JP2014184136A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving predetermined value to players so as to prevent fairness of a game between the players from being lost.SOLUTION: For example, in the 15th round of a jackpot B, a CPU 103 executes open control based on an open control pattern KSP-L for opening a second major winning hole door 711, and then setting a regulating member 720 to be in a permission state before setting to be in a closed state. In the 10th round of a jackpot B, the CPU 103 executes open control based on an open control pattern KSP-S for setting the second major winning hole door 711 to be in a closed state from an open state, and then setting the regulating member 720 to be in a permission state at a lapse of a predetermined standby period (for example, approximately 0.5 seconds).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  Also, an open / close door that can be changed between an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which no game is won or hard to win, and a specific win that is configured so that game balls enter at a predetermined rate while the open / close door is open. A special variable winning display device having a mouth, and a specific display result as a display result of a variable display, provided that a specific winning opening detects a game ball that has entered the door while the door is opened in a specific gaming state. There has been proposed a game in which a player is given a probability change state in which the probability of determining is higher than the normal state.

  In this type of gaming machine, by changing the opening rate (opening time) of the opening / closing door according to the type of the specific gaming state to change the entrance rate of the game ball to the specific winning opening, the condition for giving the probability change state is There is a possibility that the possibility of establishment, that is, the rate of entry into the probability variation state and the continuation rate can be changed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-125623 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the longer the opening / closing time (opening pattern) of the opening / closing door, the higher the probability that the gaming ball will enter the specific winning opening, but the gaming ball is inserted into the specific winning opening at the predetermined opening time. Since there are players who can enter and some players who cannot enter, there is a possibility that the value that can be acquired differs depending on the skill of the players, and the fairness of the games among the players may be impaired.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of giving a predetermined value to players so as not to impair the fairness of games among players. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A special variable winning device (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 7A, the second special) that changes between a first state (open state) in which a game medium (game ball) is easy to win and a second state (closed state) in which no winning is made. A variable winning ball device 7B) is provided, and a predetermined value (for example, a probable change state) is given based on the fact that the game medium has passed a specific area (for example, the third count switch 24B) provided in the special variable winning device. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1)
A state in which the state of the special variable prize-winning device is controlled to the first state or the second state, and a member provided in the special variable prize-winning device, which regulates the passage of the game medium through the specific area ( For example, see FIG. 12 (A)) and a special variable prize that controls the state of the restricting member (the restricting member 720) that can be changed to an allowable state that allows passage of the specific area (for example, see FIG. 12 (B)). Device control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit release process of step S115),
The special variable winning device control means includes:
After the special variable prize-winning device is set to the first state, the first control is performed to control the restricting member to the allowable state before the second state is set (for example, the 10th round or the 15th round is opened). (See FIG. 21A, such as opening control based on the control pattern KSP-L)
After the special variable prize-winning device is changed from the first state to the second state, control is performed so that the restriction member is in the permissible state when a predetermined waiting period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) elapses. 2 control (for example, in FIG. 21B, such as opening control based on the opening control pattern KSP-S in the 10th round and the 15th round) can be executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a predetermined value can be suitably given regardless of the difference in the skill of the player, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A special variable winning device (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 7A, the second special) that changes between a first state (open state) in which a game medium (game ball) is easy to win and a second state (closed state) in which no winning is made. A variable winning ball device 7B) is provided, and a predetermined value (for example, a probable change state) is given based on the fact that the game medium has passed a specific area (for example, the third count switch 24B) provided in the special variable winning device. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1)
A state in which the state of the special variable prize-winning device is controlled to the first state or the second state, and is a member provided in the special variable prize-winning device, the regulation state for restricting the passage of the game medium through the specific area ( For example, see FIG. 12 (A)) and a special variable prize that controls the state of the restricting member (the restricting member 720) that can be changed to an allowable state that allows passage of the specific area (for example, see FIG. 12 (B)). Device control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit release process of step S115),
The special variable winning device control means includes:
The special variable winning device is set to the first state and the restricting member is set to the permissible state, and control is performed to maintain the state for a predetermined maintenance period (for example, the first period of about 29 seconds). 1 control (for example, FIG. 22 (A), such as a release control as a modification based on the release control pattern KSP-L in the 10th round and the 15th round),
After the special variable winning device is set to the first state and the restricting member is set to the permissible state, second control (for example, control for setting the restricting member to the restricting state before the predetermined maintenance period elapses) (for example, In the 10th round and the 15th round, the opening control as a modified example based on the opening control pattern KSP-S, etc. can be executed, and the like can be executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a predetermined value can be suitably given regardless of the difference in the skill of the player, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
The predetermined value is a special gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a probability change state (highly accurate high base state)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the transition to the special gaming state.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, and means 1,
Based on the fact that the game medium (game ball) has passed through the start area (for example, the first start prize port switch 22A or the second start prize port switch 22B) provided in the game area, a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other. First variable display means (first special symbol display device 4A) and second variable display means (second special symbol display) for performing variable display of identification information (first special figure and second special figure) and deriving the display result Device 4B), and when a specific display result (specific special symbol, jackpot symbol) determined in advance as the display result of the identification information is derived, a specific gaming state (bonus gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1) to be controlled
The special variable winning device control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit release process in step S115) is executed when the variable display is executed by the first variable display means and by the second variable display means. The first control or the second control is executed at a different rate from when it is executed (for example, in step S163 to 165, the big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. CPU 103 that executes processing for selecting an opening control pattern based on the jackpot type and round determined in S207 to 209, 220, and 221),
According to this feature, when the variable display is executed by the first variable display means and when the variable display is executed by the second variable display means, the player's expectation for giving a predetermined value is increased. Since it can be different, the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, means 1, and means 2,
Providing effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, ending effect, etc.)
The special variable winning device control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit release process in step S115), the first control (for example, the 10th round and the 15th round) based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The CPU 103 that performs release control based on the release control pattern KSP-L (see FIG. 21A) is executed a plurality of times (for example, twice in the 10th and 15th rounds),
The effect execution means moves the specific area (for example, the third count switch 24B) to the game medium (game ball) by the first control (for example, the tenth round) of the first control of the plurality of times. ) And when the game medium passes through the specific area in the first control of a number different from the number of times (for example, the 15th round) (for example, steps S411 to 415). Production control CPU 120 that executes the process of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it can be noted at which timing of the plurality of times the first control the game medium has passed the specific area.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows an open | release pattern list. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an open control process table. (A) is a perspective view showing a special variable winning ball unit, (B) is a rear view. (A) is a front view which shows the closed state of a 1st special variable winning ball apparatus, (B) is a front view which shows an open state. (A) (B) is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a flow of a game ball when a regulating member is in a regulated state, and (B) is a flow of game balls when the regulating member is in an allowed state. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 12 (A), (A) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 12 (A). FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of opening control. It is a timing chart which shows an example of opening control as a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an ending effect process. It is a flowchart which similarly shows an ending effect process.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to nine types, and may be any number (for example, eight types, ten types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the finalized effect symbols that are the variation display results are derived and displayed. , For example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “9”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbols are displayed. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first reserved memory number display area 5D and a second reserved memory number display area 5U are arranged. In the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The hold memory display in the first hold memory number display area 5D is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and the second hold memory number display area The hold memory display in 5U is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening.

  In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (first start winning storage table display area 5D). Hold memory display), and the reserved memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening is displayed in a round red display (in the second starting winning memory table display area 5U). Displayed on-hold storage display). It should be noted that, based on the start storage winning generated by the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening and the holding storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in this way may be the same mode such as a round white display.

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

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a normal open state (see the solid line position in FIG. 1) and a tilt position (see the dotted line position in FIG. 1), which are in the vertical position, by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A normal electric accessory having a movable wing piece that changes to an expanded open state is formed, and a start region (second start region) second start winning opening is formed. In this embodiment, only the right side in FIG. 1 is a movable wing piece, and the left side is a non-movable wing piece that does not tilt.

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

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

  A special variable winning ball unit 7 in which the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrated is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Yes.

  Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball unit 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A is a perspective view showing a special variable winning ball unit, and FIG. 9B is a rear view. FIG. 10A is a front view showing a closed state of the first special variable winning ball apparatus, and FIG. 10B is a front view showing an open state. 11A and 11B are perspective views showing the internal structure of the second special variable winning ball apparatus. FIGS. 12A and 12B are schematic views showing the flow of game balls when the restricting member is in the restricting state and FIG. 12B is the flow of the game ball when the restricting member is in the allowed state. 13A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 12A, and FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. In addition, in the following description, it demonstrates on the basis of the up-down and left-right direction when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is seen from the front.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the special variable winning ball unit 7 includes a first special variable winning ball device 7 </ b> A and a second special variable winning ball device 7 </ b> B provided on the upper portion thereof.

  The first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes a first big prize opening door 701 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82, and the first big prize opening 702 that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big prize opening door 701 is provided. Form. The first grand prize winning port 702 is formed in an inclined passage 700 extending between the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B so as to incline downward from the right side to the left side. It is formed to open upward. The first grand prize opening door 701 is centered around a rotation axis K (see FIG. 10) that is provided along the right side on the upper side of the inclination of the first big prize opening 702 and that is directed to the front and rear direction. It is provided so as to be swingable between a closed position that closes 702 and constitutes a part of the inclined passage 700 and an open position where the lower inclined side is positioned downward to open the first big prize opening 702. .

  In the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82 for the first big winning opening door is in the OFF state, the first big winning opening door 701 closes the first big winning opening 702 and the game ball is in the first state. It is impossible to pass (enter) the 1st prize winning opening 702 (see FIG. 10A). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 for the first grand prize opening door is in the ON state, the first big prize opening door 701 opens the first big prize opening 702, and the game ball opens the first big prize winning opening 702. It makes it easy to pass (enter) (see FIG. 10B). As described above, the first grand prize winning opening 702 changes between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the first grand prize opening 702, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball does not easily pass through (enter) the first big prize port 702. May be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the first big prize opening 702 is detected by the first count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the first big prize opening 702 opened in the first special variable prize ball apparatus 7A, other prizes such as the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening are obtained. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) through the mouth. Therefore, when the first special winning opening 702 in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in the open state, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 702, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the first special winning opening 702 is closed in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, it is impossible to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the first large winning opening 702. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a 2nd state unfavorable for a player.

  In addition, most of the game balls that have flowed down the inclined passage 700 without entering the first grand prize winning opening 702 are guided to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B by obstacle nails (not shown), and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is expanded and opened. If it is in a state, it will win a 2nd start prize opening.

  The second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a second grand prize opening door 711 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 83, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the second big prize opening door 711. 712 is formed. The second grand prize winning opening 712 is a prize-winning mouth having a horizontally long rectangular shape formed so as to open forward in the upper position of the inclined passage 700, and the second big winning prize opening door 711 is an opening of the second grand winning prize opening 712. A closed position (see, for example, FIG. 10) for closing the second grand prize winning opening 712 and the second big winning prize opening 712 are opened around a turning shaft (not shown) that is provided along the lower side and faces in the left-right direction. It is provided so as to be swingable between an open position (see, for example, FIG. 13).

  In the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the second big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the second big prize opening door 711 closes the second big prize opening 712, and the game ball is in the first state. It is impossible to pass (enter) through the two major winning openings 712 (see FIG. 9A). On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the second grand prize opening door is on, the second big prize opening door 711 opens the second big prize opening 712, and the game ball opens the second big prize opening 712. Make it easy to pass (enter) (see FIG. 11). As described above, the second grand prize winning opening 712 changes between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second grand prize opening 712, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the second big prize port 712. May be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the second big prize opening 712 is detected by either the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B shown in FIGS. Based on the fact that the game balls are detected by the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second special winning opening 712 that has been opened in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, other winnings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) through the mouth. Therefore, when the second special winning opening 712 is in the open state in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 712, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, if the second big prize opening 712 is closed, it is impossible to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the second big prize opening 712. Or it becomes difficult and it becomes a 2nd state unfavorable for a player.

  In this embodiment, not only a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the third count switch 24B during the big hit game, but also the big hit game state. The gaming state after the end of the game is set to a probability variation gaming state to be described later.

  From the lower side of the second grand prize winning opening 712, the width is the same as the left and right width of the second big winning prize opening 712, and the guide passage 721 for guiding the game ball backward is inclined downward toward the rear. The second count switch 24 </ b> A and the third count switch 24 </ b> B are arranged side by side on the rear side of the guide passage 721.

  Between the second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B on the rear side of the guide path 721, the game ball rolling on the guide path 721 is only one of the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B. A restricting member 720 that allows entry is provided. That is, on the downstream side of the guide passage 721, the first guide passage 721A that guides the game ball to the second count switch 24A and the second guide passage that guides the game ball to the second count switch 24A around the regulating member 720. And 721B.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the restriction member 720 includes a substantially horizontal first restriction piece 720 </ b> A and second restriction piece 720 </ b> B extending in the left-right direction, and a first restriction piece 720 </ b> A and second restriction piece erected in the vertical direction. The rotating shaft 720C supports the piece 720B so as to be horizontally rotatable. The first restricting piece 720A is formed slightly shorter than the left and right width dimension of the first guide passage 721A, and the second restricting piece 720B is formed slightly shorter than the left and right width dimension of the second guide path 721B. They are arranged so as to form a substantially L shape in plan view. Further, the rotation shaft 720C is connected to a plunger of a solenoid 84 (see FIG. 9B) via a link member (not shown), and is configured to be driven to rotate by turning on and off the solenoid 84.

  In addition, the restricting member 720 is disposed so that the second restricting piece 720B crosses the second guide passage 721B and is positioned at a restricting position that restricts the passage of the third count switch 24B (specific area) of the game ball, and the first A restricting state (see FIG. 12A) in which one restricting piece 720A is disposed along the right side of the first guide passage 721A and is allowed to pass through the second count switch 24A of the game ball; The second restricting piece 720B is disposed along the left side of the second guide passage 721B and is positioned at an allowable position that allows the game ball to pass through the third count switch 24B (specific area), and the first restricting piece 720A. Is positioned so as to cross the first guide passage 721A and is positioned in a restriction position that restricts the passage of the game ball through the second count switch 24A (see FIG. 12B). If, capable of changing provided, the solenoid 84 for regulating member becomes restricted state when in the OFF state, the allowable state when an ON state.

  The first restricting piece 720A and the second restricting piece 720B restrict the flow of the game ball to the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B at the restricting position, and the opposite restricting position side. The game ball can be guided to the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B (see, for example, FIG. 13A). In addition, at the permissible position, the game ball can be guided to the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B on the permissible position side of the game ball (see, for example, FIG. 13B).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first restriction piece 720A and the second restriction piece 720B are provided so as to be able to contact the game ball at the restriction position, and as shown in FIG. Are located immediately above the second count switch 24A or the third count switch 24B, but as shown in FIG. 13B, the first guide passage 721A and the second guide passage 721B are lowered by one step. The game ball can pass below without contacting. In addition, guide plates 722 (see FIG. 12) are formed on the left and right sides of the guide passage 721 to guide the game balls that have entered the left and right sides of the second big prize opening 712 toward the center.

  As described above, when the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in the restricted state, the game ball can pass only through the second count switch 24A, and when it is in the allowed state, the game ball only through the third count switch 24B. Is configured to be able to pass through.

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the respective large winning openings 701 and 711, for example, a single or a plurality of general openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member A winning opening may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

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

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the lower plate member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). ing.

  The upper plate member that forms the upper plate includes a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

  In this embodiment, the game area is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame that surrounds the periphery of the effect display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area. A game ball that has been launched weakly with the batting operation handle (left-handed) will flow down the left game area, and a game ball that has been launched more strongly with the batting operation handle (right-handed) will flow down the right game area. Yes.

  Also, the game balls that have flowed down the left game area can win the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the game balls that have flowed down the right game area are the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the first special variable. Numerous obstacle nails are arranged so that the winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B can win and pass through the gate 41. That is, in the case of left-handed, it is impossible to win the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B, and it is impossible to pass through the gate 41.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

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

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific display result in the special figure game and the “big hit” as the specific display result is reached, in the big hit gaming state, the big first prize opening door 701 of the first special variable winning ball device 7A or A period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is received by the second special winning opening door 711 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In the period until the occurrence, the first grand prize winning port 702 or the second grand prize winning port 712 is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A or the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B a 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  During the execution of the round, the first grand prize opening door 701 with the first grand prize opening 702 opened or the second big prize opening door 711 with the second grand prize opening 712 opened are formed on the surface of the game board 2. The player receives the first special variable winning ball device 7A or the second special variable winning ball device 7B by receiving the falling game ball and then closing the first big winning port 702 or the second big winning port 712. The second round (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the user, is changed to end one round. The round that is the opening cycle of the first and second grand prize winning openings 702 and 712 can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round is not possible due to the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball has not won the first or second grand prize opening 702, 712). You may make it complete | finish.

  In this embodiment, as the round in the big hit gaming state, the upper limit time during which the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first period. A normal opening round (for example, about 29 seconds) and an upper limit time for setting the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player There is a short-term open round with a second period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) shorter than one period.

  In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols. In the big hit gaming state controlled after the big hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A in the first round to the ninth round and the eleventh round to the fourteenth round. The first grand prize opening 7A is a period until the upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. By setting 702 to the open state, a normal open round for changing the first special variable winning ball device 7A to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed.

  Further, in the 10th round and the 15th round, a period until the first period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the second large winning opening door 7B of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. ), The second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the second big prize opening 712 in the period until the winning ball is generated. A period until a normal opening round is executed and a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period of the second large winning opening door 7B of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, Alternatively, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the second large winning port 712 in a period until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls are generated. (Open state) And if the short-term open round for reduction is performed, there is.

  In such a short-term opening round, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of outgoing balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 712. However, the opening period of the second grand prize winning opening 712 is a second period (such as 0.5 seconds) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open round is a round in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained.

  In addition, when the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B executes the normal opening round in the tenth round or the fifteenth round to be released, the effect control CPU 120 is in the state where the restriction member 720 is in the restricted state. After the winning opening door 712 is in an open state, the first control for allowing the restricting member 720 to be in an allowed state can be executed before the first period elapses and the closed state is set. That is, when the first control is executed, the possibility that the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the round becomes extremely high, and therefore, there is a possibility that the game ball is controlled to the probabilistic state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Extremely high.

  In addition, when the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B executes the short-term opening round in the tenth round or the fifteenth round, which is the opening target, the effect control CPU 120 is in the state where the restricting member 720 is in the restricting state. After the winning opening door 712 is in the open state and the closed state after the second period has elapsed, the second control for performing the control for allowing the restricting member 720 to be permitted when the predetermined waiting period has elapsed can be executed. Yes. In other words, when this second control is executed, the possibility that the game ball will pass the third count switch 24B during the round becomes extremely low, and therefore there is a possibility that the game ball will be controlled to the certain change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Extremely low. The specific opening control contents of the second grand prize opening door 712 including the drive control of the restricting member 720 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and super reach D are preset. And when the reach form of super reach such as super reach A to super reach D appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variation display effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with a variation display mode of the effect symbol.

  During the variation display of the effect symbol, for example, by displaying a predetermined effect image, or by performing an effect operation different from the effect symbol variation display operation, such as displaying a message, displaying an image, outputting a sound, or lighting a lamp. The fact that the variable display state of the symbol may become a reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result may be a “hit” A notice effect for informing a person in advance may be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol change display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Or may be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). The change display state of the effect symbol may be executed after reaching the reach state.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination 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 lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” among the special symbols is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is in the reach state, After a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined jackpot A combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 is “1”. Among the effect symbols of “9”, any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right” What is necessary is just to stop-display all together on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, the change display state of the production symbol is in the reach state, After the predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined big hit B combination among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. The confirmed effect symbol that is the big hit B combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of "9", any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "5", and "9" are the effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right". What is necessary is just to be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” among the special symbols is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is in the reach state, After a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined jackpot C combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. The confirmed effect symbol that is the big hit C combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5 is “1”. Among the effect symbols of “9”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd symbol numbers “3” and “7” is the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line at 5C and 5R.

  In this embodiment, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Of the special symbols, the jackpot symbol indicating the number “5” is the jackpot A, the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols is the jackpot B, and the jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” among the special symbols is the jackpot Since it corresponds to C, the player can determine the jackpot type from the fixed special symbol displayed in a stopped state, but for example, the combination of the 7 segment LED to be turned on and the one to be turned off is different. A plurality of types of lighting patterns, symbols, and the like may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols so that it is difficult to determine the jackpot type.

  Further, the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 5 are composed of numbers indicating “1” to “9”, and among the effect symbols, the big hit combination of “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is a big hit A, the jackpot combination of “1”, “5”, and “7” in the effect symbol corresponds to the jackpot B, and the jackpot combination of “3” and “7” in the effect symbol corresponds to the jackpot C. The person can discriminate the jackpot type from the combination of the confirmed effect symbols displayed in a stopped state. For example, regardless of the jackpot type, the jackpot combination of any one of “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed. It may be difficult to determine the type.

  In addition, the big hit effect during the big hit game state is also executed regardless of the big hit type until the 15th round is started. The determination may be difficult.

  In this way, by making it difficult to determine the type of jackpot based on the combination of the confirmed special symbol or effect symbol, or the type of effect during the jackpot, the player can play the 10th round or the 15th round in the normal opening round and the short-term opening round. Therefore, it is difficult to specify which one of the two will be, so that it is possible to maintain the expectation for the big hit B or the big hit C in which the normal open round is executed in the big hit gaming state.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the jackpot A symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the determined display symbol of the jackpot A combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “big hit A” when the display result is “big hit A”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “big hit A”, the first big opening 702 is normally opened in the first to ninth rounds and the 11th to 14th rounds. The normal opening control corresponding to the round is executed, and the second control corresponding to the short-term opening round for the second big winning opening 712 is executed in the tenth round and the fifteenth round.

  Further, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the big hit B symbol, after the predetermined reach production is executed, the variation display mode of the produced symbol in which the finalized symbol of the big hit B combination is stopped and displayed is This is referred to as a “big hit B” fluctuation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the fluctuation display result is “big hit B”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “big hit B”, the first open to the ninth round and the first to the 14th rounds are normally open for the first big prize opening 702 The normal opening control corresponding to the round is executed, the second control corresponding to the short-term opening round is executed in the tenth round, and the second opening corresponding to the second big prize opening 712 is executed in the fifteenth round. 1 control is executed.

  In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the big hit C symbol, after the predetermined reach production is executed, the variation display mode of the produced symbol in which the finalized design symbol of the big hit C combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a “big hit C” fluctuation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the fluctuation display result is “big hit C”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “big hit C”, the first big winning opening 702 is normally opened in the first to ninth rounds and the 11th to 14th rounds. The normal opening control corresponding to the round is executed, and the first control corresponding to the normal opening round for the second big prize opening 712 is executed in the tenth round and the fifteenth round.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the big hit B in which the first control corresponding to the normal open round is executed in the fifteenth round, and the first control corresponding to the normal open round is executed in the tenth and fifteenth rounds. The big hit C is that the game ball can pass through the third count switch 24B during the big hit gaming state as compared to the big hit A in which the second control corresponding to the short-term opening round is executed in the tenth round and the fifteenth round. It is considered to be a big hit with high characteristics.

  Further, when the game ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B in the 10th round or the 15th round in the jackpot gaming state corresponding to each jackpot A to C, that is, the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B. If not, the time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state within a predetermined variation number range (for example, 100 times). By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. Time-saving control is performed when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the jackpot gaming state ends, or when one of the conditions is satisfied, first of all, when the variable display result is “big hit”. You just have to finish.

  Further, when a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the tenth round or the fifteenth round in the big hit game state corresponding to each big hit A to C, that is, when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B After the end, time-shortening control is performed and probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than the normal state. The short-time control and the probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In addition, the time-saving control is not only terminated when the condition that the variation display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is completed, as in the probability variation control. The game may be ended when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is ended. In addition, when the probability variation control is executed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variation display result is “big hit”, one of the conditions is the first. What ends when it is established may end when probability variation control ends.

  When the time reduction control is performed, a control for shortening the variation time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B as compared with the normal state, The control for reducing the normal symbol change time (normal time change time) in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol change display result in each normal game is The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal” is normal. The second start condition is established by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control that makes the state longer than that in the state and control that increases the number of tilts than in the normal state. Advantageously become control for the player is performed by increasing the potential. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all) may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbols in which the confirmed effect symbol is a big hit A combination or a big hit B combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbol which is a big hit A combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the “left”, “middle” and “right” in the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are varied again with the same effect symbols in the same state, resulting in a big hit B combination or big hit C combination. One of the symbol (design) and the effect symbol (substantially normal symbol) that becomes the big hit A combination is stopped and displayed as a finalized symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “hit A”, the re-lottery effect is changed to the big hit B or the big hit C combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display effect design. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying the confirmed effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “big hit C”, as the re-lottery effect, the effect symbol that has been displayed temporarily stopped is re-varied and then confirmed to be a promising big hit combination. A re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the effect symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive effect symbol that is a big hit A or big hit B combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state, during the round in the big hit gaming state, after the end of one round in the big hit gaming state, the next Whether to execute the first control in the 10th round and the 15th round in the period until the round is started, the period until the 10th round and the 15th round are started in the big hit gaming state A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect.

  Also, in the “ending effect” as the promotion effect during the big hit, which is executed after the final round is finished in the big hit gaming state, the game ball sets the third count switch 24B in either the tenth round or the fifteenth round. Depending on whether it has passed, a normal ending effect (for example, indicating that the jackpot has ended and that the game ball has not been detected by the third count switch 24B, that is, the probability variation state has not been acquired) An effect that displays a message such as “probability change GET failure” in addition to “big hit end”, and a probable winning ending effect (for example, “probability change entry” that indicates that the big hit has ended and that it will shift to a probable state) Etc.) can be executed.

  In the ending effect for the probability variation winning prize, not only the fact that the big hit has ended and the transition to the probability variation state, but also the probability variation indicating whether the round in which the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B was the tenth round or the fifteenth round. The number of winning rounds is suggested. Specifically, when the round in which the game ball has passed through the third count switch 24B is the 10th round, in addition to the probability variation winning ending effect 1 (for example, “probability change entry!” If it is the 15th round, an ending effect 2 for the probability change prize winning (for example, “probability change rush!” In addition to “in the 15th round”) is determined. The effect of displaying a message such as “Probability GET” is determined.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid driving signal to the solenoids 81 to 84 is mounted.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a first count switch 23, a second count switch 24A, and a third count switch 24B. A wiring for transmitting the detection signal is connected. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, and the third count switch 24B are, for example, what are called sensors. Any configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium may be used. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a variable manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first change display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the change display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a predetermined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (determination) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state.

  Command A301H is a probability variation winning round 1 designation command for designating that the probability variation winning round is the tenth round, that is, that the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B in the tenth round, and command A302H is probability variation. This is a probability variable winning round 2 designation command for designating that the winning round is the 15th round, that is, that the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B in the 15th round. Command A4XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory number display area 5D. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory number display area 5U. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is used when the first start condition is established due to the occurrence of the first start winning and the first special figure reserved memory number is increased, or when a new variable display is started and the first special figure is held. When the stored number decreases, it is transmitted as a notification of the change in the first special figure reserved stored number. The second reserved memory number notification command is used when the second start condition is established due to the occurrence of the second start winning and the second special figure reserved memory number is increased, or when a new variable display is started and the second special display is started. It is transmitted as a notification of a change in the second special figure reserved memory number when the figure reserved memory number decreases.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which one of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  In addition to the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  In this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuity, etc., one change pattern designation command is used when the change is started. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 determines whether the first command has reached a reach such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. ) Command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode, and the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach, after so-called second stop) It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C” as the big hit type that is the variation display mode of the effect design when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used for determination, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal figure” or “missing the normal figure”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach A to super reach D is executed. The big hit fluctuation pattern is included in the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit”.

  As a variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach”, there are prepared a variation pattern without shortening the variation time and a variation pattern with a shortened variation time. In addition, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a probability change state or a time-short state is executed is also prepared.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is a variation pattern PA1-2 to 3 in which the variation display time of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened when the gaming state is in a low base such as a normal state, When the base is high, such as a short time state, it includes a variation pattern PA1-5 in which the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened. As a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of special symbols and production symbols during a low base such as a variation pattern that is executed in response to the total number of reserved memory being 2 to 4, When the variation pattern PA1-3 is in a low base such as a normal game state, the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 as a variation pattern that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol. In particular it may be variation pattern corresponding to runs.

  In addition, when the game state is in a high base such as a short time state, the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 8 for the variation pattern PA1-5 in which the variation display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened. It is good also as a variation pattern performed correspondingly. By doing in this way, when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short-time state, the first hold based on the start winning to the first start winning opening in a situation where the start winning to the second starting winning opening is small The memory may be prevented from being digested at high speed. As described above, by selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it becomes possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state. .

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  In this embodiment, a first special figure display result judgment table (not shown) and a second special figure display result judgment table (not shown) are prepared in advance as the special figure display result judgment table. The first special figure display result determination table displays the fluctuation display result before the fixed special symbol that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The second special figure display result determination table displays the fluctuation display result before the fixed special symbol that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the first special figure display result determination table, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability change state (high accuracy state including both short time and no short time). Accordingly, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table, a random number value for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with MR1 is assigned to a special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result judgment table and the second special figure display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment uses the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is data for determination assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), it is more than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). Many judgment values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). The probability that it is determined that the state is controlled increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result judgment table and the second special figure display result judgment table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state, it is a big hit compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned so that the probability of determining to control to the gaming state is high.

  FIG. 6A shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines that the jackpot type is one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol on which the variable display is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol display). Depending on whether it is a special game by the device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of types such as “big hit A”, “big hit B”, “big hit C” Is assigned to the jackpot type.

  Here, the types of jackpots “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C” that occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The “hit A”, “hit B”, and “hit C” are controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. High opening control is performed in which the opening time is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. This high base state continues until the special figure game is executed 100 times or until a big win is won during the execution of the 100 special figure games.

  FIG. 6B shows a list of open patterns. As shown in the open pattern list, in each jackpot game state, in the first round to the ninth round and the eleventh round to the fourteenth round, the grand opening for the opening becomes the first grand prize opening 702, and the first grand prize opening The opening pattern of the door 701 is the opening pattern KP-N based on the normal opening control for each of the big hits A to C. In addition, in the tenth round, the opening target winning opening becomes the second winning opening 712, and the opening pattern of the second winning opening door 711 is the opening pattern KP-S based on the second control in the big hit A and B, the big hit. In C, an open pattern KP-L based on the first control is set. In the fifteenth round, the opening target winning opening becomes the second winning opening 712, and the opening pattern of the second winning opening door 711 is the opening pattern KP-S based on the second control in the big hit A, and the big hit B, C The opening pattern KP-L is based on the first control. In the opening patterns KP-N and KP-L, the opening patterns of the first big prize opening 702 and the second big prize opening 712 are open patterns having the same opening time (about 29 seconds).

  When a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the 10th round or the 15th round in all of the big hits A to C of the big hit A to C, the big hit probability is high after the big hit gaming state ends. High opening control is performed in which the opening time of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased in a high probability state and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, after the big hit game is finished, the high-accuracy base state is controlled. This high-accuracy and high-base state continues until a big win is won during the execution of the special game. Note that the high-accuracy and high-base state of this embodiment continues until the big win is won, regardless of the number of special figure games. However, as described above, the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times or the predetermined number of times. You may make it continue until a big hit is won during execution of a special figure game.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the special chart whose special chart display result is “big jackpot” is the first special chart, the range from 1 to 35 of the random value MR2 is set. "Big hit A" is assigned, random numbers MR2 36 to 70 are assigned to "big hit B", and random numbers MR2 71 to 100 are assigned to "big hit C". In addition, when the special figure whose special figure display result is “big hit” is the second special figure, the range of 1 to 10 of the random number value MR2 is assigned to “big hit A”, and the random number value MR2 of 11 to 15 is assigned. Are assigned to “big hit B”, and random numbers MR2 of 16 to 100 are assigned to “big hit C”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the determination for the big hit type of “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The value assignment is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the determination values in the predetermined range are assigned almost equally to the big hit types of “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C”, while When the special figure is the second special figure, more judgment values are assigned to the big hit type of “big hit C” than “big hit A” and “big hit B”. In addition, more judgment values are assigned to big hit types such as “big hit B” and “big hit C”, which are very likely to be in a probable state than “big hit A”, which is very unlikely to be in a probable state. Yes.

  With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “big hit A”, “big hit B”, or “big hit C” can be varied.

  Regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  In this embodiment, the number of time-shortening controls executed when no game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the 10th round or the 15th round, which is a big hit, is set to 100, which is a fixed number. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the gaming state in which the big hit has occurred is a high base state, the number of times is 100. On the other hand, if the gaming state in which the big hit has occurred is a low base state, It is also possible to set different time periods for the short-time control according to the gaming state in which the big hit has occurred.

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

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A in this way becomes hold information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way becomes hold information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held.

  In this embodiment, the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1, MR2, and MR3 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as the hold data, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 is The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit is not extracted when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, but is extracted at the start of the variable display of the hold memory due to the start condition being satisfied. 151B may have a configuration in which the MR3 storage area is not provided.

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

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the ROM 101, in addition to the game control program, various data used for controlling the opening operation of the first grand prize opening door 701 and the second big prize opening door 711 and the rotation operation of the regulating member 720. Stores tables and so on. For example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various control patterns, and the like. .

  As an example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of opening control patterns used by the CPU 103 to control the opening operation of the first grand prize opening door 701 and the second big winning opening door 711 and the rotation operation of the regulating member 720. An opening control pattern table is stored. The release control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various operations executed in accordance with the progress status of the big hit gaming state.

  There are various opening control patterns such as the opening operation of the first big prize opening door 701 and the second big prize opening door 711 and the turning operation of the regulating member 720 in the period from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state. It consists of data indicating the contents of operation control. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various opening operations executed according to the progress status of each jackpot type.

  FIG. 8A shows a configuration example of the opening control pattern. The opening control pattern controls various opening and turning operations such as an opening time timer determination value, first grand prize opening door control data, second big prize opening door control data, restriction member control data, and an end code. It is only necessary that various opening control contents, switching timing of the opening control, and the like are set in time series. The release control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the game control process timer (game control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the game control RAM incorporated in the game control microcomputer 100. And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (opening time or regulation time) of each opening operation or turning operation is set in advance.

  The first grand prize opening door control data and the second big prize opening door control data include, for example, data indicating an opening mode in each round. The restricting member control data includes, for example, data indicating the restricting mode during each round. It should be noted that these control data do not have to be included in all opening control patterns, but an opening control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the opening operation by each opening control pattern. There may be.

  The CPU 103 determines the control content of the opening operation and the rotation operation in accordance with various control data included in the opening control pattern. For example, when the opening time timer value matches any one of the opening time timer determination values, the first grand prize opening door 701 and the second large door 701 are specified in accordance with the opening control data associated with the opening time timer determination value. The winning opening door 711 is opened and closed, and control is performed to rotate the restriction member 720 in a manner specified by restriction control data associated with the opening time timer determination value.

  The opening operation and the rotating operation correspond to the entire period from the start to the end of each round, but are not limited to this, and the entire period corresponding to all rounds in the big hit gaming state Correspondingly, an opening control pattern for executing an opening operation or a rotation operation may be provided individually for each jackpot type.

  For example, when starting each round, the CPU 103 sets one of a plurality of release control patterns based on the type of jackpot or the number of rounds. Here, when setting the release control pattern, the pattern data configuring the corresponding release control pattern may be read from the ROM 101 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, or the corresponding release control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 101 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 101 may be designated. After that, each time the release time timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the release time timer determination values. If they match, the release operation or rotation corresponding to the corresponding control data is performed. Controls dynamic movement. As described above, the CPU 103 determines the first grand prize opening door 701, the second big prize opening door 711, the restriction according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the opening control pattern. The control of the member 720 is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the first grand prize opening door control data # 1 to the first big prize opening door control data # associated with the opening control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. n, 2nd grand prize opening door control data # 1 to 2nd big prize opening door control data #n, restriction member control data # 1 to restriction member control data #n indicate control contents of the opening operation and the rotation operation. The release control execution data # 1 to the release control execution data #n that specify the execution of the release control are configured. A command according to the opening control pattern set in this way is output from the CPU 103 to the solenoids 82 to 84 and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in this embodiment, an opening control pattern KSP-N corresponding to the opening pattern KP-N, an opening control pattern KSP-L corresponding to the opening pattern KP-L, and an opening. There is an open control pattern KSP-S corresponding to the pattern KP-S. The opening time based on the opening control pattern KSP-N and the opening control pattern KSP-L is 29 seconds, and the opening time based on the opening control pattern KSP-S is 0.5 seconds.

  In this embodiment, different opening control patterns are prepared for each jackpot type and round. However, opening control patterns corresponding to the first to fifteenth rounds are individually prepared for each jackpot type. Also good.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5, such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during the display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of a sound effect or the like that is linked to the change display operation of the stage design during the stage display of the stage design. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the effect design process is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images, preview effect images, and background images on the screen of the effect display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The performance operation corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the production symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and a part of the period during the production symbol variation display (for example, a notice) An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to the effect execution period may be provided individually. Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the display of the effect symbol variation (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (a special pattern change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the change display of the effect symbol. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game, in accordance with the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, a movable member provided in the production model, etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start prize at the first start prize slot or the second start prize slot, a start slot prize designation command (first start slot prize designation command or second start slot prize designation command) or a reserved memory number notification command (first number) One set of two commands, ie, one reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command, is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a start opening winning designation command and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the start opening prize designation command, the pending storage number notification command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”, respectively. It will be stored in the order of. In FIG. 14B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the effect symbol variation display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14 (B), when a new effect symbol variation display is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port to pass through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, and the third count switch 24B is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Control of the display operation in the display device 4B, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize winning port 702 and the second big prize winning port 712 in the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B, and the rotation of the regulating member 720. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform dynamic operation setting and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 preliminarily determines whether or not a big win is obtained in the variation display corresponding to the start winning, and which type of the variation pattern becomes, on condition that the start winning has been made. Then, the determination result is notified to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) by the above-mentioned start winning reception command (start port winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the control flag setting unit 152. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol normal process.

  In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S151). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S151, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S151 (step S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold corresponding to the hold number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S152). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S152, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S153). Further, in the process of step S153, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S154).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S151 (step S151; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S155). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S155, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. In this way, the process of step S155 is executed when it is determined in step S151 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S155 (step S155; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S156). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S156, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151A. (Step S157). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S158).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S154 and S158, the special table display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is used as a use table for determining whether to display “big hit” or “lost”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S159). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table (not shown) is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (not shown) is set in the use table. Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the current game state and the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 stored in the random number buffer for variation into the special figure display results of “big hit” and “lost”. Compared with the assigned determination value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S160).

  In step S159, since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected, in the process of step S160, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probabilistic state. Depending on whether or not, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is the normal state in the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table Alternatively, the table data corresponding to the time-short state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the game state is the probability change state in the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table. The table data corresponding to the case is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data. Specifically, in the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state, it is more “lost” than “big hit” of the special figure display result. On the other hand, when a lot of judgment values are assigned, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more judgment values are assigned to “big hit” than “losing”.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S160, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S161). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S161; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S162). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S163). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is expressed as “big hit A,“ big hit B ”,“ big hit C ”. In accordance with which of the determination values assigned to each of the big hit types matches, it is determined which of the multiple types is the big hit type (step S164).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S164, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the determined special symbol is derived as the variable display result. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S165), the determined jackpot type Remember. For example, if the big hit type is “big hit A”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “big hit B” may be “1”, and “big hit C” may be “2”.

  If it is determined in step S161 that it is not a “hit” (step S161; No), a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the determination of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state (step S168). . As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a prior determination result that the special symbol display result is “lost”. If it is determined in step S161 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S164. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “big hit A”, the special symbol indicating the number of the big hit symbol “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “big hit B”, the special symbol indicating the number of the big hit symbol “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Depending on the determination result that the big hit type is “big hit C”, the special symbol indicating the number of the big hit symbol “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S168, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S169), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S155 (step S155; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S170), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, numerical data indicating a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is used based on a prior determination result whether the variation display result is “big hit”, the total number of reserved memories, a gaming state, or the like. The process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  Through the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random number MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process of determining the fluctuation display mode is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot release pre-processing (step S114) executed before each round in the jackpot game. In the jackpot release pre-processing, the CPU 103 notifies the effect display device 5 of the time from when the special symbol is derived and displayed in the jackpot game state until the first jackpot 702 is opened, that is, the jackpot has occurred. It is a timer for measuring time, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit pre-release timer set in the special symbol stop process (step S201). If the timer before jackpot release times out (the value of the timer before jackpot release is 0) (step S202; Yes), the CPU 103 selects the jackpot opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type and the round to be started, and receives the big prize. A control is performed in which a predetermined value is set to the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data of the mouth open designation command and transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S203).

  Next, the CPU 103 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the first to third count switches 23, 24A, 24B (step S204). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the first round is to be started based on the value of the current round number counter (step S205). If the first round is to be started (step S205; Yes), the first round is determined. A probability variation prize counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the 3 count switch 24B is initialized (step S206). That is, the value of the probability variation prize counter is set to zero. If the first round is not started (step S205; No), the process proceeds to step S207 without initializing the probability variation prize counter.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation winning counter is initialized when the first round is started, but may be initialized before the second big winning opening 712 is opened, or It may be initialized at the end of each round.

  In step S207, based on the value of the round number counter indicating the current number of rounds, it is determined whether or not the second special variable winning ball device 7B starts the tenth round or the fifteenth round to be released. (Step S207). If it is not the case of starting the 10th round or the 15th round, that is, the case of starting the 1st to 9th rounds and the 11th to 14th rounds (step S207; No), the first big prize opening 702 Is set as a release target (step S208), and the process table of the release control pattern KSP-N is selected (step S209). If the 10th round or the 15th round is to be started (step S207; Yes), the second big winning opening 712 is set as an open target (step S220), and whether the big hit type and the 10th round are set. Depending on whether it is 15 rounds, one of the process tables of the release control pattern KSP-L or KSP-S is selected (step S221).

  Specifically, as shown in the open pattern list of FIG. 6B, if the big hit A is the 10th round, the 15th round and the big hit B the 10th round, the open control corresponding to the open pattern KP-S. If the process table of the pattern KSP-S is selected, and the 15th round of jackpot B and the 10th and 15th rounds of jackpot C, the process table of the release control pattern KSP-L corresponding to the release pattern KP-L is selected. select.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the opening time corresponding to the big hit type and the starting round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step S210).

  In step S210, based on the release control pattern selected in step S209 or step S221, the CPU 103 determines whether the opening time of the first big prize opening 702 and the second big prize opening 712 in the round is 29 seconds or 0.5. Specify whether it is seconds. That is, when the opening control patterns KSP-N and KSP-L are selected, it is specified as 29 seconds, and when the opening control pattern KSP-S is selected, it is specified as 0.5 seconds. Then, the CPU 103 sets the specified opening time (29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) in the opening time timer.

  Next, the CPU 103 controls the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the big hit release process (step S115) after controlling the first big prize opening 702 and the second big prize opening 712 (composition) to the open state. (Step S211).

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5".

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the big hit opening process (step S115). In the big hit release processing, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the detection signals from the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, and the third count switch 24B are input (step S251).

  Here, although both the first count switch 23 of the first big prize opening 702 and the second count switch 24A and the third count switch 24B of the second big prize opening 712 are targeted for monitoring, they are being opened (opening target). Only the detection signal input from the count switch may be confirmed. Further, when a detection signal is input from a count switch of a large winning opening that is not open (open target), an abnormal winning error may be notified.

  When any one of the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, and the third count switch 24B is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a prize in the first big prize opening 702 or the second big prize opening 712 is detected (step S251). Yes), 1 is added to the value of the winning number counter (step S252).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the third count switch 24B is input in step S251 (step S253). If the detection signal is from the third count switch 24B (step S253; Yes), 1 is added to the value of the probability variation prize counter (step S254).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation prize counter after the addition is “1” (step S255). If the value of the probability variation prize counter is “1”, that is, the third win after the big hit is started. When a game ball is first detected by the count switch 24B (step S255; Yes), a probability change winning round designation command corresponding to the round is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S256). Specifically, when a game ball is first detected by the third count switch 24B in the tenth round, a probability variation winning round 1 designation command is transmitted, and in the fifteenth round, the game ball is first detected by the third count switch 24B. When detected, a probability variation winning round 2 designation command is transmitted. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control can specify whether the round in which the game ball is first detected by the third count switch 24B is the 10th round or the 15th round.

  If it is not the detection signal from the third count switch 24B in step S253 (step S253; No), or if the value of the probability variation prize counter is not “1” in step S255 (step S255; No), the process proceeds to step S257. Proceed to

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter after the addition has become 10 (step S257), and if the value of the winning number counter has become 10 (step S257; Yes), the process proceeds to step S264. Transition.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (step S257; No), the CPU 103 decrements the release time timer by 1 (step S258).

  Next, whether or not the timer value of the opening time timer is a probability change winning enabling timing, that is, the timing when the restricting member 720 is permitted in each of the opening control patterns KSP-L and KSP-S (for example, a diagram described later) It is determined whether it is ta2 if 21 (A), tb3 if FIG. 21B / tc1 if FIG. 22A, td1 if FIG. 22B (step S259). ). That is, it is determined whether or not it coincides with the release time timer determination value of the process data including the restriction member control data for switching the restriction member 720 to the allowable state.

  If it is the timing to place the restricting member 720 in the permitted state (step S259; Yes), the restricting member 720 is controlled to be in the permitted state (see FIG. 12B). S259; No), the process proceeds to step S261 as it is.

  Next, whether or not the timer value of the opening time timer is the probability variation winning disabling timing, that is, the timing of setting the restricting member 720 in the restricting state in each opening control pattern KSP-L, KSP-S (for example, a diagram described later) 21 (A), ta4, FIG. 21 (B), tb4 / FIG. 22 (A), tc2, and FIG. 22 (B), td2). ). That is, it is determined whether or not it coincides with the release time timer determination value of the process data including the restriction member control data for switching the restriction member 720 to the restriction state.

  And when it is the timing which makes the control member 720 into a control state (step S261; Yes), the control member 720 is controlled to a control state (refer to Drawing 12 (A)), and when it is not the time to make a control state (step). S261; No), the process proceeds to step S263 as it is.

  Next, whether or not the timer value of the opening time timer is the closing timing of the big winning opening, that is, in each of the opening control patterns KSP-N, KSP-L, KSP-S, the first big winning opening door 701 or the second Timing to close the grand prize opening door 711 (for example, ta3 in FIG. 21A to be described later, tb2 in FIG. 21B, tc2 in FIG. 22A, FIG. 22B) ), It is determined whether it is td3) (step S263). That is, the open time timer determination of the process data including the first grand prize opening door control data and the second big prize opening door control data for switching the first grand prize winning door 701 or the second grand prize opening door 711 to the closed state. It is determined whether or not it matches the value.

  And when it is the timing which sets it as a closed state (step S263; Yes), the 1st big winning opening door 701 or the 2nd big winning opening door 711 is controlled to a closed state (step S264). Specifically, after the solenoids 82 and 83 are stopped and the first grand prize opening door 701 or the second big prize opening door 711 is closed, the current round number counter value is set in the EXT data. Then, control is performed to transmit a designation command after the special winning opening is released to the effect control board 12 (step S265).

  Moreover, when it is not the timing which sets it as a closed state (step S263; No), a process is complete | finished as it is.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the round number counter is “15” (step S266). When the value of the round number counter is “15” (that is, when all rounds (first to fifteenth rounds) in the jackpot game have ended) (step S266; Yes), the special symbol process The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S116) (step S270).

  If the value of the round number counter is less than 15, that is, if there are still remaining rounds (step S266; No), the CPU 103 displays the time before the round start {a start of a new round, for example, an effect display in the timer before jackpot release. A value (for example, 1 second) corresponding to the time to be notified in the apparatus 5 (corresponding to the period effect is performed) is set (step S267), and the value of the round number counter is incremented by 1 (step S268).

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S114) (step S269).

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S116) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S281). If the jackpot end display timer is set (step S281; Yes), the process proceeds to step S285. . When the big hit end display timer is not set (step S281; No), the big hit flag is reset (step S282), and a control for transmitting a hit end designation command according to the big hit type is performed (step S283). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is jackpot A, a hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is big hit B, a hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is big hit C, a hit end 3 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a big hit A to C is determined based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer. The big hit flag may be reset after the big hit ends, that is, before step S290.

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S284), and the processing is ended.

  In step S285, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S286). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S286; No), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the count value of the probability variation prize counter is not 0 (step S287). When the count value of the probability variation winning counter is not 0, that is, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B in the big hit gaming state (step S287; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and varies the gaming state. The state is shifted to the state (step S288), and the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S289). Then, the process proceeds to step S290.

  When the count value of the probability variation winning counter is 0, that is, when the game ball has not passed through the third count switch 24B in the big hit gaming state (step S287; No), the CPU 103 sets the short time flag to play the gaming state Is shifted to the time reduction state (step S291), and a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is set in the time reduction number counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time reduction state (step S292). Then, the process proceeds to step S292.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step S290).

  Next, based on the timing chart shown in FIG. 21, the opening operation and regulation of the second grand prize opening door 711 based on the first control and the second control performed by the CPU 103 in the tenth round and the fifteenth round in the big hit gaming state. An example of the rotation operation of the member 720 will be described. Since the first control and the second control performed in the tenth round and the fifteenth round are the same, only the contents of the first control and the second control performed in the tenth round will be described here. Description of the first control and the second control content performed in this manner will be omitted.

  FIG. 21A shows an example of the first control content based on the release control pattern KSP-L corresponding to the release pattern KP-L. First, when the tenth round is started, the CPU 103 turns on the solenoid 83 to open the second grand prize opening door 711 (ta1). At this time, the regulating member 720 is in a regulated state.

  Next, when the tenth round is started and the second grand prize opening door 711 is opened, a predetermined passage impossibility period (for example, about 1 second) has passed, and the solenoid 84 is turned on to restrict the restricting member 720. Is changed to an allowable state (ta2).

  Then, when 29 seconds, which is the first period, has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening door 711, the solenoid 83 is turned off and the second big prize opening door 711 is closed (ta3). Thereafter, when the predetermined period has elapsed, the solenoid 84 is turned off, and the restricting member 720 is changed from the allowed state to the restricted state (ta4).

  Here, the predetermined passage impossibility period (for example, about 1 second) means that the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 712 after the second big prize opening door 711 has been opened is switched to the permitted state. However, since it is a period required until the possibility of being guided to the first guide passage 721A and being guided to the second guide passage 721B almost disappears, the regulating member after the second big prize opening door 711 is opened The game balls that enter before 720 switches to the permissible state are almost guided to the first guide path 721A and detected by the second count switch 24A.

  In addition, the regulation member 720 is maintained in an allowable state during the regulation release period (about 28 seconds) from the elapse of the predetermined passage impossibility period (for example, about 1 second) until the second grand prize opening door 711 is closed. Therefore, all the game balls that have entered during the deregulation period are detected by the third count switch 24B.

  Therefore, when the first control based on the release control pattern KSP-L is performed, there is a possibility that the gaming ball is detected by the third count switch 24B with an extremely high probability and shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Get higher. When a game ball is first detected by the third count switch 24B during the restriction release period in the tenth round, a probability variation winning round designation 1 command is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 21B shows an example of the second control content based on the release control pattern KSP-S corresponding to the release pattern KP-S. First, when the 10th round is started, the CPU 103 turns on the solenoid 83 to open the second grand prize opening door 711 (tb1). At this time, the regulating member 720 is in a regulated state.

  Next, when 0.5 second, which is the second period, has elapsed since the 10th round was started and the second grand prize opening door 711 was opened, the solenoid 83 is turned off and the second big prize opening door 711 is opened. It is closed (tb2).

  In addition, at a timing when a predetermined waiting period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) has elapsed after the second grand prize opening door 711 is closed, the solenoid 84 is turned on and the regulating member 720 is changed from the regulated state to the permitted state. (Tb3).

  When about 0.5 seconds, which is a predetermined standby period, has elapsed, the solenoid 84 is turned off, and the restricting member 720 is changed from the allowed state to the restricted state (tb4).

  Here, the predetermined waiting period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) is almost impossible to enter the game ball, but temporarily enters the second big prize opening 712 just before the second big prize opening door 711 is closed. The game ball is guided to the first guide passage 721A by the restricting member 720 that has been switched to the permitted state, and the time required for the game ball to be almost guided to the second guide passage 721B, that is, the game ball is counted for the third count. Since it is a period for waiting until the possibility of being detected by the switch 24B almost disappears, the game ball that enters before the restricting member 720 is switched to the permitted state after the second big prize door 711 is opened, It is almost guided to the first guide passage 721A and detected by the second count switch 24A.

  The predetermined waiting period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) varies depending on the guidance distance of the game ball from the second grand prize opening door 711 to the third count switch 24B, the inclination angle of the guidance surface, the passage structure, etc. In terms of design, it is preferable to set a period longer than the shortest period for reaching the third count switch 24B from the second grand prize winning door 711.

  In other words, the period from when the second grand prize opening door 711 is opened to when the restricting member 720 switches to the allowable state is about 1 second, which is a period during which passage is impossible.

  Furthermore, since the regulating member 720 is returned to the regulated state when about 1 second has passed after this predetermined passage impossibility period (for example, about 1 second) (tb4), the game ball has entered during this period. However, all are detected by the second count switch 24A.

  Therefore, when the second control based on the release control pattern KSP-S is performed, the probability that the game ball will be detected by the third count switch 24B is extremely high as well as the probability that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 712. It is low, and there is almost no possibility of shifting to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the value is allowed to be given, that is, the jackpot B that is likely to shift to the probabilistic state after the jackpot ends. Alternatively, when the big hit C is controlled, the second big prize opening door 711 is controlled to be open in the first period, and the restricting member 720 is also controlled to be in an allowable state, so that the game ball is almost sure. When the probability variation state is given by passing through the third count switch 24B, which is a specific region, on the other hand, it is extremely likely that the value is allowed to be added, that is, after the big hit is over, the probability variation state is shifted. In the case of being controlled to a low jackpot A, after the second big prize opening door 711 is closed after being in the first state, about 0.5 seconds, which is a predetermined waiting period. Has passed For example, after the time (approximately 0.5 seconds) required for the game ball that has entered after reaching the second grand prize winning opening 712 to reach the restricting member 720 has elapsed, the restricting member 720 enters the permissible state. Since it is controlled, it is almost certainly restricted that the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B, and the probability variation state is not given. Therefore, at a rate greatly deviating from the determination rate of the big hit A to C It is prevented that a certain change state is given.

  In this way, whether or not to give the probability variation state is not determined in advance by lottery, but the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B while the second big prize opening 712 is open. Therefore, the player is likely to enter a probable state while maintaining the player's expectation that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the 10th and 15th rounds. There is a big hit B, C where the control (first control) is executed, and a big hit A where the opening control (second control) is executed with a low possibility of going into a certain change state, so that the difference in the skill of the player Regardless of this, since the probable state can be suitably given, the fairness of the game can be secured.

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing a modified example of the first control and the second control performed by the CPU 103 in the tenth round and the fifteenth round in the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 22A shows a modification of the first control content based on the release control pattern KSP-L corresponding to the release pattern KP-L. First, when the tenth round is started, the CPU 103 turns on the solenoid 83 to open the second grand prize opening door 711 and turns the solenoid 84 on to change the regulating member 720 from the regulated state to the permitted state. (Tc1).

  Next, after the tenth round is started and the second grand prize opening door 711 is opened, the second big prize winning opening door 711 is opened for 29 seconds which is the first period (maintenance period) and the regulating member The state which makes 720 an allowable state is maintained.

  During the maintenance period (for example, about 29 seconds), after the second grand prize opening door 711 is opened, the game ball enters the second big prize opening 712, and the game ball that has entered enters the third count switch 24A. This is the period necessary to reach the position and be detected almost certainly. In other words, since it varies depending on the guidance distance of the game ball from the second grand prize opening door 711 to the third count switch 24B, the inclination angle of the guiding surface, the passage structure, etc., the third count from the second big prize opening door 711 is designed. It is preferable to set a period longer than the shortest period for reaching the switch 24B.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined maintenance period is the same period as the first period, which is the opening period of the second grand prize opening door 711, but is a period shorter (or longer) than the first period. There may be.

  Then, when 29 seconds, which is the first period, has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening door 711, the solenoid 83 is turned off to close the second big prize opening door 711 and the solenoid 84 is turned off. Then, the regulating member 720 is changed from the allowed state to the restricted state (tc2).

  In this way, the second grand prize opening door 711 is opened and the restricting member 720 is allowed, and this state is maintained for the first period (predetermined maintenance period). All game balls are detected by the third count switch 24B.

  Therefore, when the first control as a modified example based on the release control pattern KSP-L is performed, the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B with a very high probability, and after the end of the big hit gaming state, it shifts to the probability changing state. Is more likely to do. When a game ball is first detected by the third count switch 24B during the deregulation period in the tenth round, a probability variation winning round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 22B shows an example of the second control content as a modification based on the release control pattern KSP-S corresponding to the release pattern KP-S. First, when the tenth round is started, the CPU 103 turns on the solenoid 83 to open the second grand prize opening door 711 and turns the solenoid 84 on to change the regulating member 720 from the regulated state to the permitted state. (Td1).

  Next, after the 10th round is started and the second grand prize opening door 711 is opened, a predetermined time (for example, the second big prize opening door 711 is opened) before the second period (for example, about 0.5 seconds) elapses. When about 0.2 seconds have elapsed since the opening, the solenoid 84 is turned off, and the restricting member 720 is changed from the allowed state to the restricted state (td2).

  Furthermore, when about 0.5 seconds, which is the second period, has elapsed since the 10th round was started and the second grand prize opening door 711 was opened, the solenoid 83 is turned off and the second big prize opening door 711 is opened. Is closed (td3).

  In this way, the solenoid 84 is turned off at a predetermined time (td2) before the second period of 0.5 seconds elapses after the second round winning opening door 711 is opened after the tenth round is started. Since the restricting member 720 is changed from the allowed state to the restricted state, even if a game ball enters during this period, all are detected by the second count switch 24A.

  Therefore, when the second control as a modified example based on the release control pattern KSP-S is performed, the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B based on the probability that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 712. The possibility is extremely low, and there is almost no possibility of shifting to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in this modification, when it is determined that the value is allowed to be given, that is, the big hit B or the big hit C is likely to shift to the probability change state after the big hit is finished. In this case, in the first period (maintenance period), the second grand prize opening door 711 is controlled to the open state, which is the first state, and the restricting member 720 is also controlled to be in an allowable state, so that the game ball is almost sure. When the probability variation state is given through the third count switch 24B, which is a specific area, and it is not determined that the value is allowed to be given, that is, there is an extremely high possibility of shifting to the probability variation state after the big hit. In the case of being controlled to a low big hit A, the second big prize opening door 711 is controlled to the open state which is the first state and the restricting member 720 is also controlled to be in an allowable state. When a time period (for example, about 0.2 seconds) shorter than a time period (for example, about 1 second) required for the game ball that has entered the second prize winning opening 712 to reach the third count switch 24B has passed, Since it is controlled to the restricted state, the passing of the game ball through the third count switch 24B is almost certainly restricted and the probability variation state is not given, so that it is far from the determination ratio of the big hits A to C. It is possible to prevent the probability variation state from being given in proportion.

  In this way, whether or not to give the probability variation state is not determined in advance by lottery, but the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B while the second big prize opening 712 is open. Therefore, the player is likely to enter a probable state while maintaining the player's expectation that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the 10th and 15th rounds. There is a big hit B, C where the control (first control) is executed, and a big hit A where the opening control (second control) is executed with a low possibility of going into a certain change state, so that the difference in the skill of the player Regardless of this, since the probable state can be suitably given, the fairness of the game can be secured.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 23 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display update process for updating the hold memory display in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U ( Step S160).

  After executing the hold display update process in step S160 shown in FIG. 21, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation display start waiting process determines whether or not to start the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variation display start setting process corresponds to the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 in response to the fact that the variation display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various fluctuation display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed presentation pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variation display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variation display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the change display of the effect symbol is read from the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol change, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized design symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result of the production symbol is displayed as a complete stop. If the finalized design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, the effect display board can autonomously derive and display the determined effect symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 to determine the variable display result. When the confirmed effect symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “4” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the effect display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are performed during the round and during the round interval, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LEDs. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving the designation command after opening the big prize opening from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is set to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. Update.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120, for example, if a flag indicating that a prize winning opening is open during the round interval is set, a round corresponding to a new round is set. When the effect control pattern corresponding to the medium effect is set, and the hit end specifying command reception flag indicating that the hit end specifying command indicating the end of the big hit gaming state is received, the big hit gaming state is ended. A corresponding effect control pattern or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5, or a command (sound effect signal) is output to the sound control board 13 from the speakers 8L and 8R. Output sound and sound effects, issue commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 Game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED told and be turned on / off / blinking, performs various effect control at the end of the jackpot gaming state by. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the ending effect process (step S175) in the effect control process. In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a hit end designation command reception flag indicating that a hit end designation command has been received is set (step S401). When the winning end designation command reception flag is not set (step S401; No), it is confirmed whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set ( Step S402). When the big winning opening open flag is not set (step S402; No), whether or not the production period measurement by the production period measurement timer has started, that is, whether or not a value is set in the production period measurement timer. It is determined whether or not (step S402A). And if the measurement of the production period by the production period measurement timer is started, that is, if the value is set in the production period measurement timer (step S402A; Yes), the timer value of the production period measurement timer is decremented by 1 ( In step S402B, it is confirmed whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S403).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (step S403; No), the process timer value is decremented by 1 (step S404), and the production is produced according to the contents of the process data n of the production control process data corresponding to the ending production described later. Control of the devices (effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, etc.) is executed (step S405).

  Further, if the production period measurement by the production period measurement timer has not been started, that is, if no value is set in the production period measurement timer (step S402A; No), the process timer value is decremented by 1 (step S404), In accordance with the contents of the process data n of the effect control process data corresponding to the round interval effect, control of the effect device (the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like) is executed (step S405).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S406), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S407). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S408).

  When the winning end designation command reception flag is set (step S401; Yes), after resetting the winning end designation command reception flag (step S410), the probability variation prize round indicating that the probability variation prize round 1 designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not the 1 designation command reception flag is set (step S411). If the probability variation winning round 1 designation command reception flag is set (step S411; Yes), the third count switch is set in the 10th round. In addition to the probability variation prize ending effect 1 (for example, “probability change rush!” In the tenth round, informing that the game ball has been detected in 24B, that is, the probability variation state has been acquired in the tenth round. Process data according to a message that displays a message such as “Probability GET” The selected (step S412), the process proceeds to step S416.

  If the probability variation winning round 1 designation command reception flag is not set (step S411; No), whether or not the probability variation winning round 2 designation command reception flag indicating that the probability variation winning round 2 designation command has been received is set. (Step S413), if the probability variation winning round 2 designation command reception flag is not set, that is, if the game ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B in both the 10th and 15th rounds In addition to the normal ending effect (for example, in addition to the “big hit end”), the fact that the big hit has ended and the game ball was not detected by the third count switch 24B, that is, the probability variation state could not be acquired. Depending on the display of the message such as “Probability GET failure” Select the process data (step S414), the process proceeds to step S416.

  If the probability variation winning round 2 designation command reception flag is set, that is, if a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B in the fifteenth round, the third count switch 24B in the fifteenth round. Probability change winning ending effect 2 for notifying that a game ball has been detected, that is, that a probability change state has been acquired in the fifteenth round (eg, “probability change GET in the fifteenth round”). Process data corresponding to a message such as an effect for displaying a message such as (step S415), and the process proceeds to step S416.

  The contents of the normal ending effects and the probable winning prize ending effects 1 and 2 can be changed to those described above. In particular, in the probable winning prize ending effects 1 and 2, the third count switch 24B is used to play the game ball. The notification mode is arbitrary as long as it indicates whether the detected round is the 10th round or the 15th round.

  And after performing the process of step S412, 414, 415, an effect period measurement timer and a process timer are started (step S416), and a process is complete | finished.

  When the big winning opening open flag is set (step S402; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big winning opening open flag (step S451). Next, process data corresponding to the production during the round corresponding to the new round is selected (step S452), the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S453). ), The value of the effect control process flag is set to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect process (step S174) (step S454).

  When the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets a predetermined flag (step S461), and changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variable display start waiting process (step S170). ), Which is a value corresponding to (4) (step S462).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined to allow value addition, that is, there is a high possibility of shifting to a probable change state after the end of jackpot. When the big hit B or big hit C is controlled, the second big prize opening door 711 is controlled to be in the open state in the first period, and the restricting member 720 is also controlled to be in the permitted state. While it is almost certain that the certain variation state is given through the third count switch 24B which is the specific region, it is possible to shift to the certain variation state when it is not determined that the value addition is permitted, that is, after the big hit. Is controlled to an extremely low jackpot A, for example, when a predetermined waiting period of about 1 second elapses after the second big prize opening door 711 is controlled to the open state which is the first state. For example, the regulation member 720 is controlled to be in an allowable state after the time (about 1 second) required for the game ball that has entered after reaching the second grand prize winning opening 712 to reach the regulation member 720 has elapsed. Since the passing of the game ball through the third count switch 24B is almost certainly restricted and the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is imparted at a rate greatly deviating from the determination ratio of the big hits A to C. Is prevented. Therefore, since the probability variation state can be suitably imparted regardless of the difference in the skill of the player, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  Further, in this embodiment, based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the third count switch 24B during the big hit game state, the transition to the probability change state advantageous to the player is determined as an example of the predetermined value. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the transition to the probable change state.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the predetermined value, the probability variation state advantageous to the player is illustrated. However, the present embodiment is not limited to the one that gives the probability variation state, and for example, the transition to the time reduction state is determined. It can be arbitrarily changed as long as the value is advantageous to the player, such as determining the continuation of the round.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of first characteristics that can be identified based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning port switch 22A and the second starting winning port switch 22B provided in the game area. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided that perform variable display of the figure and the second special figure to derive the display result, and the display result of the first special figure and the second special figure is provided in advance. A pachinko gaming machine 1 that controls a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived, and the CPU 103 has different ratios between the first special figure game and the second special figure game. Thus, the first control or the second control is executed. That is, for example, in step S163 to 165, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 6, and in steps S207 to 209, 220, and 221 the release control pattern is set based on the determined jackpot type and round. Since the process of selecting is executed, the player's expectation for giving the probable change state can be made different when the first special figure game is executed and when the second special figure game is executed. The fun of gaming is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, an ending effect or the like can be executed, and the CPU 103 executes, for example, a big hit release process in step S115, and releases based on the release control pattern KSP-L in the 10th round and the 15th round. For example, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B in the first control of the tenth round and when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B in the first control of the fifteenth round By executing different effects during ending in and, it is possible to focus on at which timing of the plurality of times of the first control the game ball has passed through the third count switch 24B.

  Also, in this embodiment, in the ending effect, it is notified whether the round in which the game ball has passed through the third count switch 24B is the 10th round or the 15th round, but it is not an ending effect. The notification may be made by a round interval effect executed during the round interval or an in-round effect executed during the next round. In addition, when the round in which the game ball has passed through the third count switch 24B is the tenth round and the fifteenth round, a mode of the effect during probability change executed in the probability change state after the big hit ends (for example, The background image mode may be different.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting member 720 of the second special variable winning ball device 7B includes a restricting position that restricts the entry of the game ball into the third count switch 24B, which is a specific area, and an allowable position that allows entry. However, the present invention is not limited to the restricting member provided to be rotatable in this manner. For example, the shutter member and the lid member provided to be slidable are provided. Etc., and various modifications are possible.

  Further, in the restriction member 720 of this embodiment, restriction pieces 720A and 720B corresponding to the third count switch 24B and the second count switch 24A are provided on one rotation shaft 720C, and the rotation shaft 720C is rotated. The restricting pieces 720A and 720B are selectively positioned at the restricting position and the allowable position, but the restricting members corresponding to the third count switch 24B and the second count switch 24A are provided so as to be individually drivable. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the third count switch 24B and the second count switch 24A are arranged in parallel in the width direction with respect to the guidance direction of the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 712. You may arrange in parallel toward the induction | guidance | derivation direction. Specifically, for example, a third count switch 24B is provided at a predetermined position of the guide passage 721 that is inclined downward toward the rear, and a second count switch 24A is further provided downstream of the third count switch 24B. What is necessary is just to provide a control member so that it can withdraw | leave between the open position which opens a hole, and the closed position which closes and comprises a guidance path.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the opening pattern KP-S based on the opening control pattern KSP-S, the opening period of the second grand prize opening door 711 is a period (0.5 seconds) in which entry of the game ball is extremely difficult. However, the period during which the game ball can enter (2 seconds) may be set, and the rotation of the regulating member 720 may restrict or allow the game ball to enter the third count switch 24B.

  In the present embodiment, the second grand prize opening 712 is to be released in the 10th round and the 15th round, and the release based on the release control patterns KSP-L and KSP-S is performed. The round in which the release based on the release control patterns KSP-L and KSP-S is performed may be only the 10th round or the 15th round, or may be executable in rounds other than the 10th round and the 15th round. Good.

  In the present embodiment, in all the big hits A to C, the release based on one of the release control patterns KSP-L and KSP-S is performed in the 10th round and the 15th round. Depending on the big hit type, the round in which the opening based on the opening control pattern KSP-L or KSP-S is performed may be different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the display result of the big hit A in which the tenth round and the fifteenth round are short-term open rounds based on the open control pattern KSP-S is derived. For example, when the probability variation control is executed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) after the jackpot gaming state is finished and the variation display result is “big hit”, In a case where one of the conditions ends when the condition is satisfied first, the big hit A may not be determined as the big hit type in the second special figure game.

  Also, in this embodiment, a predetermined opening pattern is executed according to the jackpot type and round, but separately from the jackpot type, the opening pattern type, the round to be executed, etc. are selected by lottery or the like. It may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the tenth round has a plurality of grand prize winning ports (first grand prize winning port 702 and second grand prize winning port 712) and is opened based on the opening control patterns KSP-L and KSP-S. In the 15th round, the second grand prize opening 712 is targeted for opening, but in the round in which the opening based on the opening control patterns KSP-L and KSP-S is performed, the restriction member does not move. The other rounds may be targeted for only one big prize opening.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of grand prize winning ports (a first grand prize winning port 702 and a second grand prize winning port 712) are provided, and a third count switch 24B, which is a specific area, is provided in the second grand prize winning port 712. However, for example, the third count switch 24B, which is a specific area, may be provided in a specific winning opening provided separately from the first large winning opening 702 and the second large winning opening 712.

  Further, in this embodiment, two types of opening, that is, an opening pattern KP-S with a low probability that a game ball will pass through the third count switch 24B, which is a specific area, and an opening pattern KP-L with a higher probability than this. The pattern was prepared, but the game ball passed through the third count switch 24B, which is the first area, and the first release pattern, where the probability that the game ball will pass the third count switch 24B, which is the specific area, is the first probability. A second opening pattern that is a second probability that is higher than the first probability, and a third probability that a game ball has a third probability that the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B that is the specific area is higher than the second probability. Three or more release patterns including the release pattern may be executable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the short-term release round in which the release based on the release control pattern KSP-S is performed, an opening time (about 0.5 seconds) that is extremely difficult for the game ball to win is set. At the same time, since the turning operation is very difficult to detect the game ball with the third count switch 24B, for example, when the game ball is detected with the third count switch 24B in the short open round For example, it may be notified that an abnormal winning has occurred in the effect display device 5 or the like, or an error signal or the like may be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, thereby causing an abnormal winning. It ’s easier to discover what you may have done.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, a spherical pachinko ball (game ball) is applied as an example of a game medium, but the present invention is not limited to a spherical game medium, and may be a non-spherical game medium such as a medal. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a predetermined number of balls are encapsulated inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and a rental request by a player Also in so-called enclosed game machines, the number of balls lent out according to the number of prizes and the number of prize balls awarded according to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention is applicable.

The specific game state (hit game state) is a big prize after a predetermined time (symbol confirmed stop time + jackpot start effect time) has elapsed after a specific symbol combination (both of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. Although the example in which the mouth is opened and the specific gaming state starts is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the combination of specific symbols (both of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device, it is provided in the gaming area. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific pass gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time of occurrence of the big hit, and even if the possession is lost before the big hit starts, the player can have time to lend the ball and replenish the ball.
Further, a plurality of specific areas may be provided, and the number of big hit rounds may be varied depending on which specific area is passed. Alternatively, a lottery of lottery rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be varied depending on which specific area is passed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 7A 1st special variable winning ball device 701 1st big winning port door 702 1st big winning port 7B 2nd special variable winning ball device 711 2nd Large winning opening door 712 Second large winning opening 720 Restricting member 720A, B Restricting piece 720C Rotating shaft 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
151A First special figure storage unit 151B Second special figure storage unit

Claims (2)

A special variable winning device that changes between a first state in which a game medium is easy to win and a second state in which a game is not won, and a predetermined value based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the special variable winning device. A gaming machine that grants
A state in which the state of the special variable winning device is controlled to the first state or the second state, and is a member provided in the special variable winning device, and a restricted state that restricts passage of the game medium through the specific area; Special variable winning device control means for controlling the state of the restricting member that can be changed to an allowable state that allows passage of the specific region,
The special variable winning device control means includes:
A first control for controlling the restricting member to be in the allowable state before the special variable winning device is in the first state and before the second state;
After the special variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state, it is possible to execute a second control for controlling the restricting member to the permissible state when a predetermined waiting period has elapsed. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A special variable winning device that changes between a first state in which a game medium is easy to win and a second state in which a game is not won, and a predetermined value based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the special variable winning device. A gaming machine that grants
A state in which the state of the special variable winning device is controlled to the first state or the second state, and is a member provided in the special variable winning device, and a restricted state that restricts passage of the game medium through the specific area; Special variable winning device control means for controlling the state of the restricting member that can be changed to an allowable state that allows passage of the specific region,
The special variable winning device control means includes:
A first control for controlling the special variable winning device to be in the first state and the restricting member in the permissible state, and maintaining the state for a predetermined maintenance period;
A second control for controlling the restricting member to be in a restricted state before the predetermined maintenance period elapses after the special variable winning device is in the first state and the restricting member is in the permitted state; Is feasible,
A gaming machine characterized by that.