JP2014030678A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent difficulty in operation of a game center when power is supplied to a game machine that is controlled to a special gaming state on the basis of an event in which a ball passes in a special zone disposed in a game area after a given condition is established.SOLUTION: When power supply stop-time processing is performed (S7), whether a stop flag that is set for a period between a jackpot graphic is derived and displayed and before a jackpot game state is started is checked before the power supply is stopped (S44). If the flag is set, a jackpot 1 signal that is output when the jackpot graphic is derived and displayed is externally output.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In addition, as a pachinko gaming machine, a specific condition that has been determined in advance as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in a variable display unit based on the passing of a game ball through a start area After the display result is derived and displayed), there is a game in which a “hit (specific game state)” occurs based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the game area. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds) for each specific gaming state. An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, the number of times the special winning opening is opened in one specific gaming state may be referred to as the number of rounds.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a specific game is based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a specific area (the third type and second start port) after a predetermined condition is established (after a decision to grant a prior right is made). A pachinko gaming machine that generates a state is disclosed that prevents a player from being disadvantaged by notifying a player to aim at a specific area after a predetermined condition is established.

JP 2006-34357 A (paragraph 0283-0285, paragraph 289, FIG. 41)

  In the gaming machine as described above, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped in a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, when the power supply is resumed, the gaming ground side satisfies the predetermined condition If it is not possible to grasp this, it will hinder the operation.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and the purpose of the present invention is specified based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the game area after a predetermined condition is established. In a gaming machine controlled in a gaming state, an object is to prevent troubles in operation of a game arcade when power is supplied.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
Specific areas (first specific area 61, second specific area 62, third specific area 63) after a predetermined condition (derivation display of jackpot symbol by first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b) is established A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the passing of the game medium,
In the state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, the condition supply information (a value indicating whether or not the stop flag is set) that can specify that the predetermined condition is satisfied is supplied to the gaming machine. Storage means (game control microcomputer 560) for storing in a storage area (RAM 55 backed up by a backup power source) that can be stored even when the computer is stopped;
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, start notification means for notifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the condition establishment information is stored in the storage area (in S45) A game control microcomputer 560 that performs specific state notification, and an effect control microcomputer 100 that executes notification based on a command indicating the set status of the stop flag received together with the power failure recovery command;
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the fact that the condition establishment information is stored in the storage area, the start output signal that can specify that the predetermined condition is established is And a start-time output means for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine (a game control microcomputer 560 for outputting a single jackpot signal in S45A).
According to this, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is established for each gaming machine on the device side to which the output signal at the start is input, and the gaming machine on which the predetermined condition is established on the game hall side By grasping the situation and taking appropriate measures, it is possible to prevent troubles in operation.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
The start time notification means performs a notification that prompts the game medium to pass through the specific area (the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the “Kroon is detected” based on the command indicating the stop flag setting status received together with the power failure recovery command. The character “Aim!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9).
According to this, when the power supply is started, the player can grasp that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the player can be prevented from being confused.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The specific game state includes a plurality of specific game states (5R, 10R, 15R big hit game states) having different game values to be given to the player,
A plurality of the specific areas are provided (the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63), and the specific game state having a different game value is controlled depending on which specific area has passed through the game medium. And
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is notified which specific game state of which game value is controlled when the game medium passes through which specific area (FIGS. 32 (B), (C), (E) assigns the number of rounds corresponding to each of the specific areas 61 to 63 as in (E)).
According to this, when a game medium passes through which specific area, the player pays attention to what kind of game value is given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a condition satisfaction signal (one jackpot signal) indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied is output to the outside of the gaming machine,
The start time output means outputs the condition satisfaction signal as the start time output signal based on the fact that the condition satisfaction information is stored in the storage area when power supply to the gaming machine is started. (One signal is output at S45A).
According to this, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied for each gaming machine on the side of the device to which the condition satisfaction signal is input.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 4,
,
In the specific game state, there are a plurality of specific game states having different game values to be given to the player (5R, 10R, and 15R big hit game states for various types of big hits A to G and normal big hits A to G) )
A plurality of the specific areas are provided (first specific area 61, second specific area 62, third specific area 63),
The game value includes the first game value (number of rounds) that differs depending on which specific area the game medium has passed, and the first game value regardless of which specific area the game medium has passed. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a second gaming value (giving a probability variation state) that is given in a different determination method from the gaming value.
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest by diversifying the game value imparting modes.

Further, the invention according to means 6
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
It further comprises detection means (a first specific area switch 61a, a second specific area switch 62a, and a third specific area switch 62a) capable of detecting the game medium that has passed through the specific area,
After the predetermined condition is satisfied, the detection means validates the detection of the game medium after a predetermined period of time (after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the gate ineffective state is passed and the right generation state is set) A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gameability due to a game ball that has already reached the vicinity of the specific area when the predetermined condition is satisfied passing through the specific area immediately after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is an expansion perspective view of a decoration member. It is a figure explaining the feature of control of big hit type in a table form. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the game ball detection switch corresponding to each specific area | region and a common area | region. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an approach management process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a specific area switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit start pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an open mode selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a detection result rewriting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the round number determination table corresponding to each jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of rewriting of a detection result. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of rewriting of a detection result. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect design (decoration design) in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the effect display performed with an effect display apparatus. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the effect display performed with an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of flag management in time series. It is an expansion perspective view of the decoration member in a 2nd embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the third embodiment. It is an expansion perspective view of the decoration member in a 3rd embodiment. It is an enlarged view of the rotation apparatus in 3rd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
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. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the decorative member 90 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the features of the jackpot type control in a table format.

  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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. 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. A large number of nails 8 for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 7. The nail 8 has a function as a flow direction adjusting means capable of adjusting the flow direction of the game ball by performing so-called nail adjustment such as adjustment of the planting angle.

  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 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  In the effect display device 9, a change display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol described later is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display.

  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 the 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. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  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. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, 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. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (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 not executed) , It is not within the period from the derivation display of the jackpot symbol to the end of the jackpot gaming state), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. . Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 13 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 14 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 5, and using the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball to the game area 7 (see FIG. Not shown). 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, when the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (first start condition (for example, hold specific The first data set in the area is the “first” data, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable manner, and from the derivation display of the jackpot symbol (Not within the period until the end of the big hit gaming state) is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol and the effect display device 9 Variation display of the effect design (decorative design) is started. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, when the display of the second special symbol change display is started (second start condition (for example, hold specific The first data set in the area is “second” data, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable manner, and from the derivation display of the jackpot symbol (Not within the period until the end of the big hit gaming state) is established), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 Variation display of the effect design (decorative design) is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. 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.

  The effect display device 9 is provided at the center of the game area 7, and during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. During the variation display time, the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) as the symbol for decoration (effect) is performed. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display 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 Is stopped and displayed as a jackpot display result. The first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 9, when starting the variable display, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  The game area 7 includes a plurality of areas in which the area into which a game ball is to be shot can be changed by the player's selection. In the case of the present embodiment, the game area 7 is called a left area 7a on the left side of the center of the game area in the left-right direction and a right area 7b. In addition, the game area 7 is divided into left and right, for example, by dividing a position that is unevenly distributed to the left or right from the center of the game area 7 in addition to dividing the game area 7 to the left and right with the center of the game area 7 as a boundary. May be. For example, the decoration member 90 on which the device such as the effect display device 9 is provided may be provided unevenly from the center of the game area 7 to the left or right. In such a case, the decoration member 90 is left from the center of the game area 7. Or the area | region divided into right and left centering on the vertex of the said decorative member unevenly distributed to the right may be used. In other words, the game area 7 may be divided into any areas as long as the game area 7 is divided into a plurality of game areas around a certain position. Also, in this way, in the case of including a plurality of areas of the left area 7a and the right area 7b, it is "left-handed" to hit the game ball aiming at the left area 7a so that the game ball flows to the left area 7a. It is called “right-handed” to hit the game ball aiming at the right region 7b so that the game ball flows to the right region 7b.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by changing the firing strength of the hitting ball launcher according to the amount of operation of the hitting ball operating handle 5, the area for hitting the game ball is changed by the player's selection, such as hitting right or left. can do.

  Below the effect display device 9 is provided a first start winning opening 13 through which a game ball can win (enter). The first start winning opening 13 is provided at the center in the left-right direction of the game area 7. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. In the case of the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is arranged such that the flow of the game ball is made by arrangement of structures and nails so that it is easier to win when “left-handed” than when “right-handed”. A road is formed.

  In addition, a variable winning award having a second start winning port 14 (second start port) in which a game ball can win (enter) in the right region 7b on the right side portion of the first start winning port (first start port) 13. A ball device (electric tulip) 15 is provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 18, and according to the state of the movable piece 18, a first state in which a game ball can be won (open state) and a second state in which a game ball does not win (open state). ) And changeable. A stopper member 17 is provided above the movable piece 18 to prevent a game ball from being won from above. The stopper member 17 is configured so that the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14 in the closed state. The second start winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a game ball by arrangement of structures and nails so that it becomes easier to win when “right-handed” than when “left-handed”. The flow path is formed.

  The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Note that the variable winning ball device 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win) ( For example, a configuration example in which the stopper member 17 is not provided). Thus, the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 14. That is, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a first state (open state) in which a game ball can win a prize and a second state (open state) in which the game ball is harder to win or not win than the first state. Anything that can be changed is acceptable.

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

  The game area 7 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29 and 30 for paying out a predetermined number of award balls based on winning of game balls. The game balls that have won the winning ports 29 and 30 are detected by the winning port switches 29a and 30a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In the right region 7 b on the right side of the effect display device 9, a general gate 32 through which game balls can enter and pass is provided. The general gate 32 is provided with a general gate switch 32a for detecting an incoming game ball. The general gate 32 is provided with a general gate switch 32a for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed through) the general gate 32.

  When the game ball passes through the general-purpose gate 32 and is detected by the general-purpose gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 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 at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the normal symbol gate 32. Each time there is a game ball passing through the general-purpose gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the general-purpose gate switch 32a, the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, 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 4. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every 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.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every 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 addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a total pending storage display unit 18c as an area for displaying the total number (total pending memory count) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. It has been. In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, you may make it provide each display area | region of the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

  The display related to the reserved memory such as the number of reserved memories performed in the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, and the total reserved memory display unit 18c is referred to as a reserved memory display. In this way, in the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the number of the right to perform the variable display is set to each right in a visible manner. Corresponding hold storage display is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  In the central area of the game area 7, there is provided a decorative member 90 that surrounds the effect display device 9 with a frame-shaped wall. At the lower end of the decorative member 90, three specific area areas, namely, a first specific area 61, a second specific area 62, and a third specific area 63, into which game balls can enter (win), are distributed concentrically. The stage part 400 provided with the formed disc-shaped specific area part 60 (also referred to as “three-hole croon”) is formed. The specific area portion 60 is inclined toward the center portion, and the game ball guided to the specific area portion 60 rolls toward the center portion.

  The stage part 400 is a stage-like (stage-like) part that receives a flowing game ball. The stage part 400 is inclined so as to descend from the left and right to the central part as viewed from the front and to descend from the rear to the front. It is formed in the shape. A specific area entrance portion 600 formed of a circular hole in which the specific area portion 60 is attached is provided in the center as viewed from the front of the stage portion 400.

  In the specific area entrance 600, the specific area 60 is provided at a position one step lower than the surrounding area. The flow-down edge 40 as the front edge of the stage unit 400 is formed in a shape that can flow downward from any position when the game ball rolls toward the front edge. That is, a space is formed between the glass of the glass door frame 2 and the front edge portion of the stage portion 400, so that the game ball that rolls forward in the stage portion 400 is below the flow-down edge portion 40. Will flow down. As a result, in the stage portion 400, a game ball in which the falling edge 40 does not enter any of the first specific region 61, the second specific region 62, and the third specific region 63 flows down to the outside of the decorative member 90. It is used as a downflow route.

  In addition, as a flow-down path through which game balls that do not enter any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 flow down to the outside of the decorative member 90, the specific area entrance 600, Alternatively, a guide path that forms an opening such as a hole into which a game ball can enter at a predetermined position outside the specific area entrance 600 and guides the game ball that has entered the opening to the game area 7 without taking it into the interior. The game ball may be released from the guide route and flow down.

  A rectangular hole 901 is formed in the right side wall portion when viewed from the front of the decorative member 90, and the ball feeding device 70 is provided so as to be inserted from the outside to the inside of the hole 901. The ball delivery device 70 is a device that receives a game ball flowing down the game area 7 outside the decoration member 90 and sends it out to the inside of the decoration member 90. The ball delivery device 70 has a curved guide path 73 having a ball inlet 71 that opens upward and a ball outlet 72 that opens downward, and blocks the entry of a game ball into the guide path 73. And a shutter-like shielding member 75 that can change between a shielding state (also referred to as a closed state) and a state where the entry of the game ball is not shielded (also referred to as an open state). It is a means for sending out. The game ball passages at each of the ball inlet 71, the guide path 73, and the ball outlet 72 in the ball delivery device 70 are wide enough to allow one game ball to pass through in order to deliver one game ball at a time. Is formed.

  In the ball delivery device 70, the shielding member 75 is driven by a solenoid (solenoid 34 in FIG. 4) as will be described later, and moves in the front-rear direction inside the ball inlet 71, so that the shielding member 75 appears and disappears. Or it will be in a closed state. For example, when the solenoid is in a non-excited state, the shielding member 75 is urged forward by the elastic force of a spring to be in a closed state. It is configured to move backward and open. Below the position where the shielding member 75 is provided, a delivery area switch 33 for detecting the entry of a game ball on the guide path 73 (in other words, delivery of the game ball) is provided. The means for driving the shielding member 75 is not limited to the solenoid as long as it can be in such an open state or a closed state, and other drive means such as a motor may be provided.

  In the ball delivery device 70, in the game area 7, a flowing game ball such as a game ball guided by the obstacle nail P in the vicinity of the ball entrance 71 rolls toward the ball entrance 71. The shielding member 75 is normally in an open state (or a state in which the open state and the closed state are switched at a predetermined cycle). When the shielding member 75 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the guide path 73, and the entered game ball is guided to the ball outlet 72 in the guide path 73. When in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the guide path 73. When the game ball enters the guiding path 73 and is detected by the delivery area switch 33 in the open state, the shielding member 75 is controlled to be closed for a predetermined closing period (for example, 5 seconds). During the period in which the shield 75 is closed, whether the game ball passes through the specific area of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 after entering the ball entrance 71 Or a period sufficient to flow out of the decorative member 90. Thus, the shielding member 75 is closed as soon as one game ball enters the ball delivery device 70. Thereby, the game balls are received one by one inside the decorative member 90 including the specific area, and are sent one by one.

  Thus, since a plurality of game balls are not sent toward the specific area unit 60 at the same time, the sent game balls are stored in the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. It can be made easy to grasp which specific region passes or whether it flows down to the outside of the decorative member 90 without passing any specific region. In addition, since it is possible to detect a game ball that is sent out toward the specific area 60 by the send-out area switch 33, an effect corresponding to this detection (for example, executed when a stop flag described later is not set) A predetermined effect or an effect performed when the right generation flag is set).

  The ball outlet 72 is open above the stage unit 400 in a manner facing downward. For example, the ball outlet 72 is located in the vicinity of the right end of the specific area entrance 600 when viewed from the front. The game ball guided to the ball outlet 72 in the guide path 73 is sent out from the ball outlet 72 toward the stage unit 400 including the specific area unit 60 and falls. The game ball dropped toward the stage unit 400 rolls on the stage unit 400 and enters one of the first specific region 61, the second specific region 62, and the third specific region 63, or It flows down from the falling edge 40 to the outside of the decorative member 90 without entering any of them.

  The position of the ball outlet 72 may be any position on the specific area unit 60 as long as the game ball can be sent to the specific area unit 60, and a stage other than on the specific area unit 60. The position on the part 400 may be sufficient. Moreover, the specific area provided in the specific area part 60 should just be provided with two or more, and is not restricted to three. Further, the ball outlet 72 is not at a position where the game ball is dropped from above the stage unit 400, but, for example, in a manner that the game ball rolls from the side surface of the stage unit 400 without dropping the game ball. You may provide in the position which can send out a ball | bowl.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball that has entered the first specific area 61 is guided to the first ball passage 601 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is provided in the first ball passage 601. It is detected by the area switch 61a. A game ball that has entered the second specific area 62 is guided to a second ball path 602 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and detected by a second specific area switch 62a provided in the second ball path 602. . A game ball that has entered the third specific area 63 is guided to a third ball path 603 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and detected by a third specific area switch 63a provided in the third ball path 603. . In addition, a game ball guided to any of the first ball passage 601, the second ball passage 602, and the third ball passage 603 is subsequently guided to the lower common passage 604 and detected by the common area switch 64a. become.

  The right generation state (the game ball enters one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 after the jackpot symbol stops and a predetermined gate invalid period elapses) When the game ball delivered from the ball delivery device 70 enters (wins) any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in a period until It is controlled to open control state (big hit game state) of such a big winning opening. Specifically, when a game ball is detected by any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a, or due to factors such as fraud or failure The ball is not detected by any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a, but when it is detected by the common area switch 64a, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, the shielding member 75 once closed is opened again after a predetermined period. Therefore, even when the game ball sent from the ball delivery device 70 in the right generation state does not enter any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 within a predetermined period, The game ball is again received by the ball delivery device 70 and can be delivered to the specific area 60. That is, even if a predetermined period elapses after the game ball is detected by the delivery area switch 33, any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, and the common area switch 64a. When it is not detected, control is performed so that the shielding member 75 is opened again and a game ball is received and sent to the ball delivery device 70. Until the game ball enters any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, the game ball is repeatedly received and sent to the specific area portion 60.

  When the game ball enters any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 when the right is not generated, a predetermined effect is executed. The predetermined effects include a suggested predetermined effect that suggests whether or not the change display of the special symbol being executed by the sound is a big hit, a left-handed instruction predetermined effect that instructs the player to “left-handed”, and the like.

  In the case of the present embodiment, each of the normal gate 32 and the ball entrance 71 of the ball delivery device 70 is provided in the right region 7b, and a game ball can enter when “right-handed”. However, the flow path of the game ball is formed by the arrangement of structures and nails so that the game ball cannot enter when “left-handed”. It is to be noted that the general gate 32 has an arrangement of structures and nails so that a game ball is easier to enter when it is “right-handed” than when it is “left-handed” (a game ball is not allowed to enter). The flow path of the game ball may be formed by, for example.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the display result of the variable display by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b becomes a big hit display result, and an effect display corresponding to such a display result When the display result of the variable display by the device 9 becomes the jackpot display result, the game ball is in the first specific area 61, the second area during the period from the stop display of the jackpot display result until the predetermined gate invalid period elapses. Regardless of which one of the specific area 62 and the third specific area 63 is entered, the big hit gaming state is not controlled (the pass through the specific area is invalidated). Then, the period until the game ball enters one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 after the gate invalid period has elapsed is controlled to the right generation state. Is done. In the right generation state, the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball entering any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. In other words, it is controlled to the right generation state where the right to execute the opening control state of the big prize opening which is advantageous to the player has occurred.

  In the right generation state, the game ball enters the first specific area 61 and is detected by the first specific area switch 61a, enters the second specific area 62 and is detected by the second specific area switch 62a, or When the vehicle enters the third specific area 63 and is detected by the third specific area switch 63a, it is controlled to an open control state (big hit game state) of the big prize opening. In addition, the game ball is not detected by any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a due to factors such as fraud and failure, but the first specific area 61, the second specific area Even when a common ball switch 64a that detects a game ball that has entered either the region 62 or the third specific region 63 is detected, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In other words, in the right-generating state, the game ball is released based on the fact that the game ball passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. It is controlled to the control state (big hit game state). In other words, in the right generation state, the game ball passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, so that The value of being controlled to the open control state (big hit gaming state) is given.

  In the present embodiment, the right generation state is entered based on the display result of the variable display being the jackpot display result. In the right generation state, the game ball is in the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area. When entering any one of the areas 63, an open control state for opening the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set. The jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player corresponds to the release control state after such a right generation state. Further, the right generation state does not end under conditions other than that the game ball enters the specific area (the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63). Therefore, when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, a predetermined condition that enables control to the jackpot gaming state (open control state) is satisfied. Whether the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result is determined in advance before the variable display result is displayed. Therefore, such a pre-determination can be defined as a pre-determination as to whether or not to make the control possible to the release control state (big hit gaming state).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the ball delivery device 70 and the decorative member 90, one game ball delivered from the ball delivery device 70 is the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area. Since there is a flow-down edge 40 of the stage unit 400 as a flow-down path that does not enter any of the above, one game ball sent out from the ball delivery device 70 enters any specific area, and any specific flow Since it may not enter the area, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the configuration in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has entered one of the specific areas after the right generation state is established. it can.

  Since determining the jackpot display result as the right generation state is eventually involved in controlling to the open control state, determining the display result is a jackpot determination that determines whether or not the jackpot is determined. Sometimes called. In the present embodiment, since the open control state in which the big prize opening is opened is an advantageous state for the player, only the open control state is referred to as “big hit”. Since the state is also an advantageous state for the player who is guaranteed to be controlled to the release control state, the pre-right generation state, the right generation state, and the release control state may be referred to as “hit”. Therefore, the term “big hit” in the present embodiment basically indicates the open control state, but for example, the jackpot display result that is the pre-right generation state and the right generation state is determined as in the “big hit probability” described later. When the meaning of “big hit” is easier to understand, such as the probability of making a big hit, the concept including the pre-right generation state, the right generation state, and the release control state may be called “big hit”.

  It should be noted that the specific area that is controlled to the release control state (big hit gaming state) when the game ball enters in the right generation state may be an area into which the game ball can enter, and the first specific area 61 The second specific area 62 and the third specific area 63 may be areas having a structure in which a game ball is received inside the gaming machine 1, and the game ball is not received inside the game machine 1. It may be a gate structure region that flows down to the region 7.

  In addition, as such a specific area, an area dedicated to the specific area such as the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 may be provided. It may also be used as a region that is also used for other purposes such as payout.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the ball entrance of the ball delivery device 70 is provided in the area where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided among the plurality of areas (the left area 7a and the right area 7b) in the game area 7. 71 is provided. Then, by changing the firing strength of the hitting ball launcher according to the amount of operation of the hitting operation handle 5, the player can change the area for hitting the game ball, such as right hitting or left hitting. Will be able to start the opening control state when the player has the intention to start the opening control state of the winning prize opening, preventing the opening control state from starting at a time contrary to the player's will. be able to.

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit display result is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability with which the big hit display result is obtained. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display 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 variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot 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 variation 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 of the effect display device 9.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 capable of winning a game ball is provided below the variable winning ball device 15 in the right region 7 b of the game region 7. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing a winning opening called a big winning opening, and an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which a gaming ball does not win. The variable winning device can be changed to As a result, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided in the right area 7b, and a game ball can enter when “right-handed”, but a game ball cannot enter when “left-handed”. The flow path of the game ball is formed by the structure and the arrangement of the nails. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided in the right area 7b, and the arrangement of the structures and the nails 8 is such that the game ball is easier to enter when “right-handed” than “left-handed”. The flow path of the game ball may be formed by, for example. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided in the left region 7a, and a game ball can enter when “left-handed”, but cannot enter when “right-handed”. In addition, the flow path of the game ball may be formed by the structure and the arrangement of the nails 8 or the like. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided in the left region 7a, and the arrangement of structures and nails so that the game ball is easier to enter when “left-handed” than when “right-handed”. Thus, a flow path of the game ball may be formed. Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is configured so that, in the closed state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is difficult to win, but can be won (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win). May be. Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 20. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a first state (open state) in which a game ball can be won and a second state (open state) in which the game ball is harder to win or not win than the first state. It may be anything that can be changed.

  When the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open control state, the open / close plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21 so that the large winning opening serving as the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the open control state (big hit game state), repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round (may be indicated by a symbol R). In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when one game ball enters the specific area in the right generation state, the winning opening is opened once, so the game ball is repeatedly specified several times until the right generation state is finished. It is necessary to allow a game ball to enter the area, and the method of progressing the game is complicated. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, once a game ball enters one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in the right generation state. Based on the number of rounds determined in accordance with the specific area that has entered, the special winning opening release control is performed in which all the rounds from the first round to the final round are executed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to simplify the method of progressing the game, and it is possible to deal with the progress of the game and facilitate the progress of the game. it can. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined that the jackpot display result is selected, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  Decorative LEDs 25 are provided as lamps (light-emitting bodies) blinking and displayed during the game on the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6. is there. 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 as lamps (light emitting bodies) 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.

  In the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided, and in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c, a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided. Further, in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (started up), it is turned on when the probability variation state is established based on the backup data, so that the probability variation is notified. A notification LED 53 is provided. The probability change notification LED 53 is turned off at times other than when the power is turned on, and is turned on according to the state only when the power is turned on. 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-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  An operation button 130 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation is provided at a predetermined position on the right side of the hitting ball supply tray 3. The operation button 130 is provided with an operation detection switch 131 for detecting an operation. Note that the operation button 130 is not limited to a button to be pressed, and may be configured by operation means having other configurations such as a pressable jog button and a rotatable jog dial. Such an operation button 130 is requested to be operated when a predetermined effect is performed, for example, an operation is performed according to the effect during the variable display.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In FIG. 3, (A) shows an outline of the control at the time of big hit in a table format, and (B) shows the relationship between the type of the specific area and the number of rounds at the big hit (round upper limit value).

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”.

  Of the “big hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the big hit gaming state and then shifts to the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability variation state) is called “normal big hit”.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of normal big hits, ie, normal big hits A to G, are provided as the normal big hit, and a plurality of types of probability variable big hits, A to G, are provided as the probability variable big hits.

  In FIG. 3 (A), the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the end of the big hit gaming state for each of the big hit types of the normal big hits A to G and the probability variation big hits A to G The fluctuation time, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) in the jackpot gaming state, and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in each of the big hit gaming states of the normal big hits A to G and the probable big hits A to G, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set to the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (in the open state) The closed state is established when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, ten) winning balls are generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches the upper limit (final round) of the number of rounds.

  In each of the big hit gaming states of the normal big hits A to G and the probable big hits A to G, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined release state end condition (for example, a predetermined period in the open state (for example, 29 seconds) or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) winning balls have been generated) is closed. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches the upper limit (final round) of the number of rounds.

  The upper limit value of the number of rounds in each jackpot gaming state of normal jackpots A to G is, as shown in (B), among the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, The specific area is selected and determined according to the entry of the game ball into the release control state from the right generation state. In each of the normal big hits A to G, the upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 is determined for each normal big hit type. The allocation is set differently.

  For example, in the case of a normal big hit A, when the game control device enters the release control state based on the entry of the game ball into the first specific area 61, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined to be 5 rounds. When transitioning to the release control state based on the entry of the game ball into the second specific area 62, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined to be 10 rounds. When transitioning to the release control state based on the entry of the game ball into the third specific area 63, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined to be 15 rounds.

  As shown in (B), the advantage for the player when selecting the upper limit value of the number of rounds in each of the big hit gaming states of the normal big hits A to G is the normal big hit A = B = C <D = E. = F <G.

  In addition, the upper limit of the number of rounds in each jackpot gaming state of probability variation jackpots A to G, as shown in (C), of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 Of these, the specific area is selected and determined according to which entry of the game ball has triggered the transition from the right generation state to the release control state. In each of the probability variation big hits A to G, the upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the first specific region 61, the second specific region 62, and the third specific region 63 is determined for each type of probability variation big hit. The allocation is set differently.

  As shown in (B), the advantage for the player when selecting the upper limit value of the number of rounds in each jackpot gaming state of probability variation jackpots A to G is: probability variation jackpot A = B = C <D = E = F <G.

  Thus, the 1st specific area 61, the 2nd specific area 62, and the 3rd specific area 63 are the open control state (big hit game state) which shifts when a game ball enters according to the big hit type. Since the allocation of the upper limit value of the number of rounds differs, the allocation of the value given in the open control state (big hit gaming state) that shifts when a game ball enters is different.

  Note that the value given by the entry of a game ball into a specific area is not limited to the number of rounds in the open control state, but the open time of each round, whether or not to control the probability change state, and the continuity of the probability change state are varied. When the number of times of display is limited (for example, when the variable display is executed 100 times, the probability variation state is terminated), whether or not to control to the short time state (when controlling according to the probability variation state, the probability variation state It is conceivable to use any one or a plurality of combinations of the variation time of the variation pattern and the length of variation time of the variation pattern. In such a case, when making the magnitude of the value given in the release control state (big hit gaming state) based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area different depending on the type of the specific area, The value may be made different for one or a plurality of combinations.

  In this embodiment, the game value given in the big hit gaming state is given depending on which specific area of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 has passed. The number of rounds as the first game value with different magnitudes of value and which specific area of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 has passed the game ball Regardless of this, there is a probability variation state as the second game value in which it is determined whether or not to be given at the time of jackpot determination. In this way, the entertainment value of the game is improved by diversifying the manner of giving the game value.

  In this way, when a big hit is made, control is performed so that the number of rounds in the release control state is selected according to which specific area the game ball has entered in the right generation state.

  For each of the big hits A to G and the probable big hits A to G, big hits with different numbers of rounds can be selected. Therefore, when the big hits with different numbers of rounds are classified as different types of big hits, in this embodiment, 5R normal Multiple types of big hits can be selected, such as big hit, 10R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit, 5R positive change big hit, 10R positive change big hit, and 15R positive change big hit.

  In this embodiment, the normal big hits such as 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, and 15R normal big hit may be collectively referred to as “normal big hit”, and 5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, or , 15R normal big hit, such as a normal big hit with a specified number of rounds. Similarly, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hits such as 5R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, and 15R probability variation big hit may be collectively referred to as “probable variation big hit”. There is a case where the number of rounds is indicated as a specified probability big hit, such as big hit or 15R probability variable big hit.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the selection targets (5R, 10R, and 15R) of the upper limit value of the number of rounds are the same for the normal big hits A to G and the probable big hits A to G will be described. Depending on the type of big hit, the selection target of the upper limit value of the number of rounds may be different (for example, the upper limit value of the round number to be selected is larger in the case of probability big hit than in the case of normal big hit).

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-saving state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened compared to the non-time-shortening state in association with the probability variation state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state. Further, in the embodiment of the present application, even after being controlled to the big hit gaming state with the normal big hit, it is controlled to the time reduction state. In addition, after being controlled to the big hit game state with a normal big hit, it may not be controlled to the short time state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It is controlled to an electric chew support control state in which the winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is facilitated (increased and increased in frequency). Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state. Further, in the embodiment of the present application, even after being controlled to the big hit game state with the normal big hit, it is controlled to the electric chew support control state. In addition, after being controlled to the big hit game state with a normal big hit, it may not be controlled to the electric chew support control state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability changing state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special gaming state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control state after the big hit game state of normal big hit is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state. It should be noted that the control state after the big hit game state, which is a normal big hit, may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the short-time state.

  In the case of this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state, as the special gaming state, when it is controlled to the probability changing state, it is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric Chu support control state, but when it is controlled to the probability changing state In some cases, it may not be controlled to the short-time state and the electronic chew support control state. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, when it is in the normal state without being controlled to the probability change state, the period is not limited by the number of variable display times, and the short time state and electric support are available until the next big hit occurs. You may make it control to a control state.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the terms “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy high base state”, and “low accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. It may be possible to control to the “highly accurate low base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the probability variation jackpot is the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the determined number of rounds of the jackpot gaming state. It is a big hit where control to shift to is performed. In the case of the probable big hit, the probable change state, the short time state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs regardless of the number of fluctuation display times.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the normal jackpot is determined as the non-probability change state, the time reduction state, and the electric chew support control state (low probability high) after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the determined number of rounds. This is a big hit in which control to shift to the base state is performed. Usually, in the case of big hit, the condition that the time-short state and the electric chew support control state are executed until the predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier Continue for the period until the condition is met.

  In addition, as a big hit, the number of rounds is the same for the big hit gaming state, but the number of rounds is such as providing a big hit with an open pattern with a long open time and a big hit with an open pattern with a short open time. There are multiple types with the same opening but different open patterns, and select with different selection ratios when the first special symbol variation display is a big hit and when the second special symbol variation display is a big hit. May be executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment adjusts the launch intensity by adjusting the operation amount of the hitting operation handle 5, so that the player can play the game ball in the following manner in the left region 7a or the right region 7b. By being divided into two, it is configured to be easily controlled to a state advantageous to the player.

  In a low base state such as a low probability low base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is less likely to be in the open state than in the high base state associated with the short time state, and the first start winning opening 13 is the second start. Game balls are easier to enter than the winning opening 14. Accordingly, when a player wants to obtain a larger number of start winnings in the low probability and low base state, the player only has to aim at the first starting winning port 13 and “left-hand”.

  In the high base state that accompanies the short-time state after the big hit gaming state such as the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, the variable winning ball apparatus can be compared with the low base state by electric support control etc. 15 is likely to be in an open state, and the second start winning opening 144 is easier to enter the game ball than the first starting winning opening 13. Accordingly, when it is desired to obtain a larger number of start winnings in the high base state after the big hit gaming state, in order to open the variable winning ball apparatus 15 provided with the second starting winning port 14, the ordinary gate 32 is opened. Just aim and “right”.

  Further, when the variation display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes the jackpot display result and the right generation state is entered, the game ball is in the first specific region 61, the second specific region 62, and the third specific region 63. If one of them is passed, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state that becomes the open control state of the big winning opening. Therefore, when it is desired to shift to the open control state of the special winning opening in the right generation state, it is only necessary to “right-hand” aiming at the ball entrance 71 of the ball delivery device 70.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in the right generation state and enters the open control state of the special winning opening, special variable is possible. What is necessary is just to "right-turn" aiming at the big winning opening of the winning ball apparatus 20. FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 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 payout control board 37 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer that performs control for paying out a winning ball according to a winning according to a program. The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer for performing various effect controls according to the program.

  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. 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 a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data 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 execution 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 random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Whether or not to make a jackpot display is determined by determining whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on random R. Then, when it is determined that it is a big win, the display result of the variable display related to the start winning prize becomes a big hit symbol, and any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in the right generation state. Based on the passing of the game ball, the game state is shifted to a big hit game state as a specific game 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 microcomputer 560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. Is done. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 560 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 failure is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. is there. In the case of the present embodiment, the right generation state ends after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed for the data (backup data) according to the control state of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in the backup RAM in this way. Stop flag that is set (until the big hit gaming state is started), right generation flag that is set when controlled to the right generation state, and probability change flag that is set when controlled to the probability change state Contains data on. The stop flag is a flag indicating that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the special symbol, that is, a predetermined condition is satisfied. The right generation flag indicates that the right to set the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state has occurred after a predetermined gate invalid period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed after the jackpot symbol is derived as a result of the variable symbol display. It is a flag to show. 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.

  Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 refers to the stop flag in the main process executed at the time of power supply, so that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed when the previous power supply is stopped, but the big hit game state starts. It is possible to confirm that it was not done. In addition, by referring to the right generation flag, it is possible to confirm whether or not the right generation state was obtained when the previous power supply was stopped. Further, in the main process executed at the time of power supply, the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state before the right generation when the power supply is stopped last time when the stop flag is set but the right generation flag is not set. Can be identified.

  A reset signal 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 are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. 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 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, DC5V, etc.) 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). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a 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, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, the common area switch 64a, the universal gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23, an input driver circuit 58 for providing a game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the prize opening switches 29 and 30 and the fraud detection board 60 described later is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 34 for driving the shielding member 75 of the ball delivery device 70, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big prize opening are micro-game control. An output circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with a command from the computer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the game ball that has passed through the first specific area 61 is guided to the first ball passage 601 and detected by the first specific area switch 61a. A game ball that has passed through the second specific area 62 is guided to the second ball passage 602 and detected by the second specific area switch 62a. A game ball that has passed through the third specific area 63 is guided to the third ball passage 603 and detected by the third specific area switch 63a. In addition, a game ball guided to any of the first ball passage 601, the second ball passage 602, and the third ball passage 603 is subsequently guided to the lower common passage 604 and detected by the common area switch 64a. become.

  In the present embodiment, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are all known inductive proximity switches (JIS C 8201-5-2). For example, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are all high-frequency oscillation through-type proximity switches as disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the present embodiment, the common area switch 64a is a known photoelectric proximity switch (JIS C 8201-5-2). For example, the common area switch 64a is a transmissive photoelectric proximity switch that detects a change in the amount of light caused by blocking (shielding) an optical path between a light projecting element and a light receiving element.

  Thus, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a as the game ball detecting means provided in the specific area are all inductive proximity switches, Then, it is made to detect a game ball by a common method. On the other hand, the common area switch 64a as a game ball detecting means provided in the common area is a photoelectric proximity switch, and detects a game ball by a method different from the game ball detecting means provided in the specific area.

  The fraud detection substrate 60 has a function of detecting a player's fraud, and specifically has a high-frequency signal detection function, a magnetic detection function, and a vibration detection function. For example, regarding the high-frequency signal detection function, a technique as shown in Patent Document 1 can be used. When the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are all high-frequency oscillation type through-type proximity switches, a signal monitoring circuit connected to each switch is provided. When any of the signal monitoring circuits detects an abnormal high frequency signal, a fraud detection signal is output to the game control microcomputer 560 for a predetermined period. In addition, when abnormal magnetism is detected by the magnetic detection function or when abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration detection function, a fraud detection signal is output to the game control microcomputer 560 for a predetermined period.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold memory display 18a, and a second special symbol hold memory display. 18b, display control of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 and the probability change notification LED 53 is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first start port switch 13a, a second start port switch 14a, a count switch 23, a first specific region switch 61a, a second specific region switch 62a, a third specific region switch 63a, and a prize. A prize ball number command as a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is sent to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to a winning detection based on one of the mouth switches 29 and 30 being turned on. (Prize ball number signal) is output. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 by supplying a drive signal according to the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number command. The ball payout device 97 is provided with a payout motor for paying out prize balls. As the payout motor is rotationally controlled by the payout control microcomputer, the number of prize balls designated by the payout control microcomputer is paid out from the ball payout device 97.

  Further, the hitting ball launching device for hitting and launching the game ball includes a launch motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the touch sensor substrate 91, and launches the game ball toward the game area 7 as the launch motor 94 rotates. To do. The touching of the player with the batting operation handle 5 is detected by a touch sensor and a touch sensor circuit (a circuit including a detection circuit for detecting whether or not the player is touching the batting operation handle 5). When the signal from the sensor circuit indicates an off state, the driving of the firing motor 94 is stopped.

  The touch sensor substrate 91 is provided with a pulse generator that intermittently generates repetitive pulses (pulse signals supplied to each phase of the firing motor 94 as a stepping motor) and a single pulse generator that generates a single pulse. It has been. When the signal from the touch sensor circuit indicates an ON state, a pulse generated by the pulse generator is supplied to the firing motor 94. Further, a firing stop switch is provided on or in the vicinity of the hitting operation handle 5, and when the firing stop switch is operated, the pulse output of the pulse generator is stopped.

  The pulse output of the pulse generator is also stopped when the firing control signal from the payout control board 37 is turned off. Further, the single shot firing switch is provided in the hitting ball launching device, and when the single launch switch is operated, the single shot generated by the single shot generator is supplied to the launch motor 94.

  In this embodiment, the touch sensor substrate 91 is provided with a pulse generator. However, the dispensing control substrate 37 may have a function of generating pulses supplied to the firing motor 94. In that case, for example, the dispensing control microcomputer generates a pulse, and the generated pulse is relayed by the touch sensor substrate 91 and supplied to the firing motor 94. Also, the output of the firing stop switch is input to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer is in a state where the lower pan is full or the supply ball is full, and when the output of the fire stop switch is turned off. Then, the pulse output is stopped.

  Further, the hitting ball launcher is a hitting hammer for hitting a game ball into the game area 7, a coil spring for biasing the hitting hammer, and a hitting hammer biased by the coil spring for releasing from the biased position. A cam mechanism is provided, and the cam mechanism is driven by a firing motor 94. Then, the biasing force of the spring is adjusted by changing the fixed position of the coil spring by the rotation of the hitting operation handle 5, and as a result, the force (launch strength) for hitting the game ball of the hitting hammer is adjusted.

  As a hitting ball launching device, there is a type of hitting a game ball by fixing a hitting hammer directly to a launching motor 94 by a stepping motor or a shaft of a rotary solenoid. In such a configuration, the rotation angle (position) of the hitting operation handle 5 is detected by the variable resistor, and the operating speed of the stepping motor and the rotary solenoid as the drive source is increased according to the detection result. This adjusts the force (launch strength) for launching a game ball.

  In each of the above-described configurations, the firing strength operation means capable of adjusting the firing strength of the ball striking device corresponds to the rotatable ball striking operation handle 5. Note that the launch stop operation means capable of stopping the launch of the game ball by the hitting ball launcher corresponds to a launch stop switch.

  Further, an information output signal for outputting an information output signal such as a jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 provided on the upper back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A circuit 159 is also mounted on the main board 31. 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 (when the stop flag is set), the big hit indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied One signal is output from the information output circuit 159. The jackpot 1 signal is output until the jackpot gaming state ends (until the jackpot flag is reset). In this embodiment, a prize ball signal is output from the information output circuit 159 every time ten prize balls are paid out.

  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. An effect control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols. In addition, the operation detection signal of the operation detection switch 131 for detecting the operation of the operation button 130 is input to the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is connected to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board 6 via the lamp driver board 35, and the top frame LED 28a and the left frame LED 28b provided on the frame side. The display control of the right frame LED 28 c is performed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  Further, the game control board 31 is provided with power supply monitoring means for monitoring the power supply voltage. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

  In the present embodiment, the correspondence between the specific area and the number of rounds for each jackpot type as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Therefore, for example, for the determined jackpot type, it is also possible to display the distribution of the number of rounds corresponding to the specific areas of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area on the effect display device 9. It is.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal input from the operation detection switch 131 via the input driver 106 and the input port 107.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 7 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 a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 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 (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit)) (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the 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 the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for 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 (S7). The power supply stop process is executed in a power-off detection process in S20 described later. If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. 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.

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state recovery process (in S41 to S47) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric 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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (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 of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, stop flag, right generation flag, etc.), and the output state of the output port. Area (output port buffer), a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). In addition to the power failure recovery command, various commands (for example, stored jackpot type, special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, stop flag, etc.) for setting the presentation state according to the gaming state on the presentation control microcomputer 100 side. A command corresponding to each value such as a flag and a right flag) is transmitted.

  Next, it is determined whether data indicating that the stop flag is set is stored as backup data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (S44). When data indicating that the stop flag is set is stored, a notification that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed before the power supply stop but is not controlled by the big hit gaming state is notified. The specific state notification is executed (S45), and the process proceeds to S46. That is, the specific state includes both the pre-right generation state and the right generation state described above. The specific state notification is executed in a specific notification mode, for example, by flashing a specific number on the first special symbol display 8a. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the specific state before the power supply is stopped, the specific state is notified when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up, so that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed before the power supply is stopped based on the notification. Can be known to be a specific state that is not controlled by the big hit gaming state. Thereby, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be accurately grasped with respect to the control state related to the transition to the opening control state of the big prize opening.

  In particular, as will be described later, the notification that the game is in a specific state is executed based on the control of the production control microcomputer 100, and the fact that such a specific state has been reached is notified. The control data is basically not backed up and stored in the production control microcomputer 100. Then, storing control data indicating that notification of a specific state in the game is being performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side increases the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560. Therefore, it is difficult to perform. Therefore, since the specific state notification is executed when the data indicating that the stop flag is set is stored in backup as in the present embodiment, the control burden of the game control microcomputer 560 is reduced. It is possible to accurately grasp the control state related to the transition to the open control state of the special winning opening without increasing the amount of the game so much. Here, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific state notification depending on whether or not the stop flag is set, but the execution of the right generation notification is determined based on whether or not the right generation flag is set. May be.

  In addition, the specific state notification and the right generation notification are performed by displaying a specific message on the effect display device 9, outputting a specific sound from the speakers 27L and 27R, or by using various light emitting means such as LEDs for specific light emission. May be performed by emitting light. On the other hand, when the data indicating that the stop flag is set is not stored, the process proceeds from S44 to S46. In addition, when data indicating that the stop flag is set in S44 is stored, the jackpot 1 signal output when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (when the stop flag is set), The information is output from the information output circuit 159 to the aforementioned hall computer via the terminal board 160 (S45A).

  Here, in the game hall, not only the gaming machine controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area after the big hit symbol derivation display as in this embodiment, but also the big hit symbol derivation. There is also a gaming machine that is controlled to a big hit gaming state immediately after display. Usually, the installation ratio of the latter gaming machine is high. In such a gaming machine, a jackpot 1 indicating that the jackpot gaming state is controlled from the time when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed until the jackpot gaming state ends. Since a signal is output, it is possible to manage whether or not each jackpot is controlled to the jackpot gaming state by inputting the jackpot one signal to the hall computer via the relay device. On the other hand, in the case of the former gaming machine (in this embodiment), it is tentatively specified that it is in a specific state that is output in the period from the derivation display of the big hit symbol to the start of the big hit gaming state, other than one big hit signal Even if a possible specific state signal is output, since the installation ratio of such gaming machines is usually very low, the relay device or hall computer has a signal input means and a signal processing means corresponding to the specific state signal. In some cases, gaming machines in a specific state cannot be managed on the hall computer side.

  However, even if the relay device or hall computer does not have the signal input means or signal processing means corresponding to the above-mentioned specific state signal, normally every time one big hit or 10 winning balls are paid out It has signal input means and signal processing means corresponding to a prize ball signal output from the gaming machine. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the gaming machine is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area after the derivation display of the big hit symbol, one signal for big hit is given on the hall computer side. If it is input but the input frequency of the prize ball signal is less than the threshold value (when the base is less than the predetermined value), it is determined that it is in a specific state (pre-right generation state or right generation state), and one jackpot signal is input When the prize ball signal input frequency is equal to or higher than the threshold value (when the base is equal to or higher than the predetermined value), it is determined that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is possible to grasp whether the current state or the big hit gaming state and take appropriate measures.

  In addition, as in this embodiment, in a gaming machine that is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball passing through a specific area after the big hit symbol derivation display, the jackpot symbol derivation display displays one big hit symbol signal. Since it is only necessary to install a function mounted on a general gaming machine that outputs a prize ball signal, the function and control can be simplified.

  In addition, as a process at power-on, one signal is output based on the fact that the stop flag is set, so that the pachinko gaming machine as in this embodiment is in a specific state before the power supply is stopped. Appropriate measures can be taken by checking on the hall computer side whether or not the state is (pre-right generation state or right generation state).

  In addition, when the power supply is in a specific state before the power supply is stopped, the following problem can be solved by adopting a configuration in which the specific state is notified and one jackpot signal is output at the time of startup. In the past, when the power supply was in a specific state before the power supply was stopped, the specific state was not notified at startup and the specific state on the hall computer side was not determined. If the power is turned off in the state, when the power is turned on when the amusement hall is opened the next day, the operating state seen from the outside or the operating state on the management screen on the hall computer side is the specific state (pre-rights state or The internal control state is a state in which the game ball is placed in specific areas such as the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, although the right generation state is not recognized. A so-called morning service state is set as an unauthorized service that can obtain a large number of prize balls by a simple operation, such as shifting to the open control state of the big prize opening just by entering. Rukoto had become possible.

  On the other hand, when it was in a specific state before the power supply was stopped, it was configured to notify the specific state and output a single jackpot signal at the time of start-up, so that it can be specified even if the above-mentioned unauthorized service is performed It is possible to easily recognize that the service is an unauthorized service by performing the status notification or grasping the specific state on the hall computer side.

  In S46, it is determined whether or not data indicating that the probability variation flag is set is stored as backup data indicating the gaming state before stopping power supply (S46). When data indicating that the probability variation flag is set is stored, high probability notification is performed to notify that the probability variation state (high probability high base state) has occurred before the power supply is stopped (S47). , Go to S14. Specifically, as the high-probability notification in S47, control to turn on the probability change notification LED 53 is performed. The probability change notification LED 53 is controlled to be turned on when it is in a state of probability change when the power is turned on, and is turned off in a state other than when the power is turned on. As a result, when the probability change state (high-accuracy high-base state) is reached before the power supply is stopped, a high-probability notification is performed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. You can know that it was in a state (highly accurate high base state). Therefore, when the gaming state is restored when the power is turned on, the restored control state can be grasped more accurately. The high-probability notification is executed in other notification modes, such as using a dual-purpose notification means instead of the high-probability notification dedicated notification means, for example, by flashing a predetermined number on the second special symbol display 8b. You may do it.

  The high-probability notification is performed by displaying a predetermined message on the effect display device 9, outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 27L and 27R, or causing various light emitting means such as LEDs to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. May be performed. On the other hand, when the data indicating that the probability variation flag is set is not stored, the process proceeds from S46 to S14. When data indicating that the probability change flag is set is stored in S46, a signal for obtaining the fact that the probability change state has occurred before the power supply is stopped is transmitted from the information output circuit 159 via the terminal board 160. Then, it may be outputted to the hall computer described above. In this way, in the hall computer, it is possible to manage whether or not each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall is in a probable state before the power supply is stopped.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored 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 (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. Alternatively, 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. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, 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. 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). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (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 initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (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 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, for example, a value corresponding to 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 (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (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 the counter for generating the 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 is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. 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) that is 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 S20 to S34 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

  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 (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board 910 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 storing necessary data in the backup RAM area as backup data as described above. The backup data stored in the backup RAM area includes data related to the above-described stop flag, right generation flag, and probability change flag. Further, in the power supply stop process, a backup flag indicating whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is stored (set) in a predetermined address area. Further, data for checking the data of the backup data (checksum data) is created according to the backup data and stored in a specific address area. Next, through the input driver circuit 58, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, the common area switch 64a, the general gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the first (2) The detection signals of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29 and 30, and the sending area switch 33 are inputted, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 inputs a fraud detection signal from the fraud detection board 60 via the input driver circuit 58, and determines whether or not fraud has been detected (fraud detection processing: S21A).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25). And CPU56 performs the process (entry management process: S25A) for the ball | bowl delivery apparatus 70 to send out one game ball toward the specific area | region part 60 one by one.

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

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the 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. In such a normal symbol process, when the time reduction flag is set and controlled to the time reduction state, the normal symbol process is determined to be in the electric chew support state, and is controlled to the high base 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: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, prize ball information, etc. supplied to the hall computer (S29). In the present embodiment, the jackpot information is the one jackpot signal described above, and is output for a period from when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed until the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the start information is a symbol confirmation signal that is output every time the variation display result of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is derived and displayed, and the number of variation display between the big hit gaming states can be managed by the signal. It becomes. The probability variation signal is a probability variation signal that is output while the probability variation flag is set, and it is possible to grasp a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state by the signal. The prize ball information is the above-mentioned prize ball signal, and the number of balls for each gaming machine can be managed by the signal.

  The CPU 56 also includes the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29 and 30, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch. A prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal 63a is executed (S30). Specifically, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29 and 30, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch A prize ball number command (award ball number signal) as a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on one of the switches 63a being turned on. ) Is output. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to 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 on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. 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 S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( 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 S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding 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 by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the entry management process (S25A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the approach management process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the shielding member 75 of the ball delivery device 70 is in an open state (S1100).

  If it is in the open state (S1100; Y), the CPU 56 next determines whether or not the delivery area switch 33 has detected a ball (game ball). (Step S1104). If the sending area switch 33 is OFF, it is determined that no ball has been detected (S1104; N), the entry management process ends, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the sending area switch 33 is ON, it is determined that a ball has been detected (S1104; Y), and it is determined whether or not a right generation flag is set (S1104A). If the right generation flag is set (S1104A; Y), the CPU 56 transmits a transmission area passage designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1104B), and proceeds to S1105. If the right generation flag is not set (S1104A; N), the process proceeds to S1105. In S1105, the shielding member 75 of the ball delivery device 70 is controlled to be closed (S1105). In other words, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 34 to be in a non-excited state so that the shielding member 75 of the ball delivery device 70 is closed. Thus, when one game ball enters the ball delivery device 70 in a state where the game ball can enter, the game ball is controlled so that the game ball cannot enter the ball delivery device 70. Then, the CPU 56 sets an entry management timer (S1106). The entry management timer is a timer whose count value is counted down every time the entry management process is executed. In S1106, the game balls detected by the sending area switch 33 are the first specific area 61, the second specific area. 62, the count value is set to a value corresponding to a set time (for example, 5 seconds) such that it can be determined that the flow has flowed out of the decorative member 90 from either the third specific region 63 or the flow-down edge 40. Then, the entry management process ends and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, if it determines with the shielding member 75 not being an open state in S1100 (S1100; N), CPU56 will update an approach management timer next (S1101). That is, in S131, the count value of the entry management timer is updated by subtracting “1”. Then, it is determined whether or not the count value of the entry management timer becomes “0” and the entry management timer has expired (S1102). If the time has not expired (S1102; N), the entry management process ends with the shielding member 75 closed, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, when the time is up (S1102; Y), since it can be determined that a sufficient time has passed for the game ball sent last time to flow out of the decorative member 90, the CPU 56 blocks the ball sending device 70. The member 75 is controlled to be in an open state (S1103). Specifically, in order to receive and send the game ball by the ball sending device 70 again, the solenoid 34 is excited to perform control for opening the shielding member 75 of the ball sending device 70. Thereafter, the entry management process ends and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. By such an entry management process (S25A), the shielding member 75 is maintained in the closed state until a predetermined set time (closed period, for example, 5 seconds) elapses. Can be sent to.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0.

  (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot A to G, probability variation big hits A to G) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination) .

  (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination).

  (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination).

  (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).

  (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hits A to G and probable big hits A to G. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, when the normal big hits A to G and the probable big hits A to G are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Has been. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. They are classified into pattern types.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state when not the time-short state Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different between the case where the total number of memory of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is equal to or larger than the predetermined number and the case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays a variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the variation time may be shortened compared to when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number . Control for shortening the variable display time in this way is referred to as hold number reduction control.

  In S23 in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a normal symbol determination random number (random 4). Count up (1 addition update). 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, an example of using a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) as the jackpot determination random number. As shown, random numbers generated by software such as random numbers 1 to 5 may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 11A is set as a big hit determination value, and in the probability change big hit determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 11A. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the case of this embodiment, in the normal jackpot determination table, the ratio of the jackpot determination value to the total number of random R is 1/100. As a result, the ratio at which the big hit is determined in the normal time (non-probability change time) is 1/100. In the case of this embodiment, in the probability change jackpot determination table, the ratio of the jackpot determination value to the total number of random R is 1/10. As a result, the rate at which the decision to determine the big hit at the time of probability change is 1/10.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (probability jackpot or normal jackpot). Further, when the jackpot determination random number value does not match any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 11A indicates the probability (ratio) of a 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.

  FIGS. 11B and 11C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 11 (B) uses the reserved memory (also referred to as the first reserved memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when determining the jackpot type.

  Further, FIG. 11C shows the use of hold memory (also referred to as second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type.

  Each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (C) is determined when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. In addition, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type, the type of the big hit is determined as one of the normal big hits A to G and the probability variable big hits A to G, and is also used to determine the big hit symbol It is a table to be.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 11 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, and judgment values corresponding to the normal jackpots A to G and the probability variation jackpots A to G (big jackpots). Type determination value) is set.

  In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 11 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to the normal jackpots A to G and the probability variation jackpots A to G (big hits). Type determination value) is set. In this embodiment, the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table and the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table are set so that the total number of judgment values corresponding to the probability variation jackpots A to G is the same, The total number of determination values corresponding to the big hits A to G is also set to be the same. Therefore, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are set so that the ratios determined for probability variation big hits A to G are the same and the ratios determined for normal big hits A to G are the same. In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table, the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table is set so that the judgment value corresponding to the probability variation jackpots A to G is larger than the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table. The determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set so that the number of determination values corresponding to probability variation big hits A to G is different, and the number of determination values corresponding to normal big hits A to G is usually It may be set differently. In addition, when the type of big hit can be selected from a plurality of types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, the probability variation big hit A˜ is determined by the first special symbol big hit type determination table and the second special symbol big hit type determination table. Even when the ratio of G is set to be the same, the data may be set so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type with a large number of rounds (the big hit type that is advantageous for the player with the round number) is different.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination values corresponding to the probable big hits A to G are also set as the determination values corresponding to “0” to “6” of the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination values corresponding to the normal jackpots A to G are also set as the determination values corresponding to the first special symbol “7” to “F” of the second special symbol.

  In this way, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 11B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 11C, a plurality of determination values are included in one jackpot symbol. It may be associated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for every jackpot symbol, one judgment value may be associated with one jackpot symbol. For example, if there are 100 symbols from “00” to “99”, for example, the big hit symbol “00” corresponds to the big hit symbol “00”, and the big hit symbol “99” is a big hit. The 100 jackpot type determination values “00” to “99” correspond one-to-one to the 100 jackpot symbols “00” to “99”, such that the type determination value “99” corresponds. You may do it.

  Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also uses the jackpot pattern having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the design. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  FIG. 12 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. 12, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, 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 the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0F (H) are effect control commands (display result designation commands) indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. Commands 8C02 (H) to 8C08 (H) are effect control commands for designating that the probability variation big hits A to G are respectively determined. The commands 8C09 (H) to 8C0F (H) are effect control commands for designating that the big hits A to G are normally determined.

  Here, as described above, on the production control microcomputer 100 side, the distribution of the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area is stored in advance for each big hit type. Therefore, when the commands 8C02 (H) to 8C08 (H) designating that the probability variation big hits A to G are respectively determined are received, the command 8C09 designating that the normal big hits A to G are respectively determined. When (H) to 8C0F (H) are received, it is also possible to display the distribution of the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area on the effect display device 9 for the jackpot type indicated by the received command.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation 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 the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) 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 effect symbol variation display (variation) 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 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A006 (H) are production control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game. The jackpot start designation command is transmitted when the start of the big hit gaming state for the 5R probability variable jackpot is designated (command A001), and is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state for the 10R probability variable jackpot is designated. 10R probability variable jackpot start designation command (command A002), 15R probability variable jackpot designation command (command A003) transmitted when designating the start of a jackpot gaming state for 15R probability variation jackpot, and 5R normal jackpot gaming status start 5R normal jackpot start specifying command (command A004) transmitted when specifying, 10R normal jackpot start specifying command (command A005) transmitted when specifying the start of the jackpot gaming state of 10R normal jackpot, 15R normal jackpot starting command Sent when the start of the jackpot gaming state is specified That 15R usually big hit specified command (A006) are included.

  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) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for the probability variation jackpot. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary jackpot end designation command) for designating the end of a normal jackpot jackpot gaming state. The jackpot end specifying command and the normal jackpot end specifying command are also called hit end specifying commands.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  By such an effect control command, it is possible to inform the effect control microcomputer 100 which state or combination of the game state is the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state. Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize which state or combination of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, so that the normal state It is possible to perform various effects such as image display according to the time-short state and the probability variation state.

  The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command for designating that there is a start prize in which the first special symbol variation display is performed for the first start prize opening 13, that is, the first start prize is received. ). The command C002 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command for designating that there is a start prize in which the second special symbol variation display is performed for the second start prize port 14, that is, the second start prize has been given. ). Command C003 (H) is an effect control command (holding memory subtraction designation command) for designating subtraction of the number of reserved memories.

  The command C101 (H) is an effect control command (first specific area ball detection designation command) for designating that a game ball has been detected by the first specific area switch 61a in the first specific area 61. The command C102 (H) is an effect control command (second specific area ball detection designation command) for designating that a game ball has been detected by the second specific area switch 62a in the second specific area 62. The command C103 (H) is an effect control command (third specific area ball detection designation command) for designating that a game ball has been detected by the third specific area switch 63a in the third specific area 63.

  Command D101 (H) is a command (predetermined effect designation command) for instructing execution of a predetermined effect. The predetermined effect designation command is a microcomputer for game control in response to a game ball entering one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, or the third specific area 63 during a period other than the right generation state described later. 560 is an effect control command transmitted.

  Command E101 (H) is a command (right generation specifying command) for specifying that a right is generated. Receiving the right generation command, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 terminates the notification that the winning to the specific area portion 60 is invalid, and passes the game ball toward the three-hole crune where the specific area portion 60 is located. An effect that prompts the user to perform the action (that is, an effect that suggests right-handing) is executed. The command E102 (H) is a command (sending area passing specifying command) that specifies that a gaming ball has been detected by the sending area switch 33 in the right generation state. In the effect control microcomputer 100 that has received the sending area passage designation command, for example, the game ball flowing down to the specific area portion 60 passes through any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. The effect of the aspect which makes it pay attention is performed. Command E103 (H) is a big hit of the minimum number of rounds in the big hit type regardless of whether the game ball passes through the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, or the third specific area 63. This is a command (minimum round number designation command) that designates being controlled in the gaming state. Receiving the minimum round number designation command, the production control microcomputer 100, for example, notifies that it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds in the determined jackpot type.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 12, the display state of the lamp is changed, or 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 every time there is a start prize and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as a variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. An effect display device 9 that can be used in common with the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the device 8b, and performs the effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from being increased when controlling the effect parts such as the above.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 12, the example in which the presentation control microcomputer 100 grasps the allocation of the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area for each jackpot type in advance has been described. When the specified command is 3 bytes or more, the unused area may be used to include allocation information for the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area. For example, using 6 unused bits, the lower 2 bits of them are the number of rounds corresponding to the first specific area, the middle 2 bits are the number of rounds corresponding to the second specific area, and the upper 2 bits are the third specific area Assigned to the number of rounds corresponding to the display result designation command by specifying 5R if the 2-bit value is 01, 10R if the 2-bit value is 10, and 15R if the 2-bit value is 11, Can include allocation information for the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area.

  Apart from the display result designation command, the allocation information of the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area for the determined jackpot type may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the opening pattern data table stored in the ROM 54 will be described. In the release pattern data table, the number of times of opening (number of rounds upper limit) and the time of opening (number of times of opening during each round) for each of 5R big hit, 10R big hit and 15R big hit in probability variation big hits A to G and normal big hits A to G And a data indicating an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 including an interval time (inter-round time).

  For example, for 5R big hit, data that the number of times of opening is 5, the opening time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds is set in the opening pattern data table. For 10R big hit, data that the number of releases is 10, the release time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds is set in the release pattern data table. For the 15R big hit, data that the number of releases is 15, the release time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds is set in the release pattern data table.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (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 opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311; Y), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). If both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are off (S311; N), S312 is skipped.

  Then, it is determined whether the common area switch 64 is on (S313). When the common area switch 64 is on, the game ball passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. (S314) is executed. Here, even if the common area switch 64 is on, all of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are turned on due to factors such as switch failure and fraud. In this case, the specific area switch passage process (S314) is also executed.

  When the common area switch 64 is not on (N in S313), any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is on and on. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds) has passed (S313A). Any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is on, and a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds) has elapsed since the on. In that case, a specific area switch passage process (S314) is executed. That is, when any one of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is turned on, the common area switch 64a is changed from the switch provided in these specific areas. In consideration of the flow time of the game balls up to, the common area switch 64a should be turned on within a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds). Nevertheless, if the common area switch 64a does not turn on within a predetermined period, there may be a failure or an illegal factor. Also in this case, the specific area switch passage process (S314) is executed.

  When none of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is ON (N in S313A), the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, And when any predetermined period has not elapsed since any of the third specific area switches 63a is turned on (N in S313A), S314 is skipped. As described above, in this embodiment, the specific area switch passing process is executed even when only one of the switch provided in the specific area and the switch provided in the common area is on.

  In the specific area switch passage process (S314), the big hit start flag is set when the gaming state is a right generation state and the specific area switch (or common area switch 64a) is turned on. Further, in the normal gaming state, a predetermined effect designation command is transmitted when the specific area switch is turned on.

  Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold 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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (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 (variation display time: the time from the start of the variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the variation display 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 corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

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

  Special symbol changing process (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 S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (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 stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, after setting a stop flag indicating that the big hit symbol has been stopped, control is performed so that a right is generated after a predetermined gate invalid period (for example, 5 seconds). When the right generation state is reached, the internal state (special symbol) is executed in order to execute a process for starting the big hit gaming state (pre-hit for big hit) in response to the game ball entering one of the specific areas in S304A. The process flag is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S304A. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decoration symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received. When the big hit gaming state is a probable change state and the probability change flag is set, the probability change flag is reset (reset regardless of whether the big hit is a promiscuous big hit that is probable. ) Further, when the time reduction flag is set in the big hit gaming state, or when the time reduction end condition is satisfied by the number of variable display times, the time reduction flag is reset. Here, the probability variation flag is a flag that is set when the probability variation state is set and is reset when the probability variation state is determined. The time reduction flag is a flag that is set when the time reduction state is set and is reset when the time reduction state is not set.

  Pre-hit start process (S304A): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the big hit start pre-processing, first, after the right is generated, it waits until the big hit start flag indicating that the game ball has entered the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62 or the third specific area 63 is set. When the big hit start flag is set, the release mode (open pattern) is selected according to which of the first specific area 61 to the third specific area 63 the specific area through which the game ball has passed. Further, the stop flag, right generation flag, probability variation flag, and time reduction flag are reset. Then, the big hit start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and then the normal state designation command is transmitted. In order to shift to the release control state, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to S305.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open the big winning opening according to the opening pattern as described above according to the type of the big hit. 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 S306 (7 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round. However, when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit gaming state.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the 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 S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (8 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  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 (S213). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (S214). When the initial value is “0” and a valid first start winning or second starting winning occurs, the total pending storage number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the variable display is started, 1 "is subtracted and updated. Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S215). The reserved storage specific information storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  Here, FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 15A, 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 second start is set. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 15B, 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include 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, and a variation pattern type determination random number ( Random 2) and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  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 saving (storing) them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer (S216). Specifically, in the process of S216, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. It should be noted that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. 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 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S217).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or after S219 is executed, the CPU 56 2. It is confirmed whether or not the start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  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 (S223). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (S224). 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) (S225).

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S226).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (S227).

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of S213-216 and the process of S223-226 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, data indicating “second” is set, and a common storage routine (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) is selected or started according to the set data in the common routine A winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or second starting winning designation command) is selected.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the specific area switch passage processing in S314. In the specific area switch passing process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a stop flag indicating that the jackpot symbol has been stopped is set (S1001). When it is determined that the stop flag is not set (S1001; N), a predetermined effect is executed on the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination that the detected game ball is in the normal state. Therefore, a predetermined effect designation command is transmitted (S1002). Then, the specific area switch passing process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop flag is set (S1001; Y), it is determined whether the right generation flag is set (S1003) in order to determine whether it is the gate invalid period. When the right generation flag is not set (S1003; N), the specific area switch passing process is terminated as it is based on the determination that the detected game ball entry is invalid. In this case, a command (gate invalid period entry command) indicating that the game ball has passed through any specific area during the gate invalid period may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. The predetermined effect designation command and the gate invalid period entry command are both commands that have passed through the specific area but are not related to the big hit gaming state, and are also referred to as invalid commands.

  If it is determined in S1003 that the right generation flag is set (S1003; Y), the big win start flag is set in order to start the big win opening control state (big hit game state) (S1004). Then, the specific area switch passing process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol process.

  Here, the gate invalid period in the present embodiment is from when the game ball is detected by the sending area switch 33 until it passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. Since it is set to a time longer than the time required (a time for determining that the game ball detected by the sending area switch 33 has passed any specific area, for example, 5 seconds), at least the jackpot symbol Even if the game ball detected by the send-out area switch 33 when it is derived and displayed passes through the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, or the third specific area 63, the first specific area switch 61a The detection of the game ball by the second specific area switch 62a or the third specific area switch 63a is invalidated.

  In this way, even if the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (even if the stop flag is set), the jackpot start flag is not set unless the right is generated, Not controlled. Thereby, immediately after the derivation display of the big hit symbol, the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the specific area portion 60 immediately passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the gaming machine as in the present embodiment, the game performance is improved by a two-stage control of detecting that the game ball passes through a specific area (that is, the timing controlled to the big hit gaming state) after the derivation display of the big hit symbol. In this way, immediately after derivation display of the big hit symbol, the game ball passes through any specific area and is controlled to the big hit gaming state, so that such a gameability is impaired. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the big hit symbol derivation display (after the stop flag is set), the right is generated after a predetermined gate invalid period (for example, 5 seconds). Immediately after the display, it is possible to prevent the gaming ball from passing through any specific area and being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Note that the gate invalid period is longer than the time required to pass through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 after the game ball is fired (launch) It is a time when it can be determined that the played game ball has passed any specific area, and may be set to 8 seconds, for example. By doing in this way, the game ball which the player launched toward the specific area 60 after seeing the derivation display of the jackpot symbol, that is, the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area It becomes possible to keep track of which specific area the game ball that has been launched with the intention of passing any one of 63 passes, and the game performance is further improved.

  As an example of processing for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 transmits a command in the specific area switch passing process as described above, and the CPU 56 sends a command transmission table (preliminarily corresponding to the effect control command). The address of the command set in the ROM for each command may be set in the pointer. In this case, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (S29).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (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. 15A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first”. 1 "is set (step S54). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S53).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S52 to S54, the variation display based on the previously stored data among the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. It is executed in order. In this way, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are processed according to the order in which the stored memory information is won, so that the variable display according to the order of winning is displayed. Will be executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Read out and store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, 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 buffer. Store 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 (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 stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. 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 buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−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.

  Then, the CPU 56 saves the count value of the total pending storage number counter as a total pending storage number data for determining the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (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 (S58). In this way, by storing the value of the summation pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in S57, the summation pending memory number data used when determining the variation pattern is used for executing the special symbol normal processing. Accordingly, the total pending storage number before the count is decremented by 1 in S58, that is, the total pending storage number when the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied is used.

  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“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data 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 S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module to determine the jackpot (S60). The jackpot determination here is to determine whether or not the special symbol variation display result is the jackpot display result. In other words, whether or not the control can be controlled to the open control state as the jackpot gaming state. In other words, in other words, it is determined whether or not to control to the right generation state that can be controlled to the open control state as the big hit gaming state, and is executed in S60 In the jackpot determination module, the CPU 56 extracts a random R stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer and extracted in S216 or S226 of the start port switch passing process, and a predetermined jackpot determination value ( FIG. 11) and a program that executes a process of determining that it is a big hit if they match. In other words, the jackpot determination module is a program that executes processing for determining a jackpot.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined that the big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal game state and short-time state). It is configured. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 11A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 11A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is not determined. When it is in the probability variation 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. 11A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit in S60, the process proceeds to S71.

  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 to be a promiscuous big hit or a normal big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the timing for displaying the stop symbol by stopping the special symbol variation display To reset.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later. That is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to S75 as it is.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to a value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (probability big hits A to G, and The normal jackpot A to G) is determined as the jackpot type (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S216 or S226 of the start port passing process and stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and selects the selected jackpot type. The jackpot type is determined using the determination table.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit types are probability variation big hits A to G, “01” to “07” are set as data indicating the big hit types, respectively. When the big hit types are normal big hits A to G, “08” to “0F” are set as data indicating the big hit types, respectively.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 (S75). 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 big hit flag is set, either “5” or “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  Note that the process for determining the jackpot as described above is not limited to the case where it is performed before the start of the execution of the fluctuation display, but may be at least the timing until the display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is derived. In addition, if there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is displayed in the first reserved memory. You may control so that it may be performed with priority over the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data. When performing such priority control, when the selection ratio of the big hit type with a larger number of rounds is set higher in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol, the ratio that becomes a big hit advantageous to the player However, it is possible to efficiently digest the stored storage data that displays a highly variable display, so that the interest of the player can be improved. And since the jackpot can be efficiently digested in the right-handed state, the speed of digesting the jackpot can be increased.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 first determines whether the gate invalid timer is 0 (S121A). If the gate invalid timer is not 0 (S121A; N), it can be determined that the gate invalid period is in effect, so the gate invalid timer is updated (measured value of the gate invalid timer is subtracted “1”) (S121B) The symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the gate invalid timer is 0, it is next determined whether or not a stop flag is set (S121). The stop flag is a flag that is set when the jackpot symbol is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed in the variable display in which the right is generated.

  When the stop flag is set, the process proceeds to S122A described later. On the other hand, when the stop flag is not set, the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 is set to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display is displayed. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the device 8b is performed (S122). If 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 is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S123). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S124). When the big hit flag is not set (S124; N), the process proceeds to S143.

  If it is determined in step S121 that the stop flag is set (S121; Y), the special symbol process flag is set to a numerical value (in this case, “5”) corresponding to the big hit pre-processing (S122A). . Then, the right generation flag is set (S122B), a right generation designation command for designating that the right has been generated is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S122C), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. The right generation flag is a flag indicating that a right for controlling to the open control state of the big prize opening as the big hit gaming state is generated. The right to control to the big hit gaming state is generated after a big hit is determined by the big hit determination, and after a predetermined time (corresponding to the gate invalid period) has elapsed after the variable display based on the determination is finished. .

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S124; Y), the gate invalid timer is set (S125), and the elapsed time after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is started. The gate invalid timer is a timer whose count value is down-counted every time the special symbol stop process is executed, and a period from when the gate invalid timer is set to when the timer is incremented is a gate invalid period. The gate invalid timer indicates that the game balls sent out by the ball delivery device 70 toward the specific area 60 before the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed are the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, the third specific area 63, or the flow down. The count value is set to a value corresponding to a set time (for example, 5 seconds) such that it is possible to determine that it has flowed out of the decorative member 90 from any of the edge portions 40. The period from when the gate invalid timer is set to when the timer expires is determined as N in step S121A, so that the game ball is in the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. Even if it enters any of them and the switch is turned on, it becomes invalid and the big hit gaming state is not started. By such processing, the big hit gaming state is prevented from being started by the game ball that has entered the ball entrance 71 of the ball sending device 70 before the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the CPU 56 sets a stop flag (S126), outputs a jackpot 1 signal indicating that the jackpot symbol has been derived and displayed from the information output circuit 159 (S126A), and ends the special symbol stop process. In addition, since one jackpot signal is input to a management device such as a hall computer via a relay device, the hall computer can grasp a gaming machine that has entered a specific state. When a signal is not input or when a jackpot signal is input at the start of business, it is possible to check the gaming machine and take appropriate measures.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S124 that the big hit flag has not been set (S124; N) and the process proceeds to S143, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (S143). . If the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to S149 described later, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S151). Thereby, when it is in the probability variation state, the probability variation state and the time shortening state are maintained when the fluctuation display that is out of place ends.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is not set in S143, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S144). If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S149. As a result, in the low-accuracy low-base state that is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state, the low-accuracy low-base state is maintained when the variability display that is out of place ends. On the other hand, if the hour / hour flag is set, the value of the hour / hour number counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the hourly state (low-accuracy base state) after the end of the normal jackpot is decremented by 1 (S145). It is to be noted that control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction, and the production control display device 9 displays the remaining number of time reductions on the production control microcomputer 100 side. You may make it display with.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S145). If the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, the process proceeds to S149 described later. As a result, in the time-saving state after the end of the normal big hit, the time-saving state in the low-accuracy and high-base state is maintained until the fluctuation display that is out of place is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times). On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0, the time reduction flag is reset (S147). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148), and proceeds to S149. As a result, in the time-short state after the end of the normal big hit, when the fluctuation display that is out of place is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time-short state due to the low-accuracy high-base state ends, and the low-accuracy low-base state is entered. In S149, the special symbol process flag is set to a numerical value (here, 0) corresponding to the special symbol normal process. Then, the special symbol stop process ends.

  Next, the big hit pre-start process executed in S304A of the special symbol process will be described with reference to FIG. In the big hit start pre-processing, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit start flag is set (S1201). When the big hit start flag is not set (S1201), it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not started because the specific area switch passing process (S314) is not executed in the right generation state, so the big hit start pre-processing is terminated. .

  On the other hand, when the big hit start flag is set (S1201; Y), the CPU 56 executes an opening mode selection process for selecting and determining the opening control mode of the big prize opening (a mode such as the number of times of opening (number of rounds)) (S1202). ). Here, with reference to FIGS. 20 to 24, the opening mode selection processing will be described in detail.

  In the opening mode selection process, the CPU 56 detects the detection statuses of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, and the common area switch 64a, and the fraud detection status (injustice) Whether or not a detection signal is input is confirmed. These detection states are detection results set in the detection result rewriting table shown in FIG. 21A, that is, detection results 1-1, detection results 2-1 to 2-3, and detection results 3-1 to 3. -4, whether the detection results correspond to any of the detection results 4-1 to 4-4 is confirmed (S1251).

  The detection result 1-1 is obtained when the fraud detection signal is input regardless of the detection status of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, and the common area switch 64a. It is a detection result.

  In the detection results 2-1 to 2-3, the fraud detection signal is not input, and any of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is on. This is a detection result when the common area switch 64a is OFF. For example, one of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is turned on by an illegal radio wave that is not detected by the fraud detection board 60, but the detection method is different. When the common area switch 64a is not turned on, or when the common area switch 64a is unable to detect a game ball due to a decrease in detection capability due to dust or the like, detection results 2-1 to 2-3 are detected. It can be.

  In the detection results 3-1 to 3-4, the fraud detection signal is not input, and two or more switches of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are turned on. This is the detection result when the common area switch 64a is on. For example, one or more of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are turned on by an unauthorized radio wave that is not detected by the fraud detection board 60, and the game ball is actually When the common area switch 64a is detected after passing through the specific area, detection results 3-1 to 3-4 can be obtained.

  In the detection results 4-1 to 4-4, the fraud detection signal is not input, and two or more switches of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are turned on. This is a detection result when the common area switch 64a is off. For example, two or more of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are turned on by an unauthorized radio wave that is not detected by the unauthorized detection board 60, but the detection method is different. When the common area switch 64a is not turned on, or when the common area switch 64a is unable to detect a game ball due to a decrease in detection capability due to dust or the like, detection results 4-1 to 4-4 are detected. It can be.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines that the detection status of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, and the common area switch 64a and the fraud detection status by the fraud detection board 60 are detected results 1-1. If any of the detection results 2-1 to 2-3, the detection results 3-1 to 3-4, and the detection results 4-1 to 4-4 is satisfied (Y in S1251), the detection result is detected. Processing for rewriting the result D is performed (step S1265). As shown in FIG. 21B, the detection result D means that none of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is turned on, only the common area switch 64a. Is a detection result that is turned on. Next, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1252.

  On the other hand, the CPU 56 does not correspond to any of the detection results 1-1, the detection results 2-1 to 2-3, the detection results 3-1 to 3-4, and the detection results 4-1 to 4-4. In this case (N in S1251), the process proceeds to step S1252 without rewriting the detection result. Although the detection result D may be obtained as the detection result without rewriting the detection result, in this case, the process proceeds to step S1252 without rewriting the detection result.

  Next, the CPU 56 selects a round number determination table corresponding to the determined jackpot type (S1252). FIG. 22 shows an example of a round number determination table provided for each big hit type of normal big hit A to normal big hit G and probability variation big hit A to probability variation big hit G. In the round number determination table, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state controlled according to the detection results of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, the third specific area switch 63a, and the common area switch 64a is displayed. Is set. The number of rounds set here corresponds to the number of rounds allocated to each specific area shown in the normal big hit hour round number selection mode and the probabilistic big hit hour round number selection mode in FIGS. 3B and 3C described above. ing. The detection results that determine the number of rounds are limited to the detection results A to D. If detection results other than the detection results A to D are obtained, the detection result D is previously set in step S1265 as described above. It will be rewritten.

  For example, in the case of a normal big hit A, as shown in FIG. 3B, when a game ball passes through the first specific area 61, the game ball is controlled to a 5R big hit game state, and the game ball passes through the second specific area 62. When the game ball passes through the third specific area 63, the game state is controlled to the 15R big hit game state. Specifically, when the normal big hit A is determined as the big hit type, the round number determination table for the normal big hit A in FIG. 22 is referred to, and the first specific area switch 61a and the common area switch 64a are turned on. Sometimes (in the case of detection result A), it is controlled to a 5R jackpot gaming state, and when the second specific area switch 62a and the common area switch 64a are on (in the case of detection result B), it is controlled to a 10R jackpot gaming state It is shown that when the third specific area switch 63a and the common area switch 64a are on (in the case of the detection result C), the game state is controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state. Also, none of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is on, but when only the common area switch 64a is on (in the case of detection result D), This shows that the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds (5R) in the jackpot type.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the number of rounds corresponding to the detection results A to D is similarly set for the other jackpot types. In the case of the detection result D, the minimum number of rounds (5R) in the jackpot type is set. It will be controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  After selecting the round number determination table corresponding to the determined jackpot type, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the obtained detection result corresponds to the detection result A (the first specific area switch 61a and the common area switch 64a are on). (S1253), and when applicable (Y in S1253), a first specific area ball detection designation command is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (S1254), and the big hit gaming state of the number of rounds corresponding to the detection result A (S1255). That is, as the upper limit value of the number of big hits, the round number corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the first specific area 61 is selected and determined, and data indicating the selected round number is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55. The process is terminated.

  Further, when the obtained detection result does not correspond to the detection result A (N in S1253), the CPU 56 determines whether or not it corresponds to the detection result B (the second specific area switch 62a and the common area switch 64a are on). Confirmation (step S1256), if applicable (Y in S1256), a second specific area ball detection designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1257), and the big hit gaming state of the number of rounds corresponding to the detection result B (S1258). In other words, as the upper limit value of the number of big hits, the number of rounds corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the second specific area 62 is selected and determined, and data indicating the selected number of rounds is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55. The process is terminated.

  In addition, when the obtained detection result does not correspond to the detection result B (N in S1256), the CPU 56 determines whether or not it corresponds to the detection result C (the third specific area switch 63a and the common area switch 64a are on). Confirmation (step S1259), and when applicable (Y in S1259), a third specific area ball detection designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1260), and the number of rounds of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the detection result C (S1261). That is, as the upper limit value of the number of rounds per jackpot, the number of rounds corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the third specific area 63 is selected and determined, and data indicating the number of selected rounds is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55. The process is terminated.

  If the obtained detection result does not correspond to the detection result C (N in S1259), the CPU 56 determines that the detection result corresponds to the detection result D (only the common area switch 64a is on). Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1262), and it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state with the minimum number of rounds (5R) corresponding to the detection result D (S1263). That is, as the upper limit value of the number of big hits, the minimum number of rounds in the type of big hit is selected and determined, data indicating the number of rounds selected and determined is stored in the round number storage area of the RAM 55, and the process is terminated.

  As described above, when only the common area switch 64a is turned on and all of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are not on, an illegal act is performed. Since there is a possibility, the game hall is prevented from being damaged by controlling to the jackpot gaming state of the minimum number of rounds (5R) in the determined jackpot type.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are all inductive proximity switches, whereas the common area switch 64a is a photoelectric type. It is a proximity switch, and a game ball is detected by a different method between a specific area and a common area. With this configuration, both the specific area switch and the common area switch are turned on at an appropriate timing due to fraud (the common area is turned on within 0.2 seconds after the specific area is turned on). Therefore, only one of the specific area switch and the common area switch is turned on, and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the minimum number of rounds (5R).

  For example, when the detection result 1-1-A as shown in FIG. 23A is obtained, the first specific area switch 61a and the common area switch 64a are turned on, but the fraud detection signal is input. Therefore, it corresponds to the detection result 1-1 of the detection result rewriting table. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the detection result is rewritten to the detection result D (only the common area switch 64a is turned on), and the jackpot gaming state of the lowest round number (5R) in the determined jackpot type is controlled. It will be. Thus, even if the detection result of the specific area and the common area is normal, when fraud is detected, a rewrite process is performed to invalidate the detection on the specific area side. It will be controlled to the jackpot gaming state of the minimum number of rounds, it is possible to prevent damage to the game hall.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processing common to the case where only the common region switch 64a is turned on (in the case of the detection result D) is executed by invalidating the detection of the specific region when fraud is detected. As a result, the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds is controlled. That is, when fraud is detected, the common process is executed only when the common area switch among the specific area switch and the common area switch detects the game medium, and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the lowest number of rounds. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prevent the disadvantage of the game hall without complicating the control at the time of fraud detection.

  In the present embodiment, when fraud is detected, detection by specific area switches (first specific area switch 61a, second specific area switch 62a, and third specific area switch 63a) corresponding to each of a plurality of specific areas. Is disabled. Therefore, in the round number determination table, it is only necessary to set the number of rounds for only the detection result D as the detection result at the time of abnormality in addition to the detection results A to C at normal time. Can be reduced and control can be simplified. If the detection on the common area switch 64a side is disabled, only the first specific area switch 61a is on, only the second specific area switch 62a is on, and only the third specific area switch 63a. Since the number of rounds has to be set according to the detection result of a plurality of specific areas, as in the case where is turned on, the capacity of the round number determination table increases and the control becomes complicated. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the detection processing at the time of determining the number of rounds is facilitated by invalidating detection of gaming balls in a plurality of specific areas.

  For example, when the detection result 3-1 as shown in FIG. 24A is obtained, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the common area switch 64a are turned on. No fraud detection signal is input. This case corresponds to the detection result 3-1 in the detection result rewriting table. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24B, the detection result is rewritten to the detection result D (only the common area switch 64a is turned on), and the jackpot gaming state of the lowest round number (5R) in the determined jackpot type is controlled. It will be. As described above, even when no fraud is detected, if a game ball is detected by a specific area switch corresponding to two or more specific areas, there is a risk of fraud, Processing for controlling to the big hit gaming state with the lowest number of rounds (rewriting processing to detection result D is executed).

  Therefore, even if the fraud detection means such as the fraud detection substrate 60 is not provided, or even if the fraud detection means is provided, fraud cannot be detected due to factors such as detection capability or failure, two or more When a game ball is detected by a specific area switch corresponding to the specific area, a rewrite process is performed to invalidate the detection on the specific area side, and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the minimum number of rounds. Thereby, the damage of a game hall can be prevented. For example, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a, which are inductive proximity switches, output radio waves that cannot be detected by the high-frequency signal detection function of the fraud detection substrate 60. It is usually difficult to turn on only the target switch (the switch in the specific area to which the maximum number of rounds is assigned) among these multiple switches when performing fraud that turns on one of the switches. Therefore, there are cases where a plurality of switches are turned on. In such a case, the game state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds. That is, even if the fraud detection function does not exist or the fraud cannot be detected by the fraud detection means, it is possible to prevent damage to the game hall.

  As described above, in the open mode selection process, when only one of the specific area switch and the common area switch is on, or when a fraud detection signal is input, it corresponds to a plurality of specific areas. In all cases where there is a possibility of fraud, such as when the switch to be turned on, the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds in the determined jackpot type is forcibly controlled. Therefore, as compared with the case where the detection of the game ball that has passed through any one of the specific areas is simply invalidated, there is no room for fraud again, and it is possible to reliably prevent the game hall from being damaged.

  Further, in the release mode selection process, the round number corresponding to the determined jackpot type is referred to, and the round number corresponding to the detection result of each of the specific area sensors 61a to 63a and the detection result of the common area sensor 64a is determined. The number of rounds of the big hit gaming state to be controlled is determined. In this way, since the allocation of the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area differs depending on the type of jackpot, what round number is allocated to the specific area through which the game ball passes (which is controlled to which jackpot gaming state) Can draw the player's attention.

  Next, the continuation of the jackpot start pre-processing will be described with reference to FIG. After the release mode selection process in S1202, each of the stop flag and the right generation flag is reset in S1203. Then, each of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is reset (S1204), and control is performed to transmit the big hit start designation command or the normal big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1205). Specifically, if the type of jackpot is 5R probability variation jackpot, a 5R probability variation jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 10R probability variation jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, a 15R probability variation jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 5R normal big hit, a 5R normal big hit start designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 10R normal jackpot, a 10R normal jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 15R normal big hit, a 15R normal big hit start designation command is transmitted. It should be noted that the predetermined effect designation command and the gate invalid period entry command are referred to as invalid commands, whereas the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands, 5R to 15R normal big hit start commands, and 5R to 15R probability variable big hit start commands are used. Also called a valid command.

  In S1205, whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit is confirmed based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer), Whether the type of the jackpot round number is 5R, 10R, or 15R is selected in the release mode selection process (S1202), and is confirmed based on the jackpot round number stored in the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in order to temporarily return the control state to the normal state when the big hit occurs (S1206).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the pre-opening time T (for example, 2 seconds) is set in the special winning opening control timer (S1207). The time T before opening is a time set as a waiting time until the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state (opening control state). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started. That is, when the pre-opening time T elapses, the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to the open state. During the time before the start of opening, the effect display microcomputer 100 notifies the effect display device 9 that the game state is a big hit game, and predetermined light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25 are determined in advance. Predetermined jackpot notification is executed, such as causing the mode to emit light. The time T before opening is set to the same time regardless of the type of jackpot. Therefore, the pre-opening start time T is set in the same time for the probability big hit and the normal big hit. In this way, regardless of the type of jackpot, in a right generation state, a large amount of time has elapsed after a certain time has elapsed since the game ball entered one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. Since the opening of the winning opening (opening control state) is started, the opportunity to start opening the large winning opening is clarified, so that fairness among the players having a difference in knowledge regarding the game content can be ensured. For example, even when other types of jackpots with different opening times, round numbers, etc., such as a sudden hit, can be executed, the pre-opening time T is set at the same time regardless of the jackpot type.

  In this way, regardless of the type of jackpot, in a right generation state, a large amount of time has elapsed after a certain time has elapsed since the game ball entered one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. The reason why the winning opening control is started is as follows. In general pachinko machines, when multiple types of jackpots are provided, the performance execution time may be set differently for each jackpot type due to circumstances such as the performance at the time of jackpot occurrence. In such a case, the period from the stop of the variable display to the start of the big prize opening opening control (big hit game control) varies depending on the big hit type, so it cannot be unified. For this reason, there is a problem that the start timing of the opening control of the big prize opening (big hit game control) is not clear. In order to clarify the starting timing of the opening control of the big prize opening (big hit game control) Regardless of the type of game, in the right generation state, the special winning opening is opened after a certain period of time has passed since the game ball entered one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 ( (Open control state) is started.

  Further, according to the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 and the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the number of rounds, the number of times of opening ( In this embodiment, each of probability variation big hit and normal big hit is 15 times, 10 times or 5 times.) Opening time (in this embodiment, each of probability variation big hit and normal big hit is 29 seconds), Data indicating an open mode such as interval time between rounds (in this embodiment, each of the probable big hit and the normal big hit is 5 seconds) is set in a predetermined storage area (S1208). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S1209).

  As in this embodiment, when the opening time and the interval time are the same for the probability big hit and the normal big hit, if a part of the data of the open mode set in S1208 is used as a fixed value, the big hit It is possible to simplify the process for setting the release state of the gaming state.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) in the special symbol process. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. As a result, at the start of the big hit gaming state (opening control state), the pre-opening time set as described above is reached until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0, so that the big hit has occurred. Control for notifying is performed. In addition, during the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the interval time set in S440, which will be described later, is used until the value of the big prize control timer becomes 0. Done.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). The CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to be driven to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404) and decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter set in S141 described above (-1) (S404). S405). Thus, at the start of the big hit gaming state (open control state), regardless of the type of the big hit round number (15R big hit, 10R big hit, 5R big hit), when the same pre-opening start time has elapsed, The winning opening is opened. In subsequent rounds, when the interval time set at the end of each round has elapsed, the special winning opening is opened.

  In addition, in the big prize opening control timer, as the value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round, the opening pattern data according to the type of the number of big hits (15R big hit, 10R big hit, 5R big hit) Based on this, a value corresponding to the opening time of the round is set (S406). As the opening time of the round, the opening time data set in S141 is set. For example, in each case of probability variation big hit and normal big hit, the opening time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs a control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (S435). ). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opens counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening post-designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Specifically, the interval time data set in S141 is set as the interval time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441).

  On the other hand, when the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S442). Specifically, in S442, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to a jackpot end time (for example, a time for performing an effect informing the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the big prize opening control timer (S443), and a special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S154). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S155). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the big hit flag is reset (S156), and the output of the big win 1 signal is also finished (S156A).

  Next, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the big jackpot in the current jackpot gaming state (open control state) is a probability variable jackpot. Judgment is made (S157).

  When the probability variation is a big hit, the probability variation flag is set (S158), and the time reduction flag is set (S159). Thus, after the big hit gaming state (opening control state) is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state and the time saving state. As a result, after the big hit gaming state of the probability change big hit (5R probability change big hit, 10R probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit), the period until the next big hit occurs is controlled to the probability change state and the short time state. Become. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction state is controlled, it is determined that the electronic chew support state is set in the normal symbol process, and the high base state is controlled.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting the probability changing state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S160), and performs a process for transmitting the time-short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S161). ). As a result, the probability variation state designation command and the short time state designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, respectively. Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S162), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S157 that it is not a probable big hit, that is, if it is a normal big hit, a time reduction flag is set (S163). Thereby, after the big hit gaming state of the normal big hit (5R normal big hit, 10R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit) ends, the gaming state shifts to the time-short state. Then, “100” is set in the time-count counter (S164). As a result, after the end of the normal big hit game state, if the next big hit does not occur, the variable display is continuously controlled to the time-short state until 100 times are executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set and controlled to the time reduction state, it is determined that the electronic symbol support state is set in the normal symbol process and is controlled to the high base state. Become.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S165). As a result, the time reduction state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, respectively. Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S162), and ends the process.

  Next, control executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In FIG. 28, as an example, SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol, and the effect SR2 for decision is shown.

  SR1-1, SR1-2, and SR1-3 are used for randomly determining the left, middle, and right stop symbols (final stop symbols excluding temporary stop symbols) of the effect symbols. SR2 is used to determine the effect period when the reserved memory effect is performed.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within the range associated in FIG. By being extracted at a given timing, it is used as a random number.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 101 for effect control has a case where the received display result designation command indicates any of probability variation big hits A to G (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command). ), A combination of performance symbols (probability big hit symbol combination) in which three symbols of left, middle, and right are arranged as one odd symbol as stop symbols.

  When the received display result designation command indicates one of the big hits A to G (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop result as a stop symbol. A combination of performance symbols (ordinary jackpot symbol combination) in which the left, middle, and right three symbols are aligned in one even symbol is determined. In the case of deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than those described above (a combination of deviation symbols such as left / right inconsistency, right / left inconsistency, etc.) is determined. However, when the reach effect is accompanied, the combination of the effect symbols in which the left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and can specify what the received effect control command is to indicate (command reception flag) or the like. The processing for setting the data is performed (command analysis processing: S704). In the command analysis process, when the received effect command is a predetermined effect designation command, a predetermined effect execution flag is set. If it is the first to third specific area sphere detection designation command, the first to third specific area sphere detection designation command reception flag is set. If it is a right generation designation command, a right generation designation command reception flag is set. If it is a transmission area passage designation command, a transmission area passage designation command reception flag is set. If the command is a minimum round number designation command, a minimum round number designation command reception flag is set. If the command is a probability variation status designation command, a probability variation status flag is set. If it is a time reduction state designation command, a time reduction state flag is set. If the command is a normal state designation command, it is reset if the probability variation state flag is set, and is reset if the time reduction state flag is set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3, SR2 as shown in FIG. 28 is executed (S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, it is first determined whether or not a predetermined effect execution flag is set (S800A). When the predetermined effect execution flag is set (S800A; Y), a process for executing the predetermined effect (predetermined effect execution process) is executed (S800B). On the other hand, when the predetermined effect execution flag is not set (S800A; N), S800B is skipped.

  In the predetermined effect execution process of S800B, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the effect control process flag and executes the predetermined effect. In the present embodiment, if the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (the special symbol change display is being executed), the suggested predetermined effect that suggests the result of the change display being executed is executed. . At this time, as the suggested predetermined effect, a low-reliability suggested predetermined effect that is executed at a high rate when the display result 1 designation command (offset designation command) in FIG. One of the high-reliability suggested predetermined effects that is executed at a high rate when the (big hit designation command) is received is executed. As the content of the suggested predetermined effect, a predetermined sound (BGM, BEEP sound, voice, etc.) corresponding to the reliability is emitted from the speakers 27R and 27L. For this reason, the sound data for performance corresponding to each suggested predetermined effect stored in advance in the ROM 54 may be transmitted to the audio output base 70. By executing such a suggested predetermined effect, it is suggested that the player is a big hit by the suggested predetermined effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by giving the player's expectation at various timings. In addition, the player's interest in the predetermined performance can be improved.

  It is also possible that the implied predetermined effect is not executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied even in the effect symbol changing process. For example, if you are running the second half of a reach production with a high degree of jackpot reliability, even if it is suggested whether or not it will be a big hit in the suggested predetermined production, you can not beat the player's expectation, In such a case, the suggested predetermined effect may not be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being awakened when the suggested predetermined effect is executed regardless of the nature of the effect being executed. Furthermore, it may be set that the predetermined effect is executed during the execution of the reach effect whose jackpot reliability is higher than a predetermined threshold. If the reliability of the jackpot is very low, such as during fluctuation display that does not reach reach, the player's expectation is not raised, so there is a fear that it may be annoying when the suggested predetermined performance is executed, According to the configuration, the player is not bothered.

  On the other hand, if the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (a state in which the special symbol variation display is not executed) (for example, a value corresponding to the variation pattern command waiting process), the probability variation state or A left-handed instruction predetermined effect for instructing the player to “left-handed” is executed on the condition that the state is not the time-short state (the probability variation state flag and the time-short state flag are not set). As a left-handed instruction predetermined effect, an image of a character with a character suggesting left-handedness is displayed on the effect display device 9. For this purpose, the VDP 109 may be controlled so that the image control CPU 101 displays the image data corresponding to the left-handed instruction predetermined effect stored in advance in the ROM 54 for a predetermined period. The execution of the predetermined effect means that the game ball has entered the specific area 60 when the right is not generated (the player is making a right-hand hit), which is disadvantageous for the player. It is. Therefore, by executing the left-handed instruction predetermined effect as the predetermined effect, it is possible to recommend an appropriate game according to the current game state to the player.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. When the display result of the variation display becomes the display result, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the second specific area 62 corresponding to the jackpot type indicated by the display result designation command based on the fact that the display state is specified. While displaying the image (FIG. 32 (B)) which shows the relationship between a 3rd specific area and the number of rounds allocated to each specific area, it is specific image 61-1 according to it being in the state before right generation in the same image. Notify that the game ball to 63 is invalid. Next, an image that prompts the user to aim at the specific areas 61 to 63 in accordance with the control of the right generation state is displayed (FIG. 32C). In the right generation state, the value of the effect control process flag is a big hit in response to the game ball passing (entering) one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. The display process is updated (S804).

  Big hit display process (S804): In response to being controlled to the open control state, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win is performed. . Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol as follows, for example. For example, in the effect symbol variation start process, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol are extracted, and a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the effect symbol is associated with a numerical value. Are used to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing and stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Using the symbol determination data table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). Further, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by chance, each stop symbol is corrected by making a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol). Is determined.

  Further, when determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and SR1-1 is used using a data table for determining outliers. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is the stop symbol of the final stop symbol As determined.

  In determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type.

  When it is determined to be one of probability variation big hits A to G, for example, left, middle and right are any odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7” using the probability variation big hit symbol determination table. Select and determine a combination of probabilistic big hit symbols with the same symbols. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is combined with the probability variation jackpot symbol combination using the probability variation jackpot design table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result.

  Also, when it is determined to be one of the normal big hits A to G, the normal big hit symbol determination table is used, for example, any one of “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right is used. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols with the even number of symbols is selected and determined. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is extracted from the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  Next, a display example of the effect display executed by the effect display device 9 after the stop of the variation display of the effect symbol (the display result derivation display) will be described. 32 and 33 are display screen diagrams showing a display example of the effect display performed on the effect display device 9 after the derivation display of the big hit symbol.

  When the jackpot display result is derived and displayed at the time of stopping the variation display of the effect symbols as shown in FIG. 32A, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed but controlled to a specific state that is not controlled by the jackpot gaming state. The During the period from the start of this specific state until the predetermined gate invalid period elapses, the game ball enters any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. It is not controlled to the big hit gaming state (controlled to invalidate the passage of the specific area), and is controlled to the state before the right generation. In this state before the right generation, the effect control CPU 101 allocates the jackpot type indicated by the display result designation command to the first specific area 61 to the third specific area 63 and each specific area as shown in FIG. An image showing the relationship with the round number is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In the example of FIG. 32 (B), the image of the specific area portion 60 (3-hole clown) is allocated to each specific area and the positional relationship between the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. The number of rounds (the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state that is controlled when a game ball passes through each specific area) is displayed in a manner capable of grasping. At this time, since it is determined that the game state is controlled to at least the number of rounds greater than or equal to the minimum number of rounds in the jackpot type, the game can be controlled to a jackpot game state of at least 5 rounds which is the minimum number of rounds. , “5R acquired” is notified.

  In the example of FIG. 32 (B), the area corresponding to the first specific area 61 is “× 1” (meaning that the number of rounds (5R) is 1 times the 5 rounds already acquired). The area corresponding to the second specific area 62 is “× 2” (meaning that the number of rounds has already been doubled (10R) is doubled), and the area corresponding to the third specific area 63 Is “× 3” (meaning that the number of rounds (15R) is three times the 5 rounds that have already been acquired), and the number of rounds determined when a game ball enters each specific area It is shown. Accordingly, the player pays attention to what specific region is assigned the number of rounds for the determined type of jackpot game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, about the area | region corresponding to the 1st specific area 61-the 3rd specific area | region 63 on an effect image, it becomes the 1st color (for example, white) which specifies (implies) that it becomes 5 rounds, for example, becomes 10 rounds. Each specific area is displayed by displaying it in a different color such as a second color (for example, blue) that specifies (suggests), or a third color (for example, red) that specifies (suggests) that it is 15 rounds You may make it alert | report the number of rounds determined when a game ball approaches.

  Further, for the areas corresponding to the first specific area 61 to the third specific area 63 on the effect image, for example, the letters “5R” that specify 5 rounds and “10R” that specify 10 rounds are specified. And the character “15R” that specifies the 15th round may be directly indicated. Moreover, you may make it alert | report the number of rounds about the area | region corresponding to the 1st specific area 61-3rd specific area 63 on an effect image combining the color and character which were mentioned above.

  In the example of FIG. 32B, the gate invalidation period has elapsed based on the state before the right generation (the stop symbol display flag described later has been set but the right generation designation command has not been received). During the period until the game is executed, the game ball is not controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of which one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 enters (passing through the specific area). (Invalidated) is notified by the characters “currently winning invalid”. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state even though the game ball passes through the specific area after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed.

  Next, the period from when the gate invalid period elapses until the game ball enters one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 is controlled to the right generation state. The In the right generation state, the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball entering any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. In this right generation state, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the effect control CPU 101 launches a game ball aiming at the specific area 60 based on the reception of the right generation designation command (“right-handed” ”Is performed by displaying the characters“ Aim at the croon !! ”. In other words, the characters “Aim for the croon !!” inform that the right is in a state of occurrence.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the production control CPU 101 receives a sending area passage designation command when a gaming ball is detected by the sending area switch 33 in the right generation state (any one of the identifications). Based on the fact that a game ball that can win a region is sent out), an effect (“pre-round number determination effect”) that attracts the player's interest as to which specific region the game ball passes through is executed. In this example, “Crown chance start !!” is displayed at the start of the production to notify that the game ball flows down to the specific area 60.

  Furthermore, in the effect before determining the number of rounds, as shown in FIG. 32E, an image simulating the specific area 60 (including the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63) is displayed. The colors of the area corresponding to the one specific area 61, the area corresponding to the second specific area 62, and the area corresponding to the third specific area 63 are specified in the order indicated by the arrows in the figure ( By displaying an image that changes to a color that is different from the colors of other regions), an effect is made that allows the user to recognize that a specific region is determined by the roulette method. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 32 (F) and 32 (G), the effect control CPU 101 is one of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a in the right generation state. If the game ball is detected normally by any of the above (when the game ball is detected by any one of the specific area switch and the common area switch 64a and no fraud detection signal is input), the first specific area ball detection designation is made. Based on the reception of any one of the command, the second specific area sphere detection designation command, and the third specific area sphere detection designation command, an effect of informing which specific area the game sphere has passed ("number of rounds" Execute after-decision ").

  In this example, first, as shown in FIG. 32F, an image imitating the specific area portion 60 (including the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63) is displayed and received. The area corresponding to the specific area indicated by the specific area sphere detection designation command is brightly displayed (highlighted) in a specific color. That is, when the first specific area sphere detection designation command is received, the area corresponding to the first specific area 61 is highlighted, and when the second specific area sphere detection designation command is received, the second specific area 62 is displayed. The area corresponding to is highlighted, and when the third specific area sphere detection designation command is received, the area corresponding to the third specific area 63 is highlighted. In this way, the specific area into which the game ball has entered and information that can specify the determined number of rounds are notified. By performing such an effect that can specify the number of rounds, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), for the jackpot type indicated by the display result designation command, the number of rounds corresponding to the specific area indicated by the received specific area sphere detection designation command is specified and notified. In this example, a character indicating the determined number of rounds such as “15R jackpot winning!” Is displayed, so that the number of rounds in the controlled jackpot gaming state is clearly displayed.

  As described above, based on the fact that the transmission area switch 33 is turned on in the right generation state (reception of the transmission area passage designation command), the effect before determining the number of rounds is executed, and any of the identifications in the right generation state is specified. Detection after determining the number of rounds is performed based on the fact that the area switch is turned on (that is, the reception of any specific area sphere detection designation command). In this way, by performing an effect corresponding to the detection result of the game ball, the effect can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), the production control CPU 101 detects that the game ball is not normally detected in the right generation state (whether it corresponds to any detection result in the detection result rewriting table or is detected). If the result corresponds to the result D), the jackpot indicated by the display result designation command is based on the reception of the minimum round number designation command indicating that the jackpot gaming state of the minimum round number in the jackpot type is forcibly controlled. The minimum number of rounds for the type is specified and notified. In this example, a character indicating the determined number of rounds such as “5R jackpot!” Is displayed, so that the number of rounds in the controlled jackpot gaming state is clearly displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 32C, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the image of the specific area portion 60 (three-hole cloon) indicating the allocation of the number of rounds corresponding to each specific area, and the display shown in FIG. ), The minimum number of rounds is displayed. Therefore, although the allocation of the number of rounds is notified, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by being controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds. It should be noted that the production control CPU 101 receives the minimum number-of-rounds designation command based on the reception of the minimum number-of-rounds designation command even when the production before the round number determination is executed as shown in FIGS. The effect before determining the number of rounds being executed is interrupted, and the minimum number of rounds is displayed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect symbol variation stop process is executed when the condition that the variation time monitored using the variation display time timer has ended or the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied. The It should be noted that the processing may be advanced to the effect symbol variation process only when the condition that the variation time monitored using the variation display time timer has been satisfied is satisfied. Further, the processing may be advanced to the effect symbol changing process only when the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied.

  In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (S731). If the condition control process is executed when the condition that the variable time monitored using the variable display time timer is satisfied is established, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 are not connected. In order to prevent the recognition of the end timing of the variable display from shifting, it is desirable to execute the process of S731 when the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied. If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to 732. In this embodiment, when a combination of jackpot symbols is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S734 described later. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the process proceeds to S737.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (S732). Then, it is confirmed whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the normal big hits A to G or the probability variation big hits A to G is displayed as the stop symbols (that is, whether or not the big hit is made) (S733). When it is not a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S752), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (S734), and proceeds to S735.

  In S735, the effect control CPU 101 designates with the display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 32B, based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed but the right generation designation command is not received. The allocation of the number of rounds for the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 is notified about the jackpot type to be performed. Further, the effect control CPU 101 enters any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 based on the fact that the right generation designation command has not been received. Even so, it is notified that the game state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state (passing through the specific area is invalidated) (S736). For example, as shown in FIG. 32B, “currently winning prize is invalid” is displayed.

  Specifically, in S735, it is determined which of the big hit types the received display result designation command indicates between the normal big hits A to G and the probability variation big hits A to G. Then, the number of rounds selected when a game ball enters the jackpot type as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C and the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, respectively. The number of rounds selected for each specific area corresponding to the type of jackpot is recognized by referring to data (data stored in advance in the ROM). Then, in correspondence with the number of selected rounds in each specific area, the number of rounds to be displayed in each specific area in the image imitating the specific area unit 60 as shown in FIG. I do. Further, based on the setting, an effect before determining the number of rounds and an effect after determining the number of rounds are executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the minimum round number designation command reception flag is set (S737). If the minimum round number designation command reception flag is not set (N in S737), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the right generation designation command reception flag is set (S739). If the right generation designation command reception flag is not set (N in S739), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S745.

  If the right generation designation command reception flag is set (Y in S739), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the transmission area passage designation command reception flag is set (S740). If the sending area passage designation command reception flag is not set (N in S740), the effect control CPU 101 issues a notification to urge the player to launch a game ball (perform “right-handed”) aiming at the specific area portion 60. (S741). For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), “Aim at the croon!” Is displayed. Next, the production control CPU 101 proceeds to step S745.

  If the sending area passage designation command reception flag is set (Y in S740), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the command reception flag for any of the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands is set. Is determined (S742). When the command reception flag corresponding to any of the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands is not set (N in S742), that is, the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area When the game ball has not yet entered any of the areas 63, processing for performing the pre-round number determination effect as shown in FIGS. 32D and 32E is performed (S743), and S745. Migrate to

  On the other hand, when the command reception flag corresponding to any of the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands is set in S742, that is, the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area. When the game ball has entered one of the areas 63, a process for executing an effect after determining the number of rounds as shown in FIGS. 32F and 32G is performed (S744), and the process proceeds to S745. .

  Specifically, in S744, which of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 is determined based on which of the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands is received. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area, and an area corresponding to the specific area into which the game ball has entered in the image imitating the specific area unit 60 is determined as shown in FIG. Performs processing for bright display (highlight display) with a specific color. Further, as shown in FIG. 32G, the number of rounds corresponding to the specific area indicated by the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands is notified as the number of rounds in the controlled big hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the minimum round number designation command reception flag is set in S737 (Y in S737), the effect control CPU 101 notifies that the minimum number of rounds has been determined (S738), and proceeds to S745. . For example, in S738, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), it is notified that the game state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds in the jackpot type indicated by the display result designation command. The notification that the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds shown in S738 is executed with priority over other effects in the right generation state. When the effect of S741 or S743 is being executed, the effect that is being executed is interrupted, and the notification of S738 is performed. This prevents the player from being confused.

  In S745, a big hit start designation command reception flag (5R normal big hit start designation command reception flag, 5R probability variable big hit start designation command reception flag, 10R normal big hit start designation command reception flag, indicating that any big hit start designation command has been received, It is checked whether the 10R probability variable big hit start designation command reception flag, 15R normal big hit start designation command reception flag, and 15R probability variable big hit start designation command reception flag are set (S745). If any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S746). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set predetermined flag (S747). For example, the set jackpot start designation command reception flag, right generation designation command reception flag, transmission area passage designation command reception flag, first to third specific area sphere detection designation command, and minimum round number designation command reception flag are set. Reset. Then, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (S748).

  In the process of S748, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table such as a fanfare effect corresponding to the hit type. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S749), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, the speaker 27 as an effect part, etc.) is executed according to 1) (S750). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S751).

  Here, a management example of the stop flag, gate invalid timer, right generation flag, entry management timer, and jackpot start flag in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. During the period (period A) until the jackpot symbol stops in the special symbol variation, the stop flag right, the generation flag, and the jackpot start flag are OFF (not set), and the gate invalid timer and the entry management timer are zero. When the big hit symbol stops, the gate invalid timer is set to a predetermined time (T1) (S125 of the special symbol stop process in FIG. 18), and the stop flag is turned ON (S126). During the period until the gate invalid timer becomes 0 (period B), the first to third special area switches are invalid, and nothing happens even if a game ball enters the specific area during this period (gate invalid) period). When the gate invalid period elapses, the right generation flag is set (S122B), and the first to third special area switches are valid (period C). This period C is a period of waiting for the game ball to enter the specific area and the first to third special area switches to be turned on. When the delivery area switch 33 of the ball delivery device 70 is turned on during the period C (when a game ball is detected), the entry management timer is set for a predetermined time (T2, here) to send the game balls one by one to the specific area section 60. Is set to a value corresponding to 5 seconds (S1106 of the approach management process in FIG. 9). Until the entry management timer reaches 0 (closed period, one-dot chain line arrow in FIG. 35), the shielding member 75 is in a closed state, and the game ball cannot enter the ball delivery device 70. When the game ball passes through any of the first to third specific areas, a big hit start flag is set (S1004 of the specific area switch passing process in FIG. 16), and the big hit gaming state is started.

  When any one of the first to third specific area switches is turned ON in the section A or the section D, a predetermined effect designation command is transmitted from the main board to the effect control device (S1002 of the specific area switch passing process in FIG. 16). Then, a predetermined effect is executed. On the other hand, when any one of the first to third specific area switches is turned ON in the section C, the first to third specific area sphere detection designation commands are transmitted (S1254, S1257, or S1260 of the opening mode selection process in FIG. 20). A jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type (any one of the 5R to 15R normal jackpot start command and the 5R to 15R probability variable jackpot start command in FIG. 12) is transmitted (S1205 of the jackpot start pre-processing in FIG. 19).

  Here, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 was stopped in the section B or the section C from when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed until the big hit gaming state is controlled (until the game ball passes through the specific area). In this case, when the power supply is resumed, a power failure recovery command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the main process shown in FIG. 7 (S43). At this time, in the present embodiment, a command indicating the stop flag setting status is also transmitted along with the transmission of the power failure recovery command. When the power supply is stopped in the section B or the section C, the stop flag is set.

  The effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received command indicating the set status of the stop flag, and if the stop flag is set, the effect display device 9 displays, for example, “Aim at the croon!”. Is displayed so that the player is prompted to launch the game ball aiming at the specific area 60. In this way, when the power supply is resumed, the player can grasp that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed but is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the game ball passes through the specific area. Confusion can be prevented by encouraging them to do so.

  In this way, when the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43), by transmitting a command corresponding to the stop flag setting status, Whether or not the stop flag was set when the power supply was stopped on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 (whether or not the big hit symbol was derived and displayed but was not controlled to the big hit gaming state) ) Can be grasped, and based on the fact that the stop flag has been set, it is possible to notify the player that the player has made a right strike (displaying “Aim at the croon!”). Normally, along with the power failure recovery command, various commands for setting the presentation state according to the gaming state on the side of the presentation control microcomputer 100 are transmitted. For example, a special symbol process flag, a command indicating the determined jackpot type, or the like is transmitted. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 side can execute the production control process according to the received command, and the production symbol variation stop process shown in FIG. 34 is resumed and the stop flag is set. As described above, it is possible to perform notification that suggests a right-hand hit as described above, and it is possible to redisplay the round distribution according to the determined jackpot type.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, another example of the stage unit 400 including the specific region unit 60 will be described. FIG. 36 is an enlarged perspective view of a decorative member 90a according to the second embodiment. 36, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in FIG.

  The decorative member 90a in FIG. 36 is different from the decorative member 90 in FIG. 2 in that the specific area 60a corresponding to the specific area 60 in FIG. 2 can receive the game ball sent from the ball delivery device 70. Thus, in order to move the positions of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, it is operated in a manner as indicated by an arrow in the drawing.

  The specific area 60a is driven, for example, by a solenoid that is driven and controlled by the game control microcomputer 560, and is reciprocated in the left-right direction as viewed from the front as shown in FIG. The operation range of the specific area portion 60a may be operated within a range in which all of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 stay in the specific area entrance portion 600. The specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 may be operated in a range where the specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 are located outside the specific area entrance 600.

  Such control for operating the specific area portion 60a including the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 is executed by the game control microcomputer 560 when the right generation state is established. Is done. Note that such control for operating the specific area unit 60a is not limited to when the right generation state is established, and may be executed at all times.

  Note that the operation direction of the specific region portion 60 may be the front-rear direction when viewed from the front, or may be a combination of the operations in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction as viewed from the front.

  Further, as an example of operating the specific area 60 within a range where it remains in the specific area entrance 600, an operation of rotating the specific area 60 on the spot by a motor or the like with the circular central portion of the specific area 60 as a rotation axis. May be executed. In this case, when the specific area portion 60 is rotated, the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 61a, the second specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 are moved in accordance with the movement of the positions. It is necessary to move the ball path in which the specific area switch 62a and the third specific area switch 63a are provided.

  In addition, as a configuration for rotating the specific area unit 60, the ball path provided with each of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is fixed without moving. It may be an expression. For example, a reciprocating motion is performed to move each specific area within a range in which the relationship between each specific area and the path for guiding the game ball from each specific area to the corresponding specific area switch can be maintained (the game ball can be guided). Such rotation of the specific area 60 (for example, reciprocation of the movement range by rotation of a predetermined angle of about 5 degrees as the central angle) may be executed.

  In such 2nd Embodiment, the position of the 1st specific area 61, the 2nd specific area 62, and the 3rd specific area 63 moves within the range which can receive the game ball sent out from the ball delivery apparatus 70. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the positions of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 when the game ball is sent from the ball delivery device 70. .

  Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, although the thing which operates the specific area part 60 among the ball delivery apparatuses 70 and the specific area part 60 was shown, the 1st specific area 61, the 2nd specific area 62, and the 1st In the 3 specific area | region 63, you may make it perform the control which operates the ball delivery apparatus 70 so that the position of the ball exit 72 of the ball delivery apparatus 70 may move within the range which can receive a game ball. For example, the position of the ball outlet 72 may be movable by configuring the guide path 73 to be operated by a driving means such as a solenoid. In this way, the player's attention can be drawn with respect to the position of the ball outlet 72 when the game ball is delivered from the ball delivery device 70.

  Moreover, as a structure which moves the position of the 1st specific area 61, the 2nd specific area 62, and the 3rd specific area 63 like 2nd Embodiment, the game ball sent out from the ball delivery apparatus 70 is specified. A configuration may be adopted in which the flow is made to flow down to an area outside the area portion 60, and the game ball sent from the ball delivery device 70 flows down into the specific area portion 60, but the game ball flows down to the outside of the specific area portion 60. You may employ | adopt the structure which becomes possible.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, another example of the ball delivery device 70 will be described. FIG. 37 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 38 is an enlarged perspective view of a decorative member 90 according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 37, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in FIG.

  The ball delivery device 70a shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 is different from the ball delivery device 70 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in that it receives and sends game balls one by one instead of the shielding member 75 as shown in FIG. The rotating device 730 is provided as a component.

  The rotation device 730 has a holding portion 732a that can receive and hold one game ball on the ball entrance 71 of the guide path 73 at a part of the outer periphery, and can rotate while the game ball is held by the holding portion 732a. A circular rotator 732 and a wall 731 surrounding the rotator 732. The wall portion 731 is not provided above and below the rotating body 732, and a game ball is received in the holding portion 732 a of the rotating body 732 from between the wall portions 731 above the rotating body 732. A game ball is guided from the lower wall portion 731 to the ball entrance 71 of the guide path 73.

  In addition, an uneven portion 732b having a shape that cannot receive a game ball is formed on a portion other than the holding portion 732a on the outer periphery of the rotating body 732.

  The rotating device 730 is rotationally driven by a motor that is driven and controlled by the game control microcomputer 560. When the right is not generated, the rotating body 732 is stopped in a mode in which the holding portion 732a faces in a direction other than between the wall portions 731 above the rotating body 732. When the right generation state is reached, the motor is driven and the rotating body 732 is rotated as indicated by the arrow in the figure. When the game ball falls from between the wall portions 731 in a state where the holding portion 732a faces the direction between the wall portions 731 above the rotating body 732, the game ball enters and is held in the holding portion 732a, and the wall The rotating body 732 rotates while the outflow to the outside is restricted by the portion 731. When the holding portion 732a is in a state of facing the direction between the wall portions 731 below the rotating body 732, the game ball held by the holding portion 732a falls from between the wall portions 731 and the ball of the guide path 73 Guided to the inlet 71.

  Then, when the game ball guided to the ball entrance 71 of the guide path 73 is detected by the delivery area switch 33, control is performed to stop the motor and stop the rotating operation of the rotating body 732. Thereby, in the right generation state, the ball delivery device 70a accepts game balls one by one and delivers them one by one. In the right generation state, when the game ball sent from the ball delivery device 70a does not enter any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, for example, If none of the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a is detected even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after detection by the delivery area switch 33, the rotating body 732 is again detected. Is controlled to receive the game ball in the ball delivery device 70a and send the game ball again. Such control is repeated until the game ball enters any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63.

  Since an uneven portion 732b having a shape that cannot receive a game ball is formed on a portion other than the holding portion 732a on the outer periphery of the rotating body 732, the holding portion 732a is a wall above the rotating body 732. When the game ball is in a position other than the position facing between the parts 731, the game ball that has flowed down is brought into contact with the uneven part 732 b to stand by. More specifically, when the rotator 732 rotates and the concavo-convex portion 732b moves, the concavo-convex portion 732b contacts the game ball, and the shape of the concavo-convex portion 732b is placed with the game ball placed on the rotator 732. The game ball waits in such a manner that the game ball moves up and down. Thereby, even when it is in a standby state, the player can be entertained visually from the fact that the game sphere operates in accordance with the uneven portion.

  In addition, as a flow path that does not enter any of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, the exit of the game ball of the rotating device 730 and the guide path 73 in the ball delivery device 70a. By providing a gap portion in which the game ball can be discharged outside the ball delivery device 70a between the ball inlet 71 and the ball delivery device 70a, the game ball can be discharged from the gap portion. You may make it form the flow-down path | route where the induced game ball does not enter any of the 1st specific area | region 61, the 2nd specific area | region 62, and the 3rd specific area | region 63. FIG. When such a configuration is adopted, a configuration in which the game ball guided to the guide path 73 can always enter one of the first specific region 61, the second specific region 62, and the third specific region 63 (for example, Further, a configuration in which a wall portion that prevents the game ball from flowing down at a portion corresponding to the falling edge portion 40 of the stage portion 400 may be employed.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the rotating device 730 and the guide path 73 are configured separately has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rotating device 730 and the guide path 73 may be configured integrally.

  Further, a shielding member 75 as shown in the first embodiment is provided at the entrance of the game ball in the rotating device 730 (between the wall portion 731 above the rotating body 732), and the opening / closing control is performed as in the first embodiment. In this case, even if the rotating body 732 is always rotated, the game ball can be received in the holding portion 732a of the rotating body 732 only in the right generation state, so that the operation becomes more interesting. Can be.

  Further, a shielding member 75 as shown in the first embodiment is provided at the exit of the game ball in the rotating device 730 (between the wall portion 731 below the rotating body 732), and the opening / closing control is performed as in the first embodiment. In this case, the game ball can be guided to the guide path 73 only in the right generation state even if the rotating body 732 is always rotated, so that the fun of the operation is increased. Can do.

  In addition, without providing the shielding member 75 at the exit of the game ball in the rotating device 730, the rotating body 732 is always rotated, and the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are Control may be performed such that the detection signal is enabled when the right is generated and the detection signal is disabled when the right is not generated. In this way, the fun of the operation can be further increased. And when setting it as such a structure, when the sending area switch 33 detects the approach of a game ball, predetermined effect means, such as displaying the effect image which can specify that the approach was entered on the effect display device 9, etc. A predetermined effect may be executed. If it does in this way, the interest of a game can be improved further by the combination of the fun of operation | movement and the interesting of production.

  Further, when adopting a configuration in which the rotating body 732 is always rotated in the rotating device 730 as described above, the right generation state is set for the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a. It is sufficient to perform control so that the detection signal is valid when it is and the detection signal is invalid when the right is not generated. In this way, the fun of the operation can be further increased. In such a configuration, the variable winning ball device (electric tulip) 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20 are provided in the center of the game area 7 so that the game ball is in the short-time state and the big hit game state. It is desirable that the device be arranged so that the ball is shot with a left strike. If configured in this way, it is basically possible to make a right-hand strike only when the right is generated, and when the game ball is not in the right generated state, the game ball is placed in the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, It is possible to prevent being guided to the third specific area 63, resulting in a confusing situation as to whether the game ball enters the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 is valid or invalid. Can be prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39, a configuration may be adopted in which a game ball received in the holding portion 732a of the rotating body 732 can be detected. In this example, the received ball detection switch 733 can detect the game ball received by the holding unit 73a. The acceptance ball detection switch 733 is, for example, a transmission type photoelectric proximity switch that detects acceptance of a game ball by detecting a change in light amount due to blocking (shielding) of an optical path between the light projecting element 733a and the light receiving element 733b. is there. By the receiving ball detection switch 733, it can be recognized that there is a game ball flowing down from the rotating body 732 toward the specific area unit 60 before the game ball received by the holding unit 732 a flows down. This makes it possible to execute a predetermined effect before the game ball flows down. For example, during a period in which a game ball is detected by the acceptance ball detection switch 733 (a period in which a game ball is received by the holding unit 732a), “READY” is displayed, and a game ball is detected by the acceptance ball detection switch 733. You may make it perform the effect which displays "GO!" At the timing (the timing when the holding | maintenance part 732a turned down, and the game ball flowed down). Thereby, the interest of the game can be further improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) When the first to third specific areas are not effective as a trigger for starting the big hit gaming state, and are not in the right generation state (period other than the period C in FIG. 35), By executing the predetermined effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively using the specific area other than the specific period (period C).

(2) In a configuration in which a game ball is likely to enter the first and second start winning holes when left-handed when the player hits the right, the right generation state (period C If you make a right turn at a time other than), it will be disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, by executing a predetermined effect (left-handed instruction predetermined effect) instructing left-handed in response to the game ball having entered the first to third specific areas outside the valid period, an accurate game can be given to the player. Can be urged.

(3) According to S1252 of FIG. 20, the value given to the player when the game ball enters according to the type of jackpot that becomes the right generation state as shown in FIGS. Since the value of a plurality of specific areas is set so that the specific areas to be controlled are different in the high 15R jackpot gaming state, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which type of jackpot is established.

(4) If the game ball enters any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in the right generation state (period C), the type of jackpot Regardless, after the same time has elapsed, the opening of the big prize opening will be started. Therefore, regardless of the type of jackpot, since the opening of the grand prize opening is started after a certain period of time has passed since the game medium entered the specific area, the opportunity for opening the big prize opening becomes clear. It is possible to ensure fairness among players with different knowledge.

(5) As shown in FIG. 1, the first specific area 61 and the second specific area 61 are provided in the area where the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided among the plurality of areas (the left area 7 a and the right area 7 b) in the game area 7. An entrance (ball entrance 71) for a game ball sent to the specific area 62 and the third specific area 63 is provided. Then, by changing the firing strength of the hitting ball launcher according to the amount of operation of the hitting operation handle 5, the player can change the area for hitting the game ball, such as right hitting or left hitting. Will be able to start the opening control state when the player has the intention to start the opening control state of the winning prize opening, preventing the opening control state from starting at a time contrary to the player's will. be able to.

(6) As shown in FIG. 35, a game ball is placed in the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, or the third specific area 63 until the gate invalid timer reaches 0 after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Even if it enters, the big hit game state (open control state of the big prize opening) is not started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the big hit gaming state from being started by a game ball launched before the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the suggested effect that suggests whether or not the change display of the special symbol currently being executed as a predetermined effect is a big hit, and the left-handed instruction predetermined effect are given as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, a predetermined look-ahead effect that suggests whether or not a big hit or a probable change big hit is included in the hold memory as a predetermined effect, or an effect for simply entertaining the player (a predetermined image on the effect display device 9). May be cut in and a predetermined sound may be emitted). In addition to the effect by sound, the suggested predetermined effect displays a different video (such as a character) according to the jackpot reliability on the effect display device 9 and the action arranged in the game area performs an operation according to the reliability. It may be an effect that suggests whether or not to win a big hit.

(2) In the above embodiment, even if a game ball enters the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, or the third specific area 63 during the gate invalid period (period B in FIG. 35) (FIG. 16). S1003; N) The command was not transmitted. However, when it is determined in S1003 of FIG. 16 that the right generation flag is not set, a predetermined command may be transmitted and another predetermined effect may be executed during this period. As another example of the predetermined effect, in response to the predetermined command, a predetermined instruction instructing that there is an invalid entry of the game ball in the predetermined effect execution process (S800B in FIG. 31) and to continue the right-handed strike. It is only necessary to perform the production. According to such a configuration, during the gate invalid period, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player's distrust is prevented due to the fact that the jackpot gaming state has not started even though the game ball has entered the specific area. can do.

(3) Further, in the entry management process of FIG. 9, the shielding member 75 remains closed until the entry management timer is up, but the game balls are in the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, the third When it is sensed that the specific area 63 or the flow-down edge 40 has flowed out of the decorative member 90, the entrance management timer may be immediately set to 0 to open the shielding member. According to such a configuration, when the game ball flows out of the decoration member 90, the next game ball can be sent out immediately, so that the player does not wait until time is up.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, which are two special symbol displays, are provided and the two special symbols are variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which one special symbol display is provided instead of two special symbol displays, and one special symbol is variably displayed. In the case of adopting such a configuration, the special symbol change display on the special symbol display is executed in accordance with each of the winning at the first starting winning port 13 and the winning at the second starting winning port 14. You can do so. In other words, various controls for causing the first special symbol display 8a to execute the first special symbol based on the winning of the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol display based on the winning of the second starting winning port 14. The various controls for causing the second special symbol to be executed by the device 8b may be applied to the variation display of the special symbol in one special symbol display.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

(7) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points.

(8) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(9) In the embodiment described above, a game ball is placed in any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in the right generation state for all of the multiple types of jackpot types. Based on the fact that it entered, the example which is controlled to the opening control state of the special winning opening was shown. However, even if the game ball does not enter any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 for a part of the multiple types of big hit types, the open control state of the big prize opening It is also possible to control it. In other words, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the variable display, the jackpot type controlled to the open control state of the jackpot may be selected as it is. For example, in addition to the normal big hit and probability variation big hits described above, when the type of sudden big hit is added, when the big hit display result is displayed in the variable display, the big winning opening is in the open control state as it is. It may be controlled.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as an opening control state when a big hit is made, an example is shown in which control for opening a big winning opening is performed in a plurality of rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening control state when a big hit is achieved is, for example, that the big winning opening is opened only once, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is counted, and a predetermined number (for example, 2000) When the game ball of (departure) wins the big winning opening, control may be performed to end the open state of the big winning opening.

(11) In addition to the specific area, a hole in which a game ball can enter is formed in the specific area portion 60, 60a, and when the game ball enters the hole, the effect design is re-varied to change any type You may make it perform the effect which draws again whether it becomes a big hit. If such an effect is performed, the interest of the game can be further improved. In such a case, when the right generation state continues for a long time of a predetermined time or longer, the control is executed at a certain rate so that the display result is displayed in the re-variation. The right generation state may be terminated when the loss display result is displayed.

(12) In the above-described first embodiment, the example in which the shielding member 75 that shields the entry of the game ball into the guide path 73 is provided. However, when such a shielding member 75 is provided, the effects as described above are provided. In addition to this, for example, if the player intentionally uses a game ball with a thread to perform an action of entering the game ball into any specific area in the decorative member 90, an illegal game ball may be entered by the shielding member 75. In addition, reversal and the like can be prevented, and fraudulent acts by fraudulent persons can also be prevented.

(13) The specific area section 60, 60a is provided with only one specific area, the time after the right occurrence state is measured by the time measuring means, the time to be measured and the number of rounds to be selected “5R”, A relationship between “10R” and “15R” is determined in advance, and “5R”, “10R”, “10R”, “ 15R "may be selected.

(14) A hold notice for notifying whether or not the reserved memory data, which is the right to display the variable symbols for special symbols, includes a big hit, at the time of the variable display prior to the execution of the variable display based on the reserved memory data. At the time of execution, for example, based on the jackpot type based on the stored storage data, it is caused by the entry of a game ball into the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 corresponding to the jackpot type. You may make it perform the notice effect which can alert | report the number of round selections (the number of rounds at the time of big hit), such as the total value of round numbers, or an average value.

(15) In the above embodiment, at the time of fraud detection, by invalidating the detection of the game ball by the first to third specific area switches 61a to 63a (rewriting the detection result D), only the common area switch 64a is Although an example in which control common to control when a game ball is detected is executed (as a result, it is constrained to a jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds) is not limited to this, but common in fraud detection By invalidating the detection of the game ball by the area switch 64a, a control common to the control when only one of the first to third specific area switches 61a to 63a detects the game ball is executed ( As a result, it is possible to be controlled to the big hit gaming state of the minimum number of rounds).

(16) In the above embodiment, a game ball detection method (inductive proximity switch) using the first to third specific area switches 61a to 63a and a game ball detection system (photoelectric proximity switch) using the common area switch 64a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both detection methods may be common. Further, as the first to third specific area switches 61a to 63a and the common area switch 64a, for example, a switch of another detection method such as a capacitive proximity switch or an ultrasonic proximity switch may be used. good.

(17) In the above embodiment, an example in which one jackpot signal is output and a prize ball signal corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out is output during the period from when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed until the jackpot gaming state ends. Explained. As a result, in the game hall management device such as a hall computer, one big hit signal is output for the gaming machine as in this embodiment, but no prize ball signal is output (or the output frequency is low). A gaming machine that is in a specific state (pre-rights state or right-occurring state), and that a jackpot signal is output and a prize ball signal is also output (or the output frequency is high) is a jackpot It was possible to grasp that it was in a gaming state. On the other hand, two jackpot signals may be output when the jackpot gaming state is controlled. In this way, a game machine that is outputting one jackpot signal but not two jackpot signals on the management device side such as a hall computer is in a specific state (pre-rights state or right-handed state). It is possible to grasp that there is a game game in which a jackpot game is being output, in which a single jackpot signal is output and two jackpot signals are also output. Further, a specific signal that is output during a period when the stop flag is set may be output. By doing this, the management device such as the hall computer recognizes that the gaming machine to which the specific signal is output is in a specific state (pre-right generation state or right generation state), and after the output of the specific signal is completed It is possible to grasp that a gaming machine that outputs a prize ball signal (or a high output frequency) is in a big hit gaming state.

(18) In the first embodiment described above, the gate invalid period is a time during which it can be determined that the game ball detected by the sending area switch 33 has passed through any one of the specific areas. An example in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area switches 61a to 63a is invalidated even if the game ball detected by the sending area switch 33 when the symbol is derived and displayed passes through any specific area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a game ball is detected by the sending area switch 33 when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the detected timing is set as the start time of the gate invalid period. May be. Even if it does in this way, even if the game ball detected by the sending switch 33 when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed passes through one of the specific areas, the specific area switches 61a to 63a detect the game balls. Is invalidated.

(19) In the first embodiment, the example in which the winning of the game ball to the specific area is invalidated until the predetermined gate invalid period has elapsed after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. If the predetermined period has not elapsed since the detection of the game ball by the sending area switch 33 when the invalid period has elapsed, the winning of the game ball to the specific area is further invalidated until the predetermined period has elapsed. You may make it do. Here, the predetermined period is longer than the time required for the game ball to pass through any one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 after being detected by the delivery area switch 33. It may be set to a long time (a time during which it can be determined that the game ball detected by the sending area switch 33 has passed through any specific area, for example, 5 seconds). By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the gaming ball that has reached near the specific area when the gate invalid period has passed from being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on passing through the specific area. It is possible to reliably prevent a decrease in game play.

(20) In the first embodiment described above, an example in which a game ball can pass through any one of the first to third specific areas in the gate invalid period (pre-rights generation state) after the jackpot symbol derivation display In the gate invalid period, for example, the shielding member 75 may be closed to make it impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area. In this case, immediately after the derivation display of the big hit symbol, when the shielding member 75 is once closed, opened after the gate invalid period has elapsed, and when a game ball is detected by the delivery area switch 33, It is good to perform control so that it is closed again and opened again when the entry management timer expires.

(21) In addition, without providing the shielding member as in the first embodiment, the game ball may always be allowed to pass through the specific area. In this case, it is preferable to invalidate the detection of the game ball in the specific area in the gate invalid period (pre-rights generation state) after the big hit symbol derivation display.

(22) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (D) to (G), according to the detection state of the game ball by the sending area switch 33 and the first to third specific area switches after the right generation state. Although the example in which the effect is executed has been described, in the right generation state, the game ball is detected by the sending area switch 33, but the game ball by the first to third specific area switches is detected for a predetermined period or more after the detection. When the detection is not performed (when the first to third specific area ball detection designation commands are not received), there is a possibility that the game ball is flowing down from the stage unit 400. In this case, the effect before determining the number of rounds shown in FIGS. 32 (D) and 32 (E) is interrupted, and the screen shown in FIG. 32 (C) is displayed again to aim the specific area portion 60 at the player. It is preferable to notify the user to shoot a game ball.

(23) In the above embodiment, when a fraud detection signal is input, the detection result by the first to third specific area switches 61a to 63a is rewritten to invalidate the detection, thereby the common area switch 64a. The example in which only the detection result is valid and, as a result, is controlled to the jackpot gaming state with the minimum number of rounds has been described, but this is not limiting, and the detection processing itself in the first to third specific area switches 61a to 63a is not executed You may do it. For example, in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8, the fraud detection process of S21A is executed prior to the switch process of S21, and on condition that the fraud detection signal is input in the switch process of S21. You may make it skip the input determination of the detection signal from the 1st specific area switch 61a, the 2nd specific area switch 62a, and the 3rd specific area switch 63a. By doing so, only the common area switch 64a performs effective detection, and as a result, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of the minimum number of rounds. In the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8, the fraud detection process of S21A is executed prior to the switch process of S21, and on condition that the fraud detection signal is input in the switch process of S21. You may make it skip the input determination of the detection signal from the common area switch 64a. By doing in this way, only the 1st-3rd specific area | region switches 61a-63a will perform effective detection, As a result, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state of the minimum number of rounds.

(24) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The above-described embodiment and its modifications include each invention relating to means 1 to 6 listed below.

First, the invention according to means 1
A plurality of specific areas (a first specific area 61, a second specific area 62, and a third specific area) after a predetermined condition (the derivation display of the big hit symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b) is established. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the passing of the gaming medium in any of the areas 63),
Individual sensors (first specific area switch 61a, second specific area switch 62a, third specific area switch 62a) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas and capable of detecting game media passing through the specific area When,
A common area that is provided corresponding to a common area (common passage 604) that passes when the game medium passes through any one of the plurality of specific areas, and that can detect the game medium that passes through the common area. A sensor (common area switch 64a);
Fraud detection means (fraud detection board 60) capable of detecting fraud (fraud due to high frequency radio waves, fraud that gives vibration, fraud using magnetic force),
The specific game state includes a plurality of specific game states (5R, 10R, 15R big hit game states) having different game values to be given to the player,
Among the plurality of specific game states, a specific game state determination means for determining a specific game state having a game value according to the detection result of the game medium by the individual sensor and the common sensor (game for executing the release mode selection process of S1202) A control microcomputer 560);
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state determined by the specific game state determination means (game control microcomputer 560 for setting the release mode according to the big hit game state in S1208),
The specific gaming state determining means determines the specific gaming state having the lowest gaming value based on the fact that only one of the individual sensor and the common sensor detects a gaming medium (in the release mode selection process, If it corresponds to the detection result D, or if it corresponds to the detection results 2-1 to 2-3 and the detection results 4-1 to 4-4, it is determined to be a big hit gaming state of 5R),
Detection that invalidates the detection of the game medium by one of the individual sensor and the common sensor based on the fact that fraud is detected by the fraud detection means before the determination of the specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determination means Invalid means (for game control that executes the process of S1265 to rewrite the detection on the specific area switch side off because it corresponds to the detection result 1-1 even when a game ball is detected by both the specific area switch and the common area switch And a microcomputer 560).
According to this, when fraud is detected, the detection of the game medium by either one of the individual sensor and the common sensor is invalidated, and only one of the individual sensor and the common sensor detects the game medium. And common processing are executed, and the specific gaming state with the lowest gaming value is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately prevent the disadvantage of the game hall without complicating the control at the time of fraud detection.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
A gaming machine, further comprising game medium sending means (game controlling microcomputer 560 for executing an entry management process in S25A) for sending out game media toward the specific area one by one in a predetermined period.
According to this, since a plurality of game media are not sent out toward a specific area at the same time, it is possible to easily grasp which specific area the sent game medium passes through.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The detection invalidation means invalidates the detection of the game medium by the individual sensor based on the fact that fraud is detected by the fraud detection means before the determination of the specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determination means (detection result) In the case of 1-1, the processing of S1265 for rewriting detection on the specific area switch side to off is executed).
According to this, when fraud is detected, the detection of the game medium by the individual sensor existing in each specific area is invalidated, and therefore it is only necessary to provide a process when only the common sensor detects the game medium. , The control is simplified.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3,
In the specific game state, there are a plurality of types of specific game states (probability big hits A to G, normal big hits A to G) having different game value allocations corresponding to the plurality of specific areas,
Before determining the specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determining means, the type determining means for determining which type of the specific gaming state is to be used (the microcomputer for game control determining the jackpot type in S73) 560),
The specific game state determination means is a correspondence information in which a game value corresponding to each combination of a detection result of each individual sensor and a detection result of a common sensor regarding the specific game state of the type determined by the type determination means is set. And determining the specific gaming state (determining which jackpot gaming state of 5R, 10R, or 15R is to be controlled based on a round number determination table corresponding to the determined jackpot type). .
According to this, since the allocation of the magnitude of the game value corresponding to the specific area differs depending on the type of the specific game state, the player's attention as to what game value is allocated to the specific area through which the game medium passes Can be attracted and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine described in means 4,
Informing means for informing the magnitude of the game value corresponding to each specific area based on the correspondence information relating to the specific gaming state of the type determined by the type determining means (FIGS. 32 (B), (C), (E) , (F), it further includes an effect control microcomputer 100 for notifying the allocation of the number of rounds corresponding to the specific areas 61 to 63).
According to this, the player pays attention to which specific area the game value is assigned to the specific game state of the determined type, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the invention according to means 6
A gaming machine described in means 5,
When the notification by the notification means is being performed, if the fraud detection is detected by the fraud detection means, the notification is suspended (as shown in FIG. (It is informed that the game is controlled to a big hit game state).
According to this, it is possible to prevent confusion of the player due to being controlled to the specific gaming state having the lowest gaming value regardless of the notification.

  Further, the above-described embodiment and its modifications include the inventions relating to the means 7 to 13 listed below.

First, the invention according to means 7 is:
A plurality of specific areas (a first specific area 61, a second specific area 62, and a third specific area) after a predetermined condition (the derivation display of the big hit symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b) is established. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the passing of the gaming medium in any of the areas 63),
Individual sensors (first specific area switch 61a, second specific area switch 62a, third specific area switch 62a) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas and capable of detecting game media passing through the specific area When,
A common area that is provided corresponding to a common area (common passage 604) that passes when the game medium passes through any one of the plurality of specific areas, and that can detect the game medium that passes through the common area. A sensor (common area switch 64a),
The specific game state includes a plurality of specific game states (5R, 10R, 15R big hit game states) having different game values to be given to the player,
Among the plurality of specific game states, a specific game state determination means for determining a specific game state having a game value according to the detection result of the game medium by the individual sensor and the common sensor (game for executing the release mode selection process of S1202) A control microcomputer 560);
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state determined by the specific game state determination means (game control microcomputer 560 for setting the release mode according to the big hit game state in S1208),
Based on the fact that the individual sensors provided corresponding to two or more specific areas of the plurality of specific areas have detected the game medium, a predetermined abnormality process is executed (in the open mode selection process, the detection result 3 -1 to 3-4 and detection results 4-1 to 4-4 are determined to be a 5R jackpot gaming state).
According to this, even when fraud detection means is not provided, or even if it is provided, fraud cannot be detected due to malfunction or performance, two or more specific areas are detected due to fraud. When the individual sensor provided corresponding to the game medium detects the game medium, it is possible to prevent the game hall from being damaged.

The invention according to means 8
A gaming machine described in means 7,
The abnormal time process is a process of determining a specific game state (5R big hit game state) having the lowest game value by the specific game state determination means.
According to this, since the state in which it is not determined which specific gaming state is to be controlled does not continue, another illegal opportunity can be eliminated.

The invention according to means 9 is
A gaming machine described in means 7 or 8,
It is further characterized by further comprising game medium sending means (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the entry management process of S25A) for sending the game medium to the specific area one by one in a predetermined period.
According to this, since a plurality of game media are not sent out toward a specific area at the same time, it is possible to easily grasp which specific area the sent game medium passes through.

The invention according to means 10 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 7 to 9,
Based on the fact that only one of the individual sensor and the common sensor has detected the game medium, the abnormality process is executed (in the release mode selection process, when the detection result D is met, or the detection result 2- 1 to 2-3 and when it corresponds to the detection results 4-1 to 4-4, it is determined to be a 5R jackpot gaming state).
According to this, when there is a possibility of fraud, it is possible to appropriately execute the abnormal process.

The invention according to means 11 is
A gaming machine described in means 10,
The individual sensor and the common sensor have different game medium detection methods (the first specific area switch 61a, the second specific area switch 62a, and the third specific area switch 63a are inductive proximity switches. The area switch 64a is a photoelectric proximity switch).
According to this, when there is a possibility of fraud, it is possible to appropriately execute the abnormal process.

The invention according to means 12 is
A gaming machine described in means 10,
It further comprises fraud detection means (fraud detection board 60) capable of detecting fraud (fraud due to high-frequency radio waves, fraud giving vibration, fraud using magnetic force),
Based on the detection of fraud by the fraud detection means, the detection of the game medium by one of the individual sensor and the common sensor is invalidated (the game ball is detected by both the specific area switch and the common area switch). In this case, since it corresponds to the detection result 1-1, the process of S1265 for rewriting the detection on the specific area switch side to OFF is executed).
According to this, when fraud is detected, the detection of the game medium by either one of the individual sensor and the common sensor is invalidated, and only one of the individual sensor and the common sensor detects the game medium. A common process is executed. Therefore, the abnormal process is appropriately executed without complicating the control when detecting fraud.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 13
A gaming machine described in any one of means 7 to 12,
In the specific game state, there are a plurality of types of specific game states (probability big hits A to G, normal big hits A to G) having different game value allocations corresponding to the plurality of specific areas,
Before determining the specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determining means, the type determining means for determining which type of the specific gaming state is to be used (the microcomputer for game control determining the jackpot type in S73) 560),
The specific game state determination means is a correspondence information in which a game value corresponding to each combination of a detection result of each individual sensor and a detection result of a common sensor regarding the specific game state of the type determined by the type determination means is set. And determining the specific gaming state (determining which jackpot gaming state of 5R, 10R, or 15R is to be controlled based on a round number determination table corresponding to the determined jackpot type). .
According to this, since the allocation of the magnitude of the game value corresponding to the specific area differs depending on the type of the specific game state, the player's attention as to what game value is allocated to the specific area through which the game medium passes Can be attracted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, each of the inventions relating to the means 14 to 19 listed below is included in the above embodiment and its modifications.

First, the invention according to means 14 is:
Specific areas (first specific area 61, second specific area 62, third specific area 63) after a predetermined condition (derivation display of jackpot symbol by first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b) is established A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the passing of the game medium,
In the state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, the condition supply information (a value indicating whether or not the stop flag is set) that can specify that the predetermined condition is satisfied is supplied to the gaming machine. Storage means (game control microcomputer 560) for storing in a storage area (RAM 55 backed up by a backup power source) that can be stored even when the computer is stopped;
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, start notification means for notifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the condition establishment information is stored in the storage area (in S45) A game control microcomputer 560 that performs specific state notification, and an effect control microcomputer 100 that executes notification based on a command indicating the set status of the stop flag received together with the power failure recovery command;
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the fact that the condition establishment information is stored in the storage area, the start output signal that can specify that the predetermined condition is established is And a start-time output means for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine (a game control microcomputer 560 for outputting a single jackpot signal in S45A).
According to this, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is established for each gaming machine on the device side to which the output signal at the start is input, and the gaming machine on which the predetermined condition is established on the game hall side By grasping the situation and taking appropriate measures, it is possible to prevent troubles in operation.

The invention according to means 15 is
A gaming machine described in means 14,
The start time notification means performs a notification that prompts the game medium to pass through the specific area (the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the “Kroon is detected” based on the command indicating the stop flag setting status received together with the power failure recovery command. The character “Aim!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9).
According to this, when the power supply is started, the player can grasp that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the player can be prevented from being confused.

The invention according to means 16 is
A gaming machine described in means 14 or 15,
The specific game state includes a plurality of specific game states (5R, 10R, 15R big hit game states) having different game values to be given to the player,
A plurality of the specific areas are provided (the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63), and the specific game state having a different game value is controlled depending on which specific area has passed through the game medium. And
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is notified which specific game state of which game value is controlled when the game medium passes through which specific area (FIGS. 32 (B), (C), (E) assigns the number of rounds corresponding to each of the specific areas 61 to 63 as in (E)).
According to this, when a game medium passes through which specific area, the player pays attention to what kind of game value is given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to means 17 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 16, comprising:
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a condition satisfaction signal (one jackpot signal) indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied is output to the outside of the gaming machine,
The start time output means outputs the condition satisfaction signal as the start time output signal based on the fact that the condition satisfaction information is stored in the storage area when power supply to the gaming machine is started. (One signal is output at S45A).
According to this, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied for each gaming machine on the side of the device to which the condition satisfaction signal is input.

The invention according to means 18 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 14 to 17, comprising:
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In the specific game state, there are a plurality of specific game states having different game values to be given to the player (5R, 10R, and 15R big hit game states for various types of big hits A to G and normal big hits A to G) )
A plurality of the specific areas are provided (first specific area 61, second specific area 62, third specific area 63),
The game value includes the first game value (number of rounds) that differs depending on which specific area the game medium has passed, and the first game value regardless of which specific area the game medium has passed. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a second gaming value (giving a probability variation state) that is given in a different determination method from the gaming value.
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest by diversifying the game value imparting modes.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 19 is
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 14 to 18, comprising:
It further comprises detection means (a first specific area switch 61a, a second specific area switch 62a, and a third specific area switch 62a) capable of detecting the game medium that has passed through the specific area,
After the predetermined condition is satisfied, the detection means validates the detection of the game medium after a predetermined period of time (after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the gate ineffective state is passed and the right generation state is set) A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gameability due to a game ball that has already reached the vicinity of the specific area when the predetermined condition is satisfied passing through the specific area immediately after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The above-described embodiments and modifications thereof include each invention relating to the means 20 to 26 listed below.

First, the invention according to means 20 is:
Specific areas (first specific area 61, second specific area 62, third specific area 63) after a predetermined condition (derivation display of jackpot symbol by first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b) is established A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the passing of the game medium,
An upstream common area that is provided on the upstream side of the specific area in the flow path of the game medium and that passes even when the game medium passes through any of the specific areas (area where the game ball is detected by the sending area switch 33) Have
When there is a game medium that has passed through the upstream common area but has not passed through the specific area when the predetermined condition is satisfied, even if the game medium passes through the specific area, the specific area Invalidation means that performs the first invalidation control to invalidate the passage of the game and does not control to the specific gaming state (the game that executes the control not to enter the right generation state until the gate invalidation period has elapsed after the derivation display of the big hit symbol) And a control microcomputer 560).
According to this, it is possible to prevent the gaming state from being controlled based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the specific area immediately after the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to prevent a decrease in gaming property.

The invention according to means 21 is
A gaming machine described in means 20, comprising:
Further comprising upstream detection means (sending area switch 33) capable of detecting a game medium passing through the upstream common area;
The invalidation means performs the first invalidation control as a first invalidation control for a predetermined period after the predetermined condition is satisfied (the gate invalidation period elapses after the derivation display of the big hit symbol) Until the predetermined period has elapsed, and there is a game medium that has been detected by the upstream detection means but has not passed through the specific area. Second invalidation control is performed to invalidate the passage of the specific area by the game medium (when the predetermined period has not elapsed since the detection of the game ball by the sending area switch 33 when the gate invalid period has elapsed, Until the predetermined period elapses, the winning of a game ball to a specific area is invalidated).
According to this, it is possible to prevent the game ball that has reached the vicinity of the specific area after a predetermined period from passing through the specific area from being controlled to the specific game state. Can be prevented.

The invention according to means 22
A gaming machine described in means 20 or 21,
Upstream detection means (sending area switch 33) capable of detecting game media passing through the upstream common area;
A first state provided in the upstream common area and allowing the game medium to flow toward the specific area (open state, state in which the holding portion 732a faces the direction between the wall portions 731 below the rotating body 732); The guiding member that can be controlled to be in a second state in which the game medium cannot flow down toward the specific area (closed state, the holding portion 732a is not facing the direction between the wall portions 731 below the rotating body 732). (Shield member 75, rotating device 730)
The upstream detection means detects a game medium flowing down from the guide member toward the specific area in the first state.
According to this, the game medium flowing down toward the specific area can be reliably detected.

The invention according to means 23 is
A gaming machine described in means 22,
The guide member (the shielding member 75, the rotation device 730) is controlled to the second state based on the fact that the game medium has flowed from the guide member toward the specific area in the first state, and then the game The second state is maintained until a period required for the medium to pass through the specific area has elapsed.
According to this, after the game medium flows down from the guide member toward the specific area, no other game medium flows down toward the specific area before the game medium passes through the specific area. Attention can be paid to whether or not the one game medium passes through the specific area, and the interest can be enhanced.

The invention according to means 24 is
A gaming machine described in means 22 or 23,
The guide member (rotating device 730) has a holding portion (holding portion 732a of the rotating body 732) that temporarily holds the game medium that has reached the guide member without flowing down toward the specific area,
A holding unit detecting means (accepting ball detection switch 733) capable of detecting the game medium held by the holding unit;
The upstream detection means detects a game medium flowing down from the holding unit toward the specific area.
According to this, it is possible to grasp that there is a game medium flowing down from the guide member toward the specific area before the game medium flows down. This makes it possible to execute a predetermined effect before the game medium flows down.

The invention relating to means 25 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 20 to 24,
When performing the first invalidation control by the invalidation means, the invalidation notification means for notifying that the passage of the specific area is invalidated (the effect control for displaying “currently winning invalidity” in FIG. 32B) And a microcomputer 100).
According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game medium is not controlled to the specific game state even though the game medium passes through the specific area.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 26 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 20 to 25,
Upstream detection means (sending area switch 33) capable of detecting game media passing through the upstream common area;
Specific area side detection means (a first specific area switch 61a, a second specific area switch 62a, a third specific area switch 63a) capable of detecting the game medium that has passed through the specific area,
Effect execution means for executing effects according to the detection result of the game medium by the upstream side detection means and the specific area side detection means (the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing effects shown in FIGS. 32D to 32G) ) Is further provided.
According to this, the production corresponding to the detection result of the game medium can be executed, and the production effect can be enhanced.

7 gaming area, 61 first specific area, 62 second specific area, 63 third specific area, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 70, 70a ball delivery device, 560 gaming control microcomputer, 400 stage section, 40 downstream edge, 60, 60a Specific area part, 75 shielding member, 33 delivery area switch, 73 guide path, 732a holding part, 732 rotating body, 732b uneven part, 90 decoration member.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous for a player based on the passage of a game medium through a specific area after a predetermined condition is satisfied,
In a state where the predetermined condition is satisfied, condition establishment information capable of specifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied is stored in a storage area that can be stored even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Storage means to keep,
Start time notifying means for notifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that condition establishment information is stored in the storage area when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the fact that the condition establishment information is stored in the storage area, the start output signal that can specify that the predetermined condition is established is A gaming machine comprising: a starting output means for outputting to the outside of the gaming machine.