thread trimming device 30 is provided above the image display device 5 in the game area 2, for example, at a predetermined position of a decorative member that separates the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B. FIG. 2A is an enlarged perspective view of the thread trimming device 30 as viewed from the left oblique side toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2B is an enlarged perspective view of the thread trimming device 30 as viewed from the diagonally right side toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the thread trimming device 30 as viewed from above with respect to FIG.

  The thread trimming device 30 includes a guide member 30A and a cutter member 30B that are formed substantially perpendicular to the board surface of the game board. The guide member 30A is configured using, for example, plastic or the like, and a slit portion 31A serving as a guide groove formed in a V shape is provided in the vicinity of the upper center portion. The cutter member 30B may be configured using a metal plate such as a stainless steel plate. FIG. 4A is an enlarged perspective view of the cutter member 30B. FIG. 4B is a rear view of the cutter member 30B.

  The thread trimming device 30 is used for cutting (shearing) a thread attached to a game ball used in an illegal act such as a so-called “ball ball with thread”. In this ball-and-ball goto, for example, a game ball with a thread is fired from the hitting ball launcher toward the right game area 2B, and various winning holes provided in the right game area 2B (in particular, the special variable prize-winning device 7B). A game ball enters (passes through) the Shimodai prize opening. At this time, the other end of the thread attached to the game ball is taken out from the outside at a game ball supply port provided to supply the game ball from the upper plate to the ball hitting device, for example. . Thus, the thread attached to the game ball is passed through the upper part of the game area 2 to the right game area 2B through the guide rail for guiding the game ball 2 to the game area 2 from the hitting ball launcher. After that, by pulling the other end of the thread attached to the game ball and stopping the game ball in the vicinity of the winning opening, it is possible to repeatedly detect the winning of the gaming ball, or to change the winning opening that changes between the open state and the closed state. It may be forced to open.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 3, a slit portion 31 </ b> A serving as a guide groove formed in a V shape is formed near the center of the upper end of the guide member 30 </ b> A. In addition, at the upper end of the guide member 30A, on both sides of the slit portion 31A, inclined end surfaces that are gently inclined downward toward the slit portion 31A are formed. For example, the inclined end surface has the highest predetermined position in the thickness direction of the guide member 30A, and is formed in a curved shape (substantially kamaboko-shaped) gently inclined downward from there to the flat plate surface portion (both front and back surfaces) of the guide member 30A. Just do it. As a result, the thread that is in contact with the inclined end surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the flat plate surface portion at the upper end of the guide member 30A is guided toward the slit portion 31A by being pulled by the player or the like.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, the cutter member 30B is fixed to the guide member 30A by screwing or the like, and is cut to cut the yarn guided by the slit portion 31A of the guide member 30A. A notch 31B is provided. As a specific example, the notch 31B is formed by shearing a metal plate serving as a base of the cutter member 30B to a predetermined length so that the ridge line direction of the metal plate is substantially perpendicular to the shear direction. What is necessary is just to be what expanded the shearing part to the acute angle by bending. Further, the notched portion 31B may be used as a sharp blade by polishing the sheared portion.

  In the thread trimming device 30, the guide member 30A is used to guide the thread attached to the game ball that is driven into the right game region 2B from the guide rail for guiding the game ball to the game region 2 from the ball hitting device. It guides to 31A, is inserted into the notch 31B of the cutter member 30B, and is cut (sheared). Thereby, fraudulent acts, such as a threaded ball goto, can be prevented.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 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.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), and a big winning port switch (upper large winning port switch 23A and lower large port). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a prize opening switch 23B) and a specific area switch 24 are connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

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

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

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

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

  In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a general map display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable (updatable). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to the first variable state in the open state or the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

  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.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 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 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updateable. 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. 5 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, for example. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When this game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A in the left game area 2A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Thus, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure 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 figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

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

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

  In the big hit gaming state, the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball device 7A or the special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the upper major prize opening or the lower major prize opening and a winning ball is generated, A round game (simply called “round”) in which the lower prize winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as the winning ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time for the upper big prize opening and the lower big prize opening to be open in the big hit gaming state is short, and the game ball is difficult to pass (entry) or passes (entry) ) An impossible round game is executed, and it may be controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game state ends. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability change”). If the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '' when high release control is not being performed, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the probability change control is performed. The opening control may not be performed.

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state becomes “15” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower large prize opening opened is executed and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Becomes the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “15” as the specific number of times, a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened is executed, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is advantageous for the player in the first state. It becomes. Then, the game ball that has entered the lower prize winning opening is detected by the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG. 5, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. That is, a specific probability change control condition can be established based on the fact that the installation location of the specific area switch 24 is a specific area and the game ball has passed through the specific area.

  In the big hit game state, when the number of executions of the round game is “15” (15th round) as a specific number of times, there are a plurality of types of big hit types with different upper limit times for opening the lower big prize opening state. is there. As an example, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to 2.0 seconds. Therefore, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the probability that the game ball will pass (enter) the lower big prize opening is low, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. Hateful. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “hit A”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) the lower big prize opening, and the probability change control condition for the probability change state after the big hit game state is finished. Is easily established. Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game.

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. 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 (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, 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 (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 determines which of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute.

  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, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being 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). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol 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 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 change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of 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, 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”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in order to start the round game in the big hit gaming state and to open the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening. This includes the process of setting up. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, 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 this big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. And a process for determining whether it is time to return the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by the above. When the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, 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”. This post-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of round games executed with the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the upper limit has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  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 that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). 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 a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are respectively read as the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 ( 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, hold data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure hold storage unit One entry is shifted up. Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter may be updated by 1 in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. 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 pending storage number count value stored in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. 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.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are respectively read as the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 ( 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, hold data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure hold storage unit One entry is shifted up. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined according to whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “big hit” or “losing”. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value or the like is used as the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 8B, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “big hit A” at a higher rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Is done. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  Different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special game. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined as either “big hit A” or “big hit B”, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type May be determined only for “big hit A”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “15”, and in the fifteenth round, the big hit type is “big hit B”. The upper limit time for opening the big winning opening becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for changing to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is likely to be satisfied. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 8B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than when the first special chart is used. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after completion is likely to be satisfied. That is, when the special figure display result is “hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting prize opening, The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the passage (ingress) of the game ball.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). In the process of step S243, for example, the jackpot type may be stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. .

  When the special figure display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, a special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is obtained. A confirmed special symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), 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. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S261). ). The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state by the process of step S265 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special graphic display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262). In addition, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, since the special symbol process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is on in step S261 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S266). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the special figure fixed display time elapses.

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a jackpot start designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  After the process of step S270 is executed, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending time-shortening control (including high opening control) and probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the processing of step S272, processing for clearing a probability change flag and a time-shortage flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102 to turn it off, time-shortening control and high-opening control are performed. A process for clearing the time-count counter for counting the remaining number of times for the figure game, a process for clearing the probability variation number counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, and the like may be executed.

  The time-count counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, a game control counter setting unit, and an upper limit of a special game in which time-short control or high-open control is performed when the probability change state or the time-short state is entered after the big hit gaming state is finished. A count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the number of times may be set. The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games to which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “101”) may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release preprocessing in step S114 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control (including the high opening control) or the probability variation control is ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the time count count value that is the stored value of the time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0”). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control may be ended by clearing a predetermined time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be ended.

  In the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of the number of probability changes matches a predetermined probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be terminated.

  After executing the process of step S274, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S275), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 6 as the big hit release pre-process. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 9 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed (step S292). At this time, if the big hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S292; No), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the big hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; Yes), the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off (step S293), and then a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set. Etc.) is set to “1” as a count initial value corresponding to the number of round games executed (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), after executing the processing of step S294, the special winning prize ball apparatus 7A is set to the special winning ball apparatus 7A that is opened in the round game. Either the formed upper prize winning opening or the lower major winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is determined (step S295). FIG. 11A shows an example of determination in the process of step S295. In this embodiment, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “14”, it is determined to execute the round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened. As a result, when the number of round games executed is “1” (1st round) to “14” (14th round) other than the specific number of times, a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened is executed. The variable winning ball device 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the round count value is “15”, it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game is “15” (15th round) as the specific number of times, a round game is executed with the lower prize opening opened, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is played by the player. The first state is advantageous to the user.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting the game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S295. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “14”, the detection of the game ball by the upper prize winning port switch 23A is made effective in conjunction with the upper prize winning opening being opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is “15”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large prize opening switch 23B is validated together with the lower big prize opening being opened. The lower prize winning port switch 23B is validated and the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 24 may be validated.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S295, the big hit type storage data is read from, for example, the big hit type buffer (step S296). Then, a winning opening opening upper limit time is determined (step S297). The big winning opening opening upper limit time is an upper limit time for opening the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 11B shows an example of determination in the process of step S297. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, 29.5 is set as a constant big opening opening upper limit time regardless of whether the round count value is “1” to “15”. Second is set. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the big winning opening opening upper limit time is different depending on whether the round count value is “1” to “14” or “15”. Yes. In particular, when the round count value is “15”, the upper limit for opening the big prize opening is set to a relatively short time (2.0 seconds), and the game ball passes (enters) the lower big prize opening. Hateful. Therefore, when the big hit type is “hit A”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) through the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is established for the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state ends. It's easy to do.

  After the process of step S297 is executed, the opening start control is performed to change the large winning opening (upper large winning opening or lower large winning opening) from the closed state to the opened state (step S298). At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed in accordance with the large winning opening to be opened determined by the process of step S295. As an example, when the upper prize winning opening is in an open state, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is performed. On the other hand, when the lower large prize opening is to be opened, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is performed.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” (step S299), and then the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S299, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release process of step S115 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 6 as the big hit release process. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the upper prize opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; No), among the upper big prize opening switch 23A and the lower big prize opening switch 23B, the big prize opening switch that is effective in detecting the game ball. It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is turned on (step S312). For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “14”, the detection of the game ball by the upper prize winning port switch 23A is valid. Therefore, in the process of step S312, the upper prize winning port switch 23A is activated. It is determined whether the detection signal transmitted from is turned on. On the other hand, when the round count value is “15”, the detection of the game ball by the lower big prize opening switch 23B is valid, and therefore, in the process of step S312, the detection signal transmitted from the lower big prize opening switch 23B is detected. It is determined whether or not it is turned on.

  If the big prize opening switch is on in step S312 (step S312; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is a value stored in a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, and is detected by the large winning opening switch during one round game. Any number that indicates the number of game balls may be used. Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch, setting for paying out the game ball to be the prize ball is performed (step S314). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  If the special winning opening switch is off in step S312 (step S312; No), or after executing the processing of step S314, a probability change confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not is on (step S315). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation flag is off (step S315; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 is on (step S316). When the specific area switch 24 is on (step S316; Yes), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S317).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S315 (step S315; Yes), when the specific area switch 24 is off in step S316 (step S316; No), or after the processing of step S317 is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (for example, “10”) (step S318). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S318; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), or if it is determined in step S318 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S318; Yes), this time It is determined that the round game is to be ended, and the opening end control is performed to return the open big prize opening (upper big prize opening or lower big prize opening) to the closed state (step S319). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B may be made according to the opened special winning opening.

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the winning counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S320). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S321), the big hit release processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the processing after the big hit release in step S116 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “1” (first round) to “14” ( In the case of any one of the fourteenth rounds, a round game is executed with the upper prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A being opened, and the number of round games executed is “15” (15th round) Round), a round game is executed in which the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is opened. On the other hand, depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, the upper limit time for the lower big prize opening to be opened in the fifteenth round where the number of executions of the round game is “15” (Maximum winning opening open upper limit time) is set to be different. More specifically, when the big hit type is “hit A”, the upper limit time for the big prize opening is set to 29.5 seconds in the 15th round as in the case of the first round to the 14th round. . On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, 2.0 seconds shorter than the first round to the fourteenth round is set as the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the fifteenth round.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of the round game in the big hit game state. FIGS. 13A1 and 13A2 show an execution example of a round game based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “jackpot A”. FIGS. 13B1 and 13B2 show an example of execution of a round game based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “jackpot B”. As shown in FIGS. 13A1 and 13B1, in the first round (1R) to the fourteenth round (14R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “14”, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A A round game is executed with the upper prize opening formed in the open state opened. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 13 (A2) and (B2), in the fifteenth round (15R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “15”, the lower major prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is A round game to be opened is executed. In the fifteenth round, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is determined as shown in FIG. 11B in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. "Is a shorter time (2.0 seconds) than when the big hit type is" big hit A ". Therefore, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, it is difficult to allow the game ball to enter the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied. Thus, when the number of round games executed is “15”, which is a specific number of times, the probability variation control condition is changed according to the change mode of the lower prize winning opening, and the number of round games is determined for a specific number of round games. It can increase the player's interest.

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. 8B by the processing of step S242 shown in FIG. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The second start winning opening becomes easy for the game ball to pass (enter) when the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state, and a game is achieved when the game ball is in a closed state or a normal open state. The ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry). The normal variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state when the variable display result (the normal map display result) in the normal game is "per normal map". When time-shortening control with high opening control is performed in a certain change state or short-time state, in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in a normal state where time-shortening control is not performed, The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to an open state or an expanded open state.

  In the normal state in which the time control is not performed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. In many cases. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “big hit B” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. On the other hand, when the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control is performed in the time reduction state or the probability change state, the special game using the second special drawing based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. In many cases, the special figure display result is “big hit”. In this case, the probability variation control condition is easily established when the big hit type is determined to be “big hit A” at a predetermined ratio (90/100) higher than that of the special figure game using the first special figure. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, even when the big hit type is “big hit B”, in the round games from the first round (1R) to the fourteenth round (14R), the upper time limit for opening the upper big prize opening (the big winning opening opening upper limit time) Is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding scores), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the normal state, when the special figure display result is a “big hit”, the consecutive-chunk rate is suppressed, so that the number of round games executed in the big hit game state can be reduced, or a big prize opening can be made in each round game. By shortening the upper limit time for the open state, a big hit game state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening is provided. May not be done. In this case, there is a possibility that the game interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” may be reduced due to frequent occurrence of the big hit gaming state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning opening. According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the top prize winning opening is a round in which the game ball enters an open state easily while being suppressed. Since the game is executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S116 of FIG. 6 as the big hit release post-process. In the post-hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step). S331). The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S334 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round wait flag is OFF in step S331 (step S331; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (for example, “15”) (step S332). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; No), a predetermined time is set as a next round waiting time (step S333). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S334), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; Yes), a jackpot end effect waiting time is set (step S335). FIG. 14B shows a setting example of the effect waiting time at the end of jackpot by the process of step S335. In this embodiment, it corresponds to whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, and whether or not the game ball has entered the lower big prize opening that was opened in the 15th round The execution time of the effect at the end of the big hit gaming state is set to be different depending on the success or failure of the probability variation control condition.

  As a specific example, in the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “hit A”, the game ball has entered the lower big prize opening which was opened in the fifteenth round, as shown in FIG. When the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S317, the big hit end effect waiting time is set to 7 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit A” and the probability variation confirmation flag is OFF, the big hit end production waiting time is set to a relatively long 10 seconds. When the big hit type is “big hit B” and the probability variation confirmation flag is OFF, the big hit end production waiting time is set to a relatively short 5 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B” and the probability variation confirmation flag is on, the big hit end presentation waiting time is set to a relatively long 10 seconds.

  After executing the process of step S335, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S336). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Subsequently, command transmission setting at the end of the jackpot is performed (step S338). For example, in the process of step S338, a command transmission table prepared in advance for transmitting a jackpot end designation command indicating the end of the jackpot gaming state may be set. The jackpot end designation command only needs to be able to specify the jackpot end effect waiting time on the side of the effect control board 12 by setting the EXT data, for example. Further, the jackpot end designation command only needs to be able to specify whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed after the jackpot game state is ended according to the state of the probability change determination flag, for example, by setting EXT data.

  After executing the process of step S338, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S339), and the process after releasing the big hit is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  FIG. 15 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. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the big hit end production waiting time has not elapsed (step S361; No), the execution of the big hit end processing is ended and the apparatus waits.

  When the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the time reduction control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be in the time reduction state (step S362). As an example, in the process of step S361, in addition to setting the time reduction flag to the on state, a count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state is set as the time reduction. Set to the counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S363 (step S363; Yes), the probability change control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the probability change state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, a count initial value (for example, “101”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is changed. Set to the counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is off in step S363 (step S363; No), after executing the process of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S336), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 6 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120, for example, in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, the following steps S170 to S176. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result corresponding to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a complete stop. A process of (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. Then, when the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the jackpot effect processing shown in FIG. 17A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S501). At this time, if the jackpot end designation command is not received (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the fifteenth round in which the number of round games executed in the jackpot gaming state is “15” is being executed. (Step S502).

  When it is determined in step S502 that the 15th round is not being executed (step S502; No), after performing the effect operation control for executing the first instruction notification effect (step S503), the big hit The production process ends. For example, in the process of step S503, effect control execution data (for example, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, or movable member control) read from an effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the first instruction notification effect. In order to execute the first instruction notification effect in a predetermined effect mode according to a part or all of the data), various commands are created and displayed on the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. It is only necessary to transmit it. Thereby, for example, a first instruction notification effect such as displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 18A in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 18 (A) corresponds to the upper large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A being in an open state (even if a game ball enters, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied). , A character image MM1 for informing the message “Normal Attacker Opened !!”, a message for “Right-handed!” For instructing the player to launch a game ball to the right game area 2B, and an instruction for pointing to the right The notification image AR1 is included. The instruction notification image AR1 may be displayed in a display mode (for example, a blue character color, a white background color, a part or all of a plain pattern, etc.) determined in advance corresponding to the first instruction notification effect.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the 15th round is being executed (step S502; Yes), after performing the effect operation control for executing the second instruction notification effect (step S504), the big hit The production process ends. For example, in the process of step S504, the second indication mode is different from the first instruction notification effect according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the second instruction notification effect. In order to execute the instruction notification effect, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, for example, a second instruction notification effect such as displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 18B in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 18 (B) corresponds to the lower large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B being in an open state (the probability variation control condition is satisfied if the game ball enters), A character image MM2 for informing the message “Special Attacker Open!”, A message for “Right-handed!” For instructing the player to launch a game ball to the right game area 2B, and an instruction notification indicating a right-pointing arrow. The image AR2 is included. The instruction notification image AR2 corresponds to the second instruction notification effect, and is different from the instruction notification image AR1 shown in FIG. 18A (for example, a red text color, a golden background color, or a cherry pattern pattern). Part or all). In addition, the effect image shown in FIG. 18B, unlike the effect image in the first instruction notification effect shown in FIG. 18A, includes a predetermined character image CS1.

  By varying the display mode of such effect images, the player can clearly recognize the fifteenth round in which the lower large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in the open state. Then, it is possible to facilitate the establishment of the probability variation control condition by urging the player to launch a game ball toward the lower major prize opening changed to the open state (special variable winning ball apparatus 7B changed to the first state).

  In the first instruction notification effect and the second instruction notification effect, an arbitrary effect image (type of character image, character image, background image, display color, size, etc.) displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. Each presentation mode may be made different by changing a part or all of display contents such as display time. Moreover, it is not limited to what makes an effect mode differ by the difference in an effect image, For example, the output mode of the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode (lighting color) of light-emitting bodies, such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED , Lighting intensity, lighting time, number of times of lighting, etc.), any mode of operation such as operation mode of moving member provided for production (part of or all of operating speed, operating distance, direction of operation, etc.) It is only necessary that the production mode can be made different by making different.

  In the process of step S504, effect operation control for changing the effect mode in the second instruction notification effect according to the upper limit time (the big prize opening opening upper limit time) in which the lower prize winning opening in the 15th round is in the open state. It may be done. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B” based on information (EXT data) included in the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Identify. In accordance with this identification result, in the process of step S504, effect operation control using different effect control patterns is performed. Thus, for example, when the big winning hole opening upper limit time of the lower big winning mouth in the fifteenth round is relatively short (2.0 seconds) corresponding to “big hit B”, the big hit type Compared to the case where the upper limit of the lower prize winning opening at the 15th round is relatively long (29.5 seconds) corresponding to “big hit A”, the display of the effect image is different. It may be allowed. More specifically, when the big hit type corresponds to “big hit B” and the lower big prize opening is open for 2.0 seconds, the big hit type is “big hit A” for the character image MM2 for informing the message. The production mode may be made different by making it more flashy than in the case of the above, or by displaying the waiting time until the lower prize winning opening becomes open.

  If a jackpot end designation command is received in step S501 shown in FIG. 17A (step S501; Yes), a jackpot end notification effect time is set (step S505). In the process of step S505, for example, corresponding to the jackpot end effect waiting time specified by the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (see step S335 in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B), Any one of a plurality of types of jackpot end notification effect times may be selected and set. More specifically, the same time as the jackpot end effect waiting time designated by the jackpot end designation command may be set as the jackpot end notification effect time. Accordingly, for example, similarly to the jackpot end effect waiting time shown in FIG. 14B, the jackpot end notification effect time corresponding to the state of the jackpot type and the probability variation confirmation flag (off or on) is set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S505, a jackpot end notification effect control pattern is set (step S506). In the process of step S506, for example, it corresponds to the control content of whether or not the probability change state specified by the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the jackpot end notification effect time set in the process of step S505, etc. And what is necessary is just to select and use the pattern used as a usage pattern from the multiple types of jackpot end notification effect control patterns prepared in advance.

  FIG. 17B shows a setting example of the jackpot end notification effect control pattern by the process of step S505. In this embodiment, a plurality of types (specifically, four types) of jackpot end notification effect control patterns DPA1, DPA2, DPB1, and DPB2 are prepared in advance. And based on the designation | designated content by the jackpot end designation | designated command etc. which were transmitted from the main board | substrate 11, any jackpot end notification effect pattern is selected and set to a usage pattern. Thereby, different big hit end notification effect control patterns can be set depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, and whether or not the probability variation control according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition. it can.

  As a specific example, in the jackpot game state based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “hit A”, the probability variation control is performed without the game ball entering the lower big prize opening which was opened in the fifteenth round. If not, the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA1 is selected. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit A” and the probability variation control is performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPA2 is selected. When the big hit type is “big hit B” and the probability variation control is not performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPB1 is selected. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B” and the probability variation control is performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPB2 is selected.

  After executing the process of step S506, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” (step S507), and then the big hit effect process is terminated. When the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit end effect process in step S176 shown in FIG. 16 is executed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end effect process executed in step S176 of FIG. In the jackpot end effect process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot end notification effect time has elapsed (step S521). At this time, if the jackpot end notification effect time has not elapsed (step S521; Yes), after performing the effect operation control for executing the jackpot end notification effect (step S522), the jackpot end effect processing is ended.

  If the jackpot end notification effect time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), the effect mode after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set (step S523). Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S524), and then the big hit end effect process is ended. When the production process flag is initialized to “0” and the next timer interruption occurs, the variable display start waiting process in step S170 shown in FIG. 16 is executed.

  20 and 21 show an operation example in which an effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as a big hit end notification effect. In the fifteenth round (15R) in which the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state is “15”, a round game in which the lower big prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7B is opened is executed. At this time, when a game ball enters the lower big prize opening that is in an open state, a probability variation control condition for establishing a probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. The upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening in the fifteenth round (big prize opening opening upper limit time) differs depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”.

  For example, when the big hit type is determined as “hit A”, the upper limit time of the big winning opening in the 15th round in the big hit gaming state is set to a relatively long time (specifically, 29.5 seconds). Is done. It has been specified that the game ball does not enter (win) and the probability change control is not performed in the lower big winning opening which is opened in the fifteenth round of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit A”. In this case, the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA1 shown in FIG. 17B is set by the processing in step S506 shown in FIG. The effect operation control in step S522 shown in FIG. 19 is performed using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA1 set in this way, so that, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. Display in the display area.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 20A includes a character image MA1 for informing a message “unfortunate ... rushing into chance time” and a character image CA1 of a crying face corresponding to the fact that the probability variation control is not performed. It is out. In addition, the effect image shown in FIG. 20A includes a two-dimensional barcode BC1 for the player to acquire a premier image as a privilege image, and the privilege image is obtained by performing shooting using a mobile terminal. An image may be acquired.

  When it has been specified that a game ball enters (wins) and the probability variation control is performed in the lower big winning opening which is opened in the 15th round of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit A” In step S506 shown in FIG. 17A, the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA2 shown in FIG. 17B is set. The effect operation control in step S522 shown in FIG. 19 is performed using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA2 set in this way, so that an effect image as shown in FIG. Display in the display area.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 20B includes a character image MA2 for informing a message “congratulations probability change entry” and a smiling character image CA2 in response to the probability variation control being performed. On the other hand, the effect image shown in FIG. 20B is different from the effect image shown in FIG. 20A and does not include a two-dimensional barcode for acquiring a premium image.

  When the big hit type is determined as “big hit B”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the 15th round in the big hit gaming state is set to a relatively short time (specifically, 2.0 seconds). The It was specified that the game ball does not enter (win) and the probability variation control is not performed in the lower big winning opening which was opened in the 15th round in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit B”. In this case, the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPB1 shown in FIG. 17B is set by the processing in step S506 shown in FIG. The effect operation control in step S522 shown in FIG. 19 is performed using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPB1 set in this way, so that an effect image as shown in FIG. Display in the display area.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 21A includes a character image MA1 for notifying a message corresponding to the fact that probability variation control is not performed, and a character image CB1. In addition, the effect image shown in FIG. 21A includes a two-dimensional barcode BC2 for acquiring a bonus image as a privilege image different from the premier image together with the two-dimensional barcode BC1. Similarly to the two-dimensional barcode BC1, the two-dimensional barcode BC2 only needs to be able to acquire a privilege image by performing shooting using a mobile terminal.

  When it is specified that a game ball enters (wins) and the probability variation control is performed in the lower big winning opening which is opened in the 15th round in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit B”. In step S506 shown in FIG. 17A, the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPB2 shown in FIG. 17B is set. The effect operation control in step S522 shown in FIG. 19 is performed using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPB2 set in this way, so that an effect image as shown in FIG. Display in the display area.

  The effect image shown in FIG. 21B is a character image MA2 for notifying a message corresponding to the probability variation control being performed, or a character image CB2 having a different pose from the character image CB1 shown in FIG. Contains. On the other hand, unlike the effect image shown in FIG. 21A, the effect image shown in FIG. 21B is a two-dimensional bar code BC1 for acquiring a premier image or a two-dimensional bar for acquiring an extra image. The code BC2 or the like is not included.

  Thus, in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “big hit A”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the fifteenth round is longer than when the big hit type is “big hit B”. Is set. Therefore, the probability variation control condition due to the game ball entering the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is likely to be satisfied. In spite of these settings, when the game ball does not enter the lower prize winning opening that was opened in the 15th round and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the effect operation using the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPA1 Due to the control or the like, the big hit end notification effect is executed in an effect mode different from that when the game ball enters the lower big prize opening and the probability variation control condition is satisfied.

  In addition, in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined as “big hit B”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the fifteenth round is set to be shorter than when the big hit type is “big hit A”. The Therefore, the probability variation control condition due to the game ball entering the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7B is difficult to be satisfied. Based on these settings, when the game ball does not enter the lower major winning opening that was opened in the fifteenth round and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the effect operation control using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPB1 Thus, the jackpot end notification effect is executed in an effect mode different from the case where the jackpot type is determined to be “big hit A”.

  In the jackpot end notification effect using the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA1, for example, an effect image including a two-dimensional barcode BC1 as shown in FIG. In the big hit end notification effect using the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPB1, for example, an effect image including a two-dimensional barcode BC2 in addition to the two-dimensional barcode BC1 as shown in FIG. In addition, it is not limited to a two-dimensional bar code for shooting with a mobile terminal, and may be capable of displaying a special effect image (such as a premier image) or capable of outputting a special sound (such as a premier song). Good. The two-dimensional barcode is not limited to the one for acquiring the privilege image, but for acquiring the privilege music, or a predetermined point (for example, a game point that can be used in an application program installed in the mobile terminal) Etc.) may be obtained. Thus, when the game ball does not enter the lower big prize opening that has been opened in the fifteenth round and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the big hit end notification effect is produced in an effect mode different from that when the probability variation control condition is satisfied. A predetermined privilege may be given to the player by executing the above.

  In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “big hit B”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the fifteenth round is set to be shorter than when the big hit type is “big hit A”. In the 15th round of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit B”, when the game ball enters the open lower big prize opening and the probability variation control condition is satisfied, FIG. 14 (A) By the process of step S335, the big hit end effect waiting time is set to a relatively long time (specifically, 10 seconds), but when the game ball does not enter and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the big hit The end effect waiting time is set to a relatively short time (specifically, 5 seconds).

  In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “big hit A”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the fifteenth round is set to be longer than when the big hit type is “big hit B”. In the fifteenth round of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit A”, when the gaming ball does not enter the opened lower big prize opening and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, FIG. In the process of step S335 shown in A), while the big hit end effect waiting time is set to a relatively long time (specifically, 10 seconds), when the game ball enters and the probability variation control condition is satisfied, The end effect waiting time is set to a relatively short time (specifically, 7 seconds).

  In this way, the probability variation control condition is established by whether the big hit type is determined to be “big hit A” or “big hit B”, or when the game ball enters the lower big prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Depending on whether or not, the jackpot end notification effect is executed over different effect times. This makes it possible to vary the stage time during which the jackpot end notification effect is executed, depending on the likelihood that the jackpot gaming state will be changed to a probable state and whether the gaming state is actually changed to a probable state. , You can improve the fun of the game. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the lower prize opening when the upper limit for opening the big prize opening is long, or when the game ball does not enter the lower prize opening when the upper limit for opening the big prize opening is short In this way, by reducing the execution time of the production having no surprises, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the extended production.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. As an example, in the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the big hit end notification effect is performed in an effect mode different from that when the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and the success or failure of the jackpot type or the probability variation control condition is determined. It explained as what makes the production time of jackpot end notice production differ according to. On the other hand, the setting that varies the effect mode of the jackpot end notification effect according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the setting that varies the effect time of the jackpot end notification effect depending on the success or failure of the jackpot type or the probability variation control condition Of these, only one of the settings may be performed, and the other setting may not be performed.

  More specifically, as the jackpot end notification effect, a certain aspect of notification that the jackpot gaming state is ended (for example, display of a character image that notifies the message of “Big jackpot end”), the success or failure of the probability change control condition Regardless of whether or not the performance operation control is executed, if the probability variation control condition is satisfied in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “big hit B”, the big hit type corresponding to “big hit B” The jackpot end notification effect may be executed over a different time (for example, a relatively long time) from when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied in the gaming state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B are provided, and the game is provided in the opened lower large prize opening. It has been described that the probability variation control condition for establishing the probability variation state where the probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state by the entry of the ball is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation control condition may be established based on the fact that the game ball has entered one big winning opening provided in the game area 2. As an example, a first specific area and a second specific area are provided in a large winning opening formed in a predetermined special variable winning ball apparatus. A game ball that has entered the first specific area is detected by a count switch similar to the upper prize port switch 23A or the lower major prize port switch 23B in the above embodiment. On the other hand, a game ball that has entered the second specific area is detected by a specific winning switch similar to the specific area switch 24 in the above embodiment. In addition, a special opening / closing plate having a lid shape that changes the second specific area between a closed state and an open state is provided inside the special winning opening, and game balls that could not enter the second specific area are moved to the first specific area. A rolling plate (or a rolling path) is provided. As an example of the rolling plate, a croon that rectifies the game ball by swirling the game ball may be provided. As another example, the rolling plate may be rotated like a seesaw so that the game ball swings on the rolling surface.

  In such a configuration, when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, the specific opening / closing plate is used when the number of executions of the round game is any one of “1” (first round) to “14” (fourteenth round). By making the second specific area closed, the game ball cannot enter the second specific area. Therefore, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied because all the game balls that have entered the big winning opening that has been opened in the first round to the fourteenth round are guided to the first specific area. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is “15” (15th round), the game ball enters the second specific area by opening the second specific area with the specific opening / closing plate. to enable. Even at this time, the first specific area is left open, and the game balls that have entered the winning prize opening may be guided to either the first specific area or the second specific area at a predetermined rate. Alternatively, in the fifteenth round, the first specific area may be closed, and all game balls that have entered the big prize opening may be guided to the second specific area. When a game ball that has entered the second specific area is detected in this way, the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and the probability variation state may be set after the big hit gaming state is completed.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 includes the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, and the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are separated by the end face of the image display device 5, the nail arrangement PL, and the like. Explained. On the other hand, the game area 2 may not be divided, and the game ball launched into the game area 2 may be guided to either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. For example, in the game area 2, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided below the image display device 5, and a special variable winning ball device 7A and a special variable winning ball device 7B are provided below these. It may be provided.

  In the configuration of the game area 2 shown in FIG. 1, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided in the narrow ball flow path of the right gaming area 2B above the special variable winning ball apparatuses 7A and 7B. Therefore, most of the game balls guided to the right game area 2B enter the second start winning opening that is in the open state or the expanded open state, and the upper large winning opening or the lower university that is in the open state It may be difficult or impossible to enter the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the special variable winning ball device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B are provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the configuration is relatively wide above the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B. A ball flow down area can be secured, and only a part of the game balls enter the second start winning opening that is in an open state or an expanded open state. This prevents the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B from interfering with the entry of the game ball when the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the game shown in FIG. The game ball can be guided in a manner preferable for the player rather than the configuration of the region 2.

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

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

  In such a configuration, when the game state is the big hit game state and the number of executions of the round game is “15” (the 15th round), the accessory entry point changes from the closed state to the open state. . Among the game balls that have entered the inside of the bonus game variable winning device from the opened entrance, the probability variation control condition is established by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) a specific area. Control may be performed so that the probable change state is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, it is not limited to the thing in which the accessory entry is changed from the closed state to the open state in a specific number of round games such as the 15th round. For example, in a round game other than a specific number of times, the game item entrance is changed from a closed state to an open state, and at this time, a game ball that has entered into the inside of the variable game winning device has a specific region (V winning region). ) May be guided so as not to pass (enter) and discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device.

  The gaming value given by the game ball entering the lower big prize opening that has been opened in the big hit gaming state is not limited to the game state after each big hit gaming state is changed to each knitting state. Any game value that is advantageous to the player may be used. For example, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state (the upper-limit number of fluctuations in the short-time period). Alternatively, when the game state becomes a probable change state after the big hit game state is ended, the player is caused by the second probability change state in which the big hit probability for determining the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher than the first probability change state. An advantageous game value may be given. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of fluctuations during probability change, which is the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the game state is in the probability change state. Alternatively, when the advantageous opening control is performed, the opening control mode such as the average variable display time of the usual game, the probability per figure, the number of times of opening the second start winning opening and the opening time is partly or entirely. A game value advantageous to the player may be given by becoming the second advantageous aspect that is more advantageous than the advantageous aspect. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of consecutive Changs, which is the upper limit number of times that the gaming state repeatedly becomes a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the specific area switch 24 is provided separately from the upper large prize opening switch 23A and the lower large prize opening switch 23B, and the big hit gaming state is detected by detecting the game ball guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. In the above description, it is assumed that the probability variation control condition for satisfying the probability variation state is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied based on the detection of the game ball by either the upper prize winning port switch 23A or the lower major prize opening switch 23B. May be. As an example, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied even if a game ball is detected by the upper large prize opening switch 23A, while the probability variation control condition is always satisfied when a game ball is detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the specific number of round games in which the lower prize winning opening is in the open state has been described as the final round game (15th round) in the big hit game state. On the other hand, the specific number of round games in which the lower big prize opening is in the open state is not limited to the final round game in the big hit game state, but any number of executions from the start of the big hit game state to the end A round game such as “7” may be used.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the game ball has entered the open lower prize opening in a specific number of round games such as the fifteenth round, the probability change confirmation flag is processed in step S317 shown in FIG. Is set to an ON state, and a jackpot end designation command is transmitted that indicates whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied based on the command transmission setting in step S338 shown in FIG. explained. Thereby, the production | presentation aspect in jackpot completion notification effect is varied according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when a game ball that has entered a lower prize opening is detected, a probability change notification effect is executed in which the player can recognize that the probability change control condition is satisfied. May be. In this case, when a game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening is detected, an effect control command that can specify that the probability variation control condition is satisfied is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Set up. In the effect control board 12, for example, when it is determined by the effect control CPU 120 that the probability variation control condition is satisfied based on the effect control command, the player can recognize that the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished. Effect operation control for executing the probability change notification effect to be notified is performed.

  Probability control conditions in the round game before the final round game is executed, as in the case where the lower prize opening is opened in the round game before the last round game (the 15th round) When the round game is completed, when the next round game is executed, the effect mode of the big hit effect is changed according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, Depending on the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, the production time of the predetermined effect may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, each time a round game in the big hit game state is executed, either the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening changes from the closed state to the open state, and the number of winning prizes reaches a predetermined number. It has been described that one round game is ended by returning the open large winning opening to the closed state due to the fact that the upper limit time for the special winning opening has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a single round game, the grand prize opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state in a short time (for example, every second), and the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number. One round game may be completed when the winning number reaches a predetermined number.

  As an example, when the number of round games to be executed is other than a specific number, a round game in which the top prize winning opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state is executed. It is assumed that one round game is completed when the number of times reaches “15”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is a specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the lower prize winning opening is changed between a closed state and an open state. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, the probability that the probability variation control condition is satisfied can be increased by changing the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state. It may be different. For example, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the upper limit number of times that the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state is set as “15” as the specific number of round games (for example, the 15th round), and the lower big prize opening A round game that can be opened up to 15 times is executed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, as a specific number of round games, the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state is set to “1”, and the lower big prize opening is set to the open state only once. The execution of the round game may be terminated. Even with such a setting, the probability that the probability change control condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the lower prize winning opening in a specific number of round games can be made different depending on the big hit type.

  As another example, as the big hit game state when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the lower big prize opening is continuously opened in a specific number of round games, and the lower big in a specific number of round games A winning opening may be provided that repeatedly changes between a closed state and an open state. For example, the big hit types of “big hit B” include “big hit B1” and “big hit B2”. In the process of step S242 shown in FIG. B2 "may be determined at a predetermined rate. When the big hit type is “big hit B1”, the lower big prize opening is opened only once for 2.0 seconds in the round game of the fifteenth round. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B2”, in the 15th round game, the lower big prize opening is opened for 0.1 second and then closed until 20 times. The With these settings, even if the total time for opening the lower big prize opening is the same (for example, 2.0 seconds), the game ball enters the lower big prize opening in a specific number of round games, and the probability variation control condition is It suffices if the possibility of being established can be made different.

  In addition, in a specific number of round games such as the 15th round, the big hit type that terminates the execution of the round game when the probability variation control condition is established, for example, by the game ball entering the open lower prize winning opening. May be provided. Alternatively, in a specific number of round games such as the 15th round, a big hit type for continuing the execution of the round game until the probability variation control condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the open lower prize winning opening, for example. It may be provided. Alternatively, for example, as in the fifteenth round in the above embodiment, a big hit type may be provided in which a specific number of round games in which the lower prize winning opening is opened are not executed. As a specific example, a big hit type of “big hit C” in which the top jackpot is opened also in the fifteenth round in which the number of round games is “15” is provided. In the process of step S242 shown in FIG. Alternatively, it may be determined as any one of “big hit A” to “big hit C” at a predetermined ratio according to a variation special chart or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7A that forms an upper prize winning opening and a special variable winning ball device 7B that forms a lower big winning opening. In round games other than a specific number of times, It has been described that the upper prize winning opening changes to an open state while the lower prize winning opening changes to an open state in a specific number of round games. However, there are multiple winning awards such as the upper winning award and the lower winning award, and the probability change such as the execution mode of the round game (open winning award opening, the maximum opening time of the award winning opening, etc.), the passage rate of specific areas and the probability change determination rate. The correspondence relationship with the possibility of establishment of the control condition may be set differently from the above embodiment. In other words, depending on which of the multiple winning holes the game ball has entered, if the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state is different, The arrangement and the operation mode in the big hit gaming state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. In addition, in a configuration in which a special figure game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special figure and the second special figure can be executed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in any special figure game using any special symbol. Depending on whether or not, it is only necessary to set different ratios for changing the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing. In this case, the specific area is displayed at a predetermined rate regardless of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening. It may be determined whether or not to change the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes to the open state, or depending on which of the starting winning holes the game ball has passed is a special game The ratio of changing the special winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state may be set differently.

  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 arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. 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, but the computer device or the like in advance 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 execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a game ball enters the lower big prize opening that is opened in the fifteenth round in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined as “big hit A”. If the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, a predetermined effect such as a big hit end notification effect is executed in a different manner from that when the game ball enters the lower major prize opening and the probability variation control condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player whether or not the game ball has entered a specific area such as a lower prize opening for establishing the probability variation control condition, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Also, for example, the game ball does not enter the lower big prize opening that was opened in the fifteenth round in the big hit game state based on the fact that the big hit type was determined to be “big hit B”, and the probability variation control condition was not satisfied. In some cases, a predetermined effect such as a jackpot end notification effect is executed in an effect mode different from the case where the jackpot type is determined to be “hit A”. Thus, by performing different effects according to the jackpot type with different opening modes of the lower prize winning opening, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by diversifying the effects.

  For example, when the game ball does not enter the lower big prize opening which was opened in the 15th round in the big hit gaming state and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, 2 shown in FIG. 20 (A) and FIG. 21 (A). A predetermined privilege is given to the player by displaying an effect image including the two-dimensional barcode BC1 shown in FIG. 21A or the two-dimensional barcode BC1. Thereby, when the game ball does not enter the lower big prize opening which has been opened in the big hit game state and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, it is possible to compensate for a decrease in the interest of the game.

  For example, when a game ball enters the lower big prize opening which is opened in the fifteenth round in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “big hit B”, A predetermined effect such as a jackpot end notification effect is performed over a different effect time than when the game ball does not enter the winning opening and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player whether or not the game ball has entered a specific area such as a lower prize opening for establishing the probability variation control condition, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “big hit A”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the fifteenth round is set to be longer than when the big hit type is “big hit B”. In the 15th round of the big hit gaming state corresponding to this big hit type “big hit A”, when the game ball does not enter the opened lower big prize opening and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, While a predetermined effect such as a jackpot end notification effect is executed over a long effect time, when a game ball enters and the probability variation control condition is satisfied, a predetermined effect such as a jackpot end notification effect is executed over a relatively short effect time. The In this way, by reducing the execution time of the production that is not surprising, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the prolongation of the production.

  When a specific number of round games such as the 15th round in the big hit gaming state are executed, a game ball directed toward the right game area 2B in an effect mode different from normal, such as a second instruction notification effect shown in FIG. 18 (B). An effect that prompts the launch of is performed. Thereby, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be easily established, and the interest of the game can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game area 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball Devices 7A, 7B ... Special variable winning ball devices 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start opening switches 23A, 23B ... Big prize opening switch 24 ... Specific area switch 81 ... Solenoid (for ordinary electric equipment)
82A ... Solenoid (for upper prize winning door)
81B ... Solenoid (for Shimodai prize entrance door)
100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result is provided, which is advantageous for a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the identification information. A gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state, and can be controlled to a special gaming state in which the specific display result is more easily derived than a normal gaming state when a special condition is established,
A first variable winning device that changes between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter;
Unlike the first variable winning device, a second variable winning device that changes between the first state and the second state;
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
As the specific gaming state, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are used, and includes a round that changes the first variable winning device to the first state with a first control time as an upper limit. First specific game state control means for controlling to one specific game state;
As the specific gaming state, the first variable prize-winning device and the second variable prize-winning device are used, and the first variable prize-winning device is set to the first variable up to a second control time different from the first control time. A second specific game state control means for controlling to a second specific game state including a round to be changed to a state;
Condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition based on the entry of a game medium into the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state when in the specific gaming state;
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect based on being controlled to the specific gaming state,
The effect executing means executes a first effect when a game medium enters the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state in the first specific game state, while the first specific game state When a game medium does not enter the first variable winning device that has changed to the first state, a second effect different from the first effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.