JP2014223199A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest of a player by a mode of notification.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine 1, even when a game ball shooting area advantageous to a player differs between when a game is in a jackpot game state or a time-shortening state and when it is in a normal game state, left shooting instruction notification or right shooting instruction notification is given, so that an area to shoot game balls is notified to the player. Thus, it is prevented that the player continues shooting game balls to a disadvantage area.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a first state in which a game is played by launching a game medium into the game area and is provided in a predetermined area of the game area, and the game medium can enter. Further, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variable approach device that changes to a second state in which a game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state that changes the variable approach device to a first state.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (hit game symbol) is obtained.

  In such a gaming machine, when a transition is made to a specific gaming state, a first notification is issued on the display screen of the liquid crystal display instructing the player to make a right strike, and a predetermined number of times after the first notification is started. If the game medium has won the big prize opening before the time has passed, the notification is terminated. On the other hand, if the game medium has not won the big prize opening by the predetermined time, the game "Please do" is output from the speaker (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-178432 A

  The technique described in Patent Document 1 notifies a player of a right-handed instruction by a plurality of types of notifications having different aspects. It is only for giving instructions more accurately.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve the interest of a game with the aspect of alerting | reporting.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention plays a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball) into the game area, and a predetermined area (for example, the right game area 2B) of the game area. Etc.) and a variable approach device that changes between a first state in which a game medium can enter (for example, an open state) and a second state in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). A game machine that is controllable to an advantageous game state (for example, a big hit game state or a short time state) that changes the variable approach device (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) to the first state, the advantageous game Launch control means (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game, etc.) for executing a notification effect instructing the player that the game medium should be launched into the predetermined area when controlled to the state. The portion of the fruit lamp 9 that performs the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, etc.) and the power consumption of the notification means including the firing notification means are different. Power control means (microcomputer 120 for effect control on display control board 12, microcomputer for sound control on sound control board 13, and lamp control) that can be controlled in a power state (normal mode) and a power saving state (power saving mode) A microcomputer for controlling the lamp of the board 14), and the notification means includes first notification means and second notification means (image display device (liquid crystal display device) 5, speakers 8L and 8R, and game effect lamp 9). Any two of them), the difference in power consumption between the normal power state and the power saving state differs between the first notification means and the second notification means (speed). And 8R, 8R and the image display device (liquid crystal display device) 5 or the game effect lamp 9 or the image display device (liquid crystal display device) 5 and the game effect lamp 9). Is given to the player during or after control of the advantageous gaming state among a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to third right-handed instruction notification AR3). It is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the value (for example, a portion where the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 executes the processes of steps S186 and S187 based on the processes of steps S606 and S607).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect by the launch notification means is executed in an effect mode according to the value given to the player during or after the control of the advantageous game state among a plurality of types of effect modes. Thereby, the entertainment interest of a game can be improved with the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the launch notification means continuously performs the notification effect during the control of the advantageous gaming state, and at the same time (for example, the start of a round) during the control of the advantageous gaming state At the time or at the end, at the time of winning, etc., the effect mode of the notification effect is changed (for example, from right-handed instruction notification AR2A to right-handed instruction notification AR2B and from right-handed instruction notification AR2B to second right-handed instruction notification AR2). And so on).

  In such a configuration, the effect mode of the notification effect changes sequentially at a predetermined opportunity during the control of the advantageous gaming state. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by paying attention to the change of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a variable display device (first and second) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives a display result The second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) and a specific display result predetermined as a variable display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display device. Specific game state control means for controlling to a gaming state (such as a jackpot symbol or a jackpot combination finalized symbol), and whether to control to the specific gaming state is determined before the variable information display result of the identification information is derived Pre-determining means, and the firing notification means continuously performs the notification effect during the control of the advantageous gaming state, and the notification effect according to the determination result by the prior determination means. It is also possible to change the production aspect.

  In such a configuration, it is determined whether or not to control the specific gaming state before the variable information display result of the identification information is derived, and the effect mode of the notification effect is changed according to the determination result. Thereby, the player can perceive the display result by paying attention to the change in the production mode of the notification effect before the variable display result is derived, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In any one of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (3), when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the execution of the notification effect, the launch notification unit again supplies power. When started, the notification effect may be executed in a predetermined effect mode (for example, the first right-handed instruction notification AR1) regardless of the effect mode before the power supply is stopped. .

  In such a configuration, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during execution of the notification effect, when the power supply is started again, the notification effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode. As a result, there is no possibility of erroneous production of the notification effect at the time of power recovery, and player confusion can be prevented.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives a display result (First and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, image display device 5 and the like) and predetermined specific display results (such as jackpot symbols and jackpot combination definitive symbols) derived as variable display results of identification information are derived. And a specific game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state to a specific game state (such as a big hit game state, a short time state, a short time probability change state, etc.); In a first change mode in which game media can easily enter (for example, a mode in which a big winning opening is opened for 29 seconds or a period until 10 winning balls are generated) and the first change mode. Control to the first state and the second state in any one of the second change modes in which the technical medium is difficult to enter (for example, a mode in which the big prize opening is opened for 0.5 seconds). Possible fluctuating approach control means (for example, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S114 to S117), and a signal (for example, a launch position designation signal, etc.) indicating that the game medium should be launched into the predetermined area ) To the outside of the gaming machine, a signal output processing means (for example, the CPU 104 that executes the test terminal processing of step S30) for executing a firing signal output process (for example, the processing of step S173, S175, etc.), and a game medium For outputting to the outside of the gaming machine a signal (e.g., a launch position designation signal) indicating that the fire should be launched into the first predetermined area. Signal output processing means (for example, the CPU 104 that executes the test terminal process of step S30) that executes signal output processing (for example, the processes of steps S173 and S175), and the signal output processing means Regardless of whether the change mode is the first change mode or the second change mode, the common firing signal output processing is executed (for example, the processing of steps S173 to S175 is performed based on the determination of No in step S171). Execute).

  In such a configuration, in order to externally output a signal indicating that the game medium should be launched into a predetermined area regardless of whether the change mode of the variable approach device is the first change mode or the second change mode. The firing signal output process is executed in common. Thereby, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), after the advantageous gaming state is finished, the game medium should be launched to other than the predetermined area (for example, the left gaming area 2A). An advantageous gaming state after-notification means for informing the player of the fact that the game has ended (for example, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 using part or all of the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9) To a fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, etc.), and the notifying means after completion of the advantageous gaming state provides notifications after the completion of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to first 4 left-handed instruction notification AL4, etc.) is executed in an effect mode according to the effect mode of the notification effect executed by the firing notification means and the value given to the player after the advantageous game state is ended. It may be so.

  In such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the notification mode after the end of the advantageous gaming state.

  (7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives a display result (First and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, image display device 5 and the like) and predetermined specific display results (such as jackpot symbols and jackpot combination definitive symbols) derived as variable display results of identification information are derived. And a specific game state control means for controlling the game state (a big hit game state, a time-short state, a time-changed probability change state, etc.) as the advantageous game state, and a game progress control and control information (effect control) A game control means (game control microcomputer 100) for transmitting a command) and an effect control means (performance control) for controlling the effect based on the control information received from the game control means. CPU 120A of the control microcomputer 120) and a start winning device (ordinary winning device) that is provided outside the predetermined area (the left game area 2A, etc.) and that satisfies the execution condition of the variable display of the identification information as the game medium enters. And when the game medium is launched toward the predetermined area when in the specific gaming state, the game control means is more likely to play the game than the other area. When the game medium is fired toward the predetermined area in the normal gaming state, the variable approach device is set to be disadvantageous for the player rather than firing toward the other area. Fluctuating approach control means to be controlled (the part in which the game control microcomputer 100 performs time-shortening control in the normal symbol process in step S26 or step S114 To S120), and variable start control information transmitting means (for game control) for transmitting variable start control information (variation start command) based on execution of the variable display after the specific gaming state is completed. The processing performed by the microcomputer 100 in step S264) and the non-variable control information (eg, 20 seconds) after the specific gaming state has ended and a predetermined period (eg, 20 seconds) has passed without the variable display being executed. Non-variable control information transmitting means (processing executed by the game control microcomputer 100 in step S250) for transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command), wherein the effect control means is controlled to the specific gaming state. Based on the above, a specification for performing a state notification (right-handed instruction notification) for notifying the player that the game medium should be launched into the predetermined area When the technical state notification means (the part in which the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 performs notification based on the processing of steps S607 and S612) and the variable start control information are received after the specific gaming state ends. On the basis of the specific game state end notification means (CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120) that performs post-end notification (left-handed instruction notification) for notifying the player that the game medium should be launched outside the predetermined area. The notification means after the end of the specific gaming state without receiving the variable start control information after the end of the specific gaming state. Even when the non-variable control information is received, the post-end notification is performed (the CPU 12 of the effect control microcomputer 120). A may also be a step S188, the processing section performs the S189) as.

  In such a configuration, even when the game medium launch area that is advantageous to the player differs between the specific game state and the normal game state, the area where the game medium should be fired is given to the player. Since the notification is made, it is possible to prevent the player from continuously hitting the game medium in an unfavorable area. Further, after the end of the specific gaming state, for example, if the game medium is continuously beaten in a predetermined area, the game medium is difficult to win on the start winning device outside the predetermined area and the variable display is not executed. It is difficult to perform post-end notification based on reception of variable start control information, but it is possible to perform post-end notification based on reception of non-variable control information after a predetermined period even if variable display is not performed. Therefore, it can be avoided that the player keeps hitting the game medium in a predetermined area.

  Note that, when the game medium is fired toward the predetermined area in the specific game state, it is more advantageous for the player than being fired toward other than the predetermined area, for example, an example of the specific game state In the big hit gaming state and short time state, the variable approach device is in the first state, and the probability of entering the game medium is higher than the start winning device, so that the number of winning balls associated with the occurrence of winning increases or is variable This includes that the display start condition is easily satisfied.

  In addition, when a game medium is launched toward the predetermined area in the normal gaming state, it is disadvantageous for the player rather than launching toward the other area than the predetermined area. Including the fact that the device enters the second state and the probability of entering the game medium is lower than that of the start winning device, thereby reducing the number of winning balls due to the occurrence of winning or making it difficult to satisfy the variable display start condition. .

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for payout control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the content etc. of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the content etc. of the payout control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the port output example in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the port input example in the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a port output in the microcomputer for payout control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the port input example in the microcomputer for payout control. It is a figure which shows the various signals output externally. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. 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 start winning determination 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 fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an information output process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output timing of a state signal at the time of injection. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize ball process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a test terminal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of payout control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for payout control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main control communication process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a payout information output process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a part of flowchart which shows an example of the discharge area alerting | reporting determination process in a variable display start setting process. It is a part of flowchart which shows an example of the discharge area alerting | reporting determination process in a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a right strike instruction alerting | reporting pattern table. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting aspect in right-handed instruction alerting | reporting. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting aspect in right-handed instruction alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a demonstration production start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a demonstration effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of gate passage processing. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting aspect in left-handed instruction alert | report. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting aspect in left-handed instruction alert | report. It is a timing diagram which shows the output example of a launch position designation | designated signal etc., and the operation example of launch area alerting | reporting. It is a timing diagram which shows the output example of a launch position designation | designated signal etc., and the operation example of launch area alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows another example of the alerting | reporting aspect in right-handed instruction alerting | reporting.

  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 (lower left in the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. In the display area of the image display device 5, for example, a color symbol (also referred to as “fourth symbol”) may be variably displayed in the color symbol display area. Such variable display of decorative symbols and color symbols is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol variation by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations in decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) are started in the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image indicating a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure). In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively.

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

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure (first start condition) in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, When the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the fact that the game ball has entered the two start winning prize opening, normally non-display (transparent One of the display parts that are colored (for example, the leftmost display part of the display parts that are not displayed) is changed to normal display (colored). In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. For example, the special figure hold display device includes a first reserved memory number as an effective start winning ball number that has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a second variable ball winning device 6B formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The total reserved memory number that is the total value of the second reserved memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the start winning opening is displayed in an identifiable manner. The special figure hold indicator includes, for example, a number (for example, 8) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “8”) in the total number of reserved memories.

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

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

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B (on the right side of the image display device 5). The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. State (first state). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state (second state), the game ball enters more than in the open state. You may comprise so that possibility may become low. Thus, in the right game area 2B, a normal variable winning that forms a second start winning opening that changes between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A ball device 6B is provided.

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

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B (for example, a proximity switch) shown in FIG. It is detected by a photo sensor. Whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 25 in addition to the detection result by the second start port switch 22B, and a security signal is output to the outside based on the detection of the occurrence of the abnormal winning. That's fine. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the 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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area 2B, which is the second game area. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a large winning opening door solenoid 82 shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower left of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs or the like, and displays (variable) normal symbols (also referred to as “normal” or “normal”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. indicate. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays the normal symbol by, for example, lighting a plurality (two) of decorative lamps (or LEDs) in a predetermined order. The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, etc., like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a number indicating, for example, “0” to “9”. A plurality of types of normal symbols composed of symbols such as “−” or the like may be variably displayed. A plurality of types of normal 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. In addition, a universal figure holding indicator that displays the number of universal figure holding memories as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 may be provided.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize opening are detected by the general prize ball switch 24. 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.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 31 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. 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. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

  In the normal game by the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided above the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal figure start condition for executing the normal symbol variable display at 20 is established, the normal figure start condition for starting the normal symbol variable display, for example, the end of the previous general symbol game, is established. Start based on what you did. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol loss”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the operation is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied, the second start condition is started based on the fact that the second special condition game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, for example.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, when a predetermined time (special symbol fluctuation time) has elapsed, the variable symbol variable display result The fixed special symbol that becomes is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result, and it becomes “lost” if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are the big hit symbols, and the numbers indicating “2” are the small hits A symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol. Note that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “ko”) instead of a special symbol indicating a number so that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7”. The symbol is a 16-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “9” is the 8-round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is the 2-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (16 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific game state controlled after the 16 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special winning prize opening device 7 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 However, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is executed to change to the first state advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Is changed to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed.

  In the 16 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, is the first round number (for example, “16”). A game in the 16 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “16” is also referred to as a 16-time open game. In such a 16-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained. When the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state, the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening, and when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the second state, the gaming ball cannot enter the big winning opening or It may be difficult to enter.

  In the jackpot gaming state (8 round jackpot state) as a multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 8-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the bonus winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled. However, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is executed to change to the first state advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Is changed to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 8-round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes the second round number (for example, “8”) smaller than the first round number in the 16 round big hit state. A game in the 8-round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “8” is also referred to as an eight-time open game. In such an eight-round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 16-round big hit state and the 8-round big hit state are also referred to as a first specific gaming state. In addition, the 8-round big hit state is not limited to the number of rounds that are executed less than the 16 round big hit state. For example, the number of rounds executed is the same (for example, 16 rounds), and each round game is a big prize. By changing the opening pattern of the mouth, the number of round games that can be substantially obtained may be “16 rounds” and “8 rounds”. In this case, in the 8 round big hit state, 8 rounds out of the 16 round games have a long free time (for example, 29 seconds) and the remaining 8 rounds have a short open time (for example, 0.1 second). In the 16 round big hit state, all 16 rounds are long open times (for example, 29 seconds).

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the 2 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The second period (for example, 0) is shorter than the first period in the jackpot gaming state as the multi-round specific gaming state (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) that is advantageous to the player. .5 seconds). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a third round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the second round number in the 8 round big hit state.

  In the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the third round number, and the other control is performed in the same manner as the big hit gaming state as the multi-round specific gaming state. Also good. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round, the predetermined winning port serving as the big winning port is changed from the closed state to the open state. Thus, the second state that is disadvantageous for the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In the two-round big hit state, 15 game balls are obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds), which is very short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the one where the number of executions of the round is small compared to the big hit gaming state as the multi round specific gaming state (16 round big hit state or 8 round big hit state). For example, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the number of rounds to be executed is 16 rounds or 8 rounds and the big winning opening is opened in the small round specific gaming state is the upper limit period (for example, 29) in the multi-round specific gaming state It may be shorter than (second). That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of executions may be at least one of the third number of rounds less than the number of first rounds (or the number of second rounds) in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 16-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol that indicates the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the state is completed, time-shortening control (time reduction control) is performed in which the special symbol variation time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state (low probability low base state). A gaming state in which such a short-time control is performed but a probability variation control (probability variation control) described later is not performed is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a short-time state (or a low-accuracy high-base state). The normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. The time-shortening control in the time-shortening state is that when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Just finish. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 16 rounds jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 16 rounds. It is usually referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as “16 round non-probable big hit symbol”). Also, the fact that the 16-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “16 round normal big hit” (also referred to as “16 round non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 16-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol that indicates the number “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the state is finished, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time reduction control. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed together with the time-shortening control is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a time-variable probability varying state (or a highly accurate high base state). As a result of the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration pattern will be higher than in the normal state or the short time state. To improve. The probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result is “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Alternatively, in the probability variation control, as in the case of the time reduction control, any one of the conditions that the special display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” first. When established, the process may be terminated. 16 rounds, such as a special symbol indicating the number “7”, are controlled to a probable change state such as a high-accuracy high-base state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The jackpot symbol is referred to as a 16-round probability variable jackpot symbol. Further, the fact that the 16 round probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “16 round probability big hit”.

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “5” and “9” that will be the 8-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol that indicates the number of “5” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the state is completed, time-shortening control (time reduction control) is performed in which the special symbol variation time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state (low probability low base state). A gaming state in which such a short-time control is performed but a probability variation control (probability variation control) described later is not performed is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a short-time state (or a low-accuracy high-base state). The normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. The time-shortening control in the time-shortening state is that when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Just finish. Like the special symbol indicating the number “5”, the 8-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 8 rounds. It is usually referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as an “8-round non-probable variation jackpot symbol”). The fact that the 8-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “8 round normal big hit” (also called “8 round non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “5” and “9” that will be the 8-round big hit symbol, the special symbol that shows the number “9” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the state is finished, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time reduction control. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed together with the time-shortening control is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a time-variable probability varying state (or a highly accurate high base state). As a result of the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration pattern will be higher than in the normal state or the short time state. To improve. The probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result is “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Alternatively, in the probability variation control, as in the case of the time reduction control, any one of the conditions that the special display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” first. When established, the process may be terminated. Like the special symbol indicating the number “9”, the eight rounds are controlled to a probable change state such as a high-accuracy high-base state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The jackpot symbol is referred to as an 8-round probability variable jackpot symbol. Further, the fact that the 8-round probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “8 round probability variable big hit”.

  Probability control is continuously performed after the two-round big hit state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two-round big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. Whether or not the time reduction control is performed after the end of the two round big hit state may be determined depending on whether or not the time reduction control is performed before the two round big hit state is reached. That is, after the two round big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol indicating the number “1” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game executed when the time-shortening control is not performed, the probability variation control is performed. On the other hand, it is controlled to a time-variable state (highly accurate low base state) without time-shortening control. After the two-round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the fixed special symbol indicating the number “1” is stopped and displayed in the special game executed when the time control is performed in the time-short state or the time-varying probability changing state. Are controlled to a time-variable accuracy changing state (high accuracy high base state) in which probability variation control is performed together with time-shortening control. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round jackpot symbol that is subjected to the probability variation control after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is performed is the two-round probability variation. It is referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as a “probable big hit symbol”). The fact that the two-round probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “two rounds probable big hit” (also called “surprise probability” or “suddenly probable big hit”). Note that “probability” when the time reduction control is being performed is particularly referred to as “time / medium urgent accuracy”, and “rush accuracy” when the time reduction control is not being performed is particularly referred to as “time / shortness urgent accuracy”.

  The low accuracy low base state and the low accuracy high base state are also collectively referred to as “low accuracy state”. The highly accurate and high base state and the highly accurate and high base state are collectively referred to as a “highly accurate state”. The low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state are collectively referred to as “low base state”. The low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state are collectively referred to as a “high base state”.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second start condition is such that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening as well as the time reduction control is also referred to as high opening control (or advantageous opening control). 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 start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the time-short state or the time-change probability change state, it becomes easier to reach a big hit gaming state than in the normal state. 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.

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided in the right gaming area 2B, which is the second gaming area. Therefore, when high opening control is performed together with time reduction control, if the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Easy to enter). In addition, since the time-saving control is performed, it is possible to quickly digest the special game and shorten the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Thus, during the time-shortening control in which the high-opening control is performed together with the time-shortening control, the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area 2B.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed from the second state to the first state and then returned to the second state in the same manner as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening for the second period by the large winning opening door provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation for opening the big prize opening is in the third round. Control may be made so that at least one of the numbers is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. That is, the big hit probability immediately before the control to the small hit gaming state is started is maintained (continued) without being changed during the control to the small hit gaming state or after the control to the small hit gaming state is finished. Is done. In addition, when the short-time control is performed immediately before the control to the small hit gaming state is started, it is changed even during the control to the small hit gaming state and after the control to the small hit gaming state ends. Short time control is performed. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the big hit gaming state as a multi-round specific gaming state, the game ball passes through the big winning opening due to the long upper time limit for opening the big winning opening in each round or the large number of round executions ( Easy to enter). On the other hand, in the 2 round big hit state or the small win game state, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in each round or variable winning action is short, or the number of execution times of the round or variable winning action is small. For example, it is difficult for a game ball to pass (enter) through the big prize opening. In this way, in the big hit game state, the open state (first state) in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening like the big hit game state as the multi-round specific game state. ) And a closed state (second state) that can be controlled in a closed state (second state), and in a second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass (enter) through the big prize opening, such as a two-round big hit state ( A second specific gaming state that can be controlled in a first state) and a closed state (second state) is included. Note that the first specific gaming state is not limited to the state in which the change mode of the big prize opening becomes the first change mode in all rounds, and the change mode of the big prize opening in at least one round is the first change mode. What is necessary. That is, the first specific gaming state may be any if the change mode of the big prize opening includes the first change mode. On the other hand, the second specific gaming state only needs to be such that the change mode of the big prize opening is only the second change mode.

  The small hit gaming state is a special gaming state that is different from the big hit gaming state in that the previous gaming state is continued after the end. The change mode of the big prize opening in the small hit game state is only the second change mode, similarly to the two round big hit state as the second specific gaming state included in the big hit game state.

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right gaming area 2B, which is the second gaming area. Therefore, when the big winning opening is changed between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) under the control of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B. Then, there is a possibility that a large number of prize balls may be obtained as prizes when the game balls pass (enter) through the big prize opening. In this way, when the big prize opening changes between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the optimal launch position of the game ball in the game area (Launch target position) is the right game area 2B. However, in the 2 round big hit state or the small hit game state, the big win game state as a multi-round specific game state due to the small number of times that the big winning opening is opened (first state) or short open time Compared to the change mode (first change mode) of the special winning opening in, the game ball becomes a change mode (second change mode) in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through (enter) the big winning port.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in response to variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L is based on the establishment of either the first start condition or the second start condition. At 5C and 5R, variation of the decorative symbols is started, and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle” are stopped and displayed (derived display). Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to the procedure for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in the predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included one that stops and displays a decorative symbol that becomes a confirmed decorative symbol simultaneously.

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach state, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player by a variable display mode of a decorative design or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” are set to be executable.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, either “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Here, the temporary stop display is the stop of the decorative symbol that is performed before the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display) because the variation time determined for each of a plurality of types of variation patterns described later has elapsed. Refers to the display. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are based on the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After the decorative symbols are changed in all of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, The effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo continuous change) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the “variable display” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R constitute any one of a plurality of types of pseudo continuous chances. A decorative design is displayed temporarily. Note that the quasi-continuous chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 16-round normal jackpot symbol, is stopped or displayed as the special symbol for the 16-round jackpot symbol as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, or the 8-round jackpot symbol is displayed. When the special symbol indicating the number of “5”, which is the 8-round normal jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols, the predetermined reach is determined in accordance with the variable display state of the decorative symbol being the reach state. After the effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol pattern that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is used as the confirmed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern to be displayed is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. . After the variable display result is “big hit” in the “non-probable” big hit type, control is made to the 16 round big hit state or the eighth round big hit state, and when the 16 round big hit state or the eight round big hit state ends, the time is shortened. It will be controlled to the state (low-accuracy base state).

  In response to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special game becomes the 16-round normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is executed. The decorative display variable display mode in which is stopped is displayed, among the “big hit types” of “non-probable change”, in particular, “first non-probable change”, “second non-probable change”, or “third non-probable change”. It is also said to be a “big hit type”. In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an eight-round normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is executed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbols that are displayed in a stopped state is, among the “big hit types” of “non-probable change”, in particular, “the big hit type” of “fourth non-probable change” or “fifth non-probable change”. Also called.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 16-round probability variable big-hit symbol, is specially displayed as a 16-round big-hit symbol, or an 8-round big-hit symbol is displayed. When the special symbol indicating the number “9”, which is the 8 round probability variation big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols, the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state. After the reach effect similar to that in the case where the variable display mode is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When a 16-round probability variable big hit symbol or an 8-round probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special special symbol in a special game, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. There may be. In this way, regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a certain variation jackpot combination, the 16 round probability variation jackpot symbol or the eight round probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special game. The display mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. After the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type in this way, it is controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state. It is controlled to a certain change state (high accuracy high base state).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 16-round probability variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the probability variable big hit combination or normal The decorative display variable display mode in which the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is displayed in a stopped state is, in particular, the “first probability variation”, “second probability variation”, or “third” among the “big hit types” of “probability variation”. It is also said to be a “big hit type” of “Probability”. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 8-round normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the probability variable jackpot combination or normal The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is the “big hit type” of “non-probable change”, in particular, “fourth positive change” or “five positive change” “big hit” It is also called “type”.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again to change, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a probable big hit combination is not changed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A change promotion promotion effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect during the stop display of the symbol may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect during the change may be executed.

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

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect informing that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decoration pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion in a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is executed. In addition, the fixed decoration symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, and the success promotion effect during the change and the promotion effect during the jackpot are not performed, and it is indicated to the player that the game is “16 rounds probable big hit” or “8 rounds probable big hit”. The variable display mode in the case of not being notified is said to be a jackpot type of “latency probability change”, among the jackpot types of “probability change”.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbols may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols that are determined in advance as the second opening chance may be displayed. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise accuracy big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, the high accuracy and high base state is changed to the short time accuracy changing state. (In the case of short- and medium-speed collision accuracy) or in the high-accuracy low base state, it is controlled to be in the time-varying probability change state (in the case of short- and long-term collision accuracy).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various power supply boards 10, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a payout control board 15, a launch control board 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Note that the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as independent boards that are separate from the effect control board 12, or may be integrated into the effect control board 12 and configured as one board. In addition, various control boards such as an information terminal board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The power supply board 10 is installed independently of each control board such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board 15, and generates a voltage used by each control board and mechanism component in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the power supply board 10 generates AC24V, VLP (DC + 24V), VSL (DC + 30V), VDD (DC + 12V), VCC (DC + 5V), and VBB (DC + 5V). The power supply substrate 10 only needs to be equipped with the backup power supply circuit 500 and the clear switch 501. The backup power supply circuit 500 only needs to include a capacitor charged from a power supply line of VDD (DC + 5V), for example.

  A power supply monitoring circuit may be mounted on the power supply board 10. The power monitoring circuit is configured by using, for example, a power failure monitoring reset module IC, and is a circuit capable of outputting a power cut signal. For example, when a predetermined power supply voltage (VSL as an example) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value (+22 V as an example), the power supply monitoring circuit outputs a power-off signal in an off state (high level). On the other hand, when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the predetermined value continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms), an on-state (low level) power-off signal is output. Alternatively, the power supply monitoring circuit may output a power-off signal in an on state immediately when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a predetermined value or less. For example, the power-off signal may be a negative logic electric signal that is turned on when it is low and turned off when it is high. The power-off signal output from the power supply monitoring circuit is amplified by, for example, an output driver circuit mounted on the power supply board 10 and then transmitted to the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 via a predetermined connector and signal line. The The power-off signal may be transmitted to the main board 11 via the payout control board 15.

  The predetermined power supply voltage to be monitored for outputting the power-off signal is preferably a voltage higher than a specified value (for example, +12 V) in the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch, such as the power supply voltage VSL. As a result, the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch decreases and various switches (for example, the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, the winning confirmation switch 25, etc.). Before the operation state becomes unstable, by outputting a power-off signal (turning on), it is possible to prevent the progress of game control based on erroneous detection by various switches. That is, when the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch is lowered, the switch output of the negative logic (turned on at a low level) is turned on, but the power supply voltage VSL that drops earlier than the power supply voltage VDD is monitored to supply power By recognizing the stop, it becomes possible to enter a state of waiting for power supply recovery and not detecting the switch output before the switch output is turned on.

  In place of the solenoid drive power supply voltage VSL, for example, a power cut-off signal is generated by monitoring an arbitrary power supply voltage higher than a specified value in the switch operation power supply voltage VDD, for example, the power supply voltage VLP for lighting the light emitter. You may make it output. In addition, the condition for detecting the stop of the supply of power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside is not limited to the fact that the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has become a predetermined value or less. Any condition can be used as long as it is possible to detect that the power has been cut off. For example, the AC wave such as AC 24V may be monitored to detect that the AC wave has stopped, or the signal obtained by digitizing the AC wave may be monitored and the AC signal may be generated when the digital signal becomes flat. It may be a detection condition for the interruption.

  The clear switch 501 mounted on the power supply substrate 10 has a push button structure, for example, and outputs a clear signal that is turned on in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. The clear signal may be an electrical signal that is turned on when it becomes low level in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. Alternatively, the clear signal may be an electric signal that is turned on when the clear signal becomes a high level in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. The clear signal output from the clear switch 501 is transmitted to the main board 11 via, for example, a predetermined connector or signal line, and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the dispensing control board 15. When the clear switch 501 is not operated, the output of the clear signal is stopped (set to high level or low level). Note that the clear switch 501 may have a configuration other than the push button structure (for example, a slide switch structure, a toggle switch structure, a dial switch structure, or the like).

  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. For example, the main board 11 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program, a switch circuit 114 and a solenoid circuit 115. The switch circuit 114 receives detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25. The switch circuit 114 takes these detection signals and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 outputs drive signals for the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100. The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a clock circuit 101, a reset / interrupt controller 102, a random number circuit 103, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 105, and the like. , A RAM (Random Access Memory) 106, a timer circuit (PIT) 107, a serial communication circuit (SCI) 108, and an external bus interface 109.

  The clock circuit 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates an internal system clock by, for example, dividing an oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal by two. The internal system clock generated by the clock circuit 101 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 104 that control the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. The internal system clock is also supplied to the random number circuit 103 and is used for monitoring the frequency of the random number clock, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the game control microcomputer 100. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 102 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal is input to the external system reset terminal for a certain period. The user reset is a reset that occurs due to a predetermined factor, such as a watchdog timer (WDT) time-out signal or a non-designated area travel prohibition (IAT).

  The random number circuit 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random number value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of MR4 and random number value MR5 for determining a normal map display result is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). 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. Based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 103, the CPU 104 processes or updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 103, for example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106. Thus, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted. Alternatively, the CPU 104 counts (updates) a part of numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 by software using only a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 without using the random number circuit 103, for example. It may be. As an example, the numerical data extracted by the CPU 104 from the random number circuit 103 serving as hardware is processed by software, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated. The numerical data indicating MR2 to MR5 may be updated by software by the CPU 104 using a random counter or the like.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Note that some of the plurality of variation pattern types may be configured to include a common variation pattern, and all of the variation patterns included in one variation pattern type may be the other variation pattern. Some may be configured to be included in the type. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. The random number value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result indicates whether or not the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the open state (first state) with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal figure game as “per normal figure”. , A random value used to determine.

  The CPU 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 executes a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on a control code read from the ROM 105, thereby executing game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1. CPU. When such game control is executed, the CPU 104 temporarily stores fixed data from the ROM 105, the CPU 104 temporarily stores various data in the RAM 106 and temporarily stores the various data in the RAM 106, and the CPU 104 temporarily stores the data in the RAM 106. A variable data read operation for reading out various variable data being received, a reception operation in which the CPU 104 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 109, the serial communication circuit 108, etc., and the CPU 104 is in an external bus A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the interface 109 and the serial communication circuit 108 is also performed.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 104 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 105. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 104) is hereinafter referred to as executing (or performing processing). Specifically, the CPU 104 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  The ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The ROM 105 may store a security check program. The CPU 104 reads the security check program stored in the ROM 105 when the game control microcomputer 100 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and the stored contents of the ROM 105 are changed. A security check process is executed to check whether or not it has been done. The security check program may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 105. Further, the security check program may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 109, for example.

  The RAM 106 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 106 may be a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created in the backup power supply circuit 500 of the power supply substrate 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 106 is stored for a predetermined period.

  The timer circuit 107 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that enables real-time interruption and time measurement. The timer circuit 107 only needs to update the timer value in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). .

  The serial communication circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals by serial communication with the payout control board 15 (the payout control microcomputer 150). The serial communication circuit 108 may be used for bidirectional serial communication with the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15. Further, the serial communication circuit 108 may be used for unidirectional (only transmission) serial communication with the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thereby, the signal input with respect to the main board | substrate 11 from the production control board | substrate 12 side can be prohibited, and an improper act can be prevented.

  The external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the game control microcomputer 100, a direction control function of the address bus, data bus, and each control signal, etc. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 109 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100, and address signals, data signals, various control signals, etc. with these external devices As long as it transmits and receives.

  The presentation control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 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 18, and receives the image display device 5. Various circuits for controlling the presentation operation by the production electrical parts such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control microcomputer 120, a VDP (video display processor) 121, and an effect data memory 122 for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program are mounted.

  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.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 120A that operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external effect control ROM (not shown). In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 may include a serial communication circuit that inputs (receives) signals through serial communication with the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 causes the VDP 121 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command as the control signal transmitted from the main board 11.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the effect data memory 122 to the VDP 121 in accordance with the received effect control command. The effect data memory 122 stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data. It has a storage area to keep it. The VDP 121 reads image data from a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in accordance with a command from the CPU 120A. The VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting an effect control pattern stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122, and sends various control commands to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. It may be output.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor 51. Various circuits are installed. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the award ball payout operation by the payout motor 51. The payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the driving of the payout motor 51 in accordance with the communication result with the card unit via the interface board, for example.

  On the payout control board 15, a payout control microcomputer 150 for controlling the payout operation of the game ball according to a program and a switch circuit 151 are mounted. The switch circuit 151 receives wiring for receiving detection signals from the full tank switch 26 and the ball break switch 27, and detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71, the payout count switch 72, and the error release switch 73. Wiring is connected. In addition, the payout control board 15 is configured to transmit a command signal for performing a payout control of the game ball in the payout motor 51 and a command signal for performing display control in the error display LED 74. Wiring, wiring for communication with the card unit, etc. are connected via the interface board.

  Here, the full tank switch 26 is installed on the side wall of the surplus ball passage that communicates between the striking ball supply tray and the surplus ball receiving tray, for example, below the back of the game board 2, and detects the full tank of the surplus ball receiving tray. Is. A lot of game balls based on award balls or ball lending requests are paid out, the batting supply tray becomes full, and after the game balls reach the contact port, when game balls are paid out, the game balls pass through the surplus ball passage. It is led to the extra ball tray. When the game ball is further paid out, for example, a predetermined sensing lever presses the full switch 26 to turn on.

  Further, the ball break switch 27 is installed downstream of the guide rail that guides the game ball to the payout device in which the payout motor 51 is installed, for example, on the back of the game board 2, and via a curve rod downstream of the guide rail. This is for detecting the presence or absence of game balls in two rows of ball passages communicated with each other. As an example, the ball break switch 27 is locked by a locking piece at a position where it can be detected that 27 to 28 game balls are present in the ball path, and the maximum payout number (for example, 100) It is possible to confirm that at least 25 pieces corresponding to a circle are secured. The guide rail guides a game ball from a storage tank that stores a game ball as a supply ball above the back of the game board 2 to a payout device, and a payout motor 51 is provided below the ball passage. The payout device in which is installed is fixed.

  The error release switch 73 is a switch for releasing the error state by software reset when the payout control microcomputer 150 is controlled to a predetermined error state. The error display LED 74 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is used to display error codes corresponding to various errors based on an error flag set by the payout control microcomputer 150.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the payout control microcomputer 150. The payout control microcomputer 150 is a one-chip microcomputer similar to the game control microcomputer 100, for example, and includes a clock circuit 211, a reset / interrupt controller 212, a random number circuit 213, a CPU 214, a ROM 215, and a RAM 216. , A timer circuit (PIT) 217, a serial communication circuit (SCI) 218, and an external bus interface 219. The random number circuit 213 only needs to have the same configuration as the random number circuit 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100, and the serial communication circuit 218 is similar to the serial communication circuit 108 included in the game control microcomputer 100. What is necessary is just to have the structure of. The payout control microcomputer 150 may not include the random number circuit 213.

  The ROM 215 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 stores a payout control program. In the payout control microcomputer 150, for example, the CPU 214 reads out the payout control program stored in the ROM 215, and performs various processes based on the payout control command transmitted from the main board 11, the communication result with the card unit, and the like. By executing, the game ball payout operation is controlled.

  The RAM 216 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the payout operation of the game ball. At least a part of the RAM 216 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created in the backup power supply circuit 500 of the power supply board 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 216 is saved for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 216 is a backup RAM that is backed up.

  The launch control board 17 shown in FIG. 2 is for controlling the launch operation of the game ball by a predetermined launch device in accordance with the operation amount of the operation knob 31. For example, a wiring for transmitting a drive signal from the power supply board 10 or the main board 11, a wiring for transmitting a connection signal from the card unit, and a wiring from the operation knob 31 are connected to the firing control board 17, and Wiring to the motor 61 is connected. The connection signal from the card unit may be branched by the payout control board 15 and transmitted to the launch control board 17, or may be sent from the card unit to the launch control board 17 without going through the payout control board 15. May be. The firing control board 17 adjusts the driving force of the firing motor 61 corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 31. For example, the launch motor 61 elastically deforms the launch spring by a driving force adjusted by the launch control board 17, and transmits the biasing force of the launch spring to the striking hammer to hit the game ball. It is fired toward the game area at a speed corresponding to the operation amount.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 5A 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 (seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The form of the effect control command shown in FIG. 5A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, but the number of bytes constituting the production control command may be 1 or a plurality of 3 or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change of the first special figure in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change of the second special figure in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol 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.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the prior determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Which of the following is “big hit”, “first non-probability change” to “fifth non-probability change”, “first probability change” to “fifth probability change”, “short-time out-of-speed accuracy”, “short-time out-of-range accuracy” Corresponding to, different EXT data is set.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation pattern shown by the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command and the variable display result shown by the variable display result notification command can be specified by one production | presentation control command. As an example, EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a fluctuation pattern and a variable display result (such as “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, or a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). An effect control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The decoration symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified on the side of the effect control board 12, and the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the decorative design is variable display time. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not received, the determined decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped state to confirm the variable display result.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the jackpot type, “short-time out-of-range accuracy” or “short-time out-of-range accuracy”, etc. That's fine. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command, the EXT data set according to the jackpot type or the like may be different from the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening designation command that designates display of an effect image during a period in which the big winning opening is open in each round, corresponding to the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the winning a prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round corresponding to the big hit gaming state. This is a command after opening the mouth. In the command for opening a special prize opening and the designation command after opening a special prize opening, for example, the number of rounds executed in the 16 round big hit state (for example, “1” to “16”) or the number of rounds executed in the 8 round big hit state (for example, Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” or “2”) in the big hit state of “1” to “8”). Depending on whether it is a 16-round big hit state, an 8-round big hit state, or a 2-round big hit state, a special command for opening a special prize opening and a designation command after opening a special prize opening are prepared separately. Also good. On the other hand, the number of types of effect control commands can be reduced by using a common command during opening of the big prize opening and a designation command after opening the big prize opening common to the 16 round big hit state, the 8 round big hit state, and the 2 round big hit state. Can be reduced. In the case of the two round big hit state, the designation command during opening of the big prize opening and the designation command after opening the big prize opening may not be transmitted. In the big hit game state, regardless of whether the big prize opening is in an open state in each round or whether the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, A continuous production operation may be executed from the start time to the end time of the state.

  The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command is set. Data is set. Alternatively, in the jackpot end designation command, the EXT data set according to the jackpot type or the like may be different from the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command.

  The command A600H is a small hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the small hit gaming state. Command A700H is a small hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the small hit gaming state. In the case of the small hit gaming state, a special command during opening of a big prize opening or a designation command after opening of a big prize opening may be transmitted as in the case of the two round big hit condition. Alternatively, in the case of the small hit gaming state, as in the case of the two round big hit state, the special command opening designation command or the special designation command after the big prize opening release may not be transmitted.

  The command B001H is for executing a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established.

  The command C0XXH displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display unit 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 in an identifiable manner. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value with the pending storage count. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 591A and the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 591B shown in FIG. Correspondingly, different EXT data is set. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 591A and the second special figure hold storage unit 591B can be specified.

  In this embodiment, the first and second start opening winning designation commands and the reserved memory number designation command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the notification content indicating which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied and the notification content of the total reserved storage number are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to the combination of the established start condition (the first start condition or the second start condition) and the total reserved memory number is prepared. The established start condition and the total number of reserved memories may be specified. Here, when it is possible to specify which one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied by one effect control command together with the total reserved memory number, for example, the upper limit value of the total reserved memory number is “8”. ”, It is necessary to prepare a total of 16 types of effect control commands of 8 types corresponding to the case where the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. On the other hand, if an effect control command that can specify which of the first start condition and the second start condition is established and an effect control command that can specify the total number of reserved memories are prepared separately, the first If there are prepared a total of 10 types of effect control commands comprising two types of effect control commands that can specify each of the start condition and the second start condition and eight types of effect control commands that can specify the total number of reserved memories. It is often possible to reduce the types of commands prepared in advance and the storage capacity of the command table.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 is, for example, a payout control command transmitted as an electrical signal. The payout control command is set for transmitting the payout control command by the CPU 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, and the game control microcomputer 100 is provided based on the setting. It is transmitted to the payout control board 15 by the serial communication circuit 108. In the following description, the transmission operation of the payout control command from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 includes a series of operations by the CPU 104 and the serial communication circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. To do.

  For example, a payout notification command as an electrical signal is transmitted from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11. The payout notification command is set to transmit the payout notification command by the CPU 214 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15, and the serial number provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 is based on the setting. It is transmitted to the main board 11 by the communication circuit 218. In the following description, the transmission operation of the payout notification command from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 includes a series of operations by the CPU 214 and the serial communication circuit 218 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. To do. In addition, in the following description, not only a command for a predetermined operation from one of the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 to the other, but also a notification signal for notifying the other of the operation state of the other is a payout control command or a payout It shall be included in the notification command.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a control command transmitted / received between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15. Various control commands are transmitted and received between the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 and the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 in order to perform various controls related to payout operations. Is done. In this embodiment, the payout control command transmitted from the main board 11 side to the payout control board 15 side includes a connection confirmation command and a prize ball number command. Also, the payout notification command transmitted from the payout control board 15 side to the main board 11 side includes a connection OK command, a prize ball number reception command, a prize ball end command, and a prize ball preparation command.

  The connection confirmation command is used to check whether the connection state between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 150 is normal or not at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). It is a control command transmitted from the computer 100.

  The connection OK command is a control command that the payout control microcomputer 150 transmits as a response signal in response to reception of the connection confirmation command. Different data may be set in the second byte of the connection OK command depending on whether or not a predetermined error has occurred in the payout control microcomputer 150 and the type of error in the case of occurrence. Different data may be set according to the control state other than the error.

  The award ball number command is a control command for notifying the number of game balls (for example, any one of 0 to 15) to be paid out, and is transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100 based on the occurrence of a winning. For the second byte of the award ball number command, different data may be set according to the number of game balls to be paid out. The winning ball number acceptance command is a control command that the payout control microcomputer 150 transmits as a response signal in response to receiving the winning ball number command.

  The winning ball end command is a control command transmitted by the payout control microcomputer 150 based on the end of the winning ball payout operation. The prize ball preparation command is used to notify that a prize ball payout operation is not completed due to a long time in the prize ball payout operation, a ball rental operation or a predetermined error. The payout control microcomputer 150 transmits a control command. Similar to the connection OK command, different data may be set in the second byte of the winning ball preparation command depending on the error state. In the prize ball preparation command, the gaming control microcomputer 100 can specify the state in which the prize ball payout operation cannot be started immediately because the ball rental operation is in progress or the state in which the prize ball payout operation is being executed. It may be shown.

  In addition to the transmission / reception of the payout control command and the payout notification command by serial communication, the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 also transmit / receive payout control signals. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of a payout control signal transmitted and received between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15. In this embodiment, the payout control signal includes a connection signal and a payout detection signal.

  The connection signal is output when the main board 11 rises (when the game control microcomputer 100 starts up), and a signal for notifying the payout control board 15 that the main board 11 has risen (of the main board 11). The connection signal indicates that the prize ball can be paid out. The connection signal is 1-bit data, and is a payout control board from the main board 11 side by one signal line. It may be transmitted to the 15 side.

  The payout detection signal is a signal for notifying the main board 11 side of the detection result every time it is detected that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls have been paid out on the payout control board 15 side. is there. The payout detection signal is 1-bit data, and may be transmitted from the payout control board 15 side to the main board 11 side by one signal line.

  In the ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various selection data and decision data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the control code to be a user program for game control and a security check program, Stores table data and the like. For example, the ROM 105 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 104 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 105 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 104 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 105. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state including both short time and no short time). Depending on whether or not there is a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, it is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. 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). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the game state is controlled to the small hit game state, for example, the short time state (low probability high base state) or short time In a game state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, such as an accrual change state (high accuracy high base state), a small hit game state where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding frequent occurrences, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the extended game.

  In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, in the high base state such as the short-time state and the time-varying probability change state, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state is lower than in the low base state such as the normal state and the short-time probability change state. May be. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 105. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special game), the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change", It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “first probability variation” to “fifth probability variation” and “surprise probability”.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “80” to “99”) is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the fluctuation special figure is Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as 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 determining the jackpot type as 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 rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and controlled to the two round big hit state, for example, a normal state such as a short time state (a low probability state or a short time accurate change state). In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, frequent occurrence of a two round big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is avoided, and the game is enjoyed by extending the game. Decline can be prevented.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this way, the high base state such as the time-short state or the time-varying probability variation state is set to have a lower ratio of the “surprise accuracy” jackpot type than the low-base state such as the normal state or the time variation probability variation state. May be. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation 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.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative design. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Among the cases where the display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is any one of “first uncertain change” to “fifth non-change” or “first positive change” to “third positive change” and “surprise” In addition, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  The RAM 106 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 has a game control data holding area as shown in FIG. 10, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 590 is provided. The game control data holding area 590 includes a first special figure storage unit 591A, a second special figure storage unit 591B, a game control flag setting unit 592, a game control timer setting unit 593, and a game control counter setting unit. 594 and a game control buffer setting unit 595.

  The first special figure storage unit 591A satisfies the first start condition in response to the occurrence of the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) in which the first start condition is not established is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 591A associates with the reservation number in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and acquires (extracts) various kinds of information acquired (extracted) by the CPU 104 based on the establishment of the first start condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating a random number value is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the first special figure storage unit 591A as the storage data.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 591B satisfies the second start condition in response to the occurrence of the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. However, the hold data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) in which the second start condition is not established is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 591B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second start winning opening, and acquires (extracts) various kinds of information acquired (extracted) by the CPU 104 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating a random number value is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 591B as holding data.

  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 104 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updateable by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 104. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 104 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 103, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 103. 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.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating assignment of output ports (port outputs of the game control microcomputer 100) included in the external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 11, a connection signal as a payout control signal transmitted to the payout control board 15 is output from the output port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100. Further, a drive signal for the solenoid 82 provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that opens and closes the big winning opening by the big winning opening door, and an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B that opens and closes the second starting winning opening by the movable blade piece. The drive signal for the solenoid 81 is also output from the output port 0.

  From the output port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100, a state-on-time signal is output to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board). The on-time state signal is included in various information output signals related to control in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a predetermined initialization process is not executed. In addition, based on the fact that data indicating the probability variation state (high probability state) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 (for example, a backup area for storing the probability variation flag), the state output signal is output.

  From the output port 0 in the game control microcomputer 100, a payout condition establishment signal is output to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board). The payout condition establishment signal is included in various information output signals related to control in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a condition (payout condition) for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) prize balls as prizes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) Is a signal indicating that the payout condition is satisfied.

  Various signals and information such as a security signal, a time reduction signal, gaming machine specific information, a symbol determination signal, a second starting port signal, and a first starting port signal are output from the output port 1 in the gaming control microcomputer 100. The The security signal is a signal indicating the security state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, when it is determined that an abnormal winning to the second starting winning opening has occurred based on the detection result of the second starting opening switch 22B and the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 25, the security signal is displayed for a predetermined period ( (For example, for 4 minutes) is output to an external device such as a hall computer. By configuring in such a manner, it is possible to recognize that an illegal act that causes the second start winning opening to be recognized using radio waves or the like so as to be greater than the actual number of winnings, such as a hall computer. It can be recognized on the external device side.

  As another example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on and the initialization process is executed, the security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). By configuring as such, it is recognized that the initialization process has been executed at an unnatural timing (for example, even after all the gaming machine power reset operations have been completed when the amusement store is opened). By making it possible, the external device such as a hall computer can recognize the possibility that an unauthorized act of illegally resetting the power of the gaming machine and aiming for a big hit at the power reset timing is performed. it can.

  When an abnormal winning is detected, and an initialization process (for example, a process of clearing the stored contents of the RAM 106 based on an operation performed by the clear switch 501 when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on). A common security signal is output externally when executed. In this regard, the initialization process is usually performed only when the game machine power is reset when the amusement store is opened, so that the signal is output only once per day. It is not efficient and wasteful to provide the structure (connector, semiconductor relay, etc.). Therefore, in this embodiment, a signal line or circuit for external output is configured by outputting a common security signal when an abnormal winning is detected and when an initialization process is executed. The waste of elements is reduced. That is, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts of a mechanism for outputting information to an external device such as a hall computer and complication of wiring work.

  The time reduction signal is turned on when the signal state (on / off) changes according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (time reduction state or time-variable probability changing state). Signal. The time reduction signal is a signal indicating that the time reduction control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine specific information is information individually assigned in advance for each chip of the gaming control microcomputer 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or for each pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a manufacturer code, a chip individual number, and Contains model name code. The gaming machine specific information is externally output based on the establishment of any one of a plurality of predetermined different information output conditions, so that the gaming machine specific information is on the external device side such as a hall computer. What is necessary is just to make it possible to determine the legitimacy of. An information output condition for outputting game machine specific information to the outside may be satisfied when the power is turned on, a big hit, a door is opened, or the like. In addition, when it is determined that a predetermined abnormal winning has occurred, the information output condition may be satisfied and the gaming machine specific information may be externally output in accordance with the external output of the security signal.

  The symbol determination signal is a signal that is output externally to notify the number of special symbol fluctuations. The second start port signal is a signal output externally to notify the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The first start port signal is a signal output to the outside in order to notify the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A.

  From the output port 2 in the game control microcomputer 100, various signals such as a firing position designation signal (right), a big winning opening open signal, a small hit middle signal, and a big hit middle signal are output. The signal position (on / off) of the launch position designation signal (right) changes according to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game. This is a signal for designating the right position that is turned on when the region 2B. The launch position designation signal (right) is also simply referred to as “launch position designation signal”. The launch position designation signal is a signal indicating that a game ball as a game medium should be launched into the right game area 2B as a predetermined area.

  The signal indicating that the special winning prize opening is in progress changes depending on the operating state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 serving as a special electric accessory, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is activated to cause a special prize opening. Is turned on when is open. The small hitting signal is a signal that is turned on when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the small hitting gaming state. The big hit signal is a signal that is turned on when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state.

  Note that the logic (for example, 0 is on) opposite to the “logic” (for example, 1 is on) shown in FIG. 11 may be used. In particular, for the connection signal, the main board 11 and the payout control board. The “logic” is determined so that the payout control microcomputer 150 is always detected to be in an off state when the signal line to the terminal 15 is disconnected or when the cable is disconnected (including no cable connection). . Specifically, generally, when disconnection or disconnection of the cable occurs, a high level is detected on the signal receiving side, so the high level on the signal line between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 is the game control means. The “logic” is determined to be in the off state at the output port at. Therefore, if necessary, an output buffer circuit for logically inverting the signal is provided outside the output port on the main board 11.

  Various signals and information (information output signals) from the output port 0 and the output port 1 in the game control microcomputer 100 to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board) For example, output data of a first start port signal, a second start port signal, a symbol determination signal, gaming machine specific information, a security signal, an on-time state signal, and a payout condition establishment signal) are output.

  From the output port 1 and the output port 2 in the gaming control microcomputer 100, various signals (for example, a launch position designation signal, a big prize opening open signal, a small hit middle signal, a big hit middle signal, a time signal) which are test terminal output signals. Output data can be output. For example, the test terminal output signal may be generated as appropriate when the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 is performing game control or based on a test terminal output signal generation program.

  Note that the same signal may be output from a plurality of bits for different uses. For example, one bit in the output port may be output as a test terminal output signal, and other bits may be output as an information output signal.

  In addition to the signals shown in FIG. 11, for example, a probability variation signal indicating that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state may be output. The time reduction signal and the probability change signal correspond to the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20, respectively, and the time reduction control and the probability change control for the variable display of the special symbol and the normal symbol. May be output as a plurality of signals individually indicating that.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating assignment of input ports (port inputs of the game control microcomputer 100) included in the external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 12, detection signals from the winning confirmation switch 25, the general winning opening switch 24, and the count switch 23 are input to the input port 0 of the gaming control microcomputer 100. In addition to a payout detection signal and a door opening signal from the payout control board 15, a magnet sensor signal and a radio wave sensor signal are input to the input port 1. In the input port 2, a power-off signal from the power supply substrate 10, an operation detection signal (clear signal) of the clear switch 501, and further detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22 </ b> A, 22 </ b> B. Entered.

  The effect control ROM incorporated in or externally provided in the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. Various data tables are stored. For example, the effect control ROM includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 120A to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination table, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the effect control ROM, the CPU 120A controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image 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 at the time of special figure fluctuation 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 is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. 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.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. 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 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. 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 image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. 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 operation button 30 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 including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 120A determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design 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 an effect image such as an image or a background image in the display area of the image 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 cause the light emitter to blink in a manner specified by the lamp control data, which is specified by the operation detection control data. Control for changing the rendering operation is performed based on the operation on the operation unit detected during the period. 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 CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the effect control ROM and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM. The storage address of the effect control ROM of the pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, and the reading position of the stored data in the effect control ROM may be specified. 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 CPU 120 </ b> A performs effects devices (image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> R, game effect lamp 9, etc.) according to 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 light emitter 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 microcomputer 120 to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the like. In the VDP 121 that has received a command from the effect control microcomputer 120, the image data indicated by the command is read from the effect data memory 122 and temporarily stored in the VRAM. In the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the production control microcomputer 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. Expand.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating assignment of output ports (port outputs of the payout control microcomputer 150) included in the external bus interface 219 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. As shown in FIG. 14, the output port 0 of the payout control microcomputer 150 outputs a signal of each phase supplied to the payout motor 51 by the stepping motor. In addition, as a PRDY signal or EXS signal transmitted to a predetermined card unit, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a predetermined error state (such as a ball-out error state or a full tank error state), and a prize A prize ball signal indicating that a prize ball payout has been detected is also output from the output port 0.

  From the output port 1 of the payout control microcomputer 150, each segment output signal of the error display LED 74 by 7 segment LED is output. Also, a payout detection signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls has been detected as a prize is output from the output port 1.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating assignment of input ports (port inputs of the payout control microcomputer 150) included in the external bus interface 219 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. As shown in FIG. 15, the VL signal, the BRDY signal, and the BRQ signal from the card unit are input to the input port 0 of the payout control microcomputer 150. Further, a connection signal from the main board 11 and detection signals from the full tank switch 26, the ball break switch 27, and the dispensing motor position sensor 71 are also input to the input port 0. In addition, an operation signal from the error release switch 73 and a detection signal from the payout count switch 72 are input to the input port 1 of the payout control microcomputer 150.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing various signals that can be output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, an information output signal is sent from a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 to a predetermined external device (such as a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board) or the like. Output externally. A part of the information output signal may be temporarily transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 and then output to the outside. The information output signal includes a first start port signal, a second start port signal, a symbol confirmation signal, a gaming machine specific information, a security signal, a closing state signal, a payout condition establishment signal, a payout detection signal, and a gaming machine error state signal. include. The information output signal is not limited to these signals, and may include a predetermined signal for external output to an external device such as a door opening signal. Such an information output signal may be a signal used for managing an operation state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an external device such as a hall computer.

  Further, in the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, processing for outputting the test terminal output signal to the outside is executed. Note that the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 may also execute processing for outputting a part of the test terminal output signal to the outside. The test terminal output signal includes a launch position designation signal, a big prize opening open signal, a small hit middle signal, a big hit middle signal, and a short time signal. Such a test terminal output signal may be a signal that enables inspection of the operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when an external device such as a test device is connected.

  The same signal may be included in both the test terminal output signal and the information output signal. For example, the time reduction signal may be included in both the test terminal output signal and the information output signal. Further, a predetermined signal such as a probability variation signal not shown in FIG. 16 may be included in the test terminal output signal and the information output signal.

  The main board 11 has a wiring pattern capable of transmitting a test terminal output signal including a launch position designation signal to an external device. On this wiring pattern, in order to mount the connection component used for connection with the test apparatus used as the external device with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a connection component mounting portion may be provided. The connecting parts are mounted only at the time of testing, and may be not mounted at the time of normal use other than during testing.

  As an example, a test signal output circuit including a test signal terminal for externally outputting a test terminal output signal may be mounted on the main board 11. The test signal terminal of the test signal output circuit may be configured by a signal pin that can be connected to a probe from a test device that is an external device and a connector that can be connected to a cable from the test device. The test signal output circuit may be mounted on the main board 11, but may be configured as a relay board that can be detached from the main board 11 in order to reduce the cost during mass production. When a connector is used, a connector mounting wiring pattern may be prepared on the main board 11 and the connector may be mounted only during a test. In addition, signal pins and connectors may be sealed (sealed), removed, not mounted or destroyed during normal use other than during testing so that fraud based on the external output of the test terminal output signal can be prevented.

  However, even during normal use other than during testing, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 only needs to execute processing for outputting a test terminal output signal to the outside. For example, as part of the process for performing game control and part of the process for externally outputting the information output signal Processing for enabling the test terminal output signal to be output externally may be performed.

  The processing for externally outputting the test terminal output signal is not limited to the processing executed in the game control microcomputer 100, and based on the processing content in the game control microcomputer 100, the test terminal output signal for external output. A signal processing module (for example, a profiler module) that performs processing may be configured to be detachable from the main board 11 or the like.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from the power supply board 10 is started and the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, the game control as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Execute main processing.

  When the game control main process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 104 first sets the interruption prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the gaming control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 104 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the CPU 104 starts outputting a connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 150 (step S4). When the CPU 104 starts outputting the connection signal in step S4, the CPU 104 sends a connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 150 unless the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped or output is impossible due to some communication error. Output continuously.

  Subsequently, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, settings (initialization) of the reset / interrupt controller 102, the timer circuit 107, and the like, which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) of the game control microcomputer 100, are performed. Thereafter, the CPU 104 sets the RAM 106 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  When the RAM 106 is set in an accessible state in step S6, a predetermined signal output timer may be cleared and the timer value may be initialized to “0”. As an example, a condition satisfaction signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control timer setting unit 593 is cleared, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. The condition satisfaction signal output timer measures the output time of a payout condition satisfaction signal indicating that a predetermined payout condition is satisfied when the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”) or more. Used. By clearing the condition establishment signal output timer when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the payout condition establishment signal that was being output immediately before the power is turned off is not continuously output after the power is turned on again. It is possible to prevent the payout condition satisfaction signal based on the fact that the payout condition is satisfied once being divided and output externally twice before and after the power is shut off.

  You may make it perform the software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) which controls progress of a game with software. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 11) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 15). Can be prevented.

  In the clear signal check process, the CPU 104 checks whether or not the clear signal (operation detection signal) in the on state is transmitted from the clear switch 501, that is, whether or not the clear switch 501 is turned on (step S <b> 7). Note that the CPU 104 may confirm the state of the clear signal (on / off) only once via the input port 2, but may confirm the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, and may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch 501 is not turned on in step S7, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 104 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not being performed, the CPU 104 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time when the power supply is stopped is stored, the CPU 104 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 104 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and sets the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the processes of steps S10 and S11) executed at the time of power-on that is not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 104 sets the setting at the time of power interruption recovery in order to return the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric parts control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. This is performed (step S91). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 106). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. As a result, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  In addition, the CPU 104 sets transmission of a command corresponding to power failure recovery by setting the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 105 as a pointer. After this transmission setting is made, a backup command is transmitted after serial communication circuit setting processing in step S15a described later is performed.

  After the setting at the time of restoration of power interruption is thus performed in step S91, whether or not data indicating that the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (at the time of power interruption) is a probable change state is stored. Is determined (step S92). That is, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the clear switch 501 is off and the initialization process is not executed. It is determined whether or not data indicating that the gaming state in 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state) as a special gaming state is stored.

  As an example, stored data indicating the state (on / off) of the probability change flag is checked in the backup area of the RAM 106. At this time, it may be determined whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored in correspondence with whether or not the probability variation flag is ON. In this embodiment, since the entire RAM 106 is backed up, the content of the probability variation flag is stored for a predetermined period after the power supply is stopped, regardless of the area in the RAM 106. Will be.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to determining whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored in correspondence with whether or not the probability variation flag is ON. For example, the stored data may be read from a predetermined storage area separately from the probability change flag. More specifically, based on the fact that the power-off signal is output when the power-off process (see step S20 in FIG. 18) is executed, the data indicating the state of the probability change flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 ( This data is stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply is stopped. In this case, by the process of step S91, the probability variation flag corresponding to the stored data in the predetermined area of the RAM 106 may be set to restore the gaming state when the power supply is stopped (when power is interrupted). . Further, as the special game state, it may be determined whether or not data indicating not only the probability variation state but also the short time state is stored. For example, the state of the time reduction flag stored in the backup area of the RAM 106 is checked, and it is determined whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored depending on whether or not the time reduction flag is on. May be.

  When there is a probability change memory at the time of power interruption (or memory of a special gaming state including a time reduction state), the output of the on-time state signal is designated (step S93). For example, the CPU 104 may designate the output of the on-time state signal by holding the state of the probability change flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 as it is. After the output state signal is designated, the processes in steps S131 to S136 and S147 (see FIG. 25) described later are executed, so that the input state signal is externally transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the external device. Will be output. It should be noted that the output of the on-state signal is started after the information output process (see step S28 in FIG. 18) based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt after the output on the on-state signal is specified in step S93. I can't. For example, as the processing of step S93, after the information buffer input state signal output bit position (bit 3 of output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 11) is set, the information buffer is set to the output value and the output value is set. May be output to the output port 0 to start external output of the on-state signal.

  In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the output of the on-time state signal is designated by holding the state of the probability variation flag as it is. That is, the state (ON / OFF) of the probability change flag indicates whether or not the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state, and specifies whether to output an on-time state signal when the power is turned on. Will show. In this way, by sharing the data indicating the state of the probability change flag corresponding to whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state with the data for specifying the output whether or not to output the state signal at the time of input, It is not necessary to prepare dedicated data for outputting the on-state signal externally, and an increase in the data capacity stored in the RAM 106 can be prevented.

  It should be noted that the on-state signal output may be designated by setting an on-state signal output designation flag, which is provided separately from the probability variation flag, to an on state. When the power-on state signal output designation flag is set to the on-state based on the fact that the initialization process is not executed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and the special game state such as the probability change state is turned on, It only needs to indicate the output designation of the hour state signal.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 104 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 106. Subsequently, initial setting of the work area is performed (step S11). For example, the CPU 104 sets the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 105 as a pointer, and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area.

  By the processing in step S11, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in the flag for this.

  Further, the CPU 104 performs transmission setting for the initialization command (step S12). For example, the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer, and an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents is transmitted to the sub board. As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5, an initialization command to the payout control board 15, or the like can be used. After setting in step S13, an initialization command is transmitted after serial communication circuit setting in step S15a described later is performed.

  Further, the CPU 104 sets a predetermined security signal output time (30 seconds in this example) corresponding to the initialization process (step S13). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the security signal output time is set in a security signal information timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106. The security signal information timer is a timer for measuring the ON time of a security signal output externally. In this embodiment, when a predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in step S13, an information output process (see S28 in FIG. 18) described later is executed, so that the gaming machine is turned on. When the initialization process is executed, a security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  In response to the start of power supply (power-on) in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 104 performs setting for outputting the gaming machine specific information externally (step S14). As settings for externally outputting gaming machine specific information, for example, a specific information output request flag for requesting external output of gaming machine specific information is set, and a reading start address of gaming machine specific information is set in a specific information read pointer To do.

  Further, the CPU 104 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 103 (step S15). In this case, the CPU 104 performs setting according to a predetermined random number circuit setting program to make the random number circuit 103 update the random number value.

  Subsequently, the CPU 104 initializes the serial communication circuit 108 (step S15a). In this case, the CPU 104 sets data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 105 in the serial communication circuit 108 in accordance with the serial communication circuit setting program, thereby causing the serial communication circuit 108 to serially communicate with the payout control microcomputer 150. Set up.

  When the serial communication circuit 108 is initialized, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of interrupt processing to be executed in response to the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 (step S15b). In this case, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of interrupt processing by executing processing according to a predetermined interrupt priority setting program.

  For example, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of each interrupt process according to a predetermined interrupt process priority table including the default priority of each interrupt process. In this embodiment, the CPU 104 performs initialization according to the interrupt processing priority table so as to preferentially execute an interrupt process that causes the occurrence of a communication error in the serial communication circuit 108 as the cause of the interrupt. In this case, for example, the CPU 104 sets an interrupt priority execution flag at the time of communication error indicating that priority is given to interrupt processing whose cause is an interrupt.

  In this embodiment, when a timer interrupt and an interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 are generated at the same time, the CPU 104 preferentially performs an interrupt process by the timer interrupt.

  In addition, the default priority of each interrupt process can be changed by the user. For example, the gaming control microcomputer 100 stores designation information for designating an interrupt process set by a user (for example, a game machine manufacturer) in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 105 in advance. Then, the CPU 104 sets the priority of interrupt processing according to the designation information stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 105.

  In addition to steps S15 to S15b, a part of the setting process of the random number circuit 103 and the serial communication circuit 108 is also executed in the process of step S5. For example, in step S5, processing for setting initial values in the baud rate register, communication setting register, interrupt control register, and status register of the serial communication circuit 108 is executed as the built-in device register.

  Then, the CPU 104 performs timer interrupt setting so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) (step S16). When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 104 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 104 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  When the interrupt-permitted state is set in step S19, the timer interrupt or interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 is permitted until the next step S17 is executed and the interrupt-prohibited state is set. . If a timer interrupt occurs while the interrupt permission state is set, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later. In this embodiment, priority is given to the interrupt process before the timer interrupt or the interrupt request is set to be permitted by executing step S15b before the loop process from step S17 to step S19. Processing for setting or changing the order is performed.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the initialization process is not executed in the game control main process executed by the CPU 104 based on the user program stored in the program data area of the ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. In addition, based on the fact that the data indicating that the gaming state is the special gaming state is stored, the input state signal is designated in step S93. That is, the external output of the input state signal is performed based on the user program. Note that the external output of the on-state signal is not limited to that performed based on the user program. For example, the external output of the power-on state signal when the power is turned on may be performed by hardware. Alternatively, if the security check program is executed before executing the user program read from the ROM 105 when the power is turned on, the output setting of the on-state signal is performed in the processing executed by the CPU 104 based on the security check program. And information buffer setting may be performed. That is, the external output of the input state signal may be performed based on a system program different from the user program. In this case, the determination as to whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored may be performed prior to the determination as to whether or not the clear switch 501 is on. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the on-time state signal is output externally stores data indicating that it is in a special gaming state when the power is turned on. By operating the clear switch 501 or the like by the site manager, the stored contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be surely initialized (cleared) by executing the initialization process.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) of the clear switch 501 is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (step S7; Yes), step S10, The initialization process of S11 is executed. In this case, the security signal output time is set in step S13, so that the security signal in the on state is output to the outside for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). On the other hand, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, based on the fact that the predetermined operation of the clear switch 501 is not performed (step S7; No), initialization of steps S10 and S11 is performed. If the process is not executed, the power failure recovery setting is performed (step S91), and it is determined whether data indicating a special game state such as a probability change state is stored (step S92). . When such data is stored (step S92; Yes), the on-state signal at the time of on-state is externally output based on the output designation in step S93.

  Next, timer interrupt processing in the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game control timer interrupt process executed based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the game control microcomputer 100. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the game control main process, specifically, during a period when interrupts are permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 is executed. Executes a game control timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt. In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 104 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-off signal is turned on) (step S20). ). Then, the CPU 104 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 21, the first and second start opening switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25 through the switch circuit 114. Then, the input of each switch is detected (switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Subsequently, the CPU 104 executes a display control process for performing display control of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like (step S22). Thereafter, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S23). Also, a game random number update process is executed (step S24).

  After executing the game random number update process, a special symbol process process is executed (step S25). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B and setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 104 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 104 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the payout control board 15 or is transmitted from the payout control board 15. Command control processing for receiving a control command is executed (step S27).

  After executing the command control process, the CPU 104 executes a process for outputting an information output signal to an external device such as a hall computer as an information output process (step S28). In addition, the CPU 104 executes a process of transmitting / receiving (input / output) signals to / from the payout control microcomputer 150 via the serial communication circuit 108 and, when a winning occurs, sets the number of winning balls. Sphere processing is executed (step S29).

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, the CPU 104 executes a process for externally outputting a test signal serving as a test terminal output signal as a test terminal process (step S30), and then ends the game control timer interrupt process. . By executing the test terminal process, the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by a test device externally connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 of FIG. 18 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 104 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 104 first starts the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). The CPU 104 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 594, for example. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). For example, the CPU 104 only needs to be able to identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 594. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 594, is updated so as to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 104 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 103 or the game control counter setting unit 594. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 591A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 591B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 105 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 105 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. Further, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 105 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S212). The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 18 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, they are executed within a predetermined time (for example, within 4 milliseconds). By this process (timer interrupt process), a process based on the fact that both of the switches have detected a valid start winning game ball is executed. That is, when the first start port switch 22A is on in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S212 is performed, and then the start port buffer value is determined in step S213. In response to “1”, the process of step S214 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. Then, when the second start port switch 22B is on in step S204, the processing of steps S205 to S212 is executed, and then in step S213, the start port buffer value is “2”. After performing the process of S215, the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 104 performs any one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns 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 a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or 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 game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the like, and the execution of the round is started in the big hit gaming state, and the big winning opening is provided by the big winning opening door provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Includes a process for making a setting for setting to open state (first state). At this time, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is “first uncertain change” to “fifth uncertain change”, “first probability change” to “fifth change”, or “surprise change”, You may make it set the upper limit of the period set as an open state. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to a 16 round big hit state corresponding to any of “first non-probable change” to “third non-probable change” or “first positive change” to “third probable change” In this case, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the number of round executions, is set to “16 times”. Further, when the big hit type is controlled to the 8-round big hit state corresponding to any one of “fourth non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “fourth positive change”, and “fifth positive change”. Sets the upper limit of the period during which the prize winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and sets the number of opening of the prize winning opening, which is the number of round executions, to “8 times”. In addition, in the case of being controlled to the two round big hit state in response to the big hit type being “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, Set the number of times of opening the grand prize winning opening, which is the number of round executions, to “twice”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state (2nd state) from an open state are included. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 19 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 104 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 594 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 591B 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 type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the 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 591B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 594 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 594 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. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data 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 S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure storage unit 591A stores the hold corresponding to the hold 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 jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 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 591A. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 594 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether to display the special figure variable display result, which is the variable symbol display result, as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table is selected and set as a usage table (step S239). The CPU 104 may select either the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B as the use table according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is selected, while when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result decision is determined. The table 130B may be selected. Further, the table data in the special figure display result determining table used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state may be selected. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for change is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” depending on which of the special figure display results matches the determined value. (Step S240).

  Since table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, it is determined whether or not the gaming state when the variable display such as the special figure game is started is the certain change state. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” using different determination data. For example, when the game state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, table data corresponding to the case where the game state is a normal state or a short time state in the special figure display result determination table is Is selected as 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 table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table is used as the special determination data. A special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S242). 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 S243). At this time, it suffices to specify whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. The CPU 104 refers to the jackpot type determination table 131 to change the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation into “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”, Compared with the determined values assigned to the big hit types of “first probability variation” to “fifth probability variation” and “surprising probability”, the big hit type is “first non-probability variation” to “fifth non-probability variation”, “first Any one of “probability change” to “fifth probability change” or “surprise accuracy” is determined (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “first non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, “2” if it is “second non-probable change”, and “2” if it is “third non-probable change”. "4" for "4th non-probability", "4" for "5th non-change", "5" for "1st change", "2nd change" If it is “3”, it is “7”. If it is “4”, it is “8”. If it is “5”, it is “9”. If there is, it may be “10”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the result is a lost pattern corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244, One of the special symbols indicating the numbers “7” and “9” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is any one of “first non-probable change” to “third non-probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes a 16-round non-probable big hit symbol is determined as a special special symbol. Set to. In addition, depending on the decision result that the big hit type is “4th non-probable change” or “5th non-probable change”, a special symbol showing the number of “5” that becomes the 8-round non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol To do. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is any one of “first probability variation” to “third probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16-round probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. . Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “fourth probability variation” or “fifth probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “9” that becomes the eight round probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round probability variable big hit symbol, is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the screen of the image display device 5 is used as the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 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.

  Further, in the process of step S250, the transmission setting of the background designation command may be performed together with the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Thus, even when the special game is not started after the power is turned on or after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the background image corresponding to the gaming state at that time is displayed on the production control microcomputer 120 of the production control board 12. You can be notified.

  In such special symbol normal processing, for example, in step S240, the special symbol display result is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, etc. Whether or not the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a big hit symbol, and whether the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state as a small hit symbol that makes the variable display result of the special symbol a predetermined display result. This can be determined before the special figure display result as the variable display result in the figure game is derived.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 19 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 104 first determines a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 and the like for determining the variation pattern type (step S261). In the process of step S261, one of a plurality of variation pattern type determination tables prepared in advance according to the special figure display result may be selected as the use table, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the random value MR3. Then, the variation pattern determination table based on the determination result of the variation pattern type is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Here, in the variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “losing”, the random value is obtained for the variation pattern type including the non-reach variation pattern and the variation pattern type including the reach variation pattern. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with MR3 is assigned, and by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is to be the reach state.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S261, a special figure change time corresponding to the change pattern is set (step S262). In the process of step S262, a timer initial value determined in advance according to the special figure change time is set in a special figure change timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. In this case, every time the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, for example, the special symbol variation timer value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation has reached the special symbol variation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S262, by clearing the special figure fluctuation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a special figure fluctuation end determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time may be set. . In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated to be incremented by 1, and the value reaches the special diagram variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the special symbol change time.

  After performing the process of step S262, the setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game is performed (step S263). In the process of step S263, according to the value of the variable special symbol designation flag, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed. Any one of the special figure games used may be started. As an example, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “1”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is set to be readable from the ROM 105. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “2”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B can be read from the ROM 105. Set to. Then, based on the set special symbol display control data, a drive signal is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation display of a special figure or a 2nd special figure.

  Subsequently, a setting for transmitting various commands at the start of special figure change from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S264). For example, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “1”, a first variation prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command. Select the start command table and set it in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “2”, the second variation prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command. Select the start command table and set it in the send command buffer. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command is transmitted, Finally, a variation pattern designation command may be transmitted.

  In the process of step S264, settings for transmitting a background designation command, a pending storage number notification command, and the like may be performed. By performing transmission setting of the background designation command in the process of step S264, the background image corresponding to the gaming state at the start of the special figure game can be notified to the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S265), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 19 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 104 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S281; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a jackpot start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S283).

  After executing the processing of step S283, it is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in response to whether the time-shortening flag is on (step S284). If the time reduction control is being performed (step S284; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is read (step S285), and the big hit type is changed from “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”, “first positive change” to Specify whether it is “fifth variation” or “surprise”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “probable” (step S286).

  If it is determined in step S286 that the hit type is “Cool” (Step S286; Yes), the special figure display result is “Big hit” and “Cut” is the hit type for two rounds during the execution of the time reduction control. In response to the control, the short / medium collision probability flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S287). In this way, by setting the short / medium rush accuracy flag to the ON state, in response to the “probability big hit” during the execution of the short time control, the time change accuracy change state where the time reduction control is performed together with the probability change control after the end of the two round big hit state. Can be transferred to.

  When the time reduction flag is off at step S284 (step S284; No), when the big hit type is not “coincidence” at step S286 (step S286; No), or after executing the process of step S287 The big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S288). Also, in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, settings are made to end the probability variation control and the time reduction control (step S289). For example, in the process of step S289, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Further, if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S290), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S291). When the small hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), a small hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a small hitting start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S295).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S291 (step S292; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S296). After executing one of the processes in steps S295 and S296, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control or the time-shortening control is to be ended (step S297). For example, in the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the time reduction count value is “0”. Then, when the updated time count count value becomes “0”, it may be determined to end the time control. At this time, if it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time reduction control is performed, for example, by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off. Further, the time variation control may be terminated and the probability variation control may be terminated. Alternatively, during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the time-shortening control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. In addition to the determination as to whether or not the time-shortening control is ended, the determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is ended may be performed. Then, after setting for transmitting a background designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S298), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S117 of FIG. 19 as the big hit end processing. In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 104 first determines whether or not the jackpot ending presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 19, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is read (step S312), and the big hit type is "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change" It is specified whether it was “first probability change” to “fifth probability change” or “surprising accuracy”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “surprise” (step S313).

  When it is determined in step S313 that the big hit type is “probability” (step S313; Yes), it is determined whether or not the short / medium collision probability flag is on (step S314). If the hour / medium collision probability flag is on (step S314; Yes), the hour / medium collision probability flag is cleared and initialized to an off state (step S315), and then the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, when the short / medium collision probability flag is OFF in step S314 (step S314; No), the process proceeds to step S317.

  When it is determined in step S313 that the big hit type is not “probable” (step S313; No), after executing the process of step S315, setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S316). For example, the CPU 104 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the time reduction counter Set to.

  When it is determined in step S314 that the short / medium collision probability flag is off (step S314; No), after executing the process of step S316, the jackpot type identified by the process of step S312 is “non-probable change”. It is determined whether or not (step S317). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S317; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S318). For example, the CPU 104 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S317 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S317; Yes), after executing the process of step S318, the special figure process flag value is initialized to “0” ( Step S319), the big hit end processing is ended.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S28 of FIG. 18 as the information output process. In the information output process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 104 first checks whether or not the on-state signal output flag is on (step S131). In response to the start of external output of the on-time state signal, the on-time state signal outputting flag is set to an on state in step S133 described later. If the on-state signal output flag is off (step S131; No), it is determined whether or not the on-state signal output is specified (step S132). In this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on when the power is turned on and data indicating that the RAM 106 is in a certain variation state is stored in the RAM 106, Status signal output is designated (see step S93 in FIG. 17).

  When there is an output designation of the on-time state signal (step S132; Yes), for example, a on-state state signal outputting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S133). . Note that when the on-state signal output specification is performed by the on-state signal output designation flag provided separately from the probability variation flag, when the on-state signal output flag is set by the processing of step S133. The output state signal output designation may be initialized (erased) by clearing the on-state signal output designation flag to turn it off. On the other hand, when the output state signal is designated by holding the state of the probability variation flag as it is, the state of the probability variation flag is not changed even if the process of step S133 is executed, for example, cleared again. When the probability variation control is terminated, such as when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on again while pressing the switch 501 or the big hit gaming state is started, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off. The output designation of the time state signal may be initialized (erased).

  If the on-state signal output flag is on in step S131 (step S131; Yes), it is determined whether or not the on-state signal output stop condition is satisfied (step S134). The condition for stopping the output of the on-time state signal may be satisfied, for example, when the first jackpot gaming state is controlled after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. Alternatively, when a game ball that first passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening after power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is detected by either the first or second start opening switch 22A, 22B, When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on for the first time after the power is turned on, when the number of variable displays executed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on reaches a predetermined number of times, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Or when the number of game balls launched into the game area after turning on the power reaches a predetermined number, or when the operation of the clear switch 501 is detected after turning on the power, etc. The condition for stopping the output of the on-state signal may be satisfied at an arbitrary predetermined timing.

  When the on-state signal output flag is set to ON in step S133, or when it is determined in step S134 that the on-state signal output stop condition is not satisfied (step S134; No), the information buffer The state signal output bit position at the time of input (bit 3 of output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 11) is set (step S135). When the input state signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the input state signal is output from the output port 0 by outputting the bit value of the information buffer to the output port 0 in the subsequent step S147 (ON State).

  If it is determined in step S134 that the condition for stopping the output of the on-state signal is satisfied (step S134; Yes), the on-state signal outputting flag is cleared and turned off (step S136). If there is no designation of output of the on-time state signal at step S132 (step S132; No), or if the output stop condition of the on-time state signal is satisfied at step S134 (step S134; Yes), step S135 As a result of the processing not being executed, the on-state signal is turned off.

  The output designation of the on-time state signal may only be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (see step S93 in FIG. 17), and the output designation is not made thereafter. Therefore, after the game is started after the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, even when data indicating a special game state (probability change state, etc.) is stored, the on-state signal is output externally. It is limited not to be done. In addition, after starting the external output of the power-on state signal based on the output specification at the time of power-on, after the external output of the power-on state signal is stopped due to the establishment of the output stop condition, ) Is stored so that the on-time state signal is not externally output.

  When there is no designation of output of the state signal at the time of input in step S132 (step S132; No), or after execution of any of the processes of steps S135 and S136, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control counter setting unit 594 It is determined whether or not the stored payout condition determination count value has reached a predetermined condition establishment determination value (eg, “10”) (step S137). The payout condition determination count value is added and updated based on the winning ball detection result (see step S153 in FIG. 27).

  If the payout condition determination count value has reached the condition establishment determination value in step S137 (step S137; Yes), the payout condition determination count value is updated so that a predetermined number (eg, “10”) is subtracted. (Step S138). Further, the condition satisfaction signal output remaining count is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S139). In the process of step S139, for example, the condition satisfaction signal output remaining number buffer value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control buffer setting unit 595 may be incremented by one.

  If the payout condition determination count value has not reached the condition satisfaction determination value in step S137 (step S137; No), or after the processing of step S139 is executed, is the condition satisfaction signal output timer value “0”? It is determined whether or not (step S140). The condition establishment signal output timer value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control timer setting unit 593, for example, and a predetermined initial value is set by a process in step S144 described later. When the condition satisfaction signal output timer value is not “0” (step S140; No), the timer value is updated to be subtracted by 1 (step S141).

  If the condition satisfaction signal output timer value is “0” in step S140 (step S140; Yes), it is determined whether or not the condition satisfaction signal output remaining count is “0” (step S142). If the condition satisfaction signal output remaining count is other than “0” (step S142; No), the value is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S143). Then, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the output time (for example, 1 second) of the payout condition satisfaction signal is set in the condition satisfaction signal output timer (step S144).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S141 and S144, the information buffer payout condition satisfaction signal output bit position (bit 4 of output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 11) is set (step S145). When the information buffer payout condition satisfaction signal output bit position is set, the payout condition satisfaction signal is output from the output port 0 (ON) by outputting the bit value of the information buffer to the output port 0 in the subsequent step S147. State).

  When 1 is subtracted from the condition satisfaction signal output timer value in step S141, if the timer value becomes "0", the next timer interrupt process is executed, so that the process of step S142 is executed and the condition is established. If the remaining number of signal outputs is other than “0”, an external output of the payout condition satisfaction signal is continued. That is, when a payout condition for paying out a prize ball using a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as a prize is continuously established, the external output time of the payout condition establishment signal is extended. Therefore, for example, in an external device such as a hall computer, the number of times that the payout condition is continuously established can be specified from the length of time during which the payout condition establishment signal is on.

  In addition, it is not limited to the one that extends the external output time of the payout condition establishment signal when the payout condition is continuously established, and the payout condition establishment signal is temporarily turned off until a predetermined signal output standby time elapses. You may do it. In this case, for example, when the timer value after subtraction in step S141 becomes “0”, the signal output standby time is set, and the timer value is “0” in step S140 until the time elapses. Even if it determines with it, what is necessary is just to make it progress to the process of step S146, without performing the process of step S142.

  If the remaining condition satisfaction signal output count is “0” in step S142 (step S142; Yes), or after executing the process of step S145, information on other information output signals is determined based on the success or failure of the output conditions. The signal output bit position in the buffer is set (step S146). Then, after performing output control of the information output signal according to each bit value of the information buffer (step S147), the information output processing is ended.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the output timing of the on-state signal. In this form of execution, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the initialization process is performed after the power supply voltage reaches a predetermined voltage and the game control microcomputer 100 is started as shown in FIG. When the power failure recovery setting is performed without being executed (see step S91 in FIG. 17), for example, data indicating a special gaming state due to the probability change flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 being turned on. Is stored, the output state signal is designated (see step S93 in FIG. 17). In the information output process, the processes of steps S131 to S136 and S147 are executed, and as shown in FIG. 26B, an on-state signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. As described above, when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the clear signal from the clear switch 501 is not input (step S7 in FIG. 17; No), and the initialization process is not executed. On the basis of the fact that data indicating the special gaming state is stored in the predetermined area (step S92 in FIG. 17; Yes), an on-time state signal is output to the outside.

  Thus, after the external output of the on-state signal is started, the external output of the on-state signal is continuously performed until a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied. For example, it is executed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on until the first big hit gaming state is controlled after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, or until the first probable state is controlled after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The number of game balls fired into the game area after the power is turned on reaches a predetermined number until the number of times the variable display is made reaches a predetermined number of times, or until the elapsed time from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on reaches a predetermined time. Until a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied, such as until the operation of the clear switch 501 is detected after the power is turned on until the power is turned on, the on-state signal can be continuously output to the outside.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S29 of FIG. 18 as the prize ball process. In the prize ball process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first detects a prize ball based on detection signals from the first and second start opening switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general prize opening switch 24, and the like. It is determined whether or not there has been (step S151). In the process of step S151, if any of the switch timer values provided for the respective switches has reached the switch-on determination value, the game ball that has passed (entered) the winning opening corresponding to the switch has won a prize. What is necessary is just to determine with having detected as a sphere.

  If a winning ball is detected in step S151 (step S151; Yes), the winning ball detection result is stored (step S152). In the process of step S152, for example, the value of a prize ball command output counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control counter setting unit 594 may be updated to be incremented by one. A plurality of prize ball command output counters are provided in advance corresponding to each prize opening (the first starting prize opening, the second starting prize opening, the large winning prize opening, and the general winning prize opening), and correspond to the winning opening where the winning ball is detected. The counted value may be incremented by one. Thereafter, the payout condition determination count value is added and updated according to the winning ball detection result (step S153). In the process of step S153, the number of winning balls based on the detection of a new winning ball in any winning slot is updated so as to be added to the payout condition determination count value.

  When no winning ball is detected in step S151 (step S151; No), after executing the processing of step S153, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the winning ball number command is restricted. (Step S154). As an example, after a prize ball number command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15, a prize ball number acceptance command and a prize transmitted from the payout control board 15 before a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses. Until the ball end command is received, the transmission of the next prize ball number command is restricted and the transmission of the prize ball number command is in a standby state. On the other hand, even if the prize ball number command and the prize ball end command are received after the prize ball number command is transmitted even before the predetermined time elapses, transmission restrictions on the prize ball number command in the transmission standby state are received. May be canceled.

  If the transmission of the winning ball number command is not being restricted in step S154 (step S154; No), it is determined whether there is a winning ball detection memory (step S155). If a winning ball is detected and stored (step S155; Yes), a control for transmitting a winning ball number command corresponding to the winning opening from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 is performed (step S156). In the process of step S156, for example, among the plurality of prize ball number command output counters, a prize ball number corresponding to a counter whose count value is not “0” may be set so as to be designated by the prize ball number command. . The output data of the prize ball number command for designating the number of prize balls may be set in the transmission data register of the serial communication circuit 108.

  After executing the process of step S156, a prize ball number command transmission time limit (for example, 10 seconds) is set (step S157). Based on the prize ball number command transmission time limit set in step S157, it is confirmed whether or not a prize ball number acceptance command or a prize ball preparation command is received within 10 seconds after the prize ball number command is transmitted. Is done. The connection confirmation command may be transmitted when 10 seconds elapse without receiving the award ball number acceptance command or the award ball preparation command. If the award ball number command transmission limit time is received before the award ball number command transmission time limit elapses, the award ball number command transmission time limit setting is cleared and the award ball number command transmission time limit is cleared. It suffices if the command transmission restriction can be removed.

  Following the process of step S157, the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball number command transmitted by the process of step S156 is updated so as to be added to the prize ball number count value which is the stored value of the prize ball number counter ( Step S158). The prize ball number counter is a counter used for grasping the number of prize balls that have not been paid out on the game control microcomputer 100 side, and the prize ball number designated when the prize ball number command is transmitted is added. Each time a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning ball payouts is detected, subtraction is updated based on a payout detection signal transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150.

  If the transmission of the number-of-balls command is being restricted in step S154 (step S154; Yes), or if no winning ball is detected and stored in step S155 (step S155; No), or the process of step S158 is executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined prize ball error has occurred (step S159). In the process of step S156, for example, the status register of the serial communication circuit 108 may be checked, and if any error bit is set, it may be determined that a prize ball error has occurred. Further, it may be determined that a prize ball error has occurred when a prize ball preparing command transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150 is received.

  If it is determined in step S159 that no prize ball error has occurred (step S159; No), it is determined whether or not there is a normal input of a payout detection signal transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150 (step S159; No). Step S160). In the process of step S160, bit 7 of the input port 1 shown in FIG. 12 is input, and it is confirmed whether or not the payout detection signal is in an on state. When the payout detection signal is in the on state, it may be determined that there is a normal input of the payout detection signal when 6 or more of the 8 times the signal input is confirmed is in the on state. If there is a normal input of the payout detection signal (step S160; Yes), the prize ball number count value is subtracted and updated (step S161). In the process of step S161, the update may be performed so as to subtract a predetermined number (for example, “10”) from the prize ball number count value.

  When there is no normal input of the payout detection signal in step S160 (step S160; No), after executing the process of step S161, it is determined whether or not a prize ball count error has occurred (step S162). . In the process of step S162, when the prize ball number count value is greater than or equal to a predetermined prize ball shortage determination value (eg, “501”) or less than the prize ball excess judgment value (eg, “0”), It may be determined that a prize ball error such as a shortage or excessive prize balls has occurred. In the award ball number counter, for example, “250” may be set as an initial value in the initial setting process of the game control main process. If the prize ball count value is “501” or more, the number of unpaid prize balls is abnormally increased, and it is determined that there are insufficient prize balls. If the prize ball count value is less than “0”, the number of paid-out prize balls is abnormally increased, and it is determined that there are excessive prize balls.

  If it is determined in step S159 that a prize ball error has occurred (step S159; Yes), or if it is determined in step S162 that a prize ball number count error has occurred (step S162; Yes), After setting when a payout error occurs (step S163), the prize ball processing is terminated. In the process of step S163, for example, a payout error flag is set, and a payout error command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to notify the occurrence of the payout error using a predetermined effect device. Good.

  Thus, when the prize ball number command is transmitted by the transmission control in step S156, the prize ball number command transmission time limit is set in step S157. However, even before the time limit elapses, the payout control microcomputer 150 is set. When a prize ball number acceptance command and a prize ball end command transmitted from are received, the setting of the prize ball number command transmission limit time is cleared, and the transmission limit for the next prize ball number command in the transmission standby state is set. Canceled. Accordingly, when the memorized number of winning balls is accumulated, the next winning ball number command can be transmitted immediately.

  Note that, after a prize ball number command is transmitted, until the predetermined time elapses, transmission of the next prize ball number command is always limited, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the accumulated prize ball number is stored. The corresponding next prize ball number command may be transmitted.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S30 of FIG. 18 as the test terminal process. In the test terminal process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 104 determines whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” (step S171). In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 19, when the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4”, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It corresponds. Therefore, if the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more, the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. It can be specified that the period changes between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state).

  When the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” in step S171 (step S171; Yes), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed by executing a predetermined time reduction check process (step S171; Yes). Step S172). In the time reduction check process, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the time reduction flag that is turned on in correspondence with the period in which the time reduction control is performed is set.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more at step S171 (step S171; No), or when the time-short control is being performed at step S172 (step S172; Yes), the firing position of the information buffer The designated signal output bit position (bit 6 of output port 2 in the example shown in FIG. 11) is set (step S173).

  When the time-shortening control is not being performed in step S172 (step S172; No), after executing the process of step S173, the signal output bit position in the information buffer is determined based on the success or failure of the output condition for the other test terminal output signals. Is set (step S174). Then, after performing output control of the test terminal output signal in accordance with each bit value of the information buffer (step S175), the test terminal processing is ended.

  By executing the process of step S175 after executing the process of step S173, it corresponds to the big winning opening being opened in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the high open control together with the time reduction control In response to the fact that the second start winning opening is likely to be in an open state due to being performed, a firing position designation signal indicating that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, is output externally Can do. Note that the launch position designation signal is actually output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 only when the test apparatus is attached to the main board 11, for example, and is normally used when the test apparatus is removed. Sometimes, the launch position designation signal may not be output externally. However, the processing in steps S173 and S175 may be executed even during normal use as processing for externally outputting the launch position designation signal.

  Next, the operation in the payout control board 15 will be described. In the payout control board 15, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 10, the payout control microcomputer 150 is activated and the CPU 214 executes a payout control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29.

  In the payout control main process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 214 first makes necessary initial settings. That is, after setting the interrupt prohibition (step S401), the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S402), and the stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S403). The built-in device register is set (step S404). In the process of step S404, for example, register setting for using one channel in the timer circuit 217 in timer mode, register setting for permitting interrupt generation, register setting for specifying an interrupt vector, and the like are performed. The register initial value corresponding to the timer interrupt generation interval (for example, 1 millisecond) may be set.

  Following the process of step S404, the RAM 216 is set to an accessible state (step S405), and the RAM 216 is cleared (step S406). At this time, a signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 or a register separate from the RAM 216 is cleared and initialized (step S407). As an example, the detection signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 is cleared, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. The detection signal output timer is used to measure the output time of a payout detection signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls has been detected. By clearing the detection signal output timer when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined number of payout detection signals that are being output immediately before the power is turned off are not continuously output after the power is turned on again. It is possible to prevent the payout detection signal based on the detection of the prize ball payout once being divided before and after power-off and being externally output twice.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S406, initial values are set in a work area flag, counter, and the like in the RAM 216 (step S408). Also, the serial communication circuit 218 is initialized (step S409). In this case, the CPU 214 sets data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 215 in the serial communication circuit 218 in accordance with the serial communication circuit setting program, thereby causing the serial communication circuit 218 to serially communicate with the game control microcomputer 100. Set up. Then, after permitting the interrupt (step S410), the process enters a loop process for monitoring the occurrence of the timer interrupt.

  When a timer interrupt occurs in the payout control microcomputer 150 after the interrupt is permitted in this way, the CPU 214 executes a predetermined timer interrupt process. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout control timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 214.

  In the payout control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 214 first executes a switch check process (step S421). In the switch check process, the states (on / off) of the payout count switch 72 and the error release switch 73 are confirmed based on the input of the input port 1. Subsequently, an input determination process is executed (step S422). In the input determination process, the state (ON / OFF) of the input port 0 is detected, and the detection result is reflected in a sensor input state flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216.

  After executing the input determination process, a prepaid card unit control process is executed (step S423). The prepaid card unit control process is a process for communicating with a predetermined card unit. In addition, the CPU 214 executes main control communication processing (step S424). The main control communication process is a process for communicating with the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11. Following the main control communication process, a payout control process is executed (step S425). In the payout control process, control for paying out the lent balls in response to a ball lending request by a predetermined card unit and control for paying out the number of prize balls designated by the prize ball number command from the main board 11 are performed.

  After executing the payout control process, the payout motor control process is executed (step S426). The payout motor control process is a process for outputting a drive signal for operating the payout motor 51. Also, payout-side error processing is executed (step S427). Then, a prepaid card unit error control process is executed (step S428). Following the prepaid card unit error control process, a payout information output process is executed (step S429). In the payout information output process, a process for externally outputting a payout detection signal via the main board 11 and a process for externally outputting a gaming machine error state signal are executed.

  After executing the payout information output process, the payout display control process is executed (step S430). The payout display control process is a process for controlling the display operation of the error display LED 74 in accordance with the error state on the payout control board 15. Thereafter, a payout side output process is executed (step S431). In the payout side output process, the output port of the external bus interface 219 is set according to the bit value of the information buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S424 of FIG. 30 as main control communication processing. In the main control communication process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 214 first determines whether or not a connection error has occurred (step S501). In the process of step S501, for example, it may be confirmed whether or not a connection signal output from the main board 11 is input.

  If no connection error has occurred in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether a serial communication error has occurred (step S502). In the process of step S502, for example, it may be confirmed whether the reception error flag is set in the status register of the serial communication circuit 218. For example, if a flag indicating a parity error, framing error, noise error, overrun error, or idle line error is set in the status register of the serial communication circuit 218, it is determined that the serial communication circuit 218 is in a reception error state. To do.

  When a connection error occurs in step S501 (step S501; Yes), or when a serial communication error occurs in step S502 (step S502; Yes), settings are made when a communication error with the main board 11 occurs. (Step S503), the main control communication process is terminated. In the process of step S503, for example, the receiving circuit in the serial communication circuit 218 is initialized and a predetermined error flag is set to an on state.

  If no serial communication error has occurred in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether there is a received command (step S504). In the process of step S504, for example, the reception data buffer of the serial communication circuit 218 is read to check whether there is a reception command. If there is no reception command (step S504; No), the main control communication process is terminated. If there is a reception command (step S504; Yes), the reception command is acquired from the serial communication circuit 218 and stored in, for example, a payout-side reception buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 (step S505).

  Following the process of step S505, it is determined whether or not the connection confirmation flag is on (step S506). The connection confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S509 described later in response to the reception of the connection confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11. When the connection confirmation flag is off (step S506; No), it is determined whether or not a connection confirmation command has been received (step S507). At this time, if no connection confirmation command is received (step S507; No), the main control communication process is terminated.

  If a connection confirmation command is received in step S507 (step S507; Yes), control is performed to transmit a connection OK command from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 (step S508). Then, the connection confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S509). Further, a predetermined main control communication control time (for example, 1050 milliseconds) is set (step S510). When the game control microcomputer 100 on the main board 11 receives the connection OK command transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150, it transmits a connection confirmation command every time one second elapses. In the payout control microcomputer 150, if the next connection confirmation command cannot be received even after the main control communication control time elapses, reception of the award ball number command etc. is invalidated and control is made to wait for the recovery of the communication state. To do.

  If the connection confirmation flag is on in step S506 (step S506; Yes), it is determined whether or not the main control communication control time has elapsed (step S511). When the main control communication control time has elapsed (step S511; Yes), the connection confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S512), and the main control communication process is terminated. If the main control communication control time has not elapsed (step S511; No), it is determined whether or not a prize ball number command has been received (step S513). If no prize ball number command is received (step S513; No), the main control communication process is terminated.

  When a prize ball number command is received in step S513 (step S514; Yes), setting for starting prize ball payout control is performed (step S514). In the process of step S514, for example, the number of winning balls designated by the winning ball number command is set in the unpaid-out number counter. The unpaid-out number counter is a counter for counting the number of unpaid out prize balls and rental balls. In addition, in response to receiving the prize ball number command, control for transmitting a prize ball number acceptance command to the main board 11 is performed. If a prize ball payout operation is not completed even after one second has passed after the prize ball number acceptance command is sent, a prize ball preparation command is sent.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S429 of FIG. 30 as the payout information output processing. In the payout information output process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 214 first determines whether or not a ball lending payout operation is in progress (step S521). In the process of step S521, for example, whether or not the ball lending / dispensing operation is being performed by checking whether or not the designated bit during ball lending / dispensing operation of the payout control state flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 is set. Can be determined. When the ball lending payout operation is in progress (step S521; Yes), the payout information output process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S521 that the ball lending / dispensing operation is not in progress (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the payout count switch 72 is on (step S522). When the payout count switch 72 is turned on (step S522; Yes), 1 is added to the number of prize balls paid out (step S523). In the process of step S523, for example, the prize ball payout number count value, which is a stored value of a prize ball payout number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  Following the processing of step S523, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls to be paid has reached a predetermined payout detection determination value (eg, “10”) (step S524). When the winning ball payout number reaches the payout detection determination value (step S524; Yes), the winning ball payout number is updated so that a predetermined number (for example, “10”) is subtracted (step S525). Further, the number of remaining detection signal outputs is updated to add 1 (step S526). In the processing of step S526, for example, the detection signal output remaining number buffer value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 may be incremented by one.

  If the payout count switch 72 is off in step S522 (step S522; No), the award ball payout number has not reached the payout detection determination value in step S524 (step S524; No), or in step S526 After executing the processing, it is determined whether or not the detection signal output timer value is “0” (step S527). The detection signal output timer value is stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 216, and an initial value is set by processing in step S531 described later. If the detection signal output timer value is not “0” (step S527; No), the timer value is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S528).

  If the detection signal output timer value is “0” in step S527 (step S527; Yes), it is determined whether or not the remaining number of detection signal outputs is “0” (step S529). If the remaining number of detection signal outputs is “0” (step S529; Yes), the payout information output process is terminated. If the remaining number of detection signal outputs is other than “0” (step S529; No), the value is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S530). Then, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the output time (for example, 1 second) of the payout detection signal is set in the detection signal output timer (step S531).

  After either of the processes of steps S528 and S531, the payout detection signal output control, for example, sets the payout detection signal output bit position of the information buffer (bit 7 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 14). Is performed (step S532). In this way, the payout detection signal is output from the output port 1 (becomes on).

  When the detection signal output timer value is decremented by 1 in step S528, if the timer value becomes “0”, the next timer interrupt process is executed to execute the process of step S529, and the detection signal output If the remaining number is other than “0”, the payout detection signal is continuously output to the outside. That is, when a prize ball payout using a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as a prize is continuously detected, the external output time of the payout detection signal is extended. Therefore, for example, in an external device such as a hall computer, it is possible to specify the number of times that a predetermined number of prize ball payouts are continuously detected from the length of time that the payout detection signal is on.

  The payout detection signal is temporarily turned off until a predetermined signal output waiting time elapses without being limited to extending the external output time of the payout detection signal when a predetermined number of winning ball payouts are continuously detected. You may make it be in a state. In this case, for example, when the timer value after subtraction in step S528 becomes “0”, the signal output standby time is set, and the timer value is “0” in step S527 until the time elapses. Even if it determines with it, what is necessary is just to complete | finish the payout information output process, without performing the process of step S529.

  Next, the contents of effects performed by the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, it is advantageous for the player to fire a game ball toward the left game area 2A rather than the right game area 2B when in the normal game state and the time-varying probability change state (hereinafter, the normal game state). It is advantageous for the player to launch a game ball toward the right game area 2B rather than the left game area 2A when in a time-short state, a time-varying probability change state (hereinafter referred to as a time-short state), or a big hit game state. It is. In other words, if the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state, it is advantageous for the player than being fired toward the left game area 2A, and when it is in the normal game state When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B, it is disadvantageous for the player rather than being fired toward the left game area 2A.

  That is, when the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball apparatus is advantageous to the player rather than being launched toward the left game area 2A. This is because the release control of No. 7 is performed. When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the short-time state or the like, it is advantageous for the player to fire toward the left game area 2A, for example, to the normal winning ball apparatus 6A This is because there is a high possibility that the big hit gaming state is more advantageously controlled when the game ball enters the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B than when the game ball enters.

  Further, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal game state or the like, it is more disadvantageous for the player than firing toward the left game area A, for example, a normal winning ball apparatus This is because the probability of entering the game ball into the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is lower than that of 6A, thereby reducing the number of winning balls due to the occurrence of winning and making it difficult to satisfy the variable display start condition.

  Therefore, the CPU 120A notifies the player that the left-handed instruction notification to notify the player that the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A or the right to notify the player that the game ball should be fired to the right game area 2B according to the gaming state. One of the hit instruction notifications is performed. Also, especially when the area where the game ball should be launched changes with the transition of the game state, there is a risk of losing if the player keeps hitting the game ball as it is without noticing this. A notification indicating the area to be fired is performed.

  CPU 120 </ b> A determines the gaming state based on the effect control command transmitted from main board 11, and performs a notification indicating the firing area according to the gaming state. Specifically, for example, a right-handed instruction is notified in a big hit gaming state, a small-hit gaming state, a short-time state, and the like, and a left-handed instruction is notified in a normal gaming state. The first variable display of the transitioned gaming state, especially when the launch area changes in response to the transition of the gaming state, such as when the short time state transitions after the end of the big hit gaming state and the transition to the normal gaming state Notification is performed after the start of. For example, since the right-handed instruction is notified during the short-time state, the left-handed instruction is notified to notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A.

  The timing for this notification is basically when the first variation start command (first variation start command, second variation start command) transmitted after the completion of the time reduction state is received, that is, transition to the normal gaming state. When the first variable display is started.

  Here, when it is in the short-time state, it is in a state where a game ball is likely to win the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Therefore, it is considered that the change start command transmitted first after the completion of the time saving state is the change start command transmitted based on the first pending reservation after the transition to the normal gaming state.

  For those that do not shift to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends, it is highly likely that a start win has occurred during the big hit gaming state or before the big hit gaming state occurs, so the big hit gaming state has ended. Sometimes, there is often basically a reserved memory. Therefore, it is considered that the change start command transmitted first after the big hit state is ended is also the change start command transmitted based on the first pending reservation after the transition to the normal gaming state.

  However, for example, it is difficult to win the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B due to the arrangement of obstacle nails, or the like, for example, the time-variable probability variation state continues for a predetermined number of variable display times after the time-variable probability variation state ends. In this case, from the end of the time-varying probability change state until the end of the timeless probability change state, the game ball was stopped and suspended and digested, or a single shot was made so that no hold occurred, In some cases, there is no pending storage when the time-varying probability change state ends. In such a case, since the change start command is not transmitted even when the time-varying probability change state ends, the CPU 120A selects the left-handed instruction notification from the first left-handed instruction notification to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3. Thus, the selected left-handed instruction notification cannot be executed.

  Further, in the normal gaming state shifted from the short-time state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B provided in the right game area 2B is difficult to be opened and the opening time is extremely short, so that the right-handed after the short-time state ends. Is continued, the possibility that the change start command is transmitted based on the winning to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is extremely low. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player continues to make a right strike and loses without executing the left strike instruction alert (any of the first left strike alert alert AL1 to the third left strike alert alert AL3).

  Therefore, when the CPU 120A receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command after receiving the change start command after the time reduction state ends, the CPU 120A issues a left-handed instruction notification together with the demonstration effect. That is, the customer-waiting demo designation command is transmitted in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) after the special symbol variable display is finished, so that the change start command is not transmitted. In addition, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, it is possible to perform a left-handed instruction notification in the demonstration performance.

  In the left-handed instruction notification, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 (FIG. 46 (A)) in which the player is clearly notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. (See (C)), and not the clear notification such as the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3, but the game rather than the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3. A fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 (see FIG. 47) that the person cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize.

  The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are notification modes by displaying effect images as shown in FIGS. 46A to 46C on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. What is necessary is just to have each notification mode different. The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 include, for example, a text message such as "Return to left-handed!" Pattern (for example, the effect image indicating the left arrow of the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 is white, the effect image indicating the left arrow of the second left-hand instruction notification AL2 is black, and the left arrow of the third left-hand instruction notification AL3 The effect image may be displayed in a floral pattern or the like so long as the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A.

  Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. The strike instruction notification AL1 may be performed. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc., the first left-handed instruction notifications AL1 to 3 When performing any left-handed instruction notification of the left-handed instruction notification AL3, the player can identify which one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is left-handed instruction notification. As long as it is notified in such a manner. The first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the third-stroke instruction notification AL3 are different notification modes, and a notification mode in which a player is clearly notified that a game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. If it is. Note that the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are, for example, the transition to the normal state after the short-time state ends, and the game ball passes at the start of the first variable display or in the normal gaming state. Performed when the gate 41 is passed.

  The fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be a left-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 47 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth left-handed instruction notification AL1 indicates that the game ball should be launched into the left gaming area 2A by displaying, for example, an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state. -What is necessary is just to be alert | reported to a player by the alerting | reporting aspect different from all of 3rd left-handed instruction alerting | reporting AL3. In addition, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed by sound output or lighting operation of the light emitter, but the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to third left Instead of a clear notification such as the hit instruction notification AL3, a notification that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize may be performed. Note that the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is performed, for example, after the time-short state is finished, when the state is shifted to the normal state and the second and third variable display starts or when the demonstration effect is started.

  The right-handed instruction notifications are a first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to a third right-handed instruction notification (FIG. 41 (A)). (See (C)) and the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 (see FIG. 4), which is not a clear notification such as the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AL3. 42).

  The first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 are, for example, right-handed instructions by displaying effect images as shown in FIGS. 41A to 41C on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. Any information may be used. The first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 are, for example, messages such as “Please do right-handed!”, Effects images showing right-pointing arrows, etc. Design pattern (for example, the effect image indicating the right arrow of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 is white, the effect image indicating the right-pointing arrow of the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is black, and the right-pointing arrow of the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 The effect image may be displayed in a floral pattern or the like so long as the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B.

  Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. One right-handed instruction notification AR1 to third right-handed instruction notification AR3 may be performed. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc., the first right-handed instruction notifications AR1 to 3 When any right-handed instruction notification of the right-handed instruction notification AR3 is performed, the player can identify which one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is the right-handed instruction notification. As long as it is notified in such a manner. The first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 are different notification modes, and a notification that clearly informs the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B. Any mode may be used. Note that one right-handed instruction notification is selected from the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, and the selected right-handed instruction notification is, for example, in the big hit gaming state (first Non-probability to fifth non-probability, first to fifth probabilities) and time-shortening.

  Which of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is selected depends on, for example, the jackpot type designated by the jackpot start designation command according to the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. The corresponding right-handed instruction notification may be selected. For example, if the jackpot type designated by the jackpot start designation command is any one of “first uncertain variation”, “fourth uncertain variation”, “first certain variation”, and “fourth certain variation”, the first right-handed instruction notification is made. If AR1 is selected and the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command is one of “second non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “second positive change”, or “fifth positive change”, the second right The hit instruction notification AR2 is selected, and if the jackpot type designated by the big hit start designation command is “third non-probable change” or “third non-probable change”, the third right-hand hit instruction notification is selected.

  In the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. 40, when the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 is selected, the variable display result is “big hit” with the big hit type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”. After that, the probability of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state is set to be 3 to 7. In addition, when the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is selected, after the variable display result is “big hit” in the “non-probable change” or “probable change” big hit type, the 16 round big hit state or the eight round big hit state When the probability that the state is controlled is set to 5 to 5, and the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is selected, the variable display result is “non-probable change” or “probable change” jackpot type. After “big hit” is set, it is set to be controlled to the 16 round big hit state with a probability of 100%. The probabilities of being controlled to the 16 round jackpot state or the 8 round jackpot state corresponding to the first right handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right handed command notification may be different from each other. Also, depending on the probability of being controlled to a 16-round big hit state or an 8-round big hit state after the variable display result is “big hit” in the “non-probable change” or “probable change” big hit type, the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification is different. For example, depending on the probability that the probability variation control is performed after the big hit state ends, the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification may be different, and the length of the short-time state is different. In the case (for example, when the number of times that the special figure game is executed in the short-time state differs depending on the jackpot type), for example, the right-handed according to the probability that the special figure game is executed most frequently in the time-short state. The notification mode of instruction notification may be varied.

  For example, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be a right-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 42 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth right-handed instruction notification AR1 indicates that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B by displaying, for example, an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state. -What is necessary is just to be alert | reported to a player by the alerting | reporting aspect different from any alerting | reporting aspect in 3rd right-handed instruction alert | report AR3. In addition, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be performed by voice output or lighting operation of the light emitter, but the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to third right Instead of a clear notification such as the hit instruction notification AR3, a notification that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize may be performed. The fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed, for example, in either the big hit gaming state (probability) or the small hit gaming state.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed, the CPU 104 determines the internal state of the game control means and the electrical component control means such as the effect control means. While the power failure recovery setting for returning the control state to the power supply stop state is performed (step S91 in FIG. 17), while any of the right-handed instruction notification is being performed, the pachinko machine When the power supply to 1 is stopped and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed, a right-handed instruction notification (for example, a predetermined right-handed instruction notification) First right-handed instruction notification AR1) is performed. Thus, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped during the right-handed instruction notification and the power supply is resumed, it is determined in advance regardless of the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification when the power supply is stopped. By performing the right-handed instruction notification, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the right-handed instruction notification when the power failure is restored.

  In addition, the CPU 120A not only receives the first change start command and the customer waiting demonstration designation command after the time reduction state ends, but also the second and third changes after the time reduction state ends. When a start command is received, or after a short time has ended, a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) has elapsed without receiving a change start command after the first and second variable displays are stopped. Also, a fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is performed.

  As described above, when the second variable display and the demonstration effect are started after the time-short state is finished, the left-handed instruction notification is repeatedly performed, thereby preventing the left-handed instruction notification from being overlooked. In addition, by performing repeated notification with the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 in a manner that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize, not only does the player become disgusted with the player who has already returned to left-handed, but notification is also provided. You can avoid being uncomfortable by the player being aware of what is being done.

  When the CPU 120A determines that a predetermined number (for example, two balls) of game balls have passed through the passage gate 41 within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in the normal game state, the CPU 120A moves the game ball to the right game area 2B. The left-handed instruction notification of any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 10, the effect control microcomputer 120 is activated, and the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33 is executed by the CPU 120A.

  When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 33 is started, the CPU 120A first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the effect control RAM, sets various initial values, and displays 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 provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, and is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  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 processing executed in step S74, for example, various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control side reception buffer are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the effect control command made are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, 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 in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a predetermined random counter is used as effect random numbers for effect control. Update with

  After the effect random number update process is executed in step S76, a gate passage process is executed (step S77). In the gate passing process in step S77, the second gate passing notification command within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) from when it is determined in the command analysis process in step S74 that the gate passing notification command is received in the normal gaming state. If it is determined that it has been received, a gate passage notification flag is set so that one of the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the third left-hand instruction notification AL3 is performed. To do. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 33 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S180 to S189 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S180 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether 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 S181 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative design and a production control pattern according to the variation pattern of the special design, the type of display result, and the like is included.

  The variable display effect process in step S182 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, the CPU 120A executes effect control such as display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and effect model control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in a predetermined effect control process timer. Read data. In accordance with the presentation control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and various commands to be transmitted to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effect controls during execution of the special game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Is done. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display pattern that is a variable display result of the decoration pattern is displayed by transmitting a predetermined display control signal to the VDP 121, or the special figure game is ended. Effect images corresponding to are displayed.

  The special figure waiting process in step S183 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not a big hit start designation command or a small hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the small hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the production process flag is set. The value is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The small hitting effect process in step S184 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hitting effect process, the CPU 120A performs output control of various commands to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in a small hit game state is performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing. To do.

  The small hit end effect process in step S185 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hitting end effect process, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. As a result, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S186 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the big hit effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in a big hit game state is performed using various effect devices. Then, in response to receiving a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control at the time of the end of the big hit gaming state is performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The demonstration effect start waiting process in step S188 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. This demonstration effect start waiting process is based on whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command from the main board 11 is received, and the third variable display is started after the time-short state is ended and the state is shifted to the normal gaming state. If it is not within the period, the demonstration effect control pattern is determined. If it is within the period, the effect control pattern for performing left-handed instruction notification during the demonstration effect is determined. It includes the process of determining.

  The demonstration effect process in step S189 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “9”. In this demonstration effect process, CPU 120A reads effect control execution data such as display control data, audio control data, and lamp control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in response to a timer value in a predetermined effect control process timer. . In accordance with the presentation control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and various commands to be transmitted to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effects during non-execution of the special figure game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are provided. Control is performed. If left-handed instruction notification is set, an effect image corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is displayed on the image display device 5 during the demonstration effect.

  The demonstration production start condition includes receiving a customer waiting demonstration designation command, or having passed a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) without receiving a variation start command after the last demonstration production is completed. Further, the end condition of the demonstration effect includes that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started, that a change start command was received during the execution of the demonstration effect, and the like. Note that the start condition and end condition of these demonstration effects can be variously changed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S180 of FIG. 34 as variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 35, the CPU 120A first confirms whether or not the change start command reception flag based on the first change start command or the second change start command received in the command analysis process is set ( Step S810). If the first variation start command reception flag or the second variation start command reception flag is set (step S810; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S181 in FIG. 34). To "1" (step S811). If the change start command has not been received (step S810; No), it is confirmed whether or not a customer waiting demo designation command reception flag based on the customer waiting demonstration designation command received in the command analysis process is set (step S812). ). If the demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S812; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “8” that is a value corresponding to the demonstration production start waiting process (step S188 in FIG. 34) (step S812). S813). If the demonstration designation command reception flag is not set (step S812; No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S181 in FIG. 34 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 120A first reads out a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). In the variation pattern command storage area, variation pattern commands that can identify variation patterns received from the main board 11 are stored. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S821). In this case, CPU 120A determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S822, where it is determined whether to perform left-handed instruction notification and right-handed instruction notification, and if so, which instruction notification is to be made, and the determined notification is set. Implement the process.

  Next, a symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected (step S823), and a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S824).

  Then, the CPU 120A controls the effect device (the image display device 5 as an effect component, the speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Execute (step S825).

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S826), and the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display processing (step S182 in FIG. 34). It is updated to a certain “2” (step S827).

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in step S822 of FIG. 36 as the firing region notification determination processing. In the firing region notification determination process shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, CPU 120A first determines whether there is a setting for right-handed instruction notification (step S830). At this time, for example, if any one of the first right-hand instruction notification AR1 to the fourth right-hand instruction notification AR4 is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, it is determined that there is a right-hand instruction notification setting. That's fine.

  If there is a right-handed instruction notification setting in step S830, that is, if it is the first variable display after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, or if it is in a short time state (step S830; Yes), whether or not a background designation command for designating a background image corresponding to a low base state such as a normal state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is not performed or a time variation without probability is received, that is, a normal game from the next change It is determined whether or not to shift to a state (step S831). For example, the background designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the process of step S250 shown in FIG. 21, the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 22, or the process of step S298 shown in FIG. Any setting may be used.

  If the background designation command corresponding to the low base state is received in step S831, that is, if the time-short state is terminated and the next change is made to shift to the normal gaming state (step S831; Yes), the data is stored. It is determined whether the right-handed instruction notification setting is any one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 (step S832). If any setting from the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed notification notification AR3 is stored (step S832; Yes), the right-handed instruction notification (first right-handed instruction notification notification) in which the setting is stored is stored. End setting of any of AR1 to third right-handed instruction notification AR3) is performed (step S833). In the end setting of step S833, the right-handed instruction notification of the right-handed instruction notification in which the setting is stored, such as a case where the elapsed time since the start of the right-handed instruction notification in which the setting has been stored has reached a predetermined time. If the strike notification termination condition is satisfied, the right strike instruction notification may be terminated. For example, it may be terminated in accordance with the stop of the change, or may be terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed. It may be.

  Following the processing of step S833, the right game instruction notification in which the setting is stored and the special game state that is advantageous for the player are stored from among the first left hand instruction notification AL1 to the third left hand instruction notification AL3. The left-handed instruction notification is selected according to the value given to the player at the end (step S834), and the selected left-handed instruction notification is set (step S845). The instruction notification setting at this time is prepared in advance in order to execute the first left-hand instruction notification AL1, for example, when the left-hand instruction notification selected in the process of step S834 is the first left-hand instruction notification AL1. Any setting may be used as long as the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 is set to start the control for executing the predetermined effect operation by setting the effect control pattern to the use pattern. Such left-handed instruction notification setting only needs to be stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM until the corresponding predetermined notification end condition is satisfied and the notification end is executed.

  For example, when the selected left-handed instruction notification is the first left-handed instruction notification AL1, the left-handed instruction notification selected in step S834 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in FIG. Any left-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown may be used. The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 displays, for example, a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow in a predetermined opaque display color (for example, left-facing of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1). The effect image indicating the arrow may be displayed in white or the like so long as the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. The left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of S834 may be performed. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the left-handed selected in the process of step S834 In the case of performing the instruction notification (any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3), any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 What is necessary is just to be alert | reported in the aspect which can be identified to a player. The left-handed instruction notification selected in step S834 (any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3) indicates to the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. In contrast, it is only necessary to be clearly notified.

  When the setting in step S845 is performed, a notification end condition corresponding to the left-handed instruction notification (any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3) selected in the process of step S834 is set. (Step S846). The notification end condition set at this time is that the elapsed time from the notification start has reached a predetermined notification end determination time (for example, 1 minute) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S834, or variable display The left-handed notification end condition determined in advance corresponding to the selected left-handed instruction notification may be used, for example, the number of executions of has reached a predetermined notification end determination number (for example, “3”).

  If any of the settings of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is not stored in step S832 (step S832; No), the end setting of the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is set. This is performed (step S837). Note that the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is not continuously executed until the process of step S837 is executed, and the case where the elapsed time from the start of the notification reaches a predetermined time is not limited. When a predetermined fourth right-handed notification end condition corresponding to the 4-right-handed notification notification AR4 is satisfied, the fourth right-handed notification notification AR4 may be ended.

  The fourth right-handed notification end condition is another right-handed notification end condition (first right-handed notification end condition to first right-handed notification notification AR1 to third right-handed notification notification AR3, respectively, to third right-handed notification end condition). As long as it is satisfied in a shorter period than other right-handed notification end conditions, for example, the elapsed time from the start of notification is satisfied in a shorter period of time. Both the fourth right-handed notification end condition and the other right-handed notification end condition may be satisfied at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Even in this case, the fourth right-handed instruction notification is performed when a two-round big hit state or a small hit gaming state is entered. Therefore, the fourth right-handed notification end condition can be established in a shorter time than other right-handed notification end conditions. Thus, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 only needs to have a shorter notification time than the other right-handed instruction notifications, that is, the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3. Subsequent to the process of step S837, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set (step S838). The instruction notification setting at this time is, for example, a fourth setting in which an effect control pattern prepared in advance for executing the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set as a use pattern and control for executing a predetermined effect operation is started. The start setting of the left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be used.

  The fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be a left-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 47 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 displays, for example, an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state to indicate that the game ball should be launched into the left gaming area 2A. The player is notified in a fourth left-handed notification mode different from the notification mode (first left-handed notification mode to third left-handed notification mode) in the first left-handed command notification AL1 to the third left-handed command notification AL3). Anything is acceptable. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed by sound output or lighting operation of the light emitter. The notification is not clear notification such as the instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3), but may be notification that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize.

  When the setting in step S838 is performed, a notification end condition corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set (step S839). The notification end condition set at this time is that the elapsed time from the start of notification reaches a predetermined fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) different from the notification end determination time in other left-handed instruction notifications, or Corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 such that the number of executions of the variable display has reached a predetermined fourth notification-end determination number of times (for example, “1”) different from the number of notification end determinations in other left-handed instruction notifications. The fourth left-handed notification end condition may be set in advance. Here, for example, the fourth left-end notification end condition is set such that the fourth notification end determination time is set shorter than the notification end determination time in the other left-handed instruction notification, or the fourth notification end determination count is set to other left By setting the number to be smaller than the number of notification end determinations in the hit instruction notification, it is sufficient if it is established in a shorter period than the first left notification end condition to the third left notification end condition.

  If no background designation command corresponding to the low base state is received in step S831 (step S831; No), there is a return designation of any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3. Is determined (step S840). For example, when any one of the first notification return designation flag to the third notification return designation flag is on, it is determined that any one of the first right turn instruction notification AR1 to the third right turn instruction notification AR3 is specified to be returned. That's fine. When there is a return designation of any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 (step S840; Yes), the right-handed instruction notification designated for return (first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to first 3 is set (rightward instruction notification AR3) (step S841). The instruction notification setting at this time is, for example, when the right-handed instruction notification for which return is designated is the first right-handed instruction notification AR1, the effect control pattern for the first right-handed instruction notification is reset to the usage pattern. Any return setting may be used for returning by starting the first right-handed instruction notification, such as starting control for executing a predetermined performance operation. Thereby, in the case of being controlled to the two round big hit state or the small hit game state during execution of the time reduction control, in correspondence with the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed even after the end of these, Any one of the first right-hand instruction notification AR1 to the third right-hand instruction notification AR3 can be resumed. Note that when the process of step S841 is executed, for example, by clearing the notification return designation flag in the on state and turning it off, the return designation of the right-handed instruction notification designated for return can be initialized (erased). Good.

  If there is no return designation of any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 in step S840, the process of step S841 is not executed and the firing region notification determination process is terminated. At this time, since the background designation command corresponding to the low base state has not been received in step S831, the high base state such as the short time state in which the high opening control associated with the short time control is performed or the time-varying probability changing state is set. Here, when the right hit instruction notification setting is stored in response to the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and then when the high hit state is controlled after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is finished. The setting of the right hand instruction notification is continuously stored. As a result, not only when the big prize opening is changed between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the high open control is performed together with the time reduction control. Even when the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening in the high base state and the second start condition is easily established, the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball within the game area ) Is a right game area 2B, a right-handed instruction notification (any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3) can be performed. However, even if one of the settings of the first right-hand instruction notification AR1 to the third right-hand instruction notification AR3 is stored, the elapsed time since the start of the right-hand instruction notification is set to a predetermined time. When a predetermined notification end condition is met, such as when the right-handed instruction is reached, the right-handed instruction notification may be ended.

  Next, when there is no right-handed instruction notification setting in step S830 (step S830; No), it is determined whether or not a right-handed instruction notification end flag is set (step S842). When the right-handed instruction notification end flag is set (step S842; Yes), that is, while three variable displays are executed after shifting to the normal gaming state, first, the counter value of the notification end counter 1 is added (step S843), and it is determined whether the counter value of the notification end counter is 1 (step S844). When the counter value of the notification end counter is 1 (step S844; Yes), that is, when the display is the first variable display after shifting to the normal gaming state, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction The left-handed instruction notification to be executed is selected from the notification AL3 (step S845).

  Subsequent to the process of step S845, the left-handed instruction notification (any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3) selected in the process of step S845 is set (step S846), and step S845 is performed. The notification end condition corresponding to the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process is set (step S847), and the process ends.

  The notification end condition set at this time is the processing in step S845 such that the elapsed time from the notification start has reached the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the processing in step S845. Any left-handed notification end condition may be set in advance corresponding to the selected left-handed instruction notification. Further, when the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in step S845, the variation pattern may be matched with the variation pattern variation time.

  In step S844, if the counter value of the notification end counter is not 1 (step S844; No), that is, if the display is changed to the normal gaming state and the second and subsequent variable displays, the notification end counter It is determined whether or not the counter value is 4 or more (step S848). If the counter value is not 4 or more (step S848; No), that is, if the counter value is 2 or 3, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state. Then, assuming that the display is variable for the second time or the third time, the fourth left hand instruction notification AL4 is set (step S849), and the notification end condition corresponding to the fourth left hand instruction notification AL4 is set (step S850). ), The process is terminated.

  The notification end condition set at this time is a predetermined number corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, such as that the elapsed time from the notification start has reached the fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds). It may be 4 left-handed notification end conditions. Moreover, what is necessary is just to match | combine with the variation time of a variation pattern, when the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the 4th alert | report completion | finish determination time (for example, 10 second). Here, the fourth left end notification end condition is, for example, the fourth end notification determination time than the notification end determination time in the other left hand instruction notifications (first left hand instruction notification AL1 to third left hand instruction notification AL3). When the setting is made shorter or the number of fourth notification end determinations is set to be smaller than the number of notification end determinations in other left-handed instruction notifications, other left-handed instruction notifications (first left-handed instruction notifications AL1 to AL1) 3 as long as the left-handed notification end condition corresponding to 3 left-handed notification notification AL3) is satisfied.

  In step S848, if the counter value of the notification end counter is 4 or more (step S848; Yes), that is, if the display is the fourth variable display after shifting to the normal gaming state, the set right The strike instruction notification end flag is cleared, the counter value of the notification end counter is reset (0) (step S851), and the process ends.

  If the right-handed instruction notification end flag is not set in step S842 (step S842; No), it is determined whether the gate passage notification flag is set (step S852).

  If the gate passage notification flag is set (step S852; Yes), it is determined that the game ball is being fired into the right game area 2B in the normal gaming state, and the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the third left-hand instruction notification AL3. The left-handed instruction notification is selected from (step S853).

  Subsequent to the process of step S853, the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S853 is set (step S854), and the notification end condition corresponding to the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S853 is set. (Step S855) After clearing the gate passage notification flag (Step S856), the process ends.

  The notification end condition set at this time is the processing in step S853 such that the elapsed time from the notification start has reached the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the processing in step S853. Any left-handed notification end condition may be set in advance corresponding to the selected left-handed instruction notification. If the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in step S853, the variation pattern may be adjusted to the variation time.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S183 of FIG. 34 as the special chart waiting process. In the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command has elapsed (step S600). The hit start designation command reception waiting time is set to a predetermined time in accordance with the reception of the decorative symbol stop command in the variable display effect processing in step S182 shown in FIG.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S600 (step S600; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). . If a big hit start designation command is received (step S601; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing (step S602). At this time, it is determined whether or not “surprise” is designated as the big hit type by the big hit start designation command (step S603).

  When other than “surprise accuracy” is designated as the big hit type at step S603 (step S603; No), a big hit notification production control pattern prepared in advance to notify the start of the big hit gaming state is selected, The usage pattern is set (step S604). Thereafter, settings for starting control of the big hit notification operation are performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S605).

  Following the processing of step S605, right-handed instruction notification is selected from the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to third right-handed instruction notification AR3 according to the jackpot type specified by the big-hit start designation command (step S606). ). At this time, the right-handed instruction notification may be selected by selecting the right-handed instruction notification corresponding to the big hit type specified by the big hit start specifying command in accordance with, for example, the right hit instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. For example, if the jackpot type designated by the jackpot start designation command is any one of “first uncertain variation”, “fourth uncertain variation”, “first certain variation”, and “fourth certain variation”, the first right-handed instruction notification is made. If AR1 is selected and the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command is one of “second non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “second positive change”, or “fifth positive change”, the second right The hit instruction notification AR2 is selected, and if the jackpot type designated by the big hit start designation command is “third non-probable change” or “third non-probable change”, the third right-hand hit instruction notification is selected.

  In the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. 40, when the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 is selected in the process of step S606, the variable display result is displayed in the jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “probability change”. After the “big hit”, the probability of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state is set to be 3 to 7. Further, when the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is selected in the process of step S606, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” with the big hit type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”, 16 round big hits If the probability of being controlled to the state or the 8-round big hit state is set to 5 to 5, and the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is selected in the process of step S606, “non-probability change” or “probability change” is selected. After the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “”, it is set to be controlled to the 16 round big hit state with a probability of 100%. The probabilities of being controlled to the 16 round jackpot state or the 8 round jackpot state corresponding to the first right handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right handed command notification may be different from each other.

  Subsequent to the process of step S606, the right-handed instruction notification (any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3) selected in the process of step S606 is set (step S607). The instruction notification setting at this time is prepared in advance to execute the first right-handed instruction notification AR1, for example, when the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 is the first right-handed instruction notification AR1. The start setting of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 may be set such that the control for executing the predetermined effect operation is started by setting the effect control pattern to the use pattern. Such right-handed instruction notification setting may be stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM until a corresponding predetermined notification end condition is satisfied and the notification end is executed.

  The right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 when the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 is the first right-handed instruction notification AR1, for example. What is necessary is just a right-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in 41 (A). The first right-handed instruction notification AR1 displays, for example, a message with characters such as “Please make a right-hand!” Or an effect image indicating a right-pointing arrow in a predetermined opaque display color (for example, the rightward direction of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1). The effect image indicating the arrow may be displayed in white or the like so long as it informs the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. The right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of S606 (any one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3) may be performed. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc., the right-handed selected in the process of step S606 In the case of performing the instruction notification (any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3), any right-handed instruction notification of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 What is necessary is just to be alert | reported in the aspect which can be identified to a player. In the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606, it is only necessary to clearly notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B.

  If no big hit start designation command has been received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command has been received (step S608). If no small hit start designation command is received (step S608; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. When the small hit start designation command is received (step S608; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process (step S609).

  When “surprise probability” is designated as the big hit type in step S603 (step S603; Yes), after executing the process of step S609, any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 It is determined whether there is such a setting (step S610). At this time, for example, if any setting of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed notification AR1. What is necessary is just to determine with any setting of hit instruction notification AR3. If any one of the first right-hand instruction notification AR1 to the third right-hand instruction notification AR3 is set (step S610; Yes), the return designation of the right-hand instruction notification in which the setting is stored is performed (step S611). ). As an example, of the first notification return designation flag to the third notification return designation flag provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, it is only necessary to make a return designation of the right-handed instruction notification set in the ON state. . During execution of short-time control, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” and it is controlled to the 2 round big hit state, or the special figure display result becomes “small hit” and the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state. In this case, even after the two-round big hit state or the small hit game state ends, the gaming state (high base state) in which the time-shortening control is performed is obtained. Corresponding to such a situation, the process of step S610 is performed so that any one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 can be performed after the end of the two round big hit state or the small hit gaming state. You only need to specify the return.

  Subsequent to the process in step S611, the fourth right-hand instruction notification AR4 is set (step S612). The instruction notification setting at this time is, for example, a fourth setting in which an effect control pattern prepared in advance for executing the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is set as a use pattern and control for executing a predetermined effect operation is started. The start setting of the right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be used.

  For example, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be a right-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 42 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth right-handed instruction notification AR1 indicates that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B by displaying, for example, an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state. -What is necessary is just to be alert | reported to a player by the alerting | reporting aspect different from any alerting | reporting aspect in 3rd right-handed instruction alert | report AR3. In addition, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be performed by voice output or lighting operation of the light emitter, but the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to third right Instead of a clear notification such as the hit instruction notification AR3, a notification that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize may be performed.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S600 (step S600; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S613). The hit waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S188 of FIG. 34 as the demonstration effect start waiting process. In the demonstration effect start waiting process shown in FIG. 43, first, the CPU 120A confirms whether or not the right-handed instruction notification end flag is set (step S870). If the right-handed instruction notification end flag is set (step S870; Yes), that is, if it is a period from the transition to the normal gaming state to the start of the fourth variable display, the notification end counter It is confirmed whether or not the counter value is 0 to 2, that is, whether or not the number of executions of variable display after shifting to the normal gaming state is 0 to 2 (step S871).

  The counter value of the notification end counter is 0 (from the transition to the normal gaming state until the first variable display is started), and the counter value is 1 (after the first variable display ends, the second time If the counter value is either 2 (until the variable display is started) or 2 (from the end of the second variable display until the start of the third variable display) (step S871; Yes), The fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set (step S872), assuming that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received after the transition to the normal gaming state until the third variable display is started (step S872). A fourth notification end condition corresponding to AL4 is set (step S873), and the process ends.

  The fourth notification end condition set at this time is determined in advance corresponding to the fourth left-handed notification notification AL4, such as that the elapsed time from the notification start has reached the fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds). The fourth left-handed notification end condition may be used. Moreover, what is necessary is just to match | combine with the variation time of a variation pattern, when the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the 4th alert | report completion | finish determination time (for example, 10 second). Here, the fourth left notification end condition is, for example, that the fourth notification end determination time is set shorter than the first notification end determination time to the third notification end determination time, or the fourth notification end determination number of times is By setting the number to be smaller than the number of times of the first notification end determination to the number of times of the third notification end determination, it suffices if it is satisfied in a shorter period of time than the first left-handed notification end condition to the third left-handed notification end condition.

  After setting the fourth notification end condition corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 in step S873, if the right-handed instruction notification end flag is not set in step S870 (step S870; No), and step In S871, when the counter value of the notification end counter is not 0 to 2 (step S871; No), a demonstration effect control pattern (process table) is selected (step S874), and the process of the selected process table is selected. A process timer for data 1 is started (step S875).

  Then, the CPU 120A controls the effect device (the image display device 5 as an effect component, the speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Execute (Step S876).

  Then, a value corresponding to the demonstration production time (for example, 1 minute) is set in the production time timer (step S877), and the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the demonstration production process (step S189) “9”. (Step S878).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S189 in FIG. 34 as the demonstration effect process. In the demonstration effect process shown in FIG. 44, the CPU 120A first decrements the values of the process timer and the effect time timer by 1 (steps S880 and 881). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S882). If the process timer has timed out (step S882; Yes), the process data is switched (step S883). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S884). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S885).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the effect time timer has timed out (step S886). If the effect time timer has timed out (step S886; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is variably displayed start waiting processing (step S180). Is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to (step S887).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S77 of FIG. 33 as the gate passing process. In the gate passing process shown in FIG. 45, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S890). Whether or not it is in the normal gaming state may be based on whether or not the background designation flag is set based on the reception of the background designation command, or may be determined based on another command indicating the gaming state. .

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S890; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the gate passage notification flag is set, that is, whether or not the left hand instruction notification based on the gate passage is being executed ( If the gate passage notification flag is set (step S891; Yes), the process ends.

  If the gate passage notification flag is not set (step S891; No), it is confirmed whether or not the gate timer is being counted (step S892). If the gate timer is not being counted (step S892; No) ), The process proceeds to step S895. If the gate timer is being counted (step S892; Yes), the counter value of the gate timer is decremented by 1 (step S893), and whether the counter value of the gate timer has become 0, that is, the count is started. Then, it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed (step S894). If 5 seconds have not elapsed (step S894; No), the process proceeds to step S895. If 5 seconds have elapsed (step S894; Yes), the process proceeds to step S901 to reset the passage detection. The counter value of the counter for the gate and the counter value of the timer for the gate are reset, and the process is terminated.

  In step S895, it is determined whether or not a gate passage notification flag is set, that is, whether or not a flag based on reception of a gate passage notification command is set (step S895), and the gate passage notification flag is set. If not (step S895; No), it is determined that no passage through the gate has been detected, and the process ends. If the gate passage notification flag is set (step S895; Yes), the gate passage notification flag is cleared (step S896), and the counter value of the gate counter is incremented by 1 (step S897).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the gate counter is 2, that is, whether or not the second ball has passed through the gate (step S898). If the counter value of the gate counter is not 2 (step S898). S898; No, counter value = 1) Assuming that the first ball has passed through the gate, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 5 seconds) is set in the gate timer (step S899), and the process is terminated.

  If the counter value of the gate counter is 2 (step S898; Yes), it is determined that the second gate passage has been detected within 5 seconds from the start of counting by the gate timer, and the first left-hand instruction notifications AL1 to 3 are detected. In order to implement any of the left-handed instruction notification AL3, a gate passage notification flag is set (step S900), the counter values of the gate counter and the gate timer are reset (step S901), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 48 shows a case where the special symbol variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is any one of “first uncertain change” to “fifth non-change” or “first positive change” to “fifth change”. It is a timing diagram which shows the operation example of the output example of a various signal, and the discharge area alerting | reporting. Note that the launch area notification is to notify the player of the game area where the game ball is to be fired, and the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 and the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to AL1. A fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is included.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is one of “first uncertain change” to “fifth non-change” or “first positive change” to “fifth change”. It is controlled to 16 round big hit state or 8 round big hit state. Corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state, for example, by the processing of steps S174 and S175 shown in FIG. 28, the big hit signal changes from the off state to the on state as shown in FIG. That is, the external output of the big hit signal is started. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” by the process of step S290 shown in FIG. Then, in step S171 shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more, and in steps S173 and S175, as shown in FIG. The signal changes from the off state to the on state. That is, external output of the launch position designation signal is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48D, the process in step S607 shown in FIG. 39, among the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, the process in step S606 shown in FIG. The selected right-handed instruction notification is started.

  Thereafter, in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the big hit signal changes from the on state to the off state. That is, the external output of the big hit signal ends. At this time, as shown in FIG. 48B by the processing of steps S174 and S175 shown in FIG. 28, for example, corresponding to the start of the time reduction control after the end of the 16 round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state. In addition, the time reduction signal changes from the off state to the on state. That is, the external output of the time reduction signal is started. When the special figure game is executed after the end of the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state, it is determined that the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” in the process of step S171 shown in FIG. However, when it is determined that the time reduction control is being performed in the process of step S172, as shown in FIG. 48C, the launch position designation signal is maintained in the ON state by the processes of steps S173 and S175. That is, the external output of the launch position designation signal is continuously performed even during the time reduction control. Of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 shown in FIG. 39 is shortened as shown by the solid line in FIG. It may be performed until the control is completed, or may be terminated before the time-shortening control is terminated when a predetermined right-handed notification termination condition is satisfied as indicated by a broken line in FIG. .

  When the time reduction control ends, the time reduction signal changes from the on state to the off state, as shown in FIG. That is, the external output of the time reduction signal is completed. At this time, when it is determined in step S172 shown in FIG. 28 that the time reduction control is not being performed, the launch position designation signal also changes from the on state to the off state, as shown in FIG. That is, the external output of the launch position designation signal ends. Also, for example, it is determined that the background designation command corresponding to the low base state has been received in the process of step S831 shown in FIG. 37, or the first right-handed instruction notification to the third right is issued in the process of step S832. Based on the determination that there is any setting of the strike instruction notification, as shown in FIG. 48D, the first left strike instruction alert AL1 to the third left strike instruction alert AL3 are processed by the process of step S835. Among them, the left hand instruction notification selected in the process of S834 shown in FIG. 37 is started. In the process of step S863 shown in FIG. 37, as the notification end condition (first left-handed notification end condition to third left-handed notification end condition) corresponding to the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3, For example, it is set that the number of executions of variable display reaches “3”. Based on the setting of the notification end condition, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), among the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 over a period in which the special symbol and the decorative symbol fluctuate three times. Thus, the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of S834 shown in FIG. 37 is performed.

  FIG. 49 shows a case in which a short-time out-of-hours accuracy is obtained when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit” and the big hit type is “outright” in a gaming state where the time-short control is not performed (normal state or time-variable probability changing state). It is a timing diagram which shows the operation example of the output example of a various signal, and the discharge area alerting | reporting. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the two-round big hit state is controlled based on the fact that the big hit type is “surprise”. In response to the start of the big hit gaming state, the external output of the big hit medium signal is started as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 49C, external output of the launch position designation signal is also started. Further, in the process of step S603 shown in FIG. 39, it is determined that the “big hit” big hit type is designated. Based on this, as shown in FIG. 42, the process in step S612 starts the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4.

  Thereafter, in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 49A, the external output of the big hit medium signal ends. At this time, since the time reduction control is not performed after the end of the two round big hit state, the external output of the time reduction signal is not started as shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S172 shown in FIG. 28 that the time reduction control is not being performed, the external output of the launch position designation signal is terminated as shown in FIG. 49 (C). The fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be performed until the big hit gaming state is completed as shown by a solid line in FIG. 4 When the right-handed notification end condition is satisfied, it may be ended before the big hit gaming state is ended. The fourth right-handed notification end condition may be satisfied in a shorter period than the first right-handed notification end condition to the third right-handed notification end condition. Accordingly, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 has a shorter notification time than the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3.

  For example, it is determined in step S831 shown in FIG. 37 that a background designation command corresponding to the low base state has been received, or first right-handed instruction notifications AR1 to third right-handed in step S832. Based on the determination that the instruction notification AR3 is not set, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is started as shown in FIG. 49 (D) by the process of step S838. In the process of step S839 shown in FIG. 37, for example, the number of executions of variable display reaches “1” as the notification end condition (fourth left-hand notification notification end condition) corresponding to the fourth left-hand instruction notification AL4. The Based on the setting of the notification end condition, as shown in FIG. 49D, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is performed over a period in which the special symbol or the decorative symbol fluctuates once.

  FIG. 49 (D) also shows the case where the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” in the gaming state where the time reduction control is not performed (normal state or probability change state without time reduction). As in the case of the short-time collision, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 and the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 are performed. In addition, in the case of a short-time collision probability shown in FIG. 49 (C) corresponding to the change of the big winning opening between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the small hit game state. In the same manner as described above, an external output of the launch position designation signal is performed.

  41A to 41C, the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 clearly indicate to the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B. It is performed in a notification mode to be notified. In this case, the player is highly likely to adjust the operation amount of the operation knob 31 in order to launch the game ball to the right game area 2B according to the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3. On the other hand, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 as shown in FIG. 42 is performed in a notification mode in which it is unrecognizable or difficult to recognize for the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B. Is called. In this case, the player is less likely to adjust the operation amount of the operation knob 31 to launch the game ball to the right game area 2B despite the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4. Thus, it is assumed that the player is likely to launch the game ball to the right game area 2B in accordance with the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, while the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR3 It is assumed that the possibility of launching the game ball to the right game area 2B in response to the notification AR4 is low.

  Therefore, after any one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is performed, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to third as shown in FIGS. By performing any of the left-handed instruction notifications, it is clearly notified to the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. On the other hand, after the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 as shown in FIG. 47 is performed, so that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. It is notified that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize. Thus, in accordance with the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4, the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A in a notification mode suitable for the assumed game ball launch mode. Any one of the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the fourth left-hand instruction notification AL4 is performed.

  48 and 49 show output timings when external output is performed for the big hit signal, time reduction signal, and launch position designation signal included in the test terminal output signal. Such a test terminal output signal is output externally only when a test device serving as an external device is connected to a connection component such as a signal pin or a connector provided on the wiring pattern of the main board 11, for example. During normal use when is not connected, external output may not be performed. The connection component may be in a state in which an external device can be connected only during a test, and may be sealed (sealed), removed, not mounted, or destroyed during normal use other than during a test so that the external device cannot be connected.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the game ball that is advantageous to the player in the big hit game state or the short-time state and in the normal game state. Even if the firing area differs, the player is notified of the area where the game ball is to be fired by performing the left-handed instruction notification or the right-handed instruction notification. It is prevented from continuing.

  For example, when the game ball continues to be hit in the right game area 2B even though the time-short state has ended, the variable display is not executed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B. There is a possibility that execution of the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the change start command is delayed. However, even if the variation start command is not received, when the predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without receiving the variation start command after the end of the time reduction state, the game control microcomputer 100 is set as non-variable control information. By transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 can reliably perform the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Therefore, even if the player may uselessly hit the game ball in the right game area 2B until the demonstration effect is started after the short-time state is finished, the player keeps the right game area for at least a longer time. It is possible to avoid continuously hitting the game ball in 2B.

  In addition, the CPU 120A performs a predetermined customer waiting demonstration effect based on reception of a customer waiting demonstration designation command that is sent in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, about 20 seconds) after the variable symbol special display ends. After the time-short state is completed, the customer waiting demo that is sent for the stand-by effect by performing the left-handed instruction notification when receiving the customer waiting demonstration specifying command without receiving the variable start command. Since the notification can be performed using the designated command, it is not necessary to increase the types of effect control commands.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification is selected according to the jackpot type designated by the big-hit start designation command, and “non-probable change” or “probable change” is selected depending on the notification mode of the selected right-handed instruction notification. The probability of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state after the variable display result becomes “big hit” for the big hit type is different. For this reason, the player's attention to the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be increased and the interest can be improved. It should be noted that the probabilities of being controlled to the 16 round jackpot state or the 8-round jackpot state corresponding to the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed command notification may be different. Also, depending on the probability of being controlled to a 16-round big hit state or an 8-round big hit state after the variable display result is “big hit” in the “non-probable change” or “probable change” big hit type, the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification is different. For example, depending on the probability that the probability variation control is performed after the big hit state ends, the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification may be different, and the length of the short-time state is different. In the case (for example, when the number of times that the special figure game is executed in the short-time state differs depending on the jackpot type), for example, the right-handed according to the probability that the special figure game is executed most frequently in the time-short state. The notification mode of instruction notification may be varied.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the change mode corresponds to the 16-round big hit state in response to the change of the big prize opening to the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the big hit gaming state. Or, it is the first variation mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the winning ball as in the 8-round big hit state, or the game ball passes (enters) in the big winning port as in the second round hit state. Regardless of whether it is a difficult second change mode, processing (steps S173 and S175 in FIG. 28) for externally outputting a launch position designation signal indicating that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B is executed. . Further, when the change mode of the big winning opening becomes the first change mode as in the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state, any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is set. When the change mode of the big prize opening becomes the second change mode as in the case of the two round big hit state, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a situation in which notification is not performed despite a predetermined signal such as the launch position designation signal being output to the outside, and to maintain the fairness of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  After any of the first right hand instruction notification AR1 to the third right hand instruction notification is performed, as shown in FIGS. 46A to 46C, based on the start setting in step S835 shown in FIG. Any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed. On the other hand, after the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 as shown in FIG. 47 is performed based on the start setting in step S838 shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the notification modes of the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the fourth left-hand instruction notification AL4 are different from each other. Thus, according to the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 and the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 in a notification mode suitable for the assumed game ball launch mode. The third left-handed instruction notification AL3 and the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 can be performed to instruct the player to perform an appropriate firing operation.

  The fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be a notification mode that is less recognized by the player than the notification modes in the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3. Further, in the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4, the notification time may be shorter than in the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by notification while maintaining the fairness of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the special symbol variable display result is “small hit” and the game is controlled to the small hit game state, as in the case of the two round big hit state, the big winning opening is in the open state in the second change mode (first state). And the closed state (second state). Also at this time, processing for outputting the launch position designation signal to the outside (steps S173 and S175 in FIG. 28) is executed, and right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed. Thereby, even in the small hit gaming state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the sense of expectation that the probability variation control is performed based on the “probability”.

  When the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, data indicating a special gaming state such that a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) of the clear switch 501 is not detected and initialization processing is not executed, and the probability variation flag is on. Is stored, the on-state signal is externally output until a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied. Thereby, the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started can be managed by an external device such as a hall computer, and can be easily grasped by a manager of the game hall. For example, when probability variation control was performed at the previous stoppage of power supply in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (at the time of power interruption), the setting at the time of power failure restoration when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (see FIG. 17 step S91) may be performed, and there is a possibility that the probability variation control is continuously performed. In particular, when a common performance mode capable of executing a common performance is provided regardless of whether or not probability variation control is performed, whether or not probability variation control is performed from the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is a risk that it cannot be determined or difficult to determine. And if the game after recovery is performed with the probability variation control being performed, the special figure display result easily becomes a “hit” and it is controlled to the big win game state, and the game hall receives an unintended disadvantage There is a fear. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started to prevent such a disadvantage from occurring. In this case, it is not necessary for an administrator of the game hall to monitor the individual pachinko gaming machine 1 when the power is turned on to check whether it is in a special gaming state such as a probable change state or the like, in an external device such as a hall computer. The presence or absence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the special gaming state can be comprehensively confirmed.

  In the information output process shown in FIG. 25, for example, in step S137, the payout condition determination count value reaches the condition satisfaction determination value, and the payout condition for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as prizes is satisfied. Based on the above, the processing of steps S140 to S145 and S147 externally outputs a payout condition establishment signal indicating establishment of the payout condition. Thereby, the establishment timing of the payout condition can be accurately grasped outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the payout information output process shown in FIG. 32, for example, based on the fact that the number of prize balls paid out has reached the payout detection determination value in step S524 and a predetermined number (eg, 10) of prize balls has been detected as a prize. Through the processing of S527 to S532, a payout detection signal indicating that a predetermined number of prize ball payouts has been detected is output to the outside. Thereby, outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to easily grasp that a predetermined number of game balls have been paid out as prizes, and an abnormal payout operation can be specified.

  In the process of step S6 shown in FIG. 17, the RAM 106 of the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an accessible state in response to the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then the condition satisfaction signal output timer is set. Clear and initialize the timer value to “0”. In the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 29, the detection signal output timer is cleared in response to the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. Thus, when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the predetermined signal output timer is cleared and initialized, so that when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is interrupted, one signal output is divided into two times. Can prevent inconvenience.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.
For example, during a right-handed instruction notification, a right-handed instruction notification mode is changed to a predetermined opportunity (for example, special game) by an effect display in which a plurality of types of right-handed notifications having different notification modes prepared in advance are switched and displayed according to a predetermined order. It is also possible to perform an effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages at the round start / end timing in the state or the timing at which the game ball wins the big winning opening. For example, a right-handed instruction notification is provided by an effect display in which a plurality of types of right-handed notification images prepared in advance corresponding to the right-handed instruction notification selected in step S606 in FIG. 39 is changed (step-up) in a plurality of stages at a predetermined opportunity (for example, timing of starting / ending a round in a special gaming state, timing of winning a game ball in a big winning opening, etc.), and finally in step S606 of FIG. An effect operation is performed in which a right-handed instruction is notified by the right-handed instruction that is selected in the process. In FIG. 50, the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages at a predetermined opportunity (for example, the timing of starting / ending a round in a special gaming state or the timing at which a game ball wins a big winning opening) It is a figure for demonstrating an effect operation. In the example of FIG. 50, the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is selected in the process of step S606 of FIG. 39, and the right-handed instruction notification prepared in advance corresponding to the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is the right-handed instruction notification AR2A. In the first round in the right-handed special gaming state, the right-handed instruction notification AR2A is issued by the right-handed instruction notification AR2A. For example, from the right-handed instruction notification AR2A to the right-handed instruction notification AR2B at the start timing of the fourth round Furthermore, it changes from the right-handed instruction notification AR2B to the second right-handed instruction notification AR2. In this way, by changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification at a predetermined timing in the special game state, the player's attention to the right-handed notification notification can be increased and the interest can be improved. In addition, instead of the effect display for switching and displaying the effect image, or together with such an effect display, for example, the effect mode is caused by an effect operation that causes the movable member for effect to operate in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  Further, depending on the number of times (number of steps) of change of the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification, or depending on the notification mode at each step, it becomes “probable big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, “non-probable change” Among the promotion from “big hit” to “probable big hit”, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different reach modes (for example, normal reach, super reach, etc.) are prepared in advance. Notification mode of right-handed instruction notification according to the reliability corresponding to the reach mode executed during right-handed instruction notification when the possibility of becoming different (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”) is different May be changed. As a result, it is possible to increase attention to the right-handed instruction notification, detect the variable display result by the change of the right-handed instruction notification, and improve the interest.

  In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification corresponding to the big hit type is selected according to the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132. The method for selecting the notification is not limited to this, and for example, the right-handed instruction notification may be selected based on a random number (for example, 0 to 9) for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 120 is configured to include a random number circuit, and on the effect control board 12 side, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right-handed instruction notification pattern is controlled to be countable (updatable). What should I do? The CPU 120A uses, for example, a random counter different from the random number circuit to process or update various numerical data by software so as to count the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern. It may be.

  For example, if the random number for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 0 to 3 corresponding to the big hit type being 16 round big hits, the probability of being in the 16 round big hit state is, for example, 30%. When the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 is selected and the random number value for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 4 to 7, for example, the probability of a 16 round big hit state is, for example, 50%. When the instruction notification AR2 is selected and the random number for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 8 or 9, for example, the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 having a probability of 100% round hit is selected. Is done. Further, when the random number value for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 0 to 4 in correspondence with the big hit type being 8 round big hits, for example, the probability of 16 rounds big hit state is 30%, for example. When a certain first right-handed instruction notification AR1 is selected and the random number value for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 5 to 9, for example, the probability of a 16 round big hit state is 50%, for example. The hit instruction notification AR2 is selected. By doing so, the same effect can be obtained as in the case of selecting the right-handed instruction notification corresponding to the big hit type according to the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handed instruction notification is made based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command that is sent in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, about 20 seconds) after the variable symbol special display ends. Is an effect control command that is transmitted when the time that has elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command after the completion of the time-saving state has reached a predetermined time (not necessarily 20 seconds). If there is, the left-handed instruction notification may be performed based on the reception of the effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  For example, a power saving mode (for example, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is turned off) as a power saving state in which the operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is lower in power consumption than the normal operation mode as a normal operation state. In the case of a gaming machine that can be controlled), for example, that a player's contact is not detected by a touch ring (touch sensor) provided on the batting operation knob 31; a ball lending machine provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1; Based on the card confirmation signal from the (prepaid card unit), it is determined that the card is not inserted into the ball lending machine, and the balance is “0” based on the card balance display signal from the ball lending machine. The game ball is not held (stored) in the hit ball supply tray, the game ball is not being fired by the hit ball launching device, a special game, etc. There is no change display hold memory, a predetermined time has elapsed without detection of a game ball by a winning opening switch such as the first start port switch 22A, and a game ball discharged from the game area is not detected An effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 when a power saving mode start condition including a part or all of the predetermined time has been satisfied may be used.

  By setting such a power saving mode start condition to be satisfied in a relatively short time (for example, 10 seconds) from the establishment of the standby condition that triggers the transmission of the customer standby demonstration specifying command, the customer waiting demonstration specification Since the command can be received earlier than the command, the left-handed instruction notification can be performed earlier than the execution of the demonstration effect.

  Such production control commands are limited to commands transmitted for other controls such as demonstration production and power saving mode start, such as the customer waiting demonstration designation command and the power saving mode start designation command. It may be a command transmitted only for left-handed instruction notification or right-handed instruction notification.

  In the above-described embodiment, the demo designation command transmitted when the time elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command after the short-time state when the right-handed instruction notification is performed reaches a predetermined time is received. For example, in the case of a game that does not shift to the short time state after the big hit ends, the CPU 120A issues a change start command after the big hit gaming state where the right hit instruction notification is given ends. The left-handed instruction notification may be performed based on the reception of the effect control command transmitted when the elapsed time reaches the predetermined time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the game area is changed from the right game area 2B to the left game area 2A to be fired by the player after the short-time state is finished, the right-hand instruction instruction is changed to the left-hand instruction instruction. Although an example has been shown, when the game area changes from the left game area 2A to the right game area 2B to be fired by the player, the left-handed instruction notification may be changed to the right-handed instruction notification.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the player is more than the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 based on the reception of the change start command. By performing notification with the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, which is a difficult-to-recognize notification mode, for example, it is not possible to perform a left-handed instruction notification after a predetermined time has passed even though the player has not launched a game ball. Even if it is natural, it can be notified so as not to stand out as much as possible. Alternatively, after the completion of the short-time state, the player may have left a game ball in the left game area 2A, but the player has made a left-hand instruction notification without the game ball having won a prize in the normal winning device 6A. This makes it difficult for the player to become aware of it, thereby avoiding discomfort for the player. Also, a plurality of types of notification modes for left-handed instruction notifications are prepared, and the first left-handed instruction notification and the value given to the player when the special gaming state that is advantageous for the player is completed After the special game state, which is advantageous for the player, is completed by selecting one of the strike instruction notification AL1 to the third left strike instruction notification AL3 and performing the left strike instruction notification by the selected left strike instruction notification. It is possible to increase the interest in the notification mode and improve the interest. When the big hit state re-transition (on-hold continuous change) is confirmed, none of the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the third left-hand instruction notification AL3 may be performed. .

  In the present embodiment, as the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the player is more than the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 based on the reception of the change start command. Although the notification is performed by the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 that is a difficult-to-recognize notification mode, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed in a notification mode that can be recognized by the player.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handed instruction notification is executed every time the variation start command is received until the variation start command is received three times after the time reduction state ends, and the first variation start command is received. Sometimes, any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed, and when the second and third variation start commands are received, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification The fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, which is more difficult for the player to recognize than AL3, is performed. As described above, after the time-short state is completed, the left-handed instruction notification is performed until the variable display is executed a plurality of times, so that it is difficult for the player to miss the notification, and the second and third variable display is executed. At that time, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, which is a notification mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, that is, a mode that does not stand out, is performed, so that it is possible to avoid giving the player discomfort by repeated notification.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when in the normal gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player to launch the game ball toward the left gaming area 2A than in the right gaming area 2B, which is a big hit gaming state or a short time state. Sometimes, it was advantageous for the player to fire the game ball toward the right game area 2B rather than the left game area 2A, but for example, the right game area 2B is more advantageous when in the normal gaming state, Depending on the gaming state, the gaming area that is advantageous and disadvantageous may be reversed left and right, such that the left gaming area 2A is more advantageous when it is a big hit gaming state or a short-time state.

  Furthermore, the game areas that are advantageous and disadvantageous depending on the game state are not limited to the two game areas of the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, but for example, three or more game areas such as left, middle, and right are targeted. Alternatively, three or more game areas that are partitioned in the vertical direction such as upper, middle, and lower may be targeted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after the time-short state is finished, even when the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, the first change start command is received thereafter. The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are performed on the basis of the first left-handed instruction notification AL3. In the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after the end of the winning or small hit gaming state, any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command. However, after the end of the accuracy or small hit gaming state in which the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed, the first change start command is received in accordance with the notification mode in the gaming state. 4 Left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the game is in the normal gaming state from the end of the short-time state and the transition to the normal gaming state until the end of the third change, but the change start command and the customer waiting demonstration designation command The priority is given to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 based on the reception of the first left-handed instruction even if the second game ball passes within 5 seconds after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. The notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are not performed, but the passing gate 41 is also used until the third variation ends after the time-short state ends and shifts to the normal gaming state. The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 may be performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed.

  Further, in this case, the first left-handed instruction notifications AL1 to AL3 are based on a smaller number of balls than usual, that is, based on the fact that one game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 so that notification is performed earlier than usual. Any one of the left-handed instruction notification AL3 may be performed, and by doing so, it is possible to avoid unnecessary hitting earlier.

  In the above embodiment, the left-handed instruction notification by any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 based on reception of the gate passage notification command is performed after the gate passage notification flag is set. The notification is performed when the variable display is started. However, the notification may be performed when the gate passage notification flag is set regardless of the variable display.

  In the above embodiment, any left-handed instruction notification of first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to third left-handed instruction notification AL3 based on reception of the change start command is variably displayed in the effect control process. However, it may be performed in any one of steps S72 to S77 in the production control main process. By doing so, it depends on the variation time of the decorative design determined according to the situation. The left-handed instruction notification of any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 can be performed without being performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, based on having received the fluctuation | variation start command after completion | finish of a time-short state, the left-handed instruction | indication notification of any of the 1st left-handed instruction | indication AL1-3rd left-handed instruction | indication AL3 was performed However, when the received variation start command is the first variation start command for designating the variation start of the first special symbol, the left-handed instruction notification may not be performed. That is, for example, when there is no hold at the end of the short-time state, when the first variation start command is received first, the game ball is being fired in the left game area 2A, so an unnecessary left-handed instruction notification is performed. You do n’t have to. In this case, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the demonstration production is performed based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command. However, before executing the demonstration production, the game effect lamp 9 or After turning off the decoration LED and the like, the demonstration effect may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this way, a command for the power saving mode and the like are provided separately from the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It is possible to shift to the power saving mode without receiving.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. As a specific example, a configuration for externally outputting a launch position designation signal, such as the CPU 104 that executes the processes in steps S173 and S175 shown in FIG. 28, and the processes in steps S137 to S145 and S147 shown in FIG. One having a configuration for externally outputting a payout condition establishment signal or a payout detection signal, such as the CPU 104 to be executed or the CPU 214 to execute the processes of steps S522 to S532 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to be sufficient and the other structure etc. may not be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 executes the processing of steps S137 to 145 and S147 shown in FIG. 25 and the processing of step S158 shown in FIG. It has been described that the payout condition satisfaction signal indicating that the condition is satisfied is output externally. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 214 of the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 may execute processing for outputting a payout condition establishment signal to the outside.

  As an example, each time the CPU 214 of the payout control microcomputer 150 receives a prize ball number command transmitted from the main board 11, the prize ball number specified by the prize ball number command is added to the prize ball number count value. To do. Then, when the winning ball count value reaches the condition establishment determination value, the payout condition establishment signal may be externally output by updating the condition establishment signal output remaining count to be incremented by 1, for example. .

  In addition, the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various presentation operations and notification operations including the display operation of the presentation image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, but a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  And the execution form of various processes is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line etc. in an internal memory etc. Or a form directly executed using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, various processes can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be switchable between a normal mode and a power saving mode with different power consumption. For example, it may be possible to provide the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a mode setting switch for switching the power consumption setting between the normal mode and the power saving mode. It is desirable to provide the mode setting switch on a place where the player cannot operate, for example, on the effect control board 12. When the production control board 12 is covered with a board case, a game store clerk with a key for opening the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is required by exposing a knob portion for operating the mode setting switch to the outside of the board case. It can be operated accordingly.

  For example, the image display device (liquid crystal display device) 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9 are to be switched by the mode setting switch. The image display device 5 and the game effect lamp 9 have different luminances by changing the duty ratio depending on the mode, thereby realizing a normal mode in which the power consumption is large and a power saving mode in which the power consumption is small. On the other hand, regarding the speakers 8L and 8R, the normal mode and the power saving mode are realized by varying the maximum volume (sound pressure) depending on the mode. As an example, when using a liquid crystal display device with a power consumption of 10 W in the normal mode and 7 W in the power saving mode and a speaker of 20 W in the normal mode and 10 W in the power saving mode, for example, in the power saving mode, Compared with the normal mode, a total power consumption of 13 W can be reduced. As for the lamps, the normal mode and the power saving mode are realized by changing the number of lamps used for the production (in the power saving mode, the number of lamps used for the production is smaller than that in the normal mode). May be. Further, in the power saving mode, the power saving mode may be realized by performing control so that the LED is not used for the production (all off).

  The lamp control board 14 is provided with a lamp control microcomputer for controlling the game effect lamp 9 based on a control command sent from the effect control board 12, and the voice control board 13 has a control command sent from the effect control board 12. Is provided with a sound control microcomputer for controlling the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The duty ratio of the image display device 5 in the normal mode and the power saving mode is stored in advance in the effect control microcomputer 120. The duty ratio of the game effect lamp 9 in the normal mode and the power saving mode is stored in advance in the memory of the lamp control microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14, and the speakers 8L and 8R in the normal mode and the power saving mode are stored. Is stored in advance in a memory of a sound control microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 switches the mode of the image display device 5 to either the normal mode or the power saving mode in accordance with the operation of the mode setting switch. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 120 reads the data of the duty ratio stored in advance according to the mode, and controls the luminance of the image display device 5. Further, the production control microcomputer 120 displays information indicating whether the mode is switched to the normal mode or the power saving mode according to the operation of the mode setting switch, the sound control microcomputer on the sound control board 13, and the lamp. Notify the lamp control microcomputer of the control board 14. The voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 that have received the notification read the data of the maximum volume or the duty ratio stored in advance according to the mode, and control the speakers 8L and 8R or the game effect lamp 9. As a result, when the normal mode is changed to the power saving mode, the brightness of the image display device 5 and the game effect lamp 9 becomes dark, and the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R decreases. In the power saving mode, the speakers 8L and 8R may be muted.

  In general, a speaker tends to consume more power than a liquid crystal display device or a lamp (LED), and the power consumption of the speaker increases rapidly as the volume is increased. For this reason, the effect of suppressing power consumption when switching from the normal mode to the power saving mode tends to be higher for the speaker than for the liquid crystal display device or the lamp (LED). Similarly, in the present embodiment, the amount of suppression of power consumption by switching from the normal mode to the power saving mode is set so that the speakers 8L and 8R are larger than the image display device 5 and the game effect lamp 9. It is desirable. In particular, by setting the maximum volume of the speakers 8L and 8R in the power saving mode smaller than the maximum volume of the speakers 8L and 8R in the normal mode, the power saving effect in the power saving mode is further enhanced. be able to. In addition, when the image display device 5 and the game effect lamp 9 have larger power consumption than the speakers 8L and 8R, the amount of power consumption suppressed by switching from the normal mode to the power saving mode is as follows. It is desirable that the game effect lamp 9 is larger than the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Note that the amount of suppression of power consumption by switching from the normal mode to the power saving mode may be larger between the image display device 5 and the game effect lamp 9, but the image display device 5 is more gaming. Since the power consumption is larger than that of the effect lamp 9, the power saving effect in the power saving mode can be further enhanced by making the former larger than the latter.

  In addition, here, two modes of the normal mode and the power saving mode have been described as examples, but a plurality of power saving modes having different power saving effects may be provided. Further, in the normal mode, a user adjustment mode in which a store clerk or a player of the game hall can adjust both the volume and the luminance may be provided.

  Moreover, in order to suppress the power consumption of the image display device 5 (liquid crystal display device), an example in which the duty ratio is changed depending on the mode between the normal mode and the power saving mode is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the power saving mode, in addition to setting the duty ratio, or instead of setting the duty ratio, control for displaying a relatively low-brightness image based on black, for example, is performed. By doing so, the brightness of the image display device 5 may be made darker than in the normal mode to suppress power consumption. Further, in the power saving mode, in addition to or in place of setting the duty ratio and darkening the brightness of the image display device 5 as described above, an image display target area in the image display device 5 is used. May be controlled by changing to a partial display area (for example, a partial area in the central portion) smaller than the display area of the full screen.

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2A ... Left game area, 2B ... Right game area, 4A ... First special symbol display device, 4B ... Second special symbol display device, 5 ... Image display device, 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device, 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball apparatus, 7 ... special variable winning ball apparatus, 8L, 8R ... speaker, 9 ... game effect lamp, 11 ... main board, 12 ... effect control board, 15 ... payout control board, 21 ... gate switch, 22A ... 1st start opening switch, 22B ... 2nd start opening switch, 23 ... Count switch, 24 ... General winning opening switch, 25 ... Winning confirmation switch, 31 ... Operation knob, 51 ... Dispensing motor, 72 ... Dispensing count switch, 100 ... Game control microcomputer 104, 214, 120A ... CPU 105, 215 ROM106,216 ... RAM120, ... the effect control microcomputer, 150 ... payout control microcomputer, 501 ... clear switch, AR1, AR2 ... right-handed indication alarm, AL1, AL2 ... left-handed indication alarm, PL ... array of nails.

Claims (1)

A game is performed by launching a game medium into the game area, and is provided in a predetermined area of the game area, the first state in which the game medium can enter, and the second state in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter, A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state in which the varying approach device is changed to a first state,
A launch notification means for informing a player that a game medium should be launched into the predetermined area when controlled to the advantageous gaming state;
Power control means capable of controlling a normal power state and a power saving state in which the power consumption of the notification means including the firing notification means is different;
The notification means includes a first notification means and a second notification means, and a difference in power consumption between the normal power state and the power saving state differs between the first notification means and the second notification means,
The launch notification means executes the notification effect in an effect mode according to a value given to the player during or after the control of the advantageous gaming state among a plurality of types of effect modes.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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