JP2013165789A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a sense of expectation toward an additional lottery on whether control is performed to a specific game state is performed or not.SOLUTION: A variable winning game ball device 15A changes from a closed state to an open state under the condition that a game ball passes through a first start pocket 13 and further a second outflow channel, so that the variable winning game ball device changes to a state such that the game ball can enter a second start pocket 14A. After that, when it is determined that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the second start pocket 14A, the variable winning game ball device 15A changes from an open state to a closed state, thereby changing to a state where a game ball cannot enter the second start pocket 14A.

Description

  In the present invention, after the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is performed and displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that derives and displays a result, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, a second type non-electrically-operated object that is released by a mechanical action received from a game ball that has won a prize for an ordinary electric accessory and that is closed when a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to itself is a game board. There is one provided above. Then, in such a gaming machine, when a normal hitting gaming state is entered and the ordinary electric combination is released, and when a game ball wins the normal electric combination, a big hit determination is made and the second type non-electric combination is released. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when entering a normal electric accessory, there is a game in which the normal accessory is released in conjunction with the entry, and a special symbol game is played when entering the normal accessory (for example, Patent Document 2). reference).

JP 2008-272066 A JP 2008-212497 A

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, even if a game ball wins at the start winning opening, the expectation that a big hit lottery will be received from the new start winning cannot be raised.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can raise the expectation from which the lottery of whether to control to a specific game state can be received further.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application is configured such that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has a first start area (for example, a first start winning opening 13) or a second start area (for example, a second start winning opening). After passing through 14A), based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed, and the gaming medium is the second A variable winning device (for example, variable winning) that can change from a first state (for example, a closed state) that is difficult to pass through the start area (for example, a closed state) to a second state (for example, an open state) in which game media easily pass the second start area. Device 15A) and extraction means for extracting information for determining whether or not to control the specific gaming state when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (for example, S215A, S215B CPU 56 for executing processing) and start time determining means for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state based on the information extracted by the extracting means when the variable display start condition is established ( For example, a CPU 56 that executes the process of S61) and variable display control means (for example, an effect control board 80) that controls variable display of identification information based on the determination result by the start time determination means, The apparatus changes from the first state to the second state on condition that the game medium has passed through the first starting area, and then changes in advance to the second state. When the number of the game medium passes through the second start region, it changes the first state, characterized in that.
According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is in the first state, when the game medium passes through the first start area, information for determining whether to control to the specific game state is extracted. At the same time, the variable winning device changes to the second state. This facilitates the passage of the game medium to the second starting area, and increases the expectation that the player can further receive a lottery as to whether or not to control to the specific game state, so that the game motivation can be improved.

(2) The gaming machine of the above (1) is provided downstream of the first starting area, and a plurality of passing areas (for example, the first outflow path 204B, A second outflow path 204C), and the variable winning device is in the second state when the game medium passes through a specific passage area (for example, the second outflow path 204C) among the plurality of passage areas. It may be something that changes.
According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is in the first state, even when the game medium passes through the first starting area, the variable winning device does not change from when the variable winning device changes to the second state. As a result, the amusement interests are improved.

(3) The gaming machine of (2) is provided upstream of the plurality of passage areas, and a specific state for guiding the game medium that has passed through the first start area to the specific passage area, and the specific passage It may be provided with a guide movable object (for example, the flow path switching valve 211) that periodically changes to a non-specific state that guides to a passing area other than the area.
According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is in the first state, attention is also paid to the state of the guided movable object when the game medium passes through the first starting area.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), when the start time determining means determines to control to the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state (for example, probability variation big hit A) And a second specific gaming state (for example, a probable big hit B) having a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state. The ratio determined to be controlled to the second specific gaming state by the determining means is extracted when the second start area is passed rather than the determination based on the information extracted when the first start area is passed. The decision based on information may be higher.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when the game medium passes through the first start area and the variable winning device changes to the second state.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the game medium is third from the first state in which the game medium hardly passes or does not pass through the third starting area based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area. A second variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 15B) that can be changed to a second state that easily passes through the starting area, and the second variable winning device is in the second state after completion of the specific gaming state. And an advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processes of S167 and S168) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a short time state) whose frequency is improved, wherein the extracting means passes the third start area. Even when the game is performed, information for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state is extracted (for example, the CPU 56 executes the process of S215C), and control is performed to the second specific gaming state by the start time determining means. Then, the ratio determined is higher in the determination based on the information extracted when passing through the third starting region than in the determination based on the information extracted when passing through the first starting region. You may do it.
According to such a configuration, when controlled to the advantageous state, the ratio of the ratio determined to the second specific gaming state having a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state without passing through the first starting area. Since it is easy to win in the high third starting area, it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is sectional drawing which shows the distribution situation of the game ball by a distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (b) (c) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 3rd starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game area 7 formed on the board surface of the game board 6 includes a left game area 7A on the left side and a right game area 7B on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9. For example, the left game area 7A and the right game area 7B may be divided by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area or the array PL of the obstacle nails. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and is driven into the game area is guided to the left game area 7A, the game ball is guided to the right game area 7B by being guided along the array PL of nails, for example. Impossible or difficult to navigate. On the other hand, when guided to the right game area 7B, guidance to the left game area 7A is impossible or difficult due to guidance along the nail array PL. In the following FIGS. 1 to 25, only a part of the plurality of obstacle nails to be implanted in the game board 6 is shown, and the others are omitted.

  At the lower position in the center of the effect display device 9 in the left game area 7A, a distribution device 200 having a first start winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the sorting device 200 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting apparatus 200 includes a case body 201 formed in a substantially bell-shaped shape with a synthetic resin material having translucency, and an inflow port through which one game ball can flow into the upper end surface. 202, and a first discharge port 203A and a second discharge port 203B through which game balls flowing in from the inflow port 202 are discharged are provided on the lower end surface.

  Inside the case body 201, an inflow path 204A extending downward from the inflow port 202, and a branching portion 205 provided at the lower end of the inflow path 204A are branched to the left side to the first outflow port 203A. A game ball channel formed in a substantially inverted Y shape is provided by the first outflow channel 204B connected to the second outflow channel 204C branched to the right side from the branch part 205 and connected to the second outflow port 203B. These flow paths are visible from the player side through the case body 201. Note that these flow paths may be made difficult or invisible from the player side by the case body 201. A first start port switch 13a is provided in the middle of the inflow path 204A.

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

  The branch portion 205 is provided with a flow path switching valve 211 that is swingable about a shaft member whose lower end faces the front-rear direction. Specifically, the flow path switching valve 211 has a first position (see FIG. 2 (a)) that is an initial position for closing the inlet of the second outflow passage 204C in an upright position, and a tilted attitude that tilts to the left. In addition, it is configured to be swingable between the second position (see FIG. 2B) that closes the inlet of the first outflow passage 204B. That is, at the first position, the game ball is guided to the first outflow path 204B, and at the second position, the game ball is guided to the second outflow path 204C.

  The shaft member 210a of the sprocket 210 and the shaft member 211a of the flow path switching valve 211 are extended to the inside of a connection box 212 provided on the back surface of the case body 201, respectively. It is connected by a mechanism. Although the connection mechanism is not particularly described in detail, the connection mechanism is connected via a connection member such as a gear like a so-called mechanical timepiece, and the sprocket 210 is in the initial rotation position (for example, the position shown in FIG. 2A). ) So as to switch the flow path switching valve 211 from the first position to the second position every time the motor rotates a predetermined number of times.

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

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

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

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

  A chance switch 24b is provided in the middle of the second outflow path 204C so that game balls distributed to the second outflow path 204C can be detected.

  It should be noted that a lose switch 24a may be provided in the middle of the first outflow path 204B to detect game balls distributed to the first outflow path 204B. When a game ball is detected by the lose switch 24a, an effect control command indicating that effect is transmitted to the effect control board 80, thereby causing the effect display device 9 to perform an effect display such as “I was sorry”. Good.

  Returning to FIG. 1, a variable winning ball apparatus 15 </ b> A having a second start winning opening 14 </ b> A is provided at the lower left position of the sorting apparatus 200 having the first starting winning opening (first start opening) 13. The variable winning ball device 15A is opened by a solenoid 16a. When the variable winning ball device 15A is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14A (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15A is in the open state, the game ball may be more likely to win the second starting winning port 14A than the first starting winning port 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15A is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 14A. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15A is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  In this embodiment, when the game balls are distributed to the second outflow path 204C, the variable winning ball device 15A is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15A is such that when the game ball is distributed to the second outflow path 204C side, the game ball can win from the disadvantageous state to the player (the game ball can win the second start winning port 14A). Change to a normal state.

  When the variable winning ball device 15A is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 15A can easily win the second start winning port 14A. Then, the nail is densely arranged around the first start winning opening 13, or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first start winning opening 13, and the second The winning rate of the start winning port 14A may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning port 13.

  The game balls won in the second start winning opening 14A of the variable winning ball apparatus 15A are guided to one ball detection flow path (not shown), and the second start opening switch 14a ( As shown in FIG. 3, it is detected as a second starting prize. That is, not only the third start winning opening 14B but also the second start winning opening 14A is detected as the second start winning opening.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15B is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 15B is extremely easy to win the third start winning port 14B. The game balls won in the third start winning opening 14B of the variable winning ball apparatus 15B are guided to one ball detection flow path (not shown), and a third start opening switch 14b ( As shown in FIG. 3, it is detected as a second starting prize.

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

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. One special symbol hold memory display unit and the first special symbol hold memory display unit are provided separately, and the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning port 14A and the third start winning port 14B, that is, the second reserved memory. For example, a special symbol reservation storage display 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a second special symbol reservation storage display unit for displaying the number is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, there is an upper limit number (up to 4) for the start memory number by winning to the first start winning port 13 and the start memory number by winning to the second start winning port 14A and the third start winning port 14B. Although provided, the upper limit number may be four or more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable winning ball apparatus 15B does not extend the time during which the variable winning ball device 15B is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15B is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15B is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15B are increased, and a state where it is easy to make a start winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15B are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, an input driver that provides the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, and the chance switch 24b. The circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16a for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15A, a solenoid 16b for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15B, and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a big winning opening are provided from the game control microcomputer 560. An output circuit 59 that is driven according to the command is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the high-accuracy and high-base state, if the display result obtained by starting the winning at the first start winning opening 13 and executing the first special symbol variation display is a big hit, the low-accuracy and low-base state (normal state) As in the case of the time or high probability low base state, the “probable variation big hit B” may be determined at a rate of 4%, and the “probable big hit C” may be determined at a rate of 96%. Here, “probability big hit C” is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state that opens the big winning opening twice, and the opening time of the big winning opening per round is 0.5 seconds. Probability control, time-shortening control, and high opening control are performed from the end of the big hit until the predetermined number of times (60 in this embodiment) the display of the change is completed. This is a big hit that is controlled continuously in a highly accurate base state (also called a probable variation state). That is, the “probability big hit C” is the same as the “probability big hit A” in that the number of times and the opening time of the big winning opening is the same as the “probable big hit A”, but is controlled to a high base state after the big hit ends. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 20), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the effect control microcomputer (specifically, the effect control CPU) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. The display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 13, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the design symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces the effect according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14A is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14A has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Further, if the third start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the third start winning port 14B is turned on, that is, the start winning to the third start winning port 1BA has occurred. Then, a third start port switch passage process is executed (steps S315 and S316). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S218A.

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

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts to win the second start winning port 14A or the third start winning port 14B), the “second "Is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first When the 2 start port switch 14a or the 3rd start port switch 14b is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14A by opening the variable winning ball device 15A (step S218A). If the variable winning ball device 15A is in the open state, the process is terminated.

  If the variable winning ball device 15A is in the closed state, it is determined whether or not the chance switch 24b for detecting that the game ball has been distributed to the second outflow path 204C is turned on (step S219A). . If the chance switch 24b is not turned on, that is, if the game ball is distributed to the first outflow path 204B side, the processing is ended as it is.

  If the chance switch 24b is turned on, that is, if the game ball is distributed to the first outflow path 204B side, the variable winning ball device 15A is opened to allow the gaming ball to win the second start winning port 14A. At the same time (step S220A), the count value of the second start port opening number counter is updated to “0” which is the initial value (step S221A), and the process is terminated. It should be noted that only when it is determined in step S211A that there has been an effective start winning for the first start winning opening 13, the process for opening the variable winning ball device 15A in step S220A may be executed. .

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the second start port opening number counter and updates it (step S219B), and whether or not the updated count value reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “10” times). Is determined (step S220B). If the upper limit has not been reached, the process is terminated as it is. Here, the upper limit value compared with the count value of the second start opening number counter can be arbitrarily changed, but is preferably equal to or higher than the upper limit value (for example, “4”) of the second reserved memory number. By doing so, it becomes possible to increase the second reserved memory number to the upper limit value during the low base, and the game entertainment is improved. In addition, before the process of S219B, you may provide the process which confirms whether the variable winning ball apparatus 15A is an open state. At this time, if it is determined that it is in the open state, the process after S219B is executed, and if it is determined that it is not in the open state, the process ends without executing the process after S219B (return). You may make it do. Further, in the closed state, if the game ball is configured not to win the variable winning ball apparatus 15A, an error notification may be executed when it is determined that the open state is not the above state. . Whether or not it is in the open state is determined by the count value of the second start opening number counter, and when the open state is set in S220A, the open state flag is set, and the open flag is on. It may be determined by whether or not. The open state flag may be reset when the closed state is set in S221B. Further, even when it is determined in step S211B that there is an invalid start winning for the second start winning opening 14A (No in step S211B), the count value of the second start opening number counter is incremented by 1 in step S219B. Then, the update process may be performed.

  If the upper limit value has been reached, the variable winning ball device 15A is closed and the gaming ball cannot enter the second start winning port 14A (step S221B), and the process is terminated.

  Next, the third start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the third start port switch passing process executed when the third start port switch 14b is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211C). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212C), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213C). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) (step S214C).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17B) (see FIG. 17B). Step S215C). In the process of step S214C, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning determination processing (step S216C). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command to the effect control microcomputer based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the second reserved memory number counter of the second pending storage number counter is subsequent to the winning determination result specifying command. Based on the value, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer and control for transmitting the second start opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer are performed (step S217C).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S216A, S216B, and S216. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the big hit type, determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14A, and the second start winning opening 14B, the variable display based on the start winning is started. Prior to this, by executing the winning determination process, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation pattern types. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer uses the super reach. Execute a hold notice to announce that

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

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

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

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S215A and S215B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 16), the CPU 56 When there is a start winning at the start winning opening 14A (when a winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18) and a start winning at the third starting winning opening 14B (When executing the winning time determination process (see step S216C) in the third start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 19), the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b shown in FIGS. Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”. Then, the CPU 56 sets the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a according to the big hit type determined in step S227 (step S228).

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning determination process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 16), “ When it is determined that “non-reach is out”, a process of setting “00 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result specifying command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Also, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “normal reach big hit”, processing for setting “06 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . Also, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14A (when the winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18) and the third start winning opening 14B. If there is a start winning (when the winning time determination process (see step S216C) is executed in the second start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 19), it is determined that “non-reach” is detected in step S229. Is performed by setting “03 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “normal reach big hit”, processing for setting “07 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

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

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

  In the case where the display is performed with priority on the second special symbol variation display, in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 20, the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) is determined as the big hit determination in the low probability state. Only the process of comparing with the value may be executed and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 are performed) You may not do it). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process, step S215B of the second start port switch passing process, and step S215C of the third start port switch passing process, and extracts the first reserved storage buffer and the second 2. The big hit determination random number stored in advance in the reserved storage buffer is read, and the big hit determination is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

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

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

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

  When the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Yes in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to determine the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area. The type (“probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) is determined as the big hit type (step S63). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process, step S215B of the second start port switch passing process, and step S215C of the third start port switch passing process, and extracts the first holding storage buffer and the second 2. The big hit type determination random number stored in advance in the reserved storage buffer is read, and the big hit type is determined.

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (steps S216A, S216B, and S216C) that is performed when a game ball is won, the variation pattern type is determined, and whether or not it is a big hit at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. However, it is also possible to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit at the time of winning the game ball, and to determine the variation pattern when starting the variation display of the special symbol.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a (see FIG. 9A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

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

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

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

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

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S140, No in S141, No in S144, the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300). Update (step S152). It should be noted that the probability variation number designation command and the time reduction number designation command may not be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, and if the probability variation big hit B, the small hit / probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  However, the game balls that have passed through the first start winning opening 13 are distributed to either the first outflow path 204B or the second outflow path 204C in the distribution device 200. Specifically, as described above, after 24 game balls are guided to the first outlet 203A via the first outflow passage 204B, one game ball is sent to the second outlet via the second outflow passage 204C. The distribution operation guided to the outlet 203B is repeatedly executed. That is, one out of every 25 game balls flowing into the inflow port 202 is distributed to the second outflow port 204C side and detected by the chance switch 24b, the variable winning ball device 15A is predetermined a predetermined number of times. By being in an open state only for a time, the game ball changes to a state in which a game ball can win a prize at the second start winning opening 14A.

  In this way, by making it possible to generate the start winning at the second starting winning port 14A, it is possible to increase the chances that the big hit in the second special symbol, that is, the probability variation big hit B can be generated even in the normal state. . When the probable big hit B is determined, the time is controlled after the big hit, so that the player launches the game ball into the right game area 7B after the big hit (also called right hit), so that the third start It is possible to generate a start prize at the prize opening 14B with high probability.

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, if the probability variation big hit B can be generated once in the normal state, the right variation big hit B is continuously generated in the short-time state, and a large amount of winning balls can be expected. It will be possible.

  It should be noted that the game ball is finally placed in the second outlet 203B in the indicator display area provided at the top of the display screen of the effect display device 9 so that the player can easily grasp the distribution state of the game ball by the distribution device 200. You may display the indicator display part which can pinpoint how many game balls were distributed to the 1st outflow port 203A side since it was distributed to the side. Thus, the player can check the situation until the opportunity to win the second start winning opening 14A by the indicator display unit without directly checking the distribution state of the game balls by the flow path switching valve 211 by visual observation. It can be easily grasped.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15A indicates that the gaming ball has further passed through the second outflow channel 204C after passing through the first starting winning port 13. By changing from the closed state to the open state as a condition, the game ball changes to a state in which the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14A. Thereafter, when the count value of the second start port opening number counter reaches a predetermined upper limit value, that is, when it is determined that a predetermined number of game media have passed the second start area, the second start port opening number counter is closed from the open state. By changing to the state, the game ball changes to a state in which the game ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening 14A. According to such a configuration, when the variable winning ball device 15A is in the closed state, if the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 and then passes through the second outflow path 204C, random R or random 1 Is extracted, and the variable winning ball device 15A changes from the closed state to the open state. As a result, it becomes possible to win a game ball at the second start winning opening 14A, and the expectation that a lottery to determine whether or not to make a big hit will be increased, so that the willingness to play can be improved.

  Further, when the variable winning ball device 15A is in the closed state, even if the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13, it passes through the first outflow path 204B or the second outflow path 204C. Since there is a case where the variable winning ball device 15A is changed to the open state and a case where the variable winning ball device 15A is not changed, the game entertainment is improved.

  Furthermore, the sorting apparatus 200 periodically changes the first position where the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the first outflow path 204B and the second position where the game ball is guided to the second outflow path 204C. Since the changing flow path switching valve 211 is provided, attention is also paid to the state of the flow path switching valve 211 when the game ball passes the first start winning opening 13 when the variable winning ball device 15A is in the closed state. Be made.

  Further, in the setting of the big hit type determination table 131a shown in FIG. 8B, the ratio determined to be controlled to the probable big hit B that is more advantageous than the probable big hit A is extracted when the first start winning opening 13 is passed. The determination based on random 1 extracted when passing through the second start winning opening 14A or the third starting winning opening 14B is higher than the determination based on random 1. With such a setting, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 and the variable winning ball device 15A changes from the closed state to the open state.

  Further, when the time-short state is controlled, even if the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the variable winning ball device 15A is not opened, the variable winning ball device 15B is opened and the third start is started. Since the game ball can be won in the winning opening 14B, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  As described above, the distribution device 200 described in the above embodiment has the distribution unit that distributes the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 202 to either the first outflow port 203A or the second outflow port 203B. Due to the sprocket 210 rotating due to the weight of the game ball flowing in from the inlet 202, a connection box 212 incorporating a gear, a connection member, etc. for transmitting the rotational force of the sprocket 210, and the driving force transmitted through the connection box 212 However, the structure of the distribution mechanism can be changed in various ways, and is limited to the structure shown in FIG. 2. It is not a thing.

  The distribution device 200 may not have the sprocket 210, and in this case, the flow path switching valve 211 may be always operated at a constant speed by the main board (game control board) 31, for example. . Moreover, the distribution apparatus 200 may not have the flow path switching valve 211, and in this case, any of the first outflow path 204 </ b> B and the second outflow path 204 </ b> C without using the flow path switching valve 211. It only has to be distributed. Further, the number of outflow paths may be one. In this case, when the game ball passes the first start winning opening 13, the variable winning ball apparatus 15A is always changed from the closed state to the open state, and the second start winning prize is obtained. What is necessary is just to change the opening | mouth 14A to the state which can be awarded.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15A is described as a so-called electric tulip that opens or closes the solenoid 16a by electronic control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable winning ball device 15A is mechanically opened by the action of the game ball that has passed through the first start winning port 13, and the variable winning ball device 15A itself. A so-called mechanical tulip that mechanically closes when a predetermined number of balls have entered the ball may be used.

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

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

  As another example, after a predetermined number (for example, three balls) of gaming balls are guided to the first outlet 203A, a smaller number (for example, one ball) of gaming balls than the three balls are guided to the second outlet 203B. The distribution operation may be configured to be repeatedly executed. By doing so, when the first reserved memory number reaches an upper limit (for example, “4”), the second start winning port 14A for generating the second start winning is opened, so that the player can It is possible to prevent the player from stopping the launch of the game ball when the reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value. Here, when the mechanical tulip is used as the variable winning ball device 15A, the variable winning ball device 15A is provided with a mechanism for opening the variable winning ball device 15A and a mechanism for closing the variable winning ball device as separate mechanisms. When the ball device 15A is in the open state, it is preferable that the variable winning ball device 15A is not closed even if a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14A. The present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14A. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the third start winning opening 14B. The present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the third start winning opening 14B. May be. In this case, the process of opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15A may be executed even when a game ball wins the third start winning opening 14B. By doing in this way, when it is in the high base state, the first start winning is increased and the number of times that the variable winning ball device 15A is opened is increased, so that the game entertainment is improved.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14A 2nd starting winning port 14B 3rd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 200 Sorting device

Claims (1)

After the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is performed, and the display result is derived and displayed. And a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result,
A variable winning device capable of changing from a first state in which game media hardly pass through the second start-up region to a second state in which game media easily pass through the second start-up region;
Extracting means for extracting information for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area;
Start time determining means for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state based on information extracted by the extracting means when the variable display start condition is satisfied;
Variable display control means for controlling variable display of identification information based on a determination result by the start time determination means;
With
The variable winning device changes from the first state to the second state on the condition that the game medium has passed through the first starting area, and then changes to the second state. When the number of game media passes through the second starting area, the first state is changed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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